Vodafone Announces a Phased Rollout of 4G in Delhi NCR

Vodafone India today announced the roll out of its next generation, high speed 4G network in prominent business and residential corridors of Gurgaon. The roll-out will be completed across all parts of Delhi & NCR in a phased manner. The launch in Delhi and NCR follows the launch of Vodafone’s 4G services in Kerala, Karnataka and Kolkata. Vodafone 4G will enhance the mobile internet experience for customers with faster download/upload of videos and music, high definition video streaming, mobile gaming and two-way video calling.

Announcing the launch of Vodafone’s 4G service in Delhi and NCR, Naveen Chopra, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone India said, “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.”

Vodafone will increase the intensity of its 4G rollout to cover important metros – Mumbai and Bengaluru shortly. 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.

Vodafone’s Delhi and NCR customers have been offered the following benefits:

·         FREE upgrade to 4G for customers along with high-speed 4G SIM

·         Enjoy 3 months access to FREE TV, Movies & Music on VODAFONE PLAY as part of 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, 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

To get a 4G SIM, here’s what you need to do:

·         Instant SIM swap at all Vodafone stores and select retail outlets

·         Vodafone subscribers can also check if their SIM / Phone is 4G compatible by sending an SMS <4GCHECK> to 199

·         Request for 4G SIM by calling the call centre or sending an SMS <4GSIM to 199>

·         Same day door-step delivery of postpaid 4G SIMs (for requests received before 4:00pm that day)