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Govt to become largest shareholder in Vodafone Idea

Jan 11, 2022, at 05:20 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Board of stressed telecom company Vodafone Idea has approved conversion of interest on spectrum auction installments and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues into equity.

Vodafone Idea unveils new brand Vi

Sep 07, 2020, at 07:36 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid intense competition in the telecom sector, Vodafone Idea unveiled its new brand Vi on Monday, media reports said.

After SC's lashing, Telecos make part payment towards their statutory dues to DoT

Feb 17, 2020, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The telecoms--Vodafone Idea, Tata Teleservices and Bharti Airtel--have made part payment to the department of telecommunication towards their Rs 1.47 lakh crore statutory dues, said reports.

Vodafone and Idea welcome CCI merger clearance

Jul 26, 2017, at 01:03 am

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS): Telecom majors Vodafone and Idea have welcomed the CCI's clearance to the merger.

Vodafone, Idea begin merger talks

Jan 31, 2017, at 01:26 am

Mumbai, Jan 30 (IBNS): In a major move in the telecom sector, Britain's Vodafone Group on Monday announced that it is in discussions to merge its Indian unit with Idea Cellular Ltd.

Vodafone confirms merger talks with Idea

Jan 30, 2017, at 10:55 pm

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS): Telecom giant Vodafone on Monday confirmed that it is in discussions to merge its Indian unit with Idea Cellular Ltd.

Idea offers new deals for customers buying

Jan 20, 2017, at 12:40 am

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IBNS): Fostering 4G uptake across India, Idea Cellular, a wireless broadband operator, has partnered with the leading e-commerce portal Flipkart, to offer a range of new deals to its customers who upgrade to 4G handsets.

Idea launches 4G services in Himachal Pradesh

Oct 21, 2016, at 05:04 am

Shimla/Dharamshala, Oct 20 (IBNS): Idea Cellular, a telecom operator, has announced the launch of its world class 4G service in Himachal Pradesh.

Idea slashes 67% rates on 4G, 3G internet packs for both postpaid, prepaid users

Jul 18, 2016, at 10:03 pm

Mumbai, July 18 (IBNS): Continuing with its efforts to drive mobile internet penetration and adoption across the country, Idea Cellular, India’s fastest growing telecom operator, has now slashed the rates of its 4G, 3G BIG Internet packs by upto 67%, providing more value to heavy internet users who consume data packs of 2GB to 10 GB. Earlier last week, Idea had announced the price reduction by 45% in its sachet data packs.

Idea slashes Internet rates; now offers upto 45% more on 4G, 3G and 2G Data packs

Jul 15, 2016, at 10:30 pm

Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): To drive mobile internet penetration and adoption across the country, Idea Cellular, India’s fastest growing telecom operator, on Friday slashed mobile internet rates to offer more value to customers on their 4G, 3G and 2G data packs. Now Idea users can get up to 45% more data benefits on sachet packs below 1 GB.

Idea launches ‘Internet For All’ initiative

Jun 22, 2016, at 11:12 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Aiming to connect millions of internet non-users and bring them online, Idea Cellular; the fastest growing telecom operator, has announced an “Internet For All” program.

Idea launches its 100th company retail store in India

Jun 03, 2016, at 11:33 pm

New Delhi June 3 (IBNS) : Marking a milestone in setting up the company owned stores, Idea Cellular; a leading and the fastest growing telecom operator, today inaugurated its 100th Company Retail Store (CRS) in Mylapore, Chennai. With this, Idea is well on its way to double the count of CRS across the country by the end of FY17.

Idea slashes 4G or 3G Data prices upto 50% for night surfing

May 17, 2016, at 09:18 pm

New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): Fostering data adoption amongst subscribers, telecom operator Idea Cellular on Tuesday introduced an affordable range of 4G or 3G night data packs.

Idea lends support to child education

Mar 30, 2016, at 01:25 am

New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS) With its Easy Share campaign, Idea Cellular, an Indian telecom service providers, created a platform to enable mobile internet users of the country to share data for the benefit of children.

Idea launches 4G LTE services in three more Telecom service areas

Jan 14, 2016, at 10:11 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): Idea Cellular, one of the largest Indian telecom operators, on Thursday announced the launch of its high speed 4G LTE services across four more states in India (three Telecom Circles) – Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.

Idea offers relief to 19.5 lakh customers in the affected regions of Tamil Nadu including Chennai

Dec 04, 2015, at 12:56 am

Chennai, Dec 3 (IBNS) : The incessant rain over the last few weeks has disrupted life and business in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu, and the telecom infrastructure in the region has also witnessed disruption.

Idea launches 'No Bill Shock Combo Plans'

Jun 24, 2014, at 09:10 pm

Kolkata, June 24 (IBNS): Idea Cellular, country's 3rd largest and fastest growing mobile operator, has launched 'No Bill Shock Combo Plan' for its postpaid subscribers across major circles.

Idea joins IOCL to service LPG consumers

Jun 10, 2014, at 09:18 pm

Kolkata, Jun 10 (IBNS): Mobile operator Idea Cellular and oil marketing company Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) have entered into a long-term agreement for servicing over 82 million LPG consumers of ‘Indane’.