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Relief For Vodafone Idea As SC Allows Centre To Reconsider AGR Dues Issue

In a landmark 2019 verdict, the Supreme Court endorsed the Centre's definition of AGR and allowed the Centre to collect dues worth Rs 92,000 crore which came as a huge setback for telecom majors such as Vodafone and Bharti Airtel.

Oct 27, 2025, 13:30 PM IST

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Vodafone-Idea Plea On AGR Dues On October 13

Vi, in its application, has sought to amend its previous petition, which sought the quashing of the Department of Telecommunications' additional AGR demand of Rs 9,450 crore for FY19.

Oct 06, 2025, 16:47 PM IST

eSIM Activation In India: What Happens To Physical SIM After eSIM Activation; Here's How BSNL, Airtel, Vi, Jio Users Can Activate

Online eSIM Activation In India: However, users need to be careful because deleting an eSIM by mistake will immediately disconnect the network.  

Sep 29, 2025, 16:44 PM IST

Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vi Introduce SMS-Only plans For Prepaid Users --Check Tariff Details

Major Telcos have introduced new voice and SMS only prepaid plans after TRAI's last month mandate on the same.

Jan 24, 2025, 10:30 AM IST

Vodafone Ready To Start Tariff War With Jio, Airtel? May Launch 5G By March: Report

Economic Times, quoting multiple sources familiar with the matter said that Vodafone Idea could aggressively price its tariff plans, that could be 15% cheaper than Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel's offerings.

Jan 03, 2025, 09:35 AM IST

Vodafone Idea 5G Launch In India: Check Available Cities, Pricing, Plans And More

Vi 5G Services In India: The new services are expected to be accessible to both prepaid and postpaid users, utilizing the 3.3GHz and 26GHz (mmWave) spectrum for deployment.

Dec 16, 2024, 19:39 PM IST

No OTPs From December 1 On Your Smartphone? TRAI’s New Rules For Jio, Airtel, Vi, And BSNL

TRAI Traceability Rules: To tackle spam SMS and phishing attacks, TRAI has directed telecom providers Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL to enforce the traceability rule starting December 1. The traceability rule will track commercial messages and OTP messages. Notably, TRAI has decided to strictly implement it to all telecom companies. 

 

Nov 25, 2024, 18:45 PM IST

BSNL Rolls Out New Security Feature In Its Selfcare App; Jio, Airtel, and Vi Don’t Offer It; Here's How To File Complaint

BSNL Complaint Online: BSNL has experienced a significant increase in subscribers following the recent tariff hikes by private telecom operators such as Jio, Airtel, and Vi. 

Oct 06, 2024, 19:33 PM IST

BSNL 5G Live Trial: Check Which City in India Is Offering Services Quickly; How To Order 5G And 4G SIM

In the major development, India's telecom startups and companies have begun discussions with the government telecom company BSNL to conduct live 5G trials. 

Aug 07, 2024, 14:01 PM IST

Vodafone Idea Expands New Technology In Kolkata To Enhance Network Infrastructure

Vodafone Idea now has a total spectrum portfolio of 334.4Mhz in Kolkata and 536.8Mhz in West Bengal circles. 

Jul 17, 2024, 20:14 PM IST

Vodafone Idea To Raise Rs 2,075 Crore Via Preferential Share Allotment To AB Group

The company in April raised around 18,000 crore through a follow-on public offer. 

May 21, 2024, 17:50 PM IST

Vi Stares At Bleak Future; High Competition To Delay Price Hike By Telcos: Brokerage Report

The long-feared prospect of a "duopoly", with only Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel remaining in the fray, is likely to play out, the report said.

Mar 27, 2023, 20:24 PM IST

VI Launches Rs 296 Plan, Offers 25GB Monthly Data, Unlimited Calls

The new Vodafone Idea Rs 296 prepaid recharge bundle includes 100 daily SMS and unlimited voice calling to all networks.

Mar 03, 2023, 11:07 AM IST

VI Offering 5GB Extra Data on Valentine's Day for THESE Customers

Customers who recharge their numbers with Vodafone Idea will receive 5GB extra data with a 28-day validity period at no additional cost.

Feb 10, 2023, 17:14 PM IST

VI Joins Hands With Motorola to Drive 5G Connectivity Across 5G Smartphone Portfolio

"To further accelerate the development of the 5G ecosystem in the nation, Vi has partnered with Motorola to ensure seamless 5G connectivity across its extensive 5G smartphone portfolio," the two companies said in a statement on Monday. 

Feb 06, 2023, 14:02 PM IST

Vodafone Idea says industry needs tariff increases at regular intervals

Vodafone Idea Ltd says the industry needs to raise mobile tariffs at regular intervals as the sector still operates at unsustainably low prices and revisions will allow it to generate reasonable returns and support future investments.

Aug 07, 2022, 18:34 PM IST

Airtel, Vodafone Idea may increase prices of prepaid plans by Diwali: Details here

Airtel and Vodafone Idea stated in November 2021 that they would be hiking prepaid charges by up to 20%-25%.

May 24, 2022, 16:07 PM IST

India’s telecom subscriber base grew to 116.6 crore in March, Airtel leads growth

Bharti Airtel 22.55 lakh mobile network customers in the month of May 2022. 

May 12, 2022, 23:28 PM IST

Vodafone Idea net loss narrows to Rs 6,563 crore, stock jumps 4%

Vodafone Idea had reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 6,563 crore for the fourth quarter of 2021-22. 

May 11, 2022, 11:36 AM IST

Vodafone Idea shareholders approve Rs 14,500 crore fundraise proposal

Vodafone Idea (VIL) had placed special resolution of issue of equity shares worth Rs 4,500 crore to the group firms of promoters Vodafone and Aditya Birla Group for transaction at the EGM.

Mar 26, 2022, 22:42 PM IST