Vi commits to enhancing network capabilities for customers in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has reaffirmed its commitment to the states of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Uttarakhand, after the recent success of its follow-on public offering (FPO) which raised Rs 180 billion.

UP and Uttarakhand are among Vi’s largest priority markets. Currently, Vi holds substantial spectrum in the two states and its network covers 94 per cent of UP and Uttarakhand combined. Over the last 3 years, Vi has invested over Rs 30 billion in network improvements across the states, upgrading core networks to offer seamless service and be 5G ready, strengthening voice over long-term evolution (VoLTE) architecture and roll out of voice over wi-fi) (VoWi-Fi) for better indoor voice experience.

At a press event, the company further shared that it will be soon adding an L900 layer, which will significantly enhance indoor network experience for its customers. The deployment of L900 coverage will be beneficial in urban areas with dense building infrastructure, as well as suburban and rural areas where signal penetration is a challenge. The enhanced spectrum will not only improve voice call quality but also support better messaging and data service performance indoors.

Commenting on the announcement Abhijit Kishore, chief operating officer (COO), Vi, said “Our goal is to provide our customers with the best network experience, we will make investments to expand 4G coverage and provide enough capacity to boost customers’ data experiences.”

Further he added, “Today, Vi has many unique offerings like Vi hero unlimited plan which gives users unlimited calls and flexibility in data usage. We will continue to innovate and create more such offerings to meet their evolving needs.”

In addition to network improvements and enhancements, Vi has also expanded its retail footprint in UP with 40 Vi Stores, 199 Vi Mini Stores and 460 Vi Shops. The state also has one of Vi’s largest distribution networks with over 2000 distributors and 140,000 recharge outlets. Vi strives to give its customers effortless service and provide outstanding value and assistance.