Vodafone Idea
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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Vodafone Idea Begins Offering 5G Connectivity at the Golden Temple in Amritsar
Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched its 5G services at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to enhance high-speed connectivity at one of the world’s most visited religious sites, which receives over 1.5 lakh visitors daily. The company has deployed dedicated 5G infrastructure around the temple complex to handle heavy network traffic and provide faster speeds, […]
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Vodafone Idea Introduces ₹44 Prepaid Plan with OTT Access
Summary: Vodafone Idea’s ₹44 prepaid plan offers 1GB of data for one day and a one-month JioHotstar Mobile subscription. While it lacks outgoing SMS or long-term validity, the OTT subscription adds significant value, letting users stream events like the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2026 and shows like The 50. The data expires at midnight, […]
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