Vodafone Idea is betting big on 4G and 5G—here's what's up
Vodafone Idea (Vi) just announced they're investing ₹45,000 crore over the next three years to boost their 4G network and achieve 4G parity across 17 priority circles and expand 5G coverage across urban markets (population >20,000).
They've already invested ~₹18,000 crore and are funding this mostly through bank loans—not by asking shareholders for more money.
It's a clear move to catch up with Jio and Airtel in the high-speed data game.
Why does it matter?
Vi just got a major break: the government has frozen the company's AGR dues as of December-end and agreed a multi-year payment schedule — small annual payments from March 2026 to March 2035, with a broader payment plan spanning FY2032-FY2041.
Chairman KM Birla called this a "decisive turning point" for the company.
Plus, Vi's earning more per user lately thanks to higher data use—so if you're looking forward to better speeds or new plans, this could be good news.