India's decision allowing 5G trials without Chinese companies a sovereign one: US
India's Department of Telecom last week approved applications of telecom companies Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and MTNL to conduct 5G trials but none of them will be using technologies of Chinese entities.
May 12, 2021, 09:00 AM IST
Vi introduces Rs 109 prepaid voucher, here’s what it offers
Besides that, the Vodafone-Idea prepaid plan of Rs 149 was considered the cheapest in the market, which comes with a validity of 28 days. This plan comes with 3GB of data every day. Apart from this, the benefit of free calling and 300 SMS is also given to customers.
Apr 27, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Vodafone Idea rolls out Vo-WiFi calling feature: Check out list of compatible devices
Users may be required to enable VoLTE on their SIM profiles to enable VoWiFi. Once the VoLTE is enabled, users need to go to SIM Card and Networks, look for their 4G SIM and then head over to Make Calls using WiFi and turn it on.
Feb 23, 2021, 17:28 PM IST
Vodafone Idea launches ‘binge all-night offer’, to offer free unlimited data, money at night
The 249 prepaid plan comes with unlimited calls, and 1.5GB of daily data for 28 days, and the company provides an extra 5GB of data if you recharge using the company’s MyVi app. Meanwhile, other plans like Rs 299 recharge plan include unlimited talktime, and 4GB of data per day and it has a validity period of 28 days.
Feb 19, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
Mobile phone calls and data to get expensive from April 1
Indian telecom companies are to increase the tariff rates from April 1, 2021. This comes when the fuel prices, LPG cylinder prices have been increasing continuously. The customers are more dependent on phone calls and mobile data in today's world and it will surely impact the lives of people.
Feb 17, 2021, 18:29 PM IST
Vi (Vodafone Idea) launches Wi-Fi calling service in India; check details
Vodafone Idea launched much-awaited ‘Wi-Fi Calling‘ or ‘VoWi-Fi‘ service in India. The service will be available only in Maharashtra & Goa and Kolkata circles at the launch.
Dec 15, 2020, 18:57 PM IST
Vodafone Idea rebrands itself, to go by brand name Vi
The Beleaguered telecom operator, announced the rebranding of the company through a virtual platform.
Sep 07, 2020, 12:39 PM IST
Vodafone Idea to make major strategic announcement today – Here is what is expected
Vodafone Idea on Friday approved plan to raise up to Rs 25,000 crore through a combination of equity and debt instruments to keep the company afloat.
Sep 07, 2020, 11:15 AM IST
Vodafone Idea board to meet on Friday to consider fund raising
Vodafone Idea has outstanding dues of Rs 58,250 crore till 2016-17, out of which the company has paid Rs 7,854 crore to the Department of Telecom.
Sep 02, 2020, 18:09 PM IST
Telcos have 10 years to pay Adjusted Gross Revenue dues: Here're 10 points to understand the issue
The apex court asked telcos to pay 10 per cent of the AGR-related dues by March 31, 2021.
Sep 01, 2020, 16:32 PM IST
SC grants 10-year time to telecos to pay AGR-related dues to DoT
The apex court said telecos should pay 10 per cent of the AGR-related dues by March 31, 2021.
Sep 01, 2020, 12:37 PM IST
Bharti Infratel to proceed with Indus Towers merger; VIL's cash consideration at Rs 4,000 crore
The company said its board, in a meeting held on August 31, 2020, took note of the status of scheme of arrangement between Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel and the related agreements.
Sep 01, 2020, 11:09 AM IST
Amazon in initial talks to buy $2 billion stake in Bharti Airtel: Sources
Amazon.com is in early-stage talks to buy a stake worth at least $2 billion in mobile operator Bharti Airtel, three people with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters, in a move that could turbocharge India`s digital economy.
Jun 05, 2020, 01:35 AM IST
Vodafone Idea zooms 30% amid reports of Google investment interest
The move assumes significance as Vodafone Idea -- where Vodafone holds just over 45 per cent stake -- is staring at nearly Rs 58,000 crore in unpaid statutory dues.
May 29, 2020, 14:08 PM IST
Vodafone Idea pays its principal portion of government dues
The payment comes after India's top court last month threatened telecom operators and government officials with contempt proceedings for failing to implement an October ruling that ordered telcos to pay 920 billion rupees in overdue levies and interest to the government.
Mar 16, 2020, 17:03 PM IST
Finance Ministry nod for relief to telcos unlikely
If the Prime Minister`s Office (PMO) decides on such a cut, it will be a different thing. But at the consultation level, the FinMin will state its precarious revenue position.
Feb 23, 2020, 11:55 AM IST
Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Tata Teleservices likely to pay AGR dues on Monday: DoT sources
Telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Tata Teleservices are likely to make payment for adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues on Monday to avoid stringent punitive action from the Telecom Department, according to official sources.
Feb 16, 2020, 19:31 PM IST
Department of Telecommunications orders Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and other telecom companies to clear dues by 11.59 pm on Friday
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Friday ordered Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and other telecom companies to clear their dues by 11.59 pm on Friday.
Feb 14, 2020, 18:39 PM IST
Setback for telcos as SC dismisses Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea's pleas to review AGR judgement
The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday (January 16) rejected the petition of the telecom companies to review its judgement passed on October 24, 2019 ordering the telecom companies to pay dues amounting to around Rs 92,000 crore over the companies’ Adjusted Gross Revenues (AGR).
Jan 16, 2020, 17:48 PM IST
Jio joins Airtel, Vodafone Idea in raising telecom tariffs
The company in a statement said it would carry out an 'appropriate' increase in tariffs which "does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments".
Nov 19, 2019, 21:01 PM IST
