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  [Updated] Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Service Reportedly Rolled Out in India

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) has reportedly silently rolled out 5G services in India. The telecom service provider has launched commercial operations of 5G in 17 circles across the country including Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and more, according to various reports. The rollout comes after the company's CEO Akshaya Moondra highlighted tha...

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  Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces AI-Powered Spam SMS Identification System to Protect Users from Scams

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) solution that will proactively detect spam SMS and warn users. The telecom operator highlighted that this network-based system uses both AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to look for potential harmful messages in real time. The company has already conducted an initial...

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  Centre's Big Move Comes As Boost For Vodafone Idea, Welcomed By Industry

  Hailing the government's landmark decision to waive bank guarantees for telecom spectrum acquired before 2022, industry players on Tuesday said such supportive policy measures are instrumental for technological innovation.

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  UK to Launch Pilot for Blockchain-Based Digital Gilt Instrument: Key Details

  For its upcoming gilt instrument, the UK aims to harness the benefits of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), including automation, smart contracts, and streamlined management of the entire securities lifecycle.

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  Starlink In India Soon? Elon Musk Takes On Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio

  India's internet and telecom sector is likely to get a new entrant - Elon Musk's Starlink - a game-changer for internet users in the world's most populous nation. Elon Musk will be taking on behemoths like Mukesh Ambani's Jio and Sunil Bharti Mittal.

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  Vi Showcases Remote Healthcare, 5G, IoT and AI Solutions for Consumers at IMC 2024

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) showcased a wide range of solutions targeted towards consumers and businesses in line with the ‘The Future is Now’ theme at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 on Tuesday. One of the notable announcements is the ‘Clinic in a Bag’ programme which allows medical professionals to assess and evaluate patients in real-time r...

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  Fundraise Allowed Vodafone-Idea to Start Capex Cycle, Places Telco on Secure Footing: Kumar Mangalam Birla

  The fundraise by Vodafone Idea enabled the telco to kick-start its capex cycle again, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said on Tuesday. Birla exuded confidence that with continued support of the government, Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) will do its part in realising India's digital destiny.

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  Vodafone Partners With Google to Promote AI Phones and Services

  The 10-year expansion of an existing partnership will see Vodafone promote Google’s cloud storage subscriptions, including Google One AI Premium, which gives access to the Gemini chatbot, Vodafone said in a statement on Tuesday.

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  Bharti Airtel Pays $1 Billion to Partly Clear 2016 Spectrum Dues

  Airtel has partly settled its outstanding spectrum fees from a 2016 auction. This is the first payment the country's second-largest telecom operator is making for the phone spectrum it acquired for $2.13 billion (roughly Rs. 17,852 crore) in 2016.

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  Vodafone-Idea Concludes Network Equipment Deal With Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung Worth $3.6 Billion

  India's Vodafone Idea has finalised a $3.6 billion (roughly Rs. 30,066 crore) deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over the period of three years. Supplies under the new contract will start arriving in the coming quarter, Vodafone Idea said, adding that its top priority remains to expand the 4G coverage. 

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  Supreme Court Rejects Telcos' Plea on AGR Dues Owed to Government

  The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea from telecom companies to reassess the dues they owe the government, resulting in a decline in the stock prices of Vodafone Idea and its counterparts. Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel are facing a combined debt of Rs. 1 lakh crore in outstanding dues, encompassing spectrum charges and licensing fees.

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  Vi RedX Rs. 1,201 Postpaid Family Plan Introduced; Benefits Include Swiggy One, Multiple OTT Subscriptions

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) RedX postpaid plan has been refreshed to include a Netflix subscription along with access to four other popular OTT platforms and six months of Swiggy One. Previously priced at Rs. 1,101, the plan has been revised to Rs. 1,201 per month, reflecting a Rs. 100 increase.

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  Airtel vs Jio vs Vi: Best Prepaid Plans With Up to 365 Days Validity After Latest Price Hike

  Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea have increased the prices of their prepaid plans in India. The new prepaid plans from the operators will go live on July 3. So, if you are wondering which operator offers better pricing and benefits for different validity recharge plans, you should check out this article.

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  Vodafone Idea (Vi) Announces Increase in Prepaid, Postpaid Plan Prices From July 4 After Airtel, Jio Hike Tariffs

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) price hike was announced on Friday, shortly after rivals Reliance Jio and Airtel both unveiled higher prices for their prepaid recharge plans and postpaid plans. The new mobile tariffs will go into effect on July 4 and both Vi prepaid and postpaid customers will have to pay higher prices to access the operator's services.

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  After Jio And Airtel, Vodafone Idea Hikes Mobile Plan Tariffs From July 4

  Vodafone Idea too announced new plans for its prepaid and post-paid plans, effective from July 4.