Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea eSIM Service Now Available in Haryana & Punjab
Vi has expanded its eSIM services to prepaid customers in Haryana and Punjab. Now, all Vi customers, both postpaid and prepaid, can enjoy the eSIM feature on their primary devices, compatible with both iOS and Android. Deepak Rao, Cluster Business Head for Punjab, HP & J&K at Vodafone Idea, stated, “At Vi, we believe in […]
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Network Quality is a Big Concern for Government
Indian telecom operators are currently providing subpar services, raising concerns within the government. As a result, the central government is considering revisiting the Quality of Services (QoS) parameters that telcos must adhere to. Major operators like Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and Bharti Airtel argue that the existing rules are sufficient and see no need for […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Launch Likely on FY 26
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is aiming to become 5G-ready by the end of the next financial year (FY26) and intends to expand its customer base through upselling premium plans, as per insights from Nuvama Institutional Equities following a meeting with the telecom company’s leadership. While Vi is progressing towards stability, it remains cautiously optimistic about its […]
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Jio Leads Wireline Subscriber Base in India in February 2024: TRAI
Reliance Jio, India’s largest wireline services provider, recorded the highest increase in wireline users in February 2024, as per data published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in its monthly performance indicator report for the telecom sector. The report indicates that the number of wireline subscribers in India rose from 32.54 million at […]
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Spectrum Auction 2024 Date Postponed
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided to reschedule the spectrum auction to June 6, 2024. Initially, the spectrum auction was slated for May 20, 2024, as indicated in the Notice Inviting Application (NIA). However, due to the upcoming general elections during that period, the DoT has opted to postpone the auction to June 6, […]
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Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea Offers Hope for Struggling 5G Equipment Companies
Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea (Vi) stands to benefit from a global downturn in demand for 5G network equipment, a trend that has affected companies like Nokia and Ericsson, even in India. Despite Vi’s financial challenges, global network equipment providers are inclined to collaborate with Vi due to its substantial user base of over 200 million subscribers. […]
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Vodafone Idea eSIM Available for Prepaid Users in Mumbai
Vodafone Idea unveiled eSIM services for its prepaid customers in Mumbai on Monday, marking a significant stride toward delivering seamless, expedited, and eco-friendly connectivity to millions of Indians, according to a statement released by Vi. The eSIM service, available to both iOS and Android users, is compatible with various handsets, including Apple iPhone XR and […]
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Telcos Encounter Challenges in Adopting Open RAN, Highlighting Cost and Performance Concerns
This assumes significance in the sense that open RAN technology which was expected to reduce the cost for network deployment by about 30% for telcos, instead has shown an over two times increase in the cost compared to current traditional RAN solutions, executives said. RAN constitutes a major portion of the capital expenditure (CapEx) of […]
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Government Plans Incentives to Boost Telecom Equipment Production Expansion
Telecom equipment manufacturers are poised to receive relief as the government plans to roll out incentives to boost their production capacity, aiming to decrease reliance on imports from overseas. Valued at Rs 400 crore, the incentives are slated for release within a week to selected firms following thorough verification. According to a source familiar with […]
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View of Government Stake in VI
Despite the potential for significant gains, the government has opted against reducing its stake in Vodafone Idea as the company, experiencing a surge in its share prices over recent months, prepares for its upcoming fund-raising event scheduled for Feb 27. Holding a 33% stake, the government remains the largest shareholder in the company, surpassing the […]
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