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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 […]
Read MoreDoT 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, […]
Read MoreVodafone 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 […]
Read MoreVodafone 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 […]
Read MoreChallenges 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, […]
Read MoreVodafone 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 […]
Read MoreVodafone 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 […]
Read More4.5 Million International Spoofed Calls Blocked Daily
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL are blocking 45 lakh spoofed calls daily using an advanced solution jointly developed by the DOT and all four telecom operators. “As of now, all four TSPs have successfully implemented the system. About one third of total spoofed calls at 4.5 million spoofed calls are being stopped […]
Read MoreMumbai Metro 3 Gets Vodafone Idea Connectivity
Vodafone Idea has successfully deployed its 4G network along the entire Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3, a key infrastructure project inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. “As Mumbai prepares to commute on this new metro route, Vi is pleased to announce the completion of its network […]
Read MoreVodafone Idea Aims to Boost 4G Subscriber Base through Gaming and Entertainment: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is intensifying its efforts to grow gaming and entertainment as key service categories to boost data consumption and attract new customers, according to Chief Marketing Officer Avneesh Khosla. As Vi continues to expand its 4G network, these digital services are seen as a strategic opportunity for monetization through partnerships, Khosla noted in […]
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