Vodafone India has created a 62 ft 5.5 inch by 40ft 1 inch (2503.53 sq ft or 232.32 sq mtr) paper recharge voucher in Agra. The telecom operator has created a Guinness World Record with this initiative.
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Vodafone launches Wi-Fi hotspot at Delhi Airport, offers free Wi-Fi for its 3G/4G data users
Delhi International Airport (Pvt) Ltd, a GMR led consortium, and Vodafone have partnered to provide high speed Wi-Fi services at both terminals of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi, following successful trials over three months. Continue reading “Vodafone launches Wi-Fi hotspot at Delhi Airport, offers free Wi-Fi for its 3G/4G data users”
Vodafone India receives Rs. 47,700 crore in equity infusion from parent
Vodafone India has announced that it has received an equity infusion of Rs. 47,700 crore from Vodafone Group in the first half of the current fiscal. The telecom operator claims this equity infusion via foreign direct investment (FDI) is largest ever FDI infusion in the country. Continue reading “Vodafone India receives Rs. 47,700 crore in equity infusion from parent”
Vodafone and BSNL sign 2G intra-circle roaming agreement
Vodafone and state owned telecom service provider, BSNL have signed 2G intra-circle roaming agreement to use each other’s assets and network strength across the country. This will help Vodafone expand its 2G network further, especially in rural areas and will strengthen BSNL’s network reach in urban areas. Continue reading “Vodafone and BSNL sign 2G intra-circle roaming agreement”
Vodafone inks a deal to buy YOU Broadband for Rs 400 Cr
In a bid to expand it’s high-speed internet footprint, Vodafone India is all set to acquire broadband service provider YOU Broadband. The acquisition price is set at around Rs 400 Crore. Continue reading “Vodafone inks a deal to buy YOU Broadband for Rs 400 Cr”
Google and global telecom operators align to offer Rich Communications Services
Google and a large number of global operators are collaborating to accelerate the availability of Rich Communications Services (RCS) on Android devices. The global operator include América Móvil, Bharti Airtel Ltd, Deutsche Telekom, Etisalat, Globe Telecom, KPN, Millicom, MTN, Orange, PLAY, Smart Communications, Sprint, Telenor Group, TeliaSonera, Telstra, TIM, Turkcell, VimpelCom, Vodafone, the GSMA.
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Vodafone offering 4G-ready SIMs in Delhi ahead of 4G roll out
Vodafone has started offering 4G-ready SIM cards in Delhi & NCR region through Vodafone stores, ahead of 4G roll out in the circle. It will be based on 1800MHz FDD-LTE band 3, which the company acquired last year. Back in October last year it promised to roll out 4G services in Delhi/NCR region by December, but it got delayed. It launched 4G services in Kerala last month and it was launched in Mysore (Mysuru), Karnataka earlier this month. Continue reading “Vodafone offering 4G-ready SIMs in Delhi ahead of 4G roll out”
Vodafone in talks to acquire YOU Broadband for Rs 400 crore
Vodafone is said to be in talks to acquire broadband service provider YOU Broadband, according to a latest report from the Economic Times. The deal is tipped to be priced at Rs 400 crore, said the report.
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Vodafone expected to launch 4G services in India on December 8 starting from Kerala
Vodafone India has sent out invites to announce a “new strategic national initiative to enhance mobile internet experience” at an event in Kochi, Kerala on December 8th. It is expected to launch its 4G services in the country on Tuesday, starting from Kerala. Sunil Sood Managing Director & CEO, Vodafone India will be present at the event, Suresh Kumar, Operations Director –South and Abhijit Kishore, Business Head –Kerala will also be present at the event. Continue reading “Vodafone expected to launch 4G services in India on December 8 starting from Kerala”
Vodafone India to launch 4G services by December 2015
Vodafone India today announced that it will roll out 4G services in the country by December 2015. Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Kochi will be the first set of cities to get Vodafone 4G in the first wave of the roll-out by the end of the calendar year 2015. It has already started testing 4G services and has roped in technology infrastructure service providers for the network roll-out. Continue reading “Vodafone India to launch 4G services by December 2015”
Xolo partners with Vodafone to promote upcoming BLACK smartphone
Vodafone India has announced an exclusive partnership with Xolo to promote its first device from upcoming online-only sub-brand BLACK, launching this Friday – July 10. Continue reading “Xolo partners with Vodafone to promote upcoming BLACK smartphone”
Vodafone M-Pesa users can now book railway tickets
Vodafone has teamed up with Bharat BPO to facilitate railway ticket booking via M-Pesa. Bharat BPO is the official Rail Sampark partner of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) .
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Vodafone India promotes 3G using Augmented Reality and RFID
Vodafone India started BE SMART initiative long back to promote the use of mobile internet in India. The company recently launched a new campaign that uses tools like augmented reality, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) aimed at engaging, educating and providing a better smartphone experience on the go to its customers. Continue reading “Vodafone India promotes 3G using Augmented Reality and RFID”
Vodafone ties up with Disney India to launch Vodafone Games & Apps
Vodafone India has partnered with Disney India’s Interactive business to launch Vodafone Games & Apps to offer premium games and apps for both feature and smart phones. Vodafone partnered with Hungama to launch Vodafone Music back in December last year and tied up with Star India for Vodafone Sports. Continue reading “Vodafone ties up with Disney India to launch Vodafone Games & Apps”
Vodafone and ICICI Bank launch M-Pesa mobile money transfer service in Haryana
Vodafone India partnered with ICICI Bank to launch M-Pesa, mobile money transfer and payment service back in April 2013. It was introduced in Delhi and NCR in August 2013. Now Vodafone India has launched the service in Haryana region. It offers a simple and secure way to transfer money and make payments with the security of financial transactions provided by ICICI Bank. This service offers unbanked and under serviced sections of the country to gain access to financial services via the mobile phone. Continue reading “Vodafone and ICICI Bank launch M-Pesa mobile money transfer service in Haryana”