Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea now provide mobile services on Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line, resolving a months-long dispute with MMRCL over commercial terms for network access.
Vi's services are now live at 16 stations
Jun 11, 2026
04:41 pm
What's the storyTelecom giants Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have launched their mobile network services on the underground sections of Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line.
The development comes after a protracted dispute with Mumbai Metro Rail Corp. Ltd (MMRCL) over commercial terms for providing network services through a third-party vendor appointed by the metro operator.
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