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28 Feb

Vi and A5G Networks to enable Smart Mobile Edge network

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India's leading telecom operator Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has announced its collaboration with A5G Networks, Inc. to enable industry 4.0 and smart mobile edge computing in India. Vi and A5G Networks have together set up a pilot private network in Mumbai utilising existing 4G spectrum.A5G Networks software is fully cloud-native containerized software built for hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure. Vi has already set up an end-to-end private network using A5G Networks’ autonomous core software and white box RAN elements in Mumbai, showcasing industrial automation use cases, enterprise applications, and low latency scenarios - all while seamlessly interconnecting with the operator network.The…

19 Feb

Vi demonstrates 5G Voice over during 5G trials

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Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced that it has successfully demonstrated 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) with its technology partner, Nokia, during the ongoing 5G Trials in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Once deployed, the VoNR solution will enable Vi to offer its subscribers high-definition voice experience over 5G, as well as several advanced voice applications and use cases in the future. Vi is conducting 5G Trials on Govt. allocated 5G spectrum in Gandhinagar, Gujarat and Pune in Maharashtra. The VoNR trial was done on Nokia’s comprehensive portfolio of solutions including its AirScale 5G RAN, 5G Core and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)…

15 Dec

Vi Partners with ‘Hungama Music’

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Vi has launched its music offering on the Vi App in association with Hungama Music. With this, Vi has further strengthened its OTT based digital content offerings which ranges from entertainment, health & fitness, education & skilling, and the telco will continue to build on this portfolio. Vi’s music offering with Hungama was unveiled by the famous musician and composer duo – Salim Sulaiman, who also performed at the launch event.

09 Dec

Vi announces its partnership with Nokia

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Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has announced that it used Nokia’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and 5G core to successfully demonstrate secure network slicing. The trial was conducted in Gandhinagar in the state of Gujarat in western India where Vi is conducting 5G trials on Govt. allocated 5G spectrum. Deployment of network slicing will enable Vi to quickly add new revenue streams while delivering innovative 5G use cases to the users and to enterprises. Two network slices were created as part of the demonstration. Network slicing allows service providers to create multiple virtual networks over the same physical network. These…

26 Nov

Vi demonstrates a range of 5G-based technology solutions

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Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), has demonstrated a range of 5G-based technology solutions as part of its ongoing 5G trials on Govt. allocated 5G spectrum in Pune, Maharashtra and Gandhinagar, Gujarat. With the purpose for a better tomorrow, Vi has been conducting 5G trials and developed a wide range of use cases relevant for Enterprises and Consumers in India. Vi has partnered with industry leaders like L&T Smart World & Communication, Athonet, Indian start-ups like Vizzbee & Tweek Labs, and technology leaders – Ericsson and Nokia for trialling use cases in the two locations. Vi has been allocated 26 GHz and…

12 Nov

Vi Partners Nokia to Trial 5G

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Vodafone Idea (VIL) along with its technology partner, Nokia, has announced that it has successfully conducted a 5G trial in a rural area. The trial utilized 5G in the 3.5GHz spectrum band allocated by the Govt. for 5G trials, to provide rural broadband connectivity in Gandhinagar in Gujarat. Using Nokia’s solution, Vi successfully trialed providing 5G connectivity across an area covering 17.1 km while delivering speeds of more than 100Mbps. This 5G trial by Vi along with Nokia, supports the Indian government’s Digital India vision of providing reliable and high-speed connectivity in rural areas. Jagbir Singh, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone…

03 Nov

VI and Ericsson to revolutionize the healthcare sector in India

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Vodafone Idea Ltd. (VIL) and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have partnered to showcase the power of 5G to revolutionize the healthcare sector in India. The 5G trial network set up by Vi on Govt allocated 3.5 GHz mid band & 26 GHz mmWave band in Pune, deploys Ericsson Radios and Ericsson Dual Mode Core based on cloud native technology comprising of 5G SA, 5G NSA & LTE packet core functions.In a statement the company has said that the high data speed, low latency and reliability of 5G, a doctor located in an urban center can actually carry out an ultrasound scan…

02 Nov

Vi partners with Vizzbee Robotics Solution and Tweek Labs

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Vodafone Idea Limited will test 5G-based solutions on Aerial Traffic Management and Motion Capture System, as part of its ongoing 5G trials on Govt. allocated 5G spectrum. The leading telecom operator has partnered with promising young startups - Vizzbee Robotics Solution and Tweek Labs - winners of the 5G Hackathon organised by IMC 2020 along with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Through its partnership with Vizzbee Robotics Solution, Vi will trial Unmanned Aerial Traffic Management (UTM) and the Management Server (Aerobridge) using 5G Network to validate solutions such as stream live video frames from the UAV over the network, demonstrate…

31 Oct

Vi Dials-Up #SpeedSeBadho Campaign with the Ookla Speedtest Award

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Ookla®, has awarded Vi as the Fastest Mobile Network in India basis the Speedtest Intelligence® data for Q1-Q2 2021*. Taking this forward, Vi, has launched its next leg of the #SpeedSeBadho campaign. With an aim to build awareness, the Vi campaign focusses on various stories that depict how network plays an important part in one’s life by enabling people to do their task in a faster way and get ahead in life. The campaign comprises of 3 TVCs which showcase the power of Vi GIGAnet. The first TVC focuses on a wedding planner and her intern who has to work…

30 Oct

Vi Business Offers Google Workspace

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Vi Business, has partnered with Google Cloud India to offer collaboration solutions for SMEs and start-ups. Aiding the right balance between business objectives and employee flexibility, Google Workspace will equip Vi Business Plus customers with a set of productivity applications like Google Meet, Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Docs, and Calendar at no extra cost.Commenting on the partnership and offering, Abhijit Kishore, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited, “Our partnership with Google Cloud for Google Workspace will aid collaborative and productive remote working environments in an efficient and secure manner. Small & Medium Enterprises and Start-ups will find these solutions…