Vodafone 5G Officially Launches In Kolkata: Check Plans, Availability, And Key Details

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has officially rolled out its 5G services in Kolkata, making it the second city in West Bengal to get access after Siliguri. The company seems to be moving steadily, adding more cities to its 5G map every few weeks.

The launch is part of Vi’s wider plan to expand its 5G footprint across India while trying to catch up with competitors in the telecom space. Currently, Vi’s 5G services are already live in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Indore, and more.

What’s New for Kolkata Users?

To support this rollout, Vodafone Idea has added 850 new network sites across Kolkata and other regions in West Bengal. What’s the goal? It is to improve overall coverage and network experience, especially as more users shift to 5G-ready smartphones.

The company says its 5G services will be available to all users with VoLTE-enabled phones launched after January 1, 2020. So if you’ve got a relatively recent smartphone, you’re good to go.

5G Plans and Pricing: What Can You Expect?

• Vi is keeping things simple with its 5G plans. Vi 5G prepaid plans start at Rs 299 for 1GB/day for a validity of 28 days.
• Other options include Rs 349 plan for 1.5GB/day and Rs 365 for 2GB/day. Note that all prepaid plans include unlimited 5G data.
• For long-term users, there’s also a Rs 3,599 plan that offers 2GB/day for a full year.
  

Postpaid users also have a few choices:

• Vi Max 451 Plan: Rs 451/month with 50GB data
• Vi Max 551 Plan: Rs 551/month with 90GB data
• Vi Max 751 Plan: Rs 751/month with 150GB data

Vi is currently the only provider offering unlimited 5G on lower-tier plans (less than 2GB/day). With the launch now live, users in Kolkata can start using Vi 5G by simply recharging with eligible plans. No SIM change is required, and most 5G phones are already supported.

More cities in West Bengal are expected to follow soon. Vi’s focus now seems to be on steadily expanding while ensuring the experience stays smooth.