Vodafone Idea
Vi Plans to Clear Rs 490 Billion Spectrum Dues Within Three Years
Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) plans to repay nearly Rs 490 billion in spectrum dues over the next three years, a move that could strengthen lender confidence as the telecom operator seeks long-pending bank funding. At its 31st AGM, the Aditya Birla Group chairman said the company’s business plan provides for all scheduled spectrum payments, while […]
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Vodafone Idea Introduces Rs 7.50-Per-Day Plan With Unlimited Calls and 5GB Data Every 30 Days
Summary: Vodafone Idea’s Rs 675 prepaid plan, available in Rajasthan, offers 90 days of validity, unlimited voice calls and 5GB of data every 30 days at an effective cost of Rs 7.50 per day. The recharge is primarily suited to voice-focused users who rely on Wi-Fi and need limited mobile data. After the 5GB allowance […]
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Vi Announces Financial Performance for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) reported a stronger Q1 FY27 performance, with revenue rising 6% year-on-year to Rs 116.89 billion and EBITDA increasing to Rs 50.34 billion, while its loss narrowed to Rs 37.54 billion. The company’s customer base grew to 193.1 million, marking its first quarter of positive net subscriber additions since the merger, while […]
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Vi’s ₹350 Billion Funding Plan Faces Delays as Banks Seek Promoter Commitments
Summary: Vodafone Idea’s proposed ₹350 billion funding package has been delayed as lenders seek stronger commitments from the company’s promoters before approving fresh loans. The financing, intended to support Vi’s 5G rollout and other capital expenditure plans, remains under discussion despite progress in negotiations. Banks continue to be cautious due to the telecom operator’s high […]
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Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 Gets Mobile Network Boost with Airtel and Vi Services
Summary: Mobile connectivity has been restored on key sections of Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3, with Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea resuming voice and data services for commuters. Vi has reactivated its network across 16 stations from Aarey JVLR to Acharya Atre Chowk, while Airtel has restored coverage at 10 stations up to Bandra Kurla […]
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Vodafone Idea Expands 5G Footprint with Launch in Puducherry
Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G network to Puducherry shortly after launching services in Chennai, as part of its strategy to strengthen connectivity in high-demand markets across India. The telecom operator said the rollout focuses on regions with strong data usage, commercial activity, and tourism demand, with Puducherry emerging as an important market […]
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Vodafone Idea Limited Rolls Out 5G Services in Goa
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited has launched its 5G services in Goa, expanding its network footprint and entering a key high-demand market. The rollout focuses on enhancing connectivity in areas with heavy data usage, including tourist hotspots and commercial centres, as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen presence in priority regions and deliver improved network […]
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Vodafone Idea and BSNL May Begin Sharing Network Infrastructure in Near Future
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited is in advanced discussions with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to share telecom infrastructure, a move aimed at improving nationwide coverage, speeding up network rollout, and reducing costs, with initial implementation likely in regions such as Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The two operators are also exploring spectrum sharing to boost efficiency and […]
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Vi rolls out 5G services in Chennai
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched 5G services in Chennai, completing its presence across all metro cities and expanding its reach in India’s data market. The company plans to extend 5G to multiple cities, including Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore, and Pondicherry by May 2026 as part of its broader strategy to cover 133 […]
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JSW Group and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres are reportedly considering acquiring a stake in Vodafone Idea
Summary: Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest telecom operator, is in talks with domestic and international investors about a potential stake sale as it seeks funds to support future growth. The renewed interest comes after the government granted relief by allowing the company to defer payments on past Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues for 10 years, improving […]
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