Vodafone Idea expands 5G services to these cities

Telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the expansion of its 5G services across West Bengal, strengthening its presence in key industrial, commercial, and tourism hubs. Vi 5G is now live in Malda, Haldia, and Berhampur, with plans to roll out services in Durgapur, Asansol, Habra-Ashoknagar, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Gangtok, and Darjeeling by June. This follows earlier launches in Kolkata and Siliguri last year.The expansion targets industrial hubs like Durgapur and Asansol, port and commercial centres such as Haldia, and tourism-driven markets including Darjeeling and Gangtok. Vi said the rollout reflects its strategy to prioritize high data consumption centres and emerging urban clusters, ensuring enhanced connectivity where demand is rising fastest.Sovan Mukherjee, business head – Kolkata, Rest of Bengal, Assam and North-East, Vodafone Idea, said: “We are accelerating the expansion of Vi’s 5G network across West Bengal, as we strengthen our footprint across key markets in the region. Our rollouts in Malda, Haldia and Berhampur followed by Durgapur, Asansol, Habra-Ashoknagar, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Gangtok, and Darjeeling mark important steps in our journey. Our expansion is guided by a clear focus on prioritising high demand locations spanning industrial, commercial and tourism hubs, ensuring a consistent and enhanced network experience for our users.”Vodafone Idea launches flexible international roaming plansRecently, Vi rolled out new flexible international roaming packs for its postpaid customers, designed to provide greater convenience, choice, and value for international travellers. The new offerings include 7-day, 14-day, and 21-day packs, expanding Vi’s portfolio to 17 distinct IR plans. The new international roaming packs from Vodafone Idea enable the customers to select plans that closely match their trip duration. Options now range from short 1-day validity to extended 30-day stays, ensuring seamless connectivity whether for corporate meetings, family visits, or long-term travel.Vi remains the only operator offering truly unlimited voice and data in 41 key travel destinations. Customers can also access limited benefits across 120+ countries, with built-in safeguards against unexpected bill shocks. All IR packs can be purchased directly through the Vi App, making activation simple and hassle-free. The plans include unlimited data options, tailored validity tiers, and worry-free connectivity features.