Vi to roll out 5G today, entry plan cheapest

VODAFONE IDEA, THE country's third-largest telecom operator, will commercially launch its 5G services in Mumbai on Wednesday, the company's chief technology officer, Jagbir Singh, told FE.

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The company is also in discussions with multiple partners to offer satellite internet services, though Singh declined to share specific details regarding a potential tie-up with Starlink.

Vodafone Idea's introductory unlimited 5G plans will start at ₹299 and above, offering a 14% discount compared to Jio and 21% lower than Bharti Airtel.

In like-to-like comparison, Jio has priced its entry-level unlimited 5G plan at ₹349 for 28 days (2GB 4G data per day) while Airtel offers a similar plan at ₹379 per month (2GB 4G data per day). Vodafone Idea's ₹299 plan currently provides 1GB 4G data per day with a 28-day validity.