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Vi accelerates 5G rollout with ‘strategic densification’ model

2026-04-02T10:45:00

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CTO Jagbir Singh outlines a “phase and calibrated” 5G rollout approach as India’s Vi attempts to close the gap to its faster-moving rivals.

This article includes:

  • Themes: 5G densification; Network modernisation; Competitive positioning; AI‑powered optimisation; Transport‑network upgrades; Subscriber retention; Tariff strategy; Enterprise 5G opportunity.
  • People: Abhijit Kishore; Akshaya Moondra; Avneesh Kholsa; Jagbir Singh.
  • Geographic: India.
  • Organisations: Bharti Airtel; Ciena; Ericsson; HCLSoftware; HCLTech; Nokia; Reliance Jio; Samsung; Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI); Vodafone Idea (Vi). 

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