Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering superior network connectivity and experiences in Punjab and Haryana. Vi will prioritise these circles in its ongoing network enhancement initiatives after successfully raising Rs 180 billion in a follow-on public offer (FPO).
During an event, the company shared that it will first focus on adding L 900 and L 2100 spectrum, aimed at enhancing indoor network experiences for telecom users across the state. This deployment of spectrum will improve coverage and connectivity in urban areas with dense building infrastructure, as well as in suburban and rural areas where signal penetration can be difficult. It will enhance voice call quality, support better messaging, and improve data browsing (internet) experience indoors.
Over the past two years, Vi has invested in network improvements across Punjab and Haryana and has upgraded core networks to offer seamless service, be 5G ready, strengthen voice over long-term evolution (VoLTE) architecture, and roll out voice over Wi-Fi (VoWIFI) for better indoor voice experiences.
Vi’s robust network currently covers 97.7 per cent of the population in the two states. To further expand and enhance its network capabilities, it will soon start expanding L900 spectrum covering towns like Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Ambala, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Sonipat, Karnal and Kurukshetra in Punjab and Haryana.
Commenting on the announcement, Abhijit Kishore, chief operating officer (COO), Vi, said, “Our goal is to provide customers with the best network experience by investing in the expansion of 4G coverage and enhancing data capacity. Additionally, as customers demand better choices, we have built a digital ecosystem with our partners to offer a differentiated experience. The Vi App serves as a multi-utility platform, offering games, entertainment, cloud gaming, utility bill payments and more.”
Further, he added, “Vi’s data offerings are designed with an innovative approach to meet our customers’ wants. Take for instance, the Vi Hero plan gives unlimited calling, ability to carry forward unused data, enjoying streaming benefits and free subscription to OTT content. Additionally, we have also introduced ‘Choose Your benefits’ for post-paid subscribers wherein customers get an added option of choosing benefits as per their requirements.”
