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Indian Telecom Operators May Hike Tariffs by December 2025 As Part of Tariff Repair Efforts: Report
Consumers in India may soon have to shell out more to continue enjoying telecommunications services. As per a report, telecom operators such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) could again commence a periodic tariff hike by the end of the year in line with their recent tariff repair efforts to enhance the revenue visibility. The ...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Silently Rolls Out Rs. 340 Recharge Plan With 1GB Daily Data, 28-Day Validity
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has silently rolled out a new prepaid recharge plan for users in India. It offers benefits such as unlimited voice calls, daily data, and a set number of SMS per day. The plan is said to be available in select telecom circles in the country and comes with a service validity of 28 days. Alongside, prepaid Vi customers also benefit...
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Reliance Jio Led Indian Market In Network Speed and Mobile Coverage; Airtel Offered Best 5G Gaming in H2 2024
Reliance Jio emerged as the fastest mobile network provider in India across all technologies combined in the second half (H2) of 2024, according to a market analysis. The telecommunications service provider also led the market in terms of highest 5G availability across cities, with 73.7 percent of its users being able to access Jio’s 5G network a...
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Centre To Convert Vodafone Idea Spectrum Dues Worth Rs 36,950 Crore Into Equity
Vodafone's spectrum auction dues worth Rs 36,950 crore will be converted into equity by the government, which will increase its holding in Vodafone Idea to 48.99 per cent - up from 22.6 per cent.
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Bharti Airtel, Unit Pay Rs. 5,985 Crore to Clear 'High-Cost' 2024 Spectrum Dues
Bharti Airtel, along with Bharti Hexacom, has prepaid Rs. 5,985 billion to the government, clearing "high-cost" liabilities from the 2024 spectrum auctions. India's second-largest telecom firm has reduced its spectrum-related debt to Rs. 52,000 crore, lowering the cost of debt to 7.22%. Airtel has been actively prepaying dues from past aggressive s...
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Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) Roll Out Prepaid Plans With JioHotstar Subscription Ahead of IPL 2025
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have announced new entertainment benefits on select prepaid recharge plans ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Both telecom providers have introduced new add-on packs which can be recharged with on top of active packs to receive a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar.
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India's Vodafone Idea Explores Partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink
Vodafone Idea is exploring ways to bring satellite communication to India. The mobile operator made the disclosure after Indian stock exchanges sought a clarification on its stock move.
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Vodafone Idea In Talks With Elon Musk's Starlink, Other Satcom Providers
Last week, Elon Musk's SpaceX signed deals with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio to bring Starlink's internet services to India.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Launches 5G Service in Mumbai, Reveals Prepaid and Postpaid Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched its 5G services in India on Tuesday. The telecom service operator’s 5G network has gone live in Mumbai, with Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab expected to be the next in line to get the service. The company has also added a microsite detailing its 5G connectivity and highlighted new prepaid and postpaid plans that us...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Reportedly Begins 5G Trial in Mumbai; Said to Offer Unlimited Data
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is reportedly conducting the trial phase of its 5G rollout in Mumbai ahead of its scheduled launch. As per the report, several users of the telecom operator have shared screenshots of 5G activation messages, in-app confirmation, as well as the 5G network icon enabled on their smartphones. This comes just weeks after the company...
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How to Activate Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM is a straightforward process, whether you're setting up a new SIM, switching to an eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number. A new Vi SIM can be activated via SMS, a call to 59059, or by visiting a Vi store with valid ID proof. eSIM users can activate digitally by requesting a QR code via SMS and scanning it on...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Message Centre Number: List of all State-wise Numbers, How to Change Message Centre, and More
Experiencing issues with sending or receiving SMS on your Vi network? It might be due to an incorrect Message Centre Number. The Vi Message Centre (SMSC) number is essential for routing text messages correctly. If the wrong number is set, messages may fail to send. This guide provides a complete state-wise list of Vi Message Centre Numbers and step...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Roundup: Rollout Date, List of Available Cities, 5G Speeds, and More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), in its quarterly report for the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25, revealed that it is planning to roll out its 5G services in the country. The company has confirmed that it will begin the rollout of its 5G services in April 2025, though the exact date of the rollout is not known at the time of writing.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) to Launch 5G in Mumbai Next Month, Expansion to Delhi and Bengaluru in April
Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced the commercial rollout of its 5G services in India on Tuesday. The telecom operator revealed its plans in its Q3 2024-25 report and highlighted that 5G services will first be launched in Mumbai in March. The company will then expand the services to four more cities in April. In December 2024, Vi first started 5G operati...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces Baggage Protection in All Postpaid International Roaming Packs
Vodafone Idea (Vi) introduced a new baggage protection service with its postpaid international roaming plans on Monday. The new service was launched in partnership with Blue Ribbon Bags, a US-based lost baggage concierge service. Available with all postpaid international roaming plans with an add-on, the service will compensate users if their bagga...
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Indian Telecom Operators May Hike Tariffs by December 2025 As Part of Tariff Repair Efforts: Report
Consumers in India may soon have to shell out more to continue enjoying telecommunications services. As per a report, telecom operators such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) could again commence a periodic tariff hike by the end of the year in line with their recent tariff repair efforts to enhance the revenue visibility. The ...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Silently Rolls Out Rs. 340 Recharge Plan With 1GB Daily Data, 28-Day Validity
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has silently rolled out a new prepaid recharge plan for users in India. It offers benefits such as unlimited voice calls, daily data, and a set number of SMS per day. The plan is said to be available in select telecom circles in the country and comes with a service validity of 28 days. Alongside, prepaid Vi customers also benefit...
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Reliance Jio Led Indian Market In Network Speed and Mobile Coverage; Airtel Offered Best 5G Gaming in H2 2024
Reliance Jio emerged as the fastest mobile network provider in India across all technologies combined in the second half (H2) of 2024, according to a market analysis. The telecommunications service provider also led the market in terms of highest 5G availability across cities, with 73.7 percent of its users being able to access Jio’s 5G network a...
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Centre To Convert Vodafone Idea Spectrum Dues Worth Rs 36,950 Crore Into Equity
Vodafone's spectrum auction dues worth Rs 36,950 crore will be converted into equity by the government, which will increase its holding in Vodafone Idea to 48.99 per cent - up from 22.6 per cent.
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Bharti Airtel, Unit Pay Rs. 5,985 Crore to Clear 'High-Cost' 2024 Spectrum Dues
Bharti Airtel, along with Bharti Hexacom, has prepaid Rs. 5,985 billion to the government, clearing "high-cost" liabilities from the 2024 spectrum auctions. India's second-largest telecom firm has reduced its spectrum-related debt to Rs. 52,000 crore, lowering the cost of debt to 7.22%. Airtel has been actively prepaying dues from past aggressive s...
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Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi) Roll Out Prepaid Plans With JioHotstar Subscription Ahead of IPL 2025
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have announced new entertainment benefits on select prepaid recharge plans ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Both telecom providers have introduced new add-on packs which can be recharged with on top of active packs to receive a complimentary subscription to JioHotstar.
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India's Vodafone Idea Explores Partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink
Vodafone Idea is exploring ways to bring satellite communication to India. The mobile operator made the disclosure after Indian stock exchanges sought a clarification on its stock move.
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Vodafone Idea In Talks With Elon Musk's Starlink, Other Satcom Providers
Last week, Elon Musk's SpaceX signed deals with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio to bring Starlink's internet services to India.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Launches 5G Service in Mumbai, Reveals Prepaid and Postpaid Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched its 5G services in India on Tuesday. The telecom service operator’s 5G network has gone live in Mumbai, with Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab expected to be the next in line to get the service. The company has also added a microsite detailing its 5G connectivity and highlighted new prepaid and postpaid plans that us...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Reportedly Begins 5G Trial in Mumbai; Said to Offer Unlimited Data
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is reportedly conducting the trial phase of its 5G rollout in Mumbai ahead of its scheduled launch. As per the report, several users of the telecom operator have shared screenshots of 5G activation messages, in-app confirmation, as well as the 5G network icon enabled on their smartphones. This comes just weeks after the company...
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How to Activate Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide
Activating a Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM is a straightforward process, whether you're setting up a new SIM, switching to an eSIM, or reactivating a deactivated number. A new Vi SIM can be activated via SMS, a call to 59059, or by visiting a Vi store with valid ID proof. eSIM users can activate digitally by requesting a QR code via SMS and scanning it on...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Message Centre Number: List of all State-wise Numbers, How to Change Message Centre, and More
Experiencing issues with sending or receiving SMS on your Vi network? It might be due to an incorrect Message Centre Number. The Vi Message Centre (SMSC) number is essential for routing text messages correctly. If the wrong number is set, messages may fail to send. This guide provides a complete state-wise list of Vi Message Centre Numbers and step...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) 5G Roundup: Rollout Date, List of Available Cities, 5G Speeds, and More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), in its quarterly report for the third quarter of the financial year 2024-25, revealed that it is planning to roll out its 5G services in the country. The company has confirmed that it will begin the rollout of its 5G services in April 2025, though the exact date of the rollout is not known at the time of writing.
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) to Launch 5G in Mumbai Next Month, Expansion to Delhi and Bengaluru in April
Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced the commercial rollout of its 5G services in India on Tuesday. The telecom operator revealed its plans in its Q3 2024-25 report and highlighted that 5G services will first be launched in Mumbai in March. The company will then expand the services to four more cities in April. In December 2024, Vi first started 5G operati...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces Baggage Protection in All Postpaid International Roaming Packs
Vodafone Idea (Vi) introduced a new baggage protection service with its postpaid international roaming plans on Monday. The new service was launched in partnership with Blue Ribbon Bags, a US-based lost baggage concierge service. Available with all postpaid international roaming plans with an add-on, the service will compensate users if their bagga...
