India, April 10 -- Telecom operator Vodafone Idea reported a modest increase in wireless subscribers for February 2026, supported by ongoing investments in its 4G and 5G networks, particularly in the broadband segment.

The company said it has been investing to achieve network coverage parity with rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel across 17 priority markets, which together contribute 99.2% of its revenue. These investments have followed its recent follow-on public offering (FPO).

Vodafone Idea stated that it has invested Rs 16,000 crore in capital expenditure, including the deployment of 117,000 new broadband sites. This has enabled the company to reach 98% 4G population coverage in India, while also improving data capacity and netwo...