Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Adani Data Networks might be in trouble here. Both the companies bid for and won spectrum in the 2022 5G auctions. As per the DoT (Department of Telecommunications), the winners of the spectrum had to meet the minimum 5G rollout obligations. The obligation was to roll … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, is offering Wi-Fi calling in select telecom circles of the country. Vi’s Wi-Fi calling services are present in about 15 telecom circles. Further, not all devices offer Wi-Fi calling support to Vi customers. On its website, the telco says that its … Read More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the latest Telecom Subscription Data on Tuesday, revealing a continued downtrend for Vodafone Idea. The telco experienced a significant decline, losing 2,815,226 wireless subscribers in May 2023. This marks the 26th consecutive month of decline for the telco, which has been struggling … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has three prepaid plans under Rs 500 that come with the Disney+ Hotstar offer. Disney+ Hotstar is one of the most popular OTT (over-the-top) platforms in the country. If you want to get a free Disney+ Hotstar subscription, you can take … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), a prominent Indian telecom operator, needs to raise funds fast in order to pay debt in the short term. The company needs to pay Rs 4300 crore in debt and 5G airwave instalments in the September quarter. According to an ET Telecom report, IIFL Securities said that … Read More
Vodafone Idea Foundation (VIF), in collaboration with the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), has established an IoT Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) in Delhi. The CoE aims to equip engineering students, especially women, with hands-on training in cutting-edge technologies like 5G, … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been struggling to manage its business for the last several years. Every positive that came from the Q4 FY23 results was offset by the several challenges that still remain to be addressed. A few of the key areas where Vi needs to make progress are – … Read More
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are both prominent telecom operators in the Indian landscape. Both operators are high-end when it comes to pricing. Vodafone Idea has often followed Airtel’s footsteps to offer prepaid plans to customers. For those of you who don’t understand, what this means is that Vi … Read More
The Indian government acquired a 33 percent equity stake in Vodafone Idea (Vi) to alleviate financial stress and support the teleco. However, nearly six months after this move, the government’s patience seems to be waning as the company’s promoters fail to infuse the promised funds, according to a Times of … Read More
According to BoFA Securities, the growing 5G network coverage of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel could potentially accelerate the churn of high-end postpaid subscribers from Vodafone Idea to the top two telecom giants. The brokerage firm (via ET Telecom) suggests that the differential in 5G coverage may entice users to … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the largest postpaid mobile service provider in India, has several family plans under its portfolio of offerings. Vi’s most affordable family plan comes for Rs 601 per month, and it is meant for only two connections. While Vi is yet to launch 5G, its postpaid services can … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the debt-laden telecom operator, is facing difficulties in renewing some lapsed bank guarantees (BGs), including amounts as low as Rs 99 lakh. The company has sought additional time from the Indian government to replenish these BGs, underscoring the financial challenges it is currently facing. Vi is losing … Read More
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