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Vi's 4G-5G Network Underground on Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3; 25-Year Deal with ACES India
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CNBC Awaaz•22-09-2026, 17:40
Vi's 4G-5G Network Underground on Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3; 25-Year Deal with ACES India
- •Vodafone Idea (Vi) customers on Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line-3 will now have 4G and 5G network services even in underground sections.
- •ACES India Private Limited has signed a 25-year agreement with Vi to provide 4G and 5G mobile networks throughout the entire underground line.
- •The service will extend to stations, concourses, platforms, and underground tunnels, allowing passengers to make calls and use the internet.
- •Aqua Line-3 is approximately 33.5 kilometers long with 27 stations, connecting major commercial, residential, and transportation hubs in Mumbai.
- •Officials from ACES and Vi highlighted the partnership as a significant step towards robust multi-operator connectivity and India's digital transformation.
Key Questions Answered
Vodafone Idea (Vi) customers traveling on Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line-3 will receive 4G and 5G mobile network services across the entire underground route.
ACES India Private Limited, a neutral digital infrastructure company and subsidiary of ACES, signed a 25-year agreement with Vodafone Idea to provide mobile networks throughout the underground metro line.
Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line-3 spans approximately 33.5 kilometers and features 27 stations running from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade.
