To spice up its 5G community in Kolkata, Vodafone Concept has partnered with Nokia to deploy superior infrastructure, together with AI-powered self-organizing networks (SON) for automated community optimization
In sum – what to know:
5G arrives in Kolkata – Vodafone Concept launched providers within the metropolis, its second 5G market in West Bengal after Siliguri, with introductory limitless information packs beginning at INR299.
Community strengthened with Nokia – Vi is partnering with Nokia to deploy AI-driven Self-Organizing Networks and energy-efficient infrastructure to enhance efficiency in Kolkata.
4G upgrades enhance capability – Latest spectrum deployments and over 850 new websites expanded community capability by 16% in Kolkata and 15% within the Remainder of Bengal.
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Concept (Vi) has rolled out 5G providers in Kolkata, making it the second metropolis in West Bengal after Siliguri to realize entry to the operator’s next-generation community.
In a launch, Vi famous that subscribers with 5G-enabled smartphones in Kolkata will be capable of use the service from September 5. As an introductory supply, the corporate is providing limitless 5G information on recharge plans from INR299 ($3.40). The brand new service will assist high-definition streaming, gaming, video conferencing, quicker downloads, and real-time cloud entry.
“With our next-gen 5G alongside our strong 4G providers, we goal to supply extra choices and an enhanced expertise to our customers,” stated Sovan Mukherjee, enterprise head of Kolkata and Remainder of Bengal area at Vodafone Concept.
To spice up its 5G community in Kolkata, Vodafone Concept has partnered with Nokia to deploy superior infrastructure, together with AI-powered Self-Organizing Networks (SON) for automated community optimization.
Alongside the 5G launch, the Indian service has additionally upgraded its 4G community in each Kolkata and the Remainder of Bengal circles. Between April 2024 and June 2025, the operator deployed 900 MHz spectrum on over 2,400 websites in Kolkata and 5,400 websites within the Remainder of Bengal area, whereas including 850 new websites throughout the area. These upgrades have elevated capability by 16% in Kolkata and 15% within the Remainder of Bengal.
Vodafone Concept, a three way partnership between Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group, holds mid-band 5G spectrum in 17 circles and mmWave spectrum in 16 circles.
The rollout is a part of the telco’s phased 5G enlargement throughout its 17 precedence circles, the place it has secured spectrum. Up to now, Vi has launched 5G in a number of main cities, together with Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Vodafone Concept beforehand informed traders that launching 5G providers later than its opponents has helped the corporate use newer know-how and save prices. The service famous this delay allowed it to strategically undertake superior Disaggregated Radio Entry Community (RAN) programs, which enhance operational effectivity, supply new capabilities and considerably cut back community deployment and upkeep bills.
Vodafone Concept can be in means of increasing its 4G footprint throughout the nation. Since April 2024, the corporate has deployed 4G on the 900 MHz band at 65,000 websites and added over 56,000 websites on the 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and TDD bands. These upgrades have elevated 4G information capability by 35% and boosted 4G speeds by 26%.
Vodafone Concept’s 4G community now covers 84% of the inhabitants, up from 77% in March 2024.