Vi is building momentum through network expansion and the addition of broadband services, according to its CEO

Vi is building momentum through network expansion and the addition of broadband services, according to its CEO

Summary:
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) is seeing positive momentum, driven by strong broadband subscriber growth in February 2026 and improved financial performance. Following its follow-on public offering, the company has invested Rs 160 billion to expand its network across 17 key markets, rolling out 0.11 billion new broadband sites. These efforts have achieved 98% 4G population coverage, increased data capacity, enhanced network speeds, and extended 5G services, contributing to reduced customer churn and a rise in broadband subscribers. 

According to the chief executive officer of Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi), the telecom operator is experiencing encouraging momentum, driven by robust growth in broadband subscribers in February 2026 and improving financial performance. Following its follow-on public offering, the company has been investing in expanding its network footprint across 17 key markets, which together account for 99.2 per cent of its total revenue.

Vi has allocated Rs 160 billion towards capital expenditure, including the rollout of 0.11 billion additional broadband sites. These investments have enabled the company to reach 98 per cent 4G population coverage across India, while also boosting data capacity, enhancing network speeds, and extending 5G availability.

The company noted that these initiatives have contributed to lower customer churn and a rise in broadband subscribers across its major service areas.

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