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New Telecom Rules from 1st October 2024
All smartphone users rely on SIM cards for calling and internet access, with four major telecom operators in India: Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL. However, many have faced poor service quality and a flood of spam messages containing unsolicited links to fake websites. While telecom technology has advanced from 2G to 5G, users often remain […]
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Vodafone Idea WiFi Calling Service Availability List
Vodafone Idea’s Wi-Fi calling services are currently available in 17 circles, according to the company’s website, with no updates made in the past year. Wi-Fi calling is especially useful in areas with weak indoor coverage. However, unlike its competitors Jio and Airtel, which have rolled out Wi-Fi calling across nearly all telecom circles, Vodafone Idea […]
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Vodafone Idea New Rs 26 Data Recharge, Small Recharge Plan
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecom operator, has introduced a new Rs 26 data voucher for its customers, mirroring a similar offering by Bharti Airtel. Airtel recently launched a data voucher at the same price with identical benefits, and Vodafone Idea has followed suit, as it often aligns its tariff structure with Airtel’s to […]
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BSNL Emerges as the Only Telecom Operator to Gain Users in July 2024 Amid Tariff Hikes
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the struggling Indian telecom operator, was the only company to gain users in July 2024, while other major players such as MTNL, Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio saw customer losses due to recent tariff hikes. BSNL added 2.97 million new customers, bucking the industry trend. Vodafone Idea’s CEO, […]
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Vodafone Idea Rs 666 & 479 Recharge Validity Reduced
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has reduced the validity of its Rs 666 and Rs 479 prepaid plans, effectively raising the cost for users, even though the price remains unchanged. This change comes after the July 2024 tariff hikes. Both plans offer limited daily data, but the Rs 666 plan includes Hero Unlimited benefits. Let’s break […]
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Vodafone Idea 84 Days Prepaid Plans Explained with All Benefits
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest private telecom operator in India, caters to around 217 million subscribers, offering a range of prepaid plans with diverse benefits. Over the weekend, we examined all the bundled benefits Vi offers across its prepaid plans. While we’ve already covered Vi’s one-year validity offerings, let’s now explore their 84-day validity segment: […]
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Vodafone Idea Penalized with Rs 73 Crore GST
Debt-laden telecom firm Vodafone Idea (VIL) has been hit with demand orders from multiple GST offices, totaling over ₹73 crore in tax dues, penalties, and interest, according to a regulatory filing. The company received nine separate orders, primarily for alleged short payment of taxes and excessive claims of input tax credit (ITC). The largest penalty, […]
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Vodafone Idea CEO Discusses Challenges of 5G Deployment
Vodafone Idea’s CEO, Akshaya Moondra, recently addressed the challenges surrounding the deployment of 5G, highlighting concerns about its monetization. During an investors’ call following the company’s Q1 FY25 results, Moondra pointed out that while 5G traffic is increasing for competitors, this growth is happening largely because the service is currently offered for free. The real […]
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Telcos Seek Extension for September 1 Deadline to Upgrade DLT Platforms
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has set a September 1 deadline for telecom companies to block messages containing URLs, APKs, OTT links, and call-back numbers that are not registered. Currently, only message headers and templates are registered with telecom providers, while the content is not. Starting September 1, telcos such as Reliance Jio, […]
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Tripura Flood News: DoT and TSPs Does Joint Efforts to Restore Network
Tripura experienced severe disruptions due to unprecedented heavy rainfall and flooding between August 19 and August 23, leading to significant damage to telecom infrastructure and widespread service outages. In response, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), along with telecom service providers (TSPs) such as BSNL, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), has successfully restored over […]
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