Vi has kicked off its next phase of 5G expansion in Maharashtra, launching services in eight cities starting today.
The rollout covers Kolhapur, Vasai, Nanded, Jalgaon, Satara, Malegaon, Shirdi and Dhule, with plans to expand to 10 more cities, including Akola, Chandrapur and Latur, by May 2026.
The telecom operator is scaling its 5G network beyond major hubs like Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, targeting high data consumption zones and emerging urban clusters.
The company said the expansion supports digital growth in Maharashtra, one of India’s largest economic contributors.
Commenting on the expansion, Anand Dani, Cluster Business Head – Maharashtra & Goa, Vi, said:
“We are accelerating the expansion of Vi’s 5G network across Maharashtra, as we strengthen our footprint across key markets in the state. Building on our presence in cities like Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, we are now expanding in eightcities and progressing across multiple cities in a phased manner. Our expansion is guided by a clear focus on prioritising high demand locations spanning high potential data consumption ensuring a consistent and enhanced network experience for our users.”
