Vodafone Idea Enhances Network in UP and Uttarakhand with Additional Spectrum Deployment

Reported by Kripa B September 28th, 2024 at 09:14 pm

Vi deploys 900 MHz and 2100 MHz spectrum across over 7,900 sites, enhancing coverage and speed for customers in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Highlights

Over 17,800 sites upgraded since July, improving capacity and coverage across the region.
The 6.2 MHz spectrum in the 900 MHz band boosts indoor coverage in densely populated areas.
Vi users in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra will experience faster speeds and better indoor connectivity.

Vodafone Idea Enhances Network in UP and Uttarakhand with Additional Spectrum Deployment
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the deployment of additional 900 MHz and 2100 MHz spectrum at over 7,900 sites across all districts in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Uttarakhand. With this, the company says it has enhanced capacity and coverage in the region. To date, the company reports that it has upgraded over 17,800 sites across all districts in UP and Uttarakhand.

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Latest Spectrum Deployment

According to Vi, this network enhancement includes the deployment of 6.2 MHz of spectrum in the 900 MHz band, which was acquired in recent spectrum auctions. This will further strengthen indoor coverage, particularly in densely populated areas, the company said. However, Vi did not mention the amount of spectrum deployed in the 2100 MHz band.

Faster Speeds in Key Cities and Towns

This upgrade will provide Vi users in cities and towns including Lucknow, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Agra, Dehradun, Meerut, and Bareilly with enhanced indoor coverage and faster speeds. Vodafone Idea noted that this upgrade follows the company's previous network enhancement upgrades announced in July.

Commenting on the network enhancement, Vodafone Idea said, "Deployment of the most efficient 900 MHz and 2100 MHz spectrum across over 17,800 sites in UP and Uttarakhand since July is an important step in enhancing the overall network experience for users. Vi customers can now enjoy seamless connectivity and faster data speeds both indoors and outdoors on our best-ever network, Vi GiGAnet. In the coming months, we will continue to invest in network infrastructure, as well as introduce offers to delight our customers."

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Vi Offerings and OTT Partnerships

Vi also highlighted its offerings for customers, including the Vi Guarantee Program, REDX Postpaid Plan, Vi Netflix Prepaid plans, Vi Movies and TV App plans, among others. Vi also noted that more OTT partnerships are in the pipeline for the benefit of its users.