Vodafone has mutually tied up with Idea through the ICR arrangement to provide 3G services to Vodafone customers in Kerala.
In the first phase of the launch 3G mobile and data services will be available in Ernakulam, Aluva ,Calicut, Quilandy, Allepey, Cherthala, , Malapuram and Manjeri while the rest of the locations will follow shortly in phased manner .
As an introductory offer for customers to experience the convenience of 3G, Vodafone will be offering double of the normal free data allowed on select packs until 31st July 2011. To know about 3G and tariff plans, customers can dial (toll free number) 116 from their Vodafone numbers.
DOUBLE DATA BENEFIT OFFER:
For pre-paid customers:
| MRP (Rs) | Free Data Usage | Activation Code | Validity |
| 26 | 50 MB instead of 25 MB | ACTMI26 | 1 day |
| 101 | 200 MB instead of 100 MB | ACTMI101 | 30 days |
| 375 | 1GB instead of just 500 MB | ACTMI375 | 30 days |
To activate prepaid plans sms <activation code> to 144
For post-paid customers:
| Rental (Rs) | Free Data Usage | Activation Code | Validity |
| 100 | 200 MB instead of 100 MB | ACTMI100 | 30 days |
| 375 | 1GB instead of just 500 MB | ACTMI375 | 30 days |
To activate postpaid plans, sms to 111
After free usage is consumed, data usage will be charged at 10 p/10KB for prepaid and 2p/10KB for postpaid customers.
Noufal October 12, 2011 at 4:58 am
Vodafone 3G Plans are very expensive compare to idea,airtel
ideacellular July 2, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Dear Sir,
Kindly provide your Idea cellular number for further assistance. You can For further assistance kindly log on to our Idea website. http://www.ideacellular.com.”
Regards,
Ideacellular
Gavin Mathos June 29, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Vodafone has not got 3G licensed in Kerla Telecom Circle. Vodafone has tied up with Idea Cellular to provide 3G Services in Kerla Telecom Circle.
fammi June 26, 2011 at 8:01 pm
CAN ANYONE GIVE DETAILS OF AIRCEL AND TATADOCOMO 3G COVERAGE IN KERALA
fammi June 26, 2011 at 7:59 pm
ARE YOU ABLE TO ACESS AIRCEL 3G NETWORK ON TATADOCOMO @Shaiju
dheeraj June 25, 2011 at 10:36 am
kingston June 25, 2011 at 5:05 am
I checked with the retailer and checked with my mobile. It shows tatadocomo network ID (IND 035).
novicefreak1 June 24, 2011 at 9:31 pm
@novicefreak1 i use 7.2Mbps capable handset and Windows Mobile OS. BTB network signal bars Idea3G-5 sticks, BSNL 3G-about3-4 Sticks and yet BSNL3G gave good true 3G Speeds.
novicefreak1 June 24, 2011 at 9:29 pm
thanks~ I also use BSNL 3G and its amazing fast. But, may be still vodafone is in testing phase so i assume edge and 3g were involved as 3G was intermittent in connecting
Laxmikanth June 24, 2011 at 8:45 pm
@novicefreak1
Apart from the network coverage, there are other factors like handset model and handset operating system that affect speed.
For example, my experience was that at the same location, while checking simultaneously, the speed on the BB Kepler handset was lower than Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia 5230 handsets.
Even within the BB OS handsets, BB Torch was giving better speeds than BB Kepler.
3G is also available in smaller towns like Gadwal, Pithapuram and Tadepalligudem.
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novicefreak1 June 24, 2011 at 4:59 pm
@Laxmikanth
Hyderabad, June 23rd, 2011 at 20:58 | #4 Reply | Quote
Vodafone 3G service is already live in AP. Vodafone has tied up with Idea in AP. Send ‘TRY 3G’ to 111 (toll-free) to activate the same. All existing 2G data packs will work on 3G as well till 20th July. Beyond the free usage limit, the 3G usage charges will be 10p/ 10 KB. Currently, Vodafone 3G is available in Hyd, Vizag, Vijayawada, Machilipatnam, Kamareddy, Anakapalli and few other towns.
hi all…yes its true..Vodafone 3G now in hyderabad…Here are my results:
1) Sent sms “TRY 3G” to 111
2) Recvd reply from vodafone…”enjoy 3g with highspeed internet..etc”
3) Recvd reply from vodafone…”request for 3G activation received would be activated in 24 hours…we will get back shortly”
4) however no reply on activation conformation.
5) But, I could able to select Idea3G on my phone’s network selection.
6) Simple hassle free network selection.
7) Internet connection working with same apn of vodafone.
8) But, speeds not true 3G. I Tried at least 50 times to check max speed and I achieved a maximum of 1.17Mbps only once in these 50 trials. avg is around 300-400 Kbps only. Very fluctuating internet speed,,honestly not happy for the speed achieved so far. Time of testing between 1am-2am (mid night).
9) Incoming calls working. Simple out going call not working..it says this facility not available …contact cc, video call not tried.
Overall, network selection of Idea3G possible on Vodafone sim, speeds not happy at all. Outgoing call not possible yet.
Thanks and hope this is useful.
max June 24, 2011 at 4:32 pm
tarun, how to follow TT on facebook so that i can see all updated on my wall
Shaiju June 24, 2011 at 2:36 pm
nope Docomo using Aircel network…
Shaiju June 24, 2011 at 2:35 pm
never gonna happen!
rajiev June 24, 2011 at 2:00 pm
same here , idea is provdiding 3g service using vodafone
Proximus June 24, 2011 at 11:32 am
Good move by Vodafone,waiting for Airtel’s 3G sharing in Kerala
DB June 24, 2011 at 10:51 am
@dheeraj
@ DHEERAJ – you are clearly missing the strategy: IDEA is targetting small towns, where there is hardly any good 2G coverage, no HSIA (CDMA) coverage and definitely no 3G coverage ….. this is intentional, in order to grab market share of the DATA pie.
>> Utter nonsense from idea , they have launched 3g services in small towns like
Amalapuram,Choutuppal,Jaggaiahpet,Kamareddy,Machilipatnam,Narsapur,Palakol,Tadepalligudem,Yanam but they didn’t launch their 3g services at big towns like guntur, warangal, karimnagar, this sounds ridiculous for me.
Jagan June 24, 2011 at 10:18 am
@kingston
In some parts of Kerala, Tata Docomo is using Aircel’s network.
Monai June 24, 2011 at 9:10 am
iam from kerala
Monai June 24, 2011 at 9:10 am
will there be any negative side to this sharing od ideas network by vodaone, i mean network conjestion , high rate etc…
kingston June 24, 2011 at 1:39 am
In Kerala, Aircel and Videocon using TataDocomo 2G network.
dheeraj June 23, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Utter nonsense from idea , they have launched 3g services in small towns like
Amalapuram,Choutuppal,Jaggaiahpet,Kamareddy,Machilipatnam,Narsapur,Palakol,Tadepalligudem,Yanam but they didn’t launch their 3g services at big towns like guntur, warangal, karimnagar, this sounds ridiculous for me.
Well vodafone 3g speeds on 2g data plans would be wonderful, 98rs 6gb for 1 month…better than airtel’s 251rs 8gb.
anurags June 23, 2011 at 9:47 pm
not at all possible. in delhi tatadocomo has no network so while roamin g i get charged per minute basis.
novicefreak1 June 23, 2011 at 9:37 pm
@Laxmikanth
hi, thanks for info sharing, may I ask when did it go live? I shall try activating and reply back! finally 3G!!!!…because Vodafone is not allowing me to port out to BSNL. don’t know why they are denying my request!
Zeeshan June 23, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Where Vodafone do not have 3G spectrum and Idea got the 3G spectrum, vodafone will use Idea,s spectrum. In bihar both vodafone and Idea do not have 3G spectrum that why vodafone is going to use Airtel’s network for 3G.
Laxmikanth June 23, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Vodafone 3G service is already live in AP. Vodafone has tied up with Idea in AP. Send ‘TRY 3G’ to 111 (toll-free) to activate the same. All existing 2G data packs will work on 3G as well till 20th July. Beyond the free usage limit, the 3G usage charges will be 10p/ 10 KB. Currently, Vodafone 3G is available in Hyd, Vizag, Vijayawada, Machilipatnam, Kamareddy, Anakapalli and few other towns.
novicefreak1 June 23, 2011 at 8:05 pm
@Shiva
Thanks, I understand that Vodafone does not have Spectrum licence in AP. The topic here is of 3G network sharing b/w Vodafone and Idea as a case in Kerala. I intended to know, if there is any similar launch by Vodafone in AP with existing licence holders say BSNL, Idea, Airtel, Aircel.
Shiva June 23, 2011 at 7:47 pm
@novicefreak1
Vodafone doesnt have 3G Spectrum in AP.
novicefreak1 June 23, 2011 at 7:17 pm
when is hyderabad launch?
Saurabh Gupta June 23, 2011 at 6:55 pm
But TRAI have fixed maximum roaming charges thats not minimum……… Tata docomo is giving 1p/2sec incoming and 1p/sec outgoing roaming facility even where it is not present
Mukul June 23, 2011 at 5:24 pm
airtel will also share. with vodafone or idea in different Circles. in a few days time
Tharun June 23, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Thank you very much for publishing this news.
Shaiju June 23, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Tarun, finally get hold on one of them (CC) and plans are 26, 110, 325 and activation sms format is ACT MI26 to 144! just for your info….
DB June 23, 2011 at 4:50 pm
@Avinash M
@ AVINASH M – why will AIRCEL use TATA DOCOMO network in Karnataka when it has its own 3G license in the same circle ?
>> Similarly aircel is providing 3G service in karnataka using tata docomo 3G network.
DB June 23, 2011 at 4:45 pm
@Jagan
@ JAGAN how soon will that be ??
>> Vodafone is providing 3G service in Kerala using Idea’s network.
>> Soon Vodafone will be providing 3G in Andhra Pradesh Circle also using Idea’s network.
Shaiju June 23, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Its not working, send a sms “NO Response” try to call 116 “Your call is important to us please stay online” for a long time about an hour…
max June 23, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Airtel is also launching 3g in maharashtra in next few days incorporate with Vodafone and Idea.
Vineet June 23, 2011 at 3:03 pm
vodafone has tied with airtel in bihar circle for its 3g service sVodafone has tied with airtel in bihar circle for its 3g services
tejas June 23, 2011 at 2:53 pm
ya now all the operators will be sharing their 3g networks. thats a good news as it will help the customers and the companies both.
Avinash M June 23, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Similarly aircel is providing 3G service in karnataka using tata docomo 3G network.
Zeeshan June 23, 2011 at 1:49 pm
I think in MP and CG it will also use network of Idea. Who is going to share its network with airtel because airtel do not share its network even for national roaming. If it shares its network, we have have pay for roaming charges as fixed by TRAI. Rs 1.75 for incoming. Rs 1.40 for local outgoing and 2.40 for national calls from visiting network.@Jagan
Jagan June 23, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Vodafone is providing 3G service in Kerala using Idea’s network.
Soon Vodafone will be providing 3G in Andhra Pradesh Circle also using Idea’s network.
DB June 23, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Good to see that 3G ICR has finally started… now we can expect the non-license holders to roll out 3G services, by piggy-backing on the existing (license holder) networks.