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Vodafone India to roll out 4G services in Delhi, NCR by December 2015

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Vodafone already announced that it will launch 4G services in India by December 2015. It also said that Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Kochi circles will get 4G first. Today the operator has announced that it will roll out 4G services in Delhi/NCR region by December 2015. “Key corridors of Delhi/NCR will be part of the first wave of the 4G roll-out, which will be launched across the circle in a phased manner”, said Vodafone. Continue reading “Vodafone India to roll out 4G services in Delhi, NCR by December 2015”

Vodafone iPhone 6s plan offers 4000 minutes, 3GB data worth Rs. 8885 for free

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Apple will launch the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus smartphones in India on October 16th. Today Vodafone has announced that it will offer Vodafone Red 1299 plan worth Rs. 8,885 for 6 months free of cost on purchase of iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus smartphone from Amazon. This offer is available for both old and new Vodafone post-paid customers. Continue reading “Vodafone iPhone 6s plan offers 4000 minutes, 3GB data worth Rs. 8885 for free”

Vodafone India to roll out 4G services in Kerala by December 2015

Vodafone already announced that it will launch 4G services in India by December 2015. It also said that Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Kochi circles will get 4G first. Today the operator has announced that it will roll out 4G services in Kerala by December 2015. It also said that Kochi, Trivandrum and Kozhikode will be in the first wave of the 4G roll-out, which will be launched across the circle in a phased manner. Continue reading “Vodafone India to roll out 4G services in Kerala by December 2015”

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”

Vodafone launches Double Validity on rate cutter packs for Rs. 7

Vodafone India has launched Double Validity on rate cutter packs by paying just Rs. 7. This allows customers to talk more at attractive rates, affordable prices and an opportunity to double the validity, said the company. The Double Validity offer is available across all the Vodafone circles. Continue reading “Vodafone launches Double Validity on rate cutter packs for Rs. 7”

Vodafone brings back Double Data offer for pre-paid customers

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Vodafone offered double data on 1GB or 2GB 3G packs last month for a limited period. Now the company has brought back the offer for its customers pre-paid customers as VodafoneDoubles‬ for a limited period. The company has launched the Double Data offer in Mumbai and Kerala circles, but it will roll out for pre-paid subscribers across all its circles in a phased manner. Continue reading “Vodafone brings back Double Data offer for pre-paid customers”

Xolo partners with Vodafone to promote upcoming BLACK smartphone

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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 offering double data on 1GB or 2GB 3G packs on July 4th and 5th

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Vodafone India has launched a limited period Double Data offer for its pre-paid customers. Under this offer, users get 2GB 3G data on purchase of 1GB 3G pack and 4GB 3G data on purchase of 2GB 3G pack from July 4th to 6th. Extra Benefit will be credited within 30 minutes post successful recharge, says the company, but we got the extra data immediately. These packs come with a validity of 28 days. Continue reading “Vodafone offering double data on 1GB or 2GB 3G packs on July 4th and 5th”

Airtel, Vodafone to roll out Pan-India Mobile Number Portability from July 3

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) extended the deadline to implement the full mobile number portability (MNP) across India from May till July, 2015. Today, Vodafone and Airtel have announced that they will launch National Mobile Number Portability (NMNP) from July 3rd. Nationwide MNP allows subscribers retain their numbers even if they move to another state, irrespective of the service provider. It is applicable for both pre-paid and post-paid customers. Continue reading “Airtel, Vodafone to roll out Pan-India Mobile Number Portability from July 3”

Vodafone launches new M-Pesa App for bill payments and mobile recharge

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Vodafone India has launched new, responsive M-Pesa App that lets their consumers pay their bills and recharge their mobile easily. User can load money to M-Pesa wallet through Net Banking/Debit Card through the app. The company also offers 5% cashback on payments made using the App (up to a maximum of Rs 50 per month). Continue reading “Vodafone launches new M-Pesa App for bill payments and mobile recharge”

Airtel, Vodafone, RCOM and Videocon Telecom reduce National roaming tariffs

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Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Communications (RCOM) and Videocon Telecom have reduced national roaming charges soon after TRAI reduced ceiling tariffs for national roaming calls and SMS last month. This is applicable for pre-paid and post-paid subscribers. Some operators have also introduced special roaming plans. Continue reading “Airtel, Vodafone, RCOM and Videocon Telecom reduce National roaming tariffs”

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge UK – how much will it cost?

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After many rumours, Samsung unveiled both the new Galaxy S6 and the dual-sided Galaxy S6 Edge back at Mobile World Congress 2015 and at the time, the Korean manufacturer confirmed that both handsets will go on sale on April 10th with pre-orders opening today (March 20th). With most networks and retailers now listing both of Samsung’s new handsets, let’s take a look at how much the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will cost on pay monthly contracts in the UK. Continue reading “Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge UK – how much will it cost?”

MWC: A week with Vodafone Eurotraveller

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Just over a week ago we were in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2015 and, as I have done for many years now, I used my Vodafone SIM card with EuroTraveller to provide me data whilst on the ground. It’s been a year since we were last in MWC and in that time, Vodafone have introduced 4G Roaming in Spain alongside double speed 4G across their European network.

Traditionally Barcelona has really poor mobile data speeds (whether using a local SIM or roaming) during the MWC week as 90,000+ people descend upon the city for the annual conference. Ahead of the trip, I expected the traditional data coverage and speeds issues with previous years suggesting large ping times, really slow speeds and overall, a lack of reliable data. Yet, a week in Barcelona changed those preconceptions… Continue reading “MWC: A week with Vodafone Eurotraveller”

HTC One M9 available to pre-order on Vodafone UK

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Following months of leaks and rumours, last week HTC unveiled its new HTC One M9 flagship during Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona. Later the same day, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S6 but HTC’s flagship has a key advantage as it is set to go on sale several weeks’ before Samsung’s latest S handset. Today, the One M9 has gone up for pre-order on Vodafone UK ahead of an expected release on March 22nd. Continue reading “HTC One M9 available to pre-order on Vodafone UK”

Vodafone India appoints Naveen Chopra as COO

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Few weeks after announcing that Sunil Sood will replace Marten Pieters as the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone India today announced that Naveen Chopra who is currently the Director of Vodafone Business Services (VBS) will be the company’s new Chief Operating Officer from 1st April 2015 replacing Sunil Sood. Continue reading “Vodafone India appoints Naveen Chopra as COO”