After launching its 4G LTE services or SuperNet 4G in 5 circles – Kerala, Karnataka, Mumbai, Delhi & NCR and Kolkata, Vodafone has announced that it will launch 4G services in Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh (East) and West Bengal in the second phase of roll out. “The nine circles of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh (East) and West Bengal, together contribute to just under 70% of Vodafone India’s data revenues,” said the company.
It is also planning to acquire more spectrum soon for the 4G expansion. Vodafone said that it has made significant investments in the past year to expand, enhance and upgrade the network to provide a better and richer network experience. It will continue to focus on deploying multiple technologies – 2G, 3G & 4G to cater to the myriad connectivity needs of both urban and rural customers.
Vodafone already confirmed that they will begin the second phase of 4G roll out in the country in early financial year 2017.
Announcing this second phase of its 4G rollout, Sunil Sood, MD and CEO, Vodafone India said:
The response from customers who have experienced our 4G services in the five circles of Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi & NCR is positive and encouraging. With the expansion of Vodafone SuperNet 4G across 9 circles, our customers in Gujarat, Haryana, UP(E) and West Bengal too will enjoy the multiple benefits of the world’s largest 4G network. As we expand our 4G coverage across the country, we remain steadfast in our commitment to offer our customers a world-class data and voice experience.