Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G services to new locations, following the launch of 5G services in Mumbai and 11 major cricket stadiums across India. Vi 5G is now live in Patna (Bihar) and Chandigarh (Punjab), according to the company's website. Earlier reports indicated that Bangalore, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Patna were among the regions where Vi had planned a 5G rollout by the end of April 2025. Also Read:... Read More
Nokia Solutions and Networks India on Friday offloaded nearly 1 per cent stake in debt-laden telecom operator Vodafone Idea for Rs 786 crore through an open market transaction. According to bulk deal data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Nokia sold 102.70 crore shares, representing a 0.95 per cent stake in Vodafone Idea, at an average price of Rs 7.65 per share. The total deal value stood at Rs... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a partnership with global networking and security company Cisco to overhaul its network infrastructure. The collaboration aims to enhance network agility, efficiency, and scalability while significantly improving user experience for both consumers and enterprises. Also Read: Nokia to Upgrade Vodafone Idea’s Optical Transport Network for Enhanced 4G and 5G Rollout Next-Gen MPLS Network for Connectivity As part of the partnership, Vi will deploy a Multiprotocol... Read More
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has awarded Cisco, a America tech company, a new deal for improving telecom infrastructure in the country. Vi will deploy Cisco's Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-based transport network. This will help Vi in bolstering its mobile network and be able to handle data traffic better. Consumers should be able to see an improved mobile network experience as a result of this deal in the future. Vi has... Read More
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, was the lone operator to lose active users in January 2025. This data comes from the TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) report for January 2025. Vodafone Idea's active user base has been declining for a long time now. In fact, Vi's overall subscriber base is soon going to touch the 200 million figure and might go below too, if... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) must clear all the dues to the government. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has ruled out any further conversion of Vodafone Idea's statutory dues into equity, saying the government does not intend to turn the financially stressed telecom operator into a public sector entity. Also Read: Government Stake in Vodafone Idea Rises to 48.99 Percent After Fresh Equity Allotment No More Equity Conversion for Vodafone Idea In an... Read More
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India is now improving its 4G infrastructure and also deploying 5G throughout. The telco has one of the best family plans in the country. If you are looking for a mobile plan for a family from any of the Indian telecom operators, you will have to go for a postpaid plan. There are no prepaid plans that bundle extra SIM cards... Read More
Care Ratings has upgraded Vodafone Idea's (Vi) credit rating to BBB- from BB+. According to media reports, the move is expected to bolster Vi's efforts to secure its long-pending Rs 25,000-crore debt funding from banks. In a regulatory filing on Monday, Vodafone Idea said, "Care Ratings Limited (CARE), has upgraded its rating assigned to the Long-Term Bank Facilities and Short-Term Bank Facilities as per the rating letter issued to the... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, is trying to raise funds via debt from the banks. However, the banks have been pretty cautious about exposing themselves further with Vi. The telco's capex projection for the coming years depends heavily on its ability to raise money via debt. To that extent, Vi's lucky may change soon. The company has been eyeing to raise about Rs 25,000 crore... Read More
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, could announce dividends for the Q4 results. This is because Vi has likely paid Indus Towers the remaining Rs 500 crore that it owed in Q4 FY25. Indus Towers rising free cash flow could mean that a dividend is loading for the investors. BofA Securities said, "We expect Vi receivables of ?500 crore to be cleared in 4QFY25 and... Read More
Indian telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — have jointly informed the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) that they will be unable to provide In-Building Solutions (IBS) at the rates proposed by MMRCL's selected partner, ACES, citing commercial non-viability. Also Read: ACES to Equip Mumbai Metro Rail 3 Corridor With 4G, 5G Connectivity Letter Sent to MMRCL In a letter dated April 7, addressed to... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is known for offering a wide range of prepaid plans—so many, in fact, that even consumers may not be fully aware of all the options available. As of this writing, according to the website, Vi offers over 110 prepaid recharge options to its customers across all telecom circles or Licensed Service Areas (LSAs). The company frequently launches new plans, updates existing ones with minor changes to validity... Read More
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20gbps lmao
Vi is better in Mumbai. I just wish they monetize 5G faster than anyone else.
Jio 4G at Ghansoli station. I don't want else to say. So called Airtel 5G was below 100Mbps.
I thought you read this and not happy with 4G speeds mentioned in the screenshot, lol
He said due to fiber backhaul. Most of the Jio sites have backhaul of 2Gbps and 10Gbps. Airtel doesn't have…
