Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea Faces Survival Crisis, Seeks Relief from Supreme Court Over AGR Dues
Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) has informed the Supreme Court that it may not be able to sustain operations beyond FY 2025-26 without fresh bank funding—a prospect that remains bleak due to its unresolved Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. The telco recently approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the government’s demand for interest and […]
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Vodafone 5G Rollout Across 17 Circles Aimed till August 2025
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is set to launch its high-speed 5G services in Delhi NCR starting May 15, marking a significant step in its nationwide 5G expansion. The capital region now joins Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Patna as part of Vi’s initial deployment phase. The telecom giant aims to extend its 5G services across all 17 priority […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Launch In Delhi NCR from Today
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is set to launch its high-speed 5G services in Delhi NCR on May 15, 2025, marking a major step in its phased nationwide rollout. This move extends Vi’s 5G footprint to the capital region, joining Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Patna from its initial deployment phase. After successfully rolling out our high speed #5G […]
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Vi Expands Retail Network with 100+ New Stores, Reaches 2,500 Outlets Nationwide
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has significantly expanded its physical retail presence, opening over 100 new flagship stores in metro and Tier-1 cities over the last six months. This expansion brings its total network to over 2,500 Vi Stores and Mini Stores across 600 cities in India. The newly launched Vi Stores, directly operated by the company, […]
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Tariff Hike News- TRAI and Telecom Operators Clashes Over Tariff Plan Mandates
The ongoing dispute between the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and leading telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio—centers on how mobile plans are structured and the resulting impact on consumers and industry revenues. TRAI’s Perspective TRAI is increasingly concerned about the growing complexity of bundled plans, which combine voice, SMS, data, […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Launched in Chandigarh and Patna
Vodafone Idea (Vi) users in Chandigarh and Patna with 5G-enabled devices can start experiencing 5G services from April 28, 2025, as the company officially announced the rollout in these cities. Vi Collaborates with Samsung for 5G Expansion To support the 5G network deployment in Chandigarh and Patna, Vi has partnered with Samsung, utilizing energy-efficient infrastructure […]
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Government’s Decision on Dues-to-Equity Conversion Sparks Industry Concerns
The government’s move to allow telecom licensees to convert statutory dues—including spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities—into equity has sparked calls for safeguards to prevent potential misuse, according to a recent report. Industry Reactions to the Centre’s Policy Shift Following the Centre’s decision to convert Vodafone Idea’s ₹36,950 crore spectrum dues into government equity, […]
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Vodafone Idea Cisco Deal for 4G, 5G Boost
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic partnership with global technology leader Cisco to modernize its network infrastructure. The initiative aims to enhance network agility, scalability, and operational efficiency while significantly improving digital experiences for both individual and enterprise users. Deploying a Next-Gen MPLS Transport Network Under this collaboration, Vi will roll out a Multiprotocol […]
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Mumbai Metro News- Telcos Decline Unviable IBS Rates Proposed by MMRCL Partner, Offer Interim Connectivity Solution
Telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have informed the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) that they are unable to provide In-Building Solutions (IBS) at the “unviable rates” proposed by MMRCL’s selected partner, ACES. The issue concerns the deployment of IBS infrastructure across the Mumbai Metro network, including underground stations and tunnels. In […]
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Vodafone Idea Gets Credit Rating Boost, Paving Way for Crucial Debt Raise
Vodafone Idea’s prospects for securing its long-awaited ₹25,000 crore debt raise received a major boost after Care Ratings upgraded its credit rating to BBB- from BB+. The upgrade brings the telco back to investment grade, a key requirement for banks to extend large-scale funding. In a regulatory filing on Monday, Vi confirmed the rating revision, […]
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