Vodafone India has rolled out today its next generation, high speed 4G network in the city of Gurgaon, near Delhi. The roll-out will be completed across all parts of Delhi & NCR in a phased manner. But the company has not given any time frame when the 4G services will be available in Delhi. This launch in Gurgaon follows the successful launch of Vodafone’s 4G services in Kerala, Karnataka and Kolkata.
Built on the efficient 1800 MHz band, this state-of-the-art network will enable Vodafone 4G customers to access internet via mobile with speeds across a range of smart devices including Mobile Wi-Fi. Vodafone 4G services can be readily accessed from 4G enabled handsets offered by leading smartphone manufacturers.
According to Vodafone, its 4G service will significantly enhance the mobile internet experience for customers with faster download/upload of videos and music, seamless video chats to enjoy and greater ease in using their favorite apps. Customers will also adore features like high definition video streaming, mobile gaming and two-way video calling.
Vodafone’s 4G service in Delhi and NCR is built on a strong fibre backhaul, and is supported by its superfast 3G services. With this launch, Vodafone is now uniquely positioned to offer in Delhi and NCR, 2G/3G/4G services on its own state of the art, convergent radio technology.
Vodafone is also the first and only telecom service provider to currently offer international roaming on 4G to its India customers visiting UK, Romania, Spain and Netherlands.
Vodafone also announced at the launch event that the company will increase the intensity of its 4G rollout to cover important metros – Mumbai and Bengaluru shortly. Testing of 4G services in these locations has already commenced successfully and Vodafone India has partnered with leading global technology service providers for the network roll-out. Vodafone has already started the roll-out of 4G-Ready SIMs in these markets inviting customers for a free upgrade before the commercial launch. With this, Vodafone 4G services will be present in 5 circles of Kerala, Karnataka, Mumbai, Delhi & NCR and Kolkata, which today contribute to 30% of industry revenues and close to 50% of Vodafone India data revenues.
To enjoy 4G experience seamlessly, Vodafone is offering host of benefits to its csutomers who want to switch to 4G. Some of the offers are listed below:
• FREE upgrade to 4G for customers along with high-speed 4G SIM
• 3 months access to FREE TV, Movies & Music on VODAFONE PLAY as part of your Vodafone 4G subscription
• 100+ Live TV channels
• HOOQ, premium video-on-demand service with over 35,000 hours of Hollywood blockbusters and popular local programs
• HUNGAMA PLAY, leading entertainment destination with over 6,000 movie titles
• VODAFONE MUSIC, you can stream your favorite music from over 1.2Mn songs
• Packs ranging from a trial pack of 35MB at Rs 11 to a bonanza pack of 20GB at Rs 2499
• 4G Mobile Wi-Fi that supports connectivity for up to 10 devices
Announcing the launch of Vodafone’s 4G service in Delhi and NCR, Naveen Chopra, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone India said, “We are delighted to launch our high-speed 4G services in Delhi and NCR for our customers to experience the most advanced wireless broadband experience available across the globe today. 4G has the potential to revolutionize the mobile experience through powerful innovation that impacts how we work and live. Vodafone’s global expertise and experience of launching 4G across 19 countries gives us a better understanding of this technology and the needs of the 4G customer. Initial response from customers who have experienced our 4G services in Kerala, Karnataka, and Kolkata has been positive and encouraging. As a steadfast partner of Digital India, we remain focused on deploying multiple technologies –be it 2G, 3G and now 4G-for optimum use as each technology has its own vital role to play in servicing the myriad connectivity needs of consumers across the country.”
