Vodafone has launched its 4G LTE services in Mumbai, as it had promised last week, after launching it in n Kerala, Mysore, Kolkata and Delhi & NCR. Vodafone said that it will be rolled out in key business & residential corridors of Mumbai across Western suburbs & South Mumbai in a phased manner, and the roll-out will be completed across all parts of Mumbai including Eastern suburbs & New Mumbai license areas by the end of March 2016.
It is based on 1800MHz FDD-LTE band 3, which the company acquired last year. It is built on strong fiber back-haul of 100G, and is supported by its 3G services.
Vodafone’s Mumbai customers have a bonanza of special benefits to enjoy the 4G experience seamlessly that includes:
- FREE upgrade to 4G for customers along with high-speed 4G SIM
- 100% extra data for Vodafone 4G RED customers for one month
- Three-month complimentary subscription to TV, Movies & Music on Vodafone Play. Live TV channels, VOD service HOOQ, Hungama Play, Vodafone Music etc.
- Array of Data Packs ranging from Rs. 26
- 4G Mobile Wi-Fi that supports connectivity for up to 10 devices
- Vodafone subscribers can also check if their SIM / Phone is 4G compatible by sending an SMS <4GCHECK> to 199
- Request for 4G SIM by calling the call centre or sending an SMS <4GSIM to 199>
- Instant SIM swap at all Vodafone stores and select retail outlets
- 1 day door-step delivery of postpaid 4G SIMs (for requests received before 7:00PM previous day)
- Country first: 4G customers can avail 4G international roaming in UK, Germany, Romania, Spain and Netherlands.
“Vodafone 4G services, which is now present in 5 circles – Kerala, Karnataka, Mumbai, Delhi & NCR and Kolkata contribute to 30% of industry revenues and close to 50% of Vodafone India data revenues,” the company had said earlier. Vodafone will launch 4G services in Bengaluru tomorrow, which will be the final city to get 4G in the first phase. Second phase of the roll out will begin in early financial year 2017.
Commenting on the launch, Ishmeet Singh, Business Head–Mumbai Circle, Vodafone India said:
Mumbai is a strong leadership market for Vodafone India with data contributing around 30% of total revenues. As the leading telecom service provider, our close to 9 million customers in Mumbai have a lot to look forward to and we are proud and delighted to launch 4G services in Mumbai.
Sunil Sood, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone India said:
Initial response from customers who have experienced our 4G services in Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata and Delhi & NCR has been positive and encouraging. As a steadfast partner of Digital India, we remain focused on deploying multiple technologies –be it 2G, 3G and now 4G-for optimum use as each technology has its own vital role to play in servicing the myriad connectivity needs of consumers across the country.