On March this year, Reliance achieved 100 million customers mark followed by Airtel and then Vodafone followed the two leading Indian telecom operators. To celebrate this precious achievement, Vodafone is now making select customers fly to the sky for free on Vodafone air ship (images of Vodafone airship).
Category: Vodafone
Vodafone to sell Microsoft Kin Phones exclusively in UK and Italy , Spain and Germany
While we are a tad disappointed that Microsoft PINK aka KIN Phones launched in USA today on Verizon’s network. But now a tweet from Vodafone UK confirms that the KIN is indeed going to be available in UK too soon.
Vodafone Launches custom Opera Mini Browser for low-cost phones on 2G Networks , India first to get it
Opera Mini is a must have apps for anyone looking to browse the web on a mobile phone without draining the battery or paying expensive data charges. Now Opera has teamed up with Vodafone to bring a custom version of the Opera Mini browser to low cost phones running on 2G Networks
Vodafone announced cheap phones for emerging markets during MWC 2010 But it’s not clear if these phones will get the Opera Mini browser
Vodafone India reaches 100 million customers
Vodafone India has become the 3rd Indian Mobile Operator to reach 100 million customers. Vodafone Essar also becomes world’s 5th operator with 100 million customers in a single country. Vodafone has also increased its market share to strengthen its position as India’s second largest operator in terms of revenue. Bharti Airtel was the first to reach 100 million customers and Reliance was second. Looks like the ZooZoo campaigns have totally worked in Vodafone’s favour
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Vodafone Launches Bonus Cards for its Customers in Kolkata
Keeping in mind the high usage of SMS along with phone calls, Vodafone has come up with 3 different bonus cards for its customers in Kolkata. Bonus 10, 20 and 30. These bonus cards provide free talk-time as well as 10 free SMS to be sent in local numbers.
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The 9 Telecom Companies who bid for 3G Auctions in India
The DoT or Department of Telecom has announced the pre-qualified bidders for the 3G auctions which are set to take place in India next month. 9 Companies had submitted their bid for the 3G Spectrum and all the 9 telecom companies have qualified to take part in the 3G auctions . Let’s take a look at them
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Exclusive IPL Recharge Vouchers from Vodafone
To celebrate the on going IPL season, Vodafone has come up with an exclusive IPL recharge voucher worth Rs. 71 using which, Vodafone customers can get full talk time less service charge with a bonus of calling minutes equal to the highest runs scored by a batsman during the IPL match of the previous day.
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Vodafone Launches iPhone 3GS In India
Today, Airtel launched the most awaited Apple iPhone 3GS in India. Most of us were having questions on why Vodafone hasn’t announced iPhone 3GS yet. To our surprise, Vodafone also announced the launch of iPhone 3GS on their network.
Today, Airtel launched the most awaited Apple iPhone 3GS in India. Most of us were having questions in mind on why Vodafone hasn’t announced the launch of Apple iPhone 3GS yet since Airtel and Vodafone together launched the iPhone 3G in August 2008. To our surprise, Vodafone also announced the launch of iPhone 3GS on their network.
Vodafone Launches New GPRS Vouchers for its Prepaid Customers in Kolkata
Vodafone has launched a new GPRS voucher for its prepaid customers in Kolkata worth Rs. 21. Using this voucher customers can browse the internet for up-to 200 MB within 2 days from the date of recharge of this voucher.
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Vodafone launches Chhota Comics , brings Suppandi , Chacha Chaudhary to your mobile phone
Nowadays mobile phones are becoming more of an entertainment device with the addition of VAS (Value Added Services) from telecom service providers.
Vodafone has launched ‘Chhota Comics’ on Vodafone Live.
Vodafone App Store crosses 10000 downloads
Vodafone Essar ( formerly known as Hutch) had launched the Vodafone Mobile App Store in India recently. Now the operator has posted news that the App Store has crossed 10000 downloads Continue reading “Vodafone App Store crosses 10000 downloads”
Purchase DLF IPL Season 3 Tickets from Vodafone M-Shop
With the quick advancement of technology, its no wonder that you can now purchase tickets of cricket matches directly from you mobile phone. But Vodafone has come forward to implement this technology at a right time. DLF IPL season 3 craziness has already started and Vodafone have come forward to let its customers book their IPL tickets without any hassles directly from their mobile phone.
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MWC 2010 : Vodafone announces ultra cheap phones for India and emerging markets
While we were waiting for Nokia to announce the 500 rupee handset , looks like Vodafone jumped ahead in the race by unveiling the Vodafone 150 , it’s cheapest phone till date. The Vodafone 150 and Vodafone 250 are launching in India and Africa in the coming weeks .
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iPhone 3G Sold Out on Vodafone India ?
After a user left a comment in one of our iPhone posts , We checked the iPhone page on the Vodafone India website and were surprised to find the above banner according to which the iPhone 3G stocks are sold out
and new stocks are expected soon.
Vodafone UK and RIM announce Blackberry Storm2 with Wi-Fi
Vodafone and RIM introduce the BlackBerry Storm2 Smartphone
Vodafone and Research in Motion(RIM) have officially announced the BlackBerry Storm2, a touchscreen smartphone device. The BlackBerry Storm2 is a thinner and sleeker device with new technology and new features to let customers stay easily connected. Customers in the UK will be able to get the new smartphone first through Vodafone. It is also expected to be offered in Ireland, followed by Germany, Netherlands, Spain, France, Italy and South Africa in November or December.
Storm2 Basic Features:
- 3.25-inch 360 x 480 resolution
- 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera
- Video recording
- 1400mAh battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks and 280 hours of standby time
- 3.5mm stereo headset jack
- 2GB of internal memory
- 256 MB of Flash memory
- dedicated volume controls
- Bluetooth (2.1) and Wi-FI 802.11 b/g
- High speed 3G
- Games,IM
- microSD card slot
Notable Features:
- Inertial Scrolling w/Snap Back
- Faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets
- BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0
- Enhanced SMS UI – notifications, emoticons, threaded chats
- Updated spin boxes
- Built-in GPS for maps and other location-based applications, as well as photo geotagging
Major Features:
- RIM’s Storm2 features improved SurePress technology, which gives a tactile response when pressing on the phone’s capacitive touchscreen(INFO) display. The technology responds equally to pressure placed on the screen. Typing-speed response has also been enhanced. It allows the user to type a letter with one thumb even while their other thumb may still be touching or resting on another letter, enabling faster typing and multi-key actions such as Shift or Alt -key combinations.
- Users can enjoy their music with standard headphones that utilize a 3.5mm stereo headset jack or Bluetooth for use with stereo headphones after synchronizing the music to the device from iTunes using BlackBerry Media Sync,.
- More responsive experience and includes usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons and more use of animation.
- Manage Microsoft Exchange email folders (Add, Rename, Move, Delete) on the handset. Allows users to access remote files shares (Windows Shares), Save, View, Edit, and Email documents from remote file shares, Forward appointments and view calendar attachments on the handset.
- Features a proximity sensor that powers down the display when the phone is next to your ear on a call. As soon as you pull the phone away from your ear the screen powers on and you can enable calling feature.
Pricing is said to depend on each country’s operating company. Vodafone UK will be offering the BlackBerry Storm2 free from £35 per month on a 24-month contract that includes 600 minutes talk-time, unlimited BlackBerry Internet Service, unlimited text messaging, as well as unlimited access to VMI (Vodafone Mobile Internet) and broadband.