Vi 5G Coverage Expands to Over 400 Cities Across 17 Circles

• Vi has expanded its 5G coverage to more than 400 cities across 17 priority circles.
• The operator raised Rs 10,500 crore in the first half of FY27 to support capital expenditure.
• Vi added 22,500 broadband sites in 12 months, taking its total tower count to 214,000.

Vi 5G coverage has now expanded to more than 400 cities across Vodafone Idea Limited’s 17 priority circles. The telecom operator is continuing to build out its mobile network, with capital expenditure focused mainly on 4G rollout while also supporting its 5G expansion. The wider reach is part of the company’s efforts to improve network availability and strengthen its services.

Vodafone Idea, commonly known as Vi, has also increased its broadband infrastructure additions over the past year. The company raised Rs 10,500 crore during the first half of FY27 and placed capex orders worth over Rs 13,200 crore against its three-year investment guidance. Vi 5G coverage is a central part of the wider network buildout. Here is a breakdown of the latest network expansion and investment figures.

Vi 5G Coverage Expands Across 17 Priority Circles

The latest expansion takes Vi 5G coverage beyond the 400-city milestone across its 17 priority circles. The company has not provided a city-by-city list in the details used for this update, so availability should be checked for the specific location rather than assumed across an entire circle. Network access also depends on compatible devices and the operator’s local coverage.

Vi’s growing 5G reach, alongside its unlimited data offers, has also helped the operator boost its average revenue per user (ARPU). ARPU is the average revenue generated per user over a period. The company’s reported improvement links its 5G expansion and offers with revenue performance, though the figures here do not quantify how much of the ARPU change came from 5G alone.

Vi Network Expansion and Capex: Key Numbers

4G Rollout Remains a Major Investment Priority

While Vi 5G coverage is expanding, most of the company’s planned capital expenditure is directed towards its 4G rollout. The operator’s investment plan aims to take 4G population coverage beyond 95% across its 17 key circles. Vi says it has already extended 4G coverage to an additional 45 million people since Q2 FY26, adding reach for customers who may not yet be in a 5G-served area.

The broadband site additions are another part of the network effort. Vi added 22,500 unique broadband sites during the last 12 months, bringing the total count to 214,000. Around 9,000 sites were added in Q2 alone, which the company described as its highest quarterly addition in the past nine quarters. Q2 capex was Rs 3,946 crore.

Funding and Orders Support the Network Buildout

Vi raised a total of Rs 10,500 crore in the first half of FY27 to fund capital expenditure. It has also placed orders worth more than Rs 13,200 crore against its three-year capex guidance. These order values reflect the planned network investment programme; they should not be interpreted as the same amount already spent. The company’s stated investment focus covers 4G expansion as well as its growing 5G footprint.

For subscribers, the expansion means Vi 5G coverage is now reported in a larger number of cities, but the milestone alone does not guarantee service in every neighbourhood. Users can check the operator’s official Vi website for network information and current offerings. Customers can also read our guide to checking Vi 5G compatibility on a phone before trying the service. Vi’s bundled offerings are covered separately in our Vi Netflix prepaid plans comparison.

Conclusion

Vi 5G coverage has crossed 400 cities across the operator’s 17 priority circles, alongside continued investment in broadband sites and 4G reach. The company’s funding, capex orders and quarterly additions indicate an ongoing network buildout, with 4G still receiving most of the planned expenditure. Actual 5G availability remains location-dependent, so subscribers should check local coverage and device compatibility.

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