Vodafone Idea
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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TRAI Mobile Subscriber Data January 2025- Jio and Airtel Gain Mobile Users, Vi and BSNL Continue to Lose Subscribers
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel added mobile subscribers in January 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) reported continued user losses, according to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Subscriber Additions Bharti Airtel led the month with a net addition of 16.5 lakh users, followed by Reliance […]
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Good Indus Towers Dividend Ahead of Q4 Results?
Telecom infrastructure provider Indus Towers is believed to have recovered the remaining ₹500 crore owed by key client Vodafone Idea (Vi), potentially paving the way for a dividend announcement, analysts said. With rising free cash flows, the company is expected to declare dividends when it releases its Q4 FY25 results on April 30. “We expect […]
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Cheapest 5G Plans of Vodafone Idea
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has officially launched its 5G services, beginning with Mumbai. The rollout is currently limited to this city, but the telco has revealed plans to expand its 5G footprint to other regions in the coming months. For prepaid users, Vi has introduced 5G starting at ₹299, while all postpaid plans now come bundled […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Rollout Momentum in March 2025, DoT Data Shows
India saw a significant rise in 5G base station (BTS) additions in March 2025, primarily driven by Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) initial 5G deployments, according to the latest data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The total number of installed 5G sites reached 4,74,000 by the end of March, reflecting an addition of 4,400 sites in […]
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India’s Telecom Sector Eyes Another Tariff Hike by End-2025: Bernstein
India’s leading telecom operators may introduce another round of tariff hikes by the end of 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to improve sector profitability. According to global brokerage firm Bernstein, this move could act as a major growth catalyst and improve revenue predictability across the industry. Tariff Hikes Expected by November–December 2025 Bernstein anticipates […]
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Vodafone Idea’s Revival Will Boost Telecom Competition, Says Ericsson CEO
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson is doubling down on India’s long-term growth, buoyed by recent network agreements with Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, expressed optimism that a financially stronger Vodafone Idea could enhance market competitiveness and contribute to a healthier telecom ecosystem. India: A Strategic Growth Market for Ericsson […]
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Vodafone Idea Share Price to go at Rs 12, Says Citi
Global brokerage firm Citi has maintained a ‘Buy (High Risk)’ rating on Vodafone Idea (Vi), setting a target price of ₹12. In its April 13, 2025 research note, Citi said the recent government move to convert ₹36,950 crore worth of Vi’s spectrum dues into equity—resulting in a 49% government stake—could provide crucial momentum for the […]
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