Vodafone

Mobile tariff hike may result in Rs 20,000 cr additional operating profits for telcos: Experts

The latest round of 15-20 per cent mobile tariff hikes for prepaid and postpaid plans by telecom service providers (TSPs) can result in additional operating profits of around Rs 20,000 crore for the industry once these hikes are fully absorbed, industry experts said on Friday.

Jun 28, 2024

5G subscriptions to reach 840 million in India by 2029 end: Report

5G subscriptions are projected to reach around 840 million in India by the end of 2029, accounting for 65 per cent of mobile subscriptions in the region, a new report showed on Wednesday.

Jun 26, 2024

Voda-Idea set to raise tariff by 15-20 percent but what about service quality [read this]

Amid Vodafone-Idea's decision to increase tariffs 15-20 per cent by the end of 2020 or early next year, the Vi customers have taken to social media to narrate their plight of poor service quality.

Nov 16, 2020

Vodafone Idea starts upgrading 3G users to 4G in key markets

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) said that it has substantially enhanced 4G capacity by consolidating the Vodafone and Idea networks and deployment of latest technologies enabling it to upgrade large chunks of 3G spectrum to 4G.

Sep 27, 2020

eSim in India announced: Check how it works and where

Vodafone has announced that eSim card service will be available for select mobile users. Check out how eSim works and where.

Jul 23, 2020

Vodafone Idea pays Rs 1,000 cr more towards AGR dues

Vodafone Idea on Saturday said that it has paid additional Rs 1,000 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) towards the AGR dues.

Jul 18, 2020

AGR case: Don't even have enough money to pay our employees, Vodafone tells SC

Vodafone Idea told the Supreme Court that the total demand of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues it faces is Rs 50,000 crore, plus the interest and the penalty, but currently, the telecom company does not even have enough money to pay employees their salary.

Jun 11, 2020

Reliance Jio comes with Rs 49, Rs 69 prepaid packs: Benefits, comparison with Airtel, Vodafone

Reliance Jio recently launched two new short terms plans. Here's how these short terms packs compare to Airtel and Vodafone.

Feb 27, 2020

Sensex, Nifty tumble as SC dismisses Airtel, Vodafone pleas on payment dues

The SC dismissed petitions by wireless carriers, including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, seeking a review of its order late last year that they must pay the bulk of nearly $13 billion in dues.

Jan 17, 2020

Big blow to Airtel, Vodafone Idea as SC rejects plea for relief on government dues

The Supreme Court in October 2019 upheld a long-standing demand by the country's telecoms department that wireless carriers pay 920 billion rupees ($12.98 billion) in overdue levies.

Jan 17, 2020

Airtel, Vodafone, Jio suspend internet in 9 parts of Delhi as CAA protest intensifies

Along with the internet services, SMS services have also been suspended at a few locations in Delhi.

Dec 19, 2019

Vodafone Idea to shut if it doesn't get relief, says company chairman

The Supreme Court in a recent verdict allowed the Centre to recover Rs 92,641 crore in total AGR from telcos, which impacts Airtel and Vodafone Idea the most.

Dec 6, 2019

Vodafone Idea announces new tariff plans to cover AGR costs: Plans you can avail

Vodafone Idea had stated that it would increase its tariff from December 1.

Dec 1, 2019

After $13 billion levy ruling, future of India's tattered telecom sector hinges on government aid

Vodafone Idea Ltd, India's biggest carrier by user numbers, is widely regarded as most on the ropes, with parent Vodafone Group calling the situation "critical" after the unit was saddled with about $3.9 billion in fresh payments due.

Nov 28, 2019

To the brink & back: Vodafone-Idea jumps 18%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday stated that the government doesn't want any telecom company to shut operations.

Nov 19, 2019

Vodafone Idea to shut shop? Aditya Birla group refuses to inject fresh equity

The development has come days after Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read showed his frustration on the scenario in the Indian telecom sector.

Nov 14, 2019

Vodafone writes off book value of Indian operation, CEO flags liquidation risk

As per financial results released by Vodafone Group on Tuesday, the book value of Vodafone's 45 per cent stake in the joint venture, Vodafone Idea, has slumped to zero in November 2019.

Nov 13, 2019

Vodafone issues ultimatum to Indian govt: UK media

Global telecom player, Vodafone has told Indian authorities that it will not provide more capital for its India business unless there are provisions allowing it to compete with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio.

Nov 13, 2019

Airtel, Vodafone slapped Rs 3,000 crore fine for refusing interconnection to Jio

Bharti says the company is "extremely disappointed" and the decision would further burden the high stress in the telecom sector.

Jul 25, 2019

Vodafone Idea to launch prepaid Youth Offer with 50% off on Amazon Prime membership soon

With Amazon Prime subscription, Vodafone Idea prepaid users will get faster delivery of goods and also get access to multimedia content including latest TV shows, movies via Prime Video and thousands of songs via Prime Music.

Mar 21, 2019