The Department of Telecom (DoT) have asked Vodafone India and Idea Cellular to stop 3G services outside their licensed zones in 3 days, according to a recent report by Economic Times. DoT has also asked these companies to pay Rs. 550 and Rs. 300 crore, respectively for violating licence norms. DoT had asked Bharti Airtel to stop 3G services in 7 circles last month and asked them to pay Rs. 350 crore (Rs. 50 crore per circle) for illegal roaming pact. Later Delhi High Court temporarily stalled the execution of DoT’s order until the final hearing, after Airtel appealed against it. Continue reading “DoT asks Vodafone and Idea to stop 3G Intra-circle roaming”
Category: Vodafone
Vodafone launches Super Fan contest for IPL 2013
IPL 2013 is starting tomorrow, with the opening ceremony kicking off in few hours. Vodafone has launched the Super Fan contest for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013. This contest would let 76 lucky Vodafone customers stand a chance to win a match ball autographed by the winning captain on Live TV during 76 matches, in the 54 day long tournament. Vodafone is a partner for IPL since 2008. It has partnered again with IPL for next 5 years as the Official partner and on air co-presenting sponsor for the IPL. Continue reading “Vodafone launches Super Fan contest for IPL 2013”
Vodafone launches All-in-One VAS Card for Delhi-NCR customers at Rs. 29
Vodafone has launched All-in-One VAS Card for pre-paid customers in Delhi-NCR region that would let them avail 8 value added alerts with just one recharge card. This pack costs Rs. 29, and offers bundle of flash alerts like News, Cricket, Love, Movie, Astrology, Stock, Did you know (trivia pack) and Mehfil-e-Timepass. It comes with a validity of 30 days. Continue reading “Vodafone launches All-in-One VAS Card for Delhi-NCR customers at Rs. 29”
Vodafone India launches Customer Support through Live Chat
Vodafone India has launched customer support through live chat. This service lets Vodafone customers chat to the customer care executive to solve their queries about their connection. This saves a lot of time since it connects quickly, unlike a call to customer support that would have several procedures before it connects to a customer care executive. Tata Docomo introduced live chat support for their customers few years back. Continue reading “Vodafone India launches Customer Support through Live Chat”
Vodafone introduces My News VAS for Delhi-NCR customers
Vodafone has launched a new My News Value Added Service (VAS) for customers in Delhi-NCR region. This would let the customers read daily newspapers from a selection of 30 Regional and National Indian newspapers on their handsets. Continue reading “Vodafone introduces My News VAS for Delhi-NCR customers”
Vodafone Secure Device Manager for Smartphones and Tablets launched for corporates
Vodafone India has launched Secure Device Manager for Smartphones and Tablets for corporates. Vodafone India is the first Indian telecom operator to launch this unique and innovative solution. Since bring Your Own Device (BYOD) concept is picking up pace, Vodafone Secure Device Manager lets the corporates secure the data on smartphones and tablets without compromising the company’s security. Continue reading “Vodafone Secure Device Manager for Smartphones and Tablets launched for corporates”
Nokia launches Nokia Music Store operator billing on Vodafone in India
Nokia brought Nokia Store Operator billing on Vodafone and Airtel earlier this year, now the operator billing service is available for the Nokia Music Store on Vodafone. The operator billing is available for the Music Store on the Nokia Asha phones that would let the users renew their subscriptions via their Vodafone pre-paid or post-paid account and continue to download unlimited songs and albums from the Nokia Music Store. Nokia already offers subscription purchase via credit cards and vouchers, with this Nokia Music Store becomes the first independent music store in the country to offer integrated operator billing. Continue reading “Nokia launches Nokia Music Store operator billing on Vodafone in India”
Vodafone to accept Aadhaar as Identity and Address proof for a new connection
Vodafone has been appointed as the official Authentication Service Agency (ASA) and Authentication User Agency (AUA) of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). They launched the Proof of Concept (PoC) for use of Aadhaar as valid Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) using the Aadhaar online authentication procedure in Andhra Pradesh. Continue reading “Vodafone to accept Aadhaar as Identity and Address proof for a new connection”
Vodafone India announces Drive into the Big League contest for SMEs
Vodafone has announced Vodafone Drive into the Big League contest for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This is the second season of the contest for the second Indian Grand Prix that would be held in Delhi from October 26 to 28, 2012. This would offer an opportunity for small and medium enterprises to take center stage with their logo on Vodafone McLaren Mercedes racing cars. Vodafone received close to 80,000 entries for the first season. Continue reading “Vodafone India announces Drive into the Big League contest for SMEs”
Vodafone Delights is back with 3 new delights for Vodafone customers
Vodafone launched Vodafone Delights on October 2011 that offered customers benefits on travel, lifestyle, dining and entertainment with other commercial establishments. Now the company has launched Vodafone Delights 2 for the year 2012 that offers 3 new products such as Thank you gift, Birthday gift and Happy Hours offer for Vodafone Customers. Continue reading “Vodafone Delights is back with 3 new delights for Vodafone customers”
Vodafone launches new International Roaming Pack with Unlimited Voice, Data and SMS
Vodafone India has launched a new international roaming pack that is applicable across 40 countries. This pack is available for a one-time rental fee of Rs. 1499 valid for 30 days that would offer Bundled Voice, SMS and Data services in one single pack. Continue reading “Vodafone launches new International Roaming Pack with Unlimited Voice, Data and SMS”
Vodafone officially announces new 3G data plans
Vodafone has officially announced its new 3G data plans. Vodafone reduced its 3G tariffs for pre-paid customers last month, but the plans were not clear. Later they announced post-paid 3G plans that were applicable only in select circles. These new plans start from Rs. 25 for 25 MB data usage and go up to Rs. 1599 for 12 GB of data usage. Continue reading “Vodafone officially announces new 3G data plans”
Vodafone new 3G post-paid plans
Vodafone has reduced the price of their 3G plans for post-paid customers as well. They launched new 3G plans for pre-paid customers last week. Rs. 100 plan now offers 300MB of 3G data usages similar to the new pre-paid plan. Rs. 200 plans offers 500MB and the Rs. 375 plan now offers 1.5GB of 3G data that was previously 1GB. Continue reading “Vodafone new 3G post-paid plans”
Vodafone launches new 3G plans
Vodafone has also reduced their 3G tariffs followed by Aircel and Airtel. Vodafone launched 3G services in India last February and revealed their 3G tariff plans later.
Vodafone launches Customer Experience Center for business customers
Vodafone India has launched first-of-its-kind Customer Experience Center (CEC) for business customers. It is an engagement facility designed to enable business customers to explore a world of innovative communication solutions. Continue reading “Vodafone launches Customer Experience Center for business customers”