Vodafone Idea (Vi) offers a range of international roaming (IR) plans for prepaid customers, with options across value packs, budget packs, Haj packs, and a dedicated South Asia pack. These plans include data, outgoing calls, incoming calls, and SMS benefits for users travelling abroad. Update: Vodafone Idea has also expanded … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has raised Rs 3,300 crore through a privately placed bond issue, drawing strong participation from non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), mutual funds and foreign investors, underscoring growing non-bank appetite for higher-yield debt as banks remain cautious on exposure to stressed borrowers. Also Read: Vi Subsidiary VITIL Raises Rs … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has revised the benefits of its Rs 3,999 postpaid International Roaming (IR) pack, significantly increasing data benefits for customers travelling abroad. The revised benefits will be applicable to the standard IR pack activated by Vi users travelling to countries such as Canada, Japan, Azerbaijan, Jordan, Zambia, and … Read More
The Indian telecom operators are looking for ways to boost their ARPU (average revenue per user) by exploring new monetisation avenues. The telcos including Airtel and Jio have partnered with tech companies to bundle AI (artificial intelligence) subscriptions for their customers. Airtel is offering free access to Perplexity Pro while … Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with travel banking fintech Niyo to offer Zero Markup Forex Cards to Vi customers travelling abroad this holiday season. In what the company calls a first-of-its-kind collaboration by a telecom operator, Vi customers can receive a Niyo Zero Forex Markup Card delivered … Read More
Vodafone Idea Ltd. (Vi) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, announced that its subsidiary, Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure Limited (VITIL), has successfully raised Rs 3,300 crore through the issuance of unlisted, unrated and secured non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The fundraise witnessed strong demand from a diversified pool of marquee investors, including large … Read More
“Rural mobile users” is a term frequently used by communication service providers and regulators when addressing audiences during meetings, presentations, or service launches in India. You may also often read about “serving the last mile” or catering to rural users. With that context, let us examine the number of wireless … Read More
HMD Global is reportedly partnering with India’s Vodafone Idea (Vi) to accelerate the adoption of affordable 4G feature phones in India by offering carrier-backed benefits, a top company executive said. The partnership, aimed at addressing affordability challenges in rural markets, is expected to be announced soon. HMD–Vi partnership targets rural … Read More
The government is not expected to take an immediate decision on a relief package for Vodafone Idea (Vi), with the Centre adopting a measured and cautious approach, according to an NDTV Profit report by Shrimi Choudhary dated December 17, 2025, citing government sources familiar with the matter. Also Read: Vodafone … Read More
India’s telecom sector continues to be a key driver of the country’s digital transformation, with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlining progress on 5G rollout, Vodafone Idea’s AGR issue, industry finances, BSNL’s revival and emerging technologies. Also Read: Tariff Hike 2025: Vodafone Idea Prepaid Rs 509 Plan Now Costs Rs 548: … Read More
Indian private telecom operators including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are likely to raise prepaid and postpaid tariffs by 20% in 2026. The previous tariff hikes suggest the telcos have a two year period for raising tariffs. Since the last hike came in July 2024, going by the … Read More
The New Year 2026 is just around the corner, offering Indian telcos a chance to rejoice as they strive to expand market share, increase revenue, and widen the monetisation scope of 4G and 5G services. That said, as of this writing, Airtel offers over 60 prepaid plan/pack options, Jio offers … Read More
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