CIOTech Outlook Team | Friday, 13 June 2025, 13:27 IST
Vodafone Idea, a leading telecom operator in India, has introduced its 5G services in Bengaluru as part of its ambitious plan to roll out 5G across all 17 priority telecom circles by August. The company has partnered with Samsung Electronics to enhance its network infrastructure, building on successful 5G technology trials in cities like Chandigarh and Patna.
This partnership, which was commenced in the year 2024, aims at enhancing the current 2G and 4G network of Vodafone Idea by integrating improved 5G network services in select areas such as Bihar, Karnataka, and Punjab. Samsung is pushing connectivity and performance improvements with cutting-edge solutions like virtualized network elements and energy-saving radios.
The deployment features 32T32R Massive MIMO units, enabling support for multiple spectrum bands to ensure efficient 5G performance. It also has virtualized baseband elements, such as the first Virtualized Base Station Controller (VBSC) in India and a virtualized Central Unit (vCU), which can be upgraded in a software-defined manner. This approach enhances operational flexibility while maintaining support for essential 2G services, particularly in rural areas.
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Jagbir Singh, CTO at Vodafone Idea, stated, “The launch of Vodafone Idea’s 5G services in Bengaluru is an important step forward in our collaboration with Samsung. With Samsung’s technology, we aim to offer improved customer experiences through high-capacity and reliable connectivity.”
“Bengaluru is a major hub for innovation, and we’re proud to work with Vodafone Idea to bring next-generation connectivity to this market,” says Woojune Kim of Samsung Electronics
This strategic association underscores Vodafone Idea's determination to provide high-quality and future-ready connectivity to its consumers in India using the best technology provided by Samsung to generate consumer demand.
