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Vodafone Idea Partners With AST SpaceMobile to Bring Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity to India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with US-based satellite technology company AST SpaceMobile to introduce direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity in India. With this move, the telecommunications provider aims to expand broadband-based cellular access at locations with challenging terrains where deployment ...
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Caller Name Display Implementation Should Not Be Mandatory, COAI Tells TRAI
The Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to make the implementation of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) for telecom operators. COAI has shared technical, privacy, and cost related concerns with the implementation of caller name display with the telecom regulator.
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COAI Seeks Reduction in Licence Fee to 1 Percent, Waiver in Customs Duty for 5G Network Equipment
Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI)has urged the government for rationalisation of GST, reduce of licence fee to 1 percent from 3 percent and sought a waiver of customs duty on network equipment for the 5G rollout. During the pre-Budget discussions, the telecom operators' body also sought the removal of GST on the licence fee, spectrum ...
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COAI Urges Open Bidding, Transparent Auction for 5G Airwaves to Prevent ‘Backdoor Entry’ to Big Tech
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), ahead of the mega 5G spectrum auction scheduled to take place later this month, said that administrative allocation of spectrum for captive 5G networks is against principles of level playing field and "effectively provides a backdoor entry to big technology players to provide 5G services and solut...
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Telcos' Body Warns of 'Back-Door Entry' to Big Tech Firms in 5G Business Through Captive Non-Public Network
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) which represents major telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea stated on Thursday that the decision to allocate spectrum directly to enterprises will provide a “back-door entry” for Big Tech firms. The telecom operators’ body said that firms like Amazon, Google, Cisco...
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Vi Wi-Fi Calling Comes in Haryana, Now in 12 Circles
Vi (Vodafone Idea) has expanded its Wi-Fi calling service to Haryana. The telecom operator currently offers the service to its subscribers in twelve circles in India. Wi-Fi calling service allows customers to make and receive voice calls over Wi-Fi network even when the cellular network is unreliable.
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India Cabinet Said to Not Take Up Proposal for Telecoms Financial Relief Measures
India's federal cabinet did not take up proposals for providing financial relief to the country's cash-strapped telecoms sector, a government source said.
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Vi RedX Family Plan With Up to Five Member Connections Launched
Vi’s new Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 2,299 RedX Family postpaid plans come with three-member and five-member connection benefits. Both the plans offer unlimited calls, unlimited data, 3,000 SMS messages per month, and benefits like Amazon Prime and Netflix subscription.
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Vi Expands Wi-Fi Calling Service to Apple iPhones, on Handsets Running iOS 14.5
Vi (Vodafone Idea) has expanded its Wi-Fi calling service to Apple iPhones running iOS 14.5. The service is for users in Maharashtra and Goa, Kolkata, Gujarat, Delhi, as well as Mumbai circles. Wi-Fi calling allows subscribers to make and receive voice calls on a Wi-Fi network instead of cellular network, which can compensate for poor signal qualit...
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Vodafone Idea Launches Rs. 109, Rs. 169 Prepaid Plans, Rs. 46 Plan Voucher Availability Expanded
Vodafone Idea has launched two new prepaid plans in the Delhi circle, priced at Rs. 109 and Rs. 169 and they both come with 20 days of validity. The new plans offer unlimited talk time and data benefits as well. Vodafone also expanded the availability of its Rs. 46 plan voucher to the Delhi circle.
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Vodafone Idea Launches Rs. 46 Plan Voucher With 100 Night Minutes, 28 Days Validity
Vodafone Idea has introduced a new Rs. 46 plan voucher for its subscribers in Kerala. This new plan voucher offers only local on-net (within the same network) night minutes and comes with no other benefits. The plan voucher comes with a validity of 28 days.
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Vodafone Idea Completes Migration of Idea Postpaid Subscribers, Brings Them Under Vodafone Red Brand
Vodafone Idea on Wednesday announced that it had completed the migration process for all Idea Nirvana postpaid subscribers and brought them under the Vodafone Red brand. The change is aimed to offer a unified experience to both Vodafone and Idea postpaid subscribers in the country.
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Vodafone Idea Sees Subscriber Base Drop to 29.1 Crores, Posts Biggest Ever Loss by an Indian Firm
Vodafone Idea, the country's third largest telecom operator, on Wednesday reported a staggering Rs. 73,878 crores of net loss in fiscal ended March 2020 - the highest ever by any Indian firm - after it provisioned for Supreme Court mandated statutory dues.
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Vodafone Idea Offering Up to 5GB Additional Data With Rs. 149, Rs. 219, Rs. 249, Rs. 399, Rs. 599 Plans
Vodafone Idea is offering up to 5GB extra data on select prepaid plans as part of its new Web/App exclusive offer. A total of five prepaid plans are listed with the offer.
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Apple Watch Cellular Models Now Work on Vodafone in India: How to Activate
Apple Watch Cellular models in India finally get support for the Vodafone Idea network. So far, only Airtel and Reliance Jio networks provided eSIM support, but Vodafone has now announced Apple Watch eSIM support as well. Only postpaid users can avail this facility for now.
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Vodafone Idea Partners With AST SpaceMobile to Bring Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity to India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with US-based satellite technology company AST SpaceMobile to introduce direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity in India. With this move, the telecommunications provider aims to expand broadband-based cellular access at locations with challenging terrains where deployment ...
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Caller Name Display Implementation Should Not Be Mandatory, COAI Tells TRAI
The Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to make the implementation of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) for telecom operators. COAI has shared technical, privacy, and cost related concerns with the implementation of caller name display with the telecom regulator.
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COAI Seeks Reduction in Licence Fee to 1 Percent, Waiver in Customs Duty for 5G Network Equipment
Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI)has urged the government for rationalisation of GST, reduce of licence fee to 1 percent from 3 percent and sought a waiver of customs duty on network equipment for the 5G rollout. During the pre-Budget discussions, the telecom operators' body also sought the removal of GST on the licence fee, spectrum ...
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COAI Urges Open Bidding, Transparent Auction for 5G Airwaves to Prevent ‘Backdoor Entry’ to Big Tech
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), ahead of the mega 5G spectrum auction scheduled to take place later this month, said that administrative allocation of spectrum for captive 5G networks is against principles of level playing field and "effectively provides a backdoor entry to big technology players to provide 5G services and solut...
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Telcos' Body Warns of 'Back-Door Entry' to Big Tech Firms in 5G Business Through Captive Non-Public Network
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) which represents major telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea stated on Thursday that the decision to allocate spectrum directly to enterprises will provide a “back-door entry” for Big Tech firms. The telecom operators’ body said that firms like Amazon, Google, Cisco...
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Vi Wi-Fi Calling Comes in Haryana, Now in 12 Circles
Vi (Vodafone Idea) has expanded its Wi-Fi calling service to Haryana. The telecom operator currently offers the service to its subscribers in twelve circles in India. Wi-Fi calling service allows customers to make and receive voice calls over Wi-Fi network even when the cellular network is unreliable.
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India Cabinet Said to Not Take Up Proposal for Telecoms Financial Relief Measures
India's federal cabinet did not take up proposals for providing financial relief to the country's cash-strapped telecoms sector, a government source said.
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Vi RedX Family Plan With Up to Five Member Connections Launched
Vi’s new Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 2,299 RedX Family postpaid plans come with three-member and five-member connection benefits. Both the plans offer unlimited calls, unlimited data, 3,000 SMS messages per month, and benefits like Amazon Prime and Netflix subscription.
-
Vi Expands Wi-Fi Calling Service to Apple iPhones, on Handsets Running iOS 14.5
Vi (Vodafone Idea) has expanded its Wi-Fi calling service to Apple iPhones running iOS 14.5. The service is for users in Maharashtra and Goa, Kolkata, Gujarat, Delhi, as well as Mumbai circles. Wi-Fi calling allows subscribers to make and receive voice calls on a Wi-Fi network instead of cellular network, which can compensate for poor signal qualit...
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Vodafone Idea Launches Rs. 109, Rs. 169 Prepaid Plans, Rs. 46 Plan Voucher Availability Expanded
Vodafone Idea has launched two new prepaid plans in the Delhi circle, priced at Rs. 109 and Rs. 169 and they both come with 20 days of validity. The new plans offer unlimited talk time and data benefits as well. Vodafone also expanded the availability of its Rs. 46 plan voucher to the Delhi circle.
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Vodafone Idea Launches Rs. 46 Plan Voucher With 100 Night Minutes, 28 Days Validity
Vodafone Idea has introduced a new Rs. 46 plan voucher for its subscribers in Kerala. This new plan voucher offers only local on-net (within the same network) night minutes and comes with no other benefits. The plan voucher comes with a validity of 28 days.
-
Vodafone Idea Completes Migration of Idea Postpaid Subscribers, Brings Them Under Vodafone Red Brand
Vodafone Idea on Wednesday announced that it had completed the migration process for all Idea Nirvana postpaid subscribers and brought them under the Vodafone Red brand. The change is aimed to offer a unified experience to both Vodafone and Idea postpaid subscribers in the country.
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Vodafone Idea Sees Subscriber Base Drop to 29.1 Crores, Posts Biggest Ever Loss by an Indian Firm
Vodafone Idea, the country's third largest telecom operator, on Wednesday reported a staggering Rs. 73,878 crores of net loss in fiscal ended March 2020 - the highest ever by any Indian firm - after it provisioned for Supreme Court mandated statutory dues.
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Vodafone Idea Offering Up to 5GB Additional Data With Rs. 149, Rs. 219, Rs. 249, Rs. 399, Rs. 599 Plans
Vodafone Idea is offering up to 5GB extra data on select prepaid plans as part of its new Web/App exclusive offer. A total of five prepaid plans are listed with the offer.
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Apple Watch Cellular Models Now Work on Vodafone in India: How to Activate
Apple Watch Cellular models in India finally get support for the Vodafone Idea network. So far, only Airtel and Reliance Jio networks provided eSIM support, but Vodafone has now announced Apple Watch eSIM support as well. Only postpaid users can avail this facility for now.
