Vodafone Idea (Vi) today announced the launch of its 5G services in Mumbai, delivering next-generation connectivity to customers in the city. With this roll out, Vi is set to enhance mobile experience with widespread coverage at competitive pricing.Vi`s 5G services will be available in the city, starting today, powered by its competitive spectrum holding and significant investment in next generation infrastructure.To ensure users get the best connectivity experience, Vi has partnered with Nokia, integrating the latest generation of equipment in its 5G rollout in the city, designed to not only be leaner, but also energy efficient, making the network more sustainable. Additionally, Vi has also deployed an AI-based SON (Self-Organizing Networks) system, which continuously optimizes network performance to ensure the best consumer experience.Vi`s 5G introductory offer provides unlimited 5G data for Vi subscribers on plans starting at just Rs. 299, making it the most competitively priced option in the market. The service will enhance the user experience for activities such as watching videos and OTT apps, online gaming, video calls and conferencing, and downloads. Vi`s 4G network already delivers the best mobile experiences in Mumbai, as validated by a recent OpenSignal report. With the launch of 5G, Vi is further strengthening its network to meet the growing demand for high bandwidth applications such as streaming, gaming and real time cloud access.In the last 12 months, Vi has raised equity of ~Rs. 26,000 crore, including the largest FPO in India of Rs. 18,000 crore and promoter contribution of ~Rs. 4,000 crore, enabling the company to accelerate its capex deployment. With the planned capex investment of Rs. 50,000 to 55,000 crore over 3 years, the company is working towards expansion of its 4G network to cover ~90% of Indians, in addition to launch of 5G services in key geographies, to continuously enhance the customer experience. Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Net Loss of Vodafone Idea reported to Rs 6609.30 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against net loss of Rs 6985.90 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. Sales rose 4.01% to Rs 11100.50 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 10672.60 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2024Dec. 2023% Var. Sales11100.5010672.60 4 OPM %42.4540.75 - PBDT-978.00-2143.80 54 PBT-6606.80-7742.20 15 NP-6609.30-6985.90 5 Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Vodafone Idea will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 11 February 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with HCLSoftware, the software business unit of HCLTech, to make its 4G and 5G networks smarter and more efficient. Vi is now using HCL Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA), a multivendor self-optimizing network (MV-SON) platform, to manage its Ericsson and Samsung networks. This advanced technology will help Vi improve network performance, save energy, and offer better services to its customers. The HCL ANA platform uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to simplify the management of Vi`s complex multi-vendor, multi-technology and multi-layered network to ensure smooth integration and efficient network operations. The platform is also SMO ready (ORAN), making the investment future-proof.This collaboration brings several benefits to Vi and its users. The HCL ANA platform has an open architecture and empowers Vi to manage and automate its network independently, reducing dependency on OEM-specific features and applications. It helps save energy, reducing costs and making the network more sustainable. Most importantly, Vi customers will experience a faster and more reliable network. Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Vodafone Idea has allotted 1,69,32,18,361 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each at an issue price of Rs. 11.28 per equity share (including a premium of Rs. 1.28 per equity share), to Omega Telecom Holdings (1,08,45,94,607 equity shares) and Usha Martin Telematics (60,86,23,754 equity shares), promoters of the Company, aggregating to Rs. 1909.95 crore, on a preferential basis. Consequent to the aforesaid allotment of equity shares, the paid-up equity share capital of the Company stands increased to Rs 7,13,93,03,50,010 comprising of 71,39,30,35,001 equity shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- each. Powered by Capital Market - Live News