Following the successful launch of its 5G services in Mumbai, leading telecom operator Vi has now expanded its 5G services to major cricket stadiums across 11 cities. Cricket fans will now be able to experience the power of Vi 5G in stadiums Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam. Currently, the India T20 league, which takes place annually from March to May, is being played in these venues.
To ensure high-speed connectivity to the lakhs of spectators flocking stadiums for live action, Vi has strengthened its network infrastructure. For a seamless 5G experience in high footfalls venues like stadiums, Vi has deployed additional 5G network sites and strengthened its network with technologies like BTS and Massive MIMO.
These network expansions are designed to provide the best digital experience, ensuring fans can enjoy fast, reliable connectivity even in jam-packed stadiums. In the stadiums’ vicinity Vi has successfully installed a total of 53 5G sites, enhanced capacity in 44 sites, and deployed 9 Cell On Wheels (CoW), ensuring that fans can stay connected like never before!
Who can access Vi 5G in the stadium?
Vi customers with 5G-enabled handsets can experience unlimited Vi 5G at these stadiums, by simply switching on 5G usage in their mobile settings.
Vi 5G will be available in following stadiums:
| # | Stadium | City |
| 1 | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai |
| 2 | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi |
| 3 | Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bangalore |
| 4 | Dr. Y.S.R ACA-VDCA Stadium | Vizag |
| 5 | Eden Gardens | Kolkata |
| 6 | Ekana Stadium | Lucknow |
| 7 | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai |
| 8 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur) | Chandigarh |
| 9 | Namo Stadium | Ahmedabad |
| 10 | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | Hyderabad |
| 11 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Jaipur |
Vi customers who are unable to watch the match live at the stadiums can experience it from the comfort of their home or on the go, with special Vi recharge packs that offer subscription to Jio Hotstar along with unlimited data, starting at just Rs 101.
