VIL to invest around Rs 55,000 crore to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout

NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) on Friday announced that it plans to invest nearly Rs 50,000-Rs 55,000 crore over the next three years to expand its 4G network across 17 priority circles.

The telco, in an investor presentation, also revealed plans to deploy its 4G network on the sub-GHz 900 MHz band across 16 circles, aiming to improve coverage and enhance the user experience. This capital expenditure (capex) will also support the rollout and expansion of VIL’s 5G network in key urban areas and regions.