Vodafone Idea

4.5 Million International Spoofed Calls Blocked Daily
Regulatory

4.5 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 […]

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Mumbai Metro 3 Gets Vodafone Idea Connectivity
Telecom Industry

Mumbai 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 […]

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Vodafone Idea Aims to Boost 4G Subscriber Base through Gaming and Entertainment Report
Telecom Industry

Vodafone 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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New Telecom Rules from 1st October 2024
Regulatory

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
Telecom Industry

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
Tariff Plans

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
Telecom Industry

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
Tariff Plans

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
Tariff Plans

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
Telecom Industry

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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