Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Executives Exit Indus Towers Board Following Bharti Airtel’s Majority Stake Acquisition
Executives from the UK’s Vodafone Group PLC, who served as non-executive directors on the board of Indus Towers, have resigned following Bharti Airtel’s increase in its stake to over 50 percent in the tower company. With the increased stake, Indus Towers is set to become a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel. Vodafone Executives Step Down from […]
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Delay in Vi’s ₹25,000 Crore Funding Worsens Financial Struggles
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is grappling with worsening financial challenges as its ₹25,000 crore debt-funding plan faces significant delays, casting doubt on its ability to achieve a turnaround. The setback follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of Vi’s curative petition to recalculate its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, which has further strained the company’s financial outlook. Analysts […]
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Best 2GB Daily Data Plans from Airtel, Vi, and Jio
Daily 2GB data plans are popular choices, especially for those looking for unlimited 5G. Both Jio and Airtel provide such plans, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) offers additional benefits in lieu of 5G, such as up to 130GB of bonus data through the Vi Guarantee and Vi Hero Unlimited benefits. Here’s a look at the most […]
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Cyclone Dana- Telcos Enable Intra-Circle Roaming Across Seven Odisha Districts Amid Cyclone Alert
Telecom service providers in Odisha have activated intra-circle roaming in seven districts under a red-warning alert for Cyclone Dana, as announced by State Electronics and IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Thursday. This arrangement enables telecom operators to share each other’s networks, ensuring uninterrupted service in Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, and Cuttack from 8 […]
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DoT Proposes Waiving Bank Guarantees for Spectrum Payments After Vodafone Idea’s Request: Report
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has drafted a cabinet note proposing to waive the requirement for bank guarantees (BGs) on deferred spectrum payments under certain conditions, responding to a request from Vodafone Idea (Vi). If approved, telecom companies would be exempt from providing BGs but would need to make an additional three months’ instalment annually, […]
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Vodafone Idea to Roll Out 5G Across 17 Circles by March 2025: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest private telecom operator, plans to begin its commercial 5G rollout by March 2025, starting with Delhi and Mumbai and expanding across 17 key circles. Vi aims to cover at least 90% of India’s population with 4G by June 2025, according to its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Revival and Expansion Plan […]
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Vodafone Idea Unveils AI-Driven Solutions at IMC 2024
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is unveiling a range of solutions designed to revolutionize industries and enhance daily experiences through 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technology at the opening day of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. This year’s IMC theme, “The Future is Now,” aligns with Vi’s mission to deliver immediate, technology-driven solutions. The company’s […]
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Challenges for Open RAN in India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has recently secured major contracts with traditional network vendors like Ericsson, and Samsung, joining industry giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. This move raises questions about the future of Open RAN technology in India’s telecom industry. Open RAN, a vendor-neutral solution designed to reduce costs by enabling the sharing of hardware, software, […]
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Vodafone Idea Grants Ericsson 4G/5G Contract in Key Operational Circles
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecom operator, has awarded Ericsson a significant 4G/5G contract in key operational circles. This move will enhance Ericsson’s market share in the country’s network infrastructure business. Ericsson will assist Vodafone Idea in deploying 4G and 5G networks across existing operational areas, including Delhi, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, further expanding […]
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Vodafone Idea with Netflix Prepaid Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, offers two Netflix-bundled prepaid plans priced at ₹1198 and ₹1599. These plans were launched before recent tariff hikes, making them more affordable at the time. The ₹1198 plan offers 70 days of service validity, while the ₹1599 plan provides 84 days. Both plans include a Netflix […]
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