Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging the government’s refusal to waive over USD 5 billion in interest and penalties on long-standing dues, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters. To SC: Vodafone Idea Seeks AGR Relief from Supreme Court, Cites Sector-Wide Crisis … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its Non-Stop Hero offering to additional circles and has also launched its highest-priced plan at Rs 4,999. According to an official statement released in April, Vi Non-Stop Hero Plans were initially available in only five circles. Now, the company has extended availability to more regions. … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has added 100,000 new towers across India in six months to ensure that Vi users can catch all the [cricket] action live from wherever they are, according to the company’s official customer support handle on X (formerly Twitter). This post comes at a time when the telecom … Read More
Vodafone Idea (VIL) has informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that it may be forced to shut operations beyond FY26 unless the government extends urgent relief on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. In a letter dated April 17, 2025, VIL CEO Akshaya Moondra conveyed that “no support will lead to … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom operator, has launched the most expensive prepaid plan in the industry. This plan costs Rs 4999 for one year. This is not even a family plan. The Rs 4999 plan is meant for only one customer. What’s even more interesting is that users are … Read More
Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) has informed the Supreme Court that it will not be able to continue operations beyond FY2025-26 unless it secures fresh bank funding — which remains out of reach due to its unresolved AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) dues. The telco has recently approached the Supreme Court seeking … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court, seeking further relief from its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The telecom operator has requested a waiver of over Rs 30,000 crore in penalties and interest, and is pressing for an urgent hearing on the matter scheduled for … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is set to launch its high-speed 5G services in Delhi NCR starting May 15, marking a key step in its phased nationwide 5G rollout. With this launch, the capital region joins Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Patna—cities already included in Vi’s 5G footprint as part of the initial deployment … Read More
Indian telcos are looking to increase their average revenue per user (ARPU) figure in the short-term. Telcos raised the mobile tariffs recently to boost their ARPU. While the maximum effect of that has already come in, the telcos would look forward to the slow and incremental gains that they … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its retail presence by adding 100 new flagship stores over the past six months across key metropolitan markets, including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. This move is part of the telco’s broader strategy to boost customer acquisition amid its ongoing 4G and 5G network … Read More
Indian telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea—have written to airport authorities of Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Navi Mumbai, and Mumbai, seeking permission to deploy in-building solutions (IBS) for telecom connectivity without involving third-party infrastructure providers. Also Read: Airtel, Jio, Vi Decline Unviable IBS Rates for Mumbai Metro, Propose Interim … Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced what it calls industry-first International Roaming (IR) packs tailored for the Gulf region. The packs, available to both prepaid and postpaid customers, offer unlimited incoming calls along with generous data, free outgoing minutes, and SMS benefits. According to Vi, the long-validity feature … Read More
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