India, April 7 -- Vodafone Idea (Vi), India's third-largest telecom operator, reported a modest net addition of subscribers in February 2026, marking a rare instance of customer growth after a prolonged period of decline.

According to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Vodafone Idea added 21,927 wireless subscribers during the month. While the increase is limited in scale, it signals a potential shift in the company's subscriber trajectory.

The gain comes as Vodafone Idea continues to step up its capital expenditure (capex) to modernise its network infrastructure and expand high-speed data coverage. The operator has been investing in network upgrades in an effort to improve service quality and retain as w...