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· Enjoy 4G international roaming in 6 countries i.e. UK, Netherlands, Germany,Hungary Albania & Spain many more countries to be launched in the near future
Photo-caption (L-R) - Naveen Chopra, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone India, Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Hon'ble Minister of Energy and Excise, Government of Maharashtra and Guardian Minister of Nagpur and Ashish Chandra, Business Head, Maharashtra & Goa, Vodafone India at the launch of Vodafone's 4G services in Maharashtra.
Nagpur December 20, 2016 : Vodafone, one of India’s leading telecommunication services providers, today announced the launch of its Vodafone SuperNetTM4G service in Maharashtra. Vodafone SuperNetTM4G was launched in Nagpur by Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Hon’ble Minister of Energy and Excise, Government of Maharashtra and the Guardian Minister of Nagpur, and will be made available in several more towns and cities across the state by March 2017.
Text Box: Vodafone SuperNetTM4GAdvantage • Superior network: State of the art 4G LTE network on 2100Mhz with extensive fibre backhaul • High Speed downloads/uploads: a fast and seamless mobile internet experience • Enhances experience: of music, videos, chats, mobile gaming and two-way video calls with faster response time • Vodafone PLAY:3-months Free TV, Movies, Videos & Music • International Roaming on 4G across 6 countries Built on the efficient 2100 MHz band, this state-of-the-art network will enable Vodafone SuperNetTM4Gcustomers to access internet via mobile with speeds across a range of smart devices including Mi-Fi & dongles. Vodafone 4G services can be readily accessed from 4G enabled handsets, offered by leading smartphone manufacturers and available across the country.
Vodafone SuperNetTM4Gwill significantly enhance the mobile internet experience for customers with faster download/upload of videos and music, seamless video chats and will also facilitate greater ease in using their favourite apps. Customers will also adore features like high definition video streaming, mobile gaming and two-way video calling.
Vodafone SuperNetTM4G service in Maharashtra is built on a strong fibre backhaul, a new and modern network and also supported by its superfast 3G services. With this launch, Vodafone is now uniquely positioned to offer in Maharashtra, 2G/3G/4G services on its own state of the art, convergent radio technology.
Leveraging its global network and experience, Vodafone also pioneered international roaming on 4G for its India customers visiting in 6 countries including UK, Netherlands, Germany ,Hungary Albania & Spain many more countries to be launched in the near future.
Announcing the launch of Vodafone SuperNetTM4G service in Maharashtra, Naveen Chopra, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone India said, “As a steadfast partner to Digital India, we are delighted to launch Vodafone SuperNetTM4Gin Maharashtra. 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 20 countries gives us a better understanding of this technology and the needs of the 4G customer. We have received overwhelming response from customers where Vodafone SuperNetTM 4Gis already available. Beginning today, our customers in Nagpur and soon across Maharashtra, can enjoy the world’s largest 4G network experience.”
TheVodafone SuperNetTM4G launch in Maharashtra follows the successful rollout of services in Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata, Delhi & NCR, Mumbai, Haryana, UP East, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Assam & North East circles. With launches planned shortly in Goa, Punjab, UP West, Chennai and Tamil Nadu, Vodafone SuperNetTM4G coverage will be available in 2400 towns across the country by March 2017. These 17 circles where Vodafone will offer 4G service contribute over 90 percent of Vodafone India’s data revenues.
Speaking on the Vodafone SuperNetTM4G proposition for customers in Maharashtra, Ashish Chandra, Business Head–Maharashtra & Goa Circle, Vodafone India, said, “Maharashtra is a key market for Vodafone India and as one of the leading telecom service providers our 1.87 crore customers in the circle have a lot to look forward to. Building on our experience in Mumbai and now the launch in Nagpur, the winter capital of the state and a key centre for both trade and tourism, we will shortly expand the Vodafone SuperNetTM 4Gservice across the entire state in a phased manner. We invite our data savvy customers in the city to make the most of the bonanza of special benefits being offered to enjoy the best mobile internet experience.”
The bonanza of special benefits on offer to enjoy the Vodafone SuperNetTM4G experience in Nagpur, include:
Unmatched value
· FREE SIM upgrade to 4G plus2GB Data FREE with every 4G SIM upgrade
· Faster 4G services at 3G prices
· Array of Data Packs starting from as little as INR 8 for 30 MB
· Double data allowance for existing customers buying greater than 1GB packs and all 4G RED customers
· FREE 3-month access to VODAFONE PLAY - your one stop destination to a world of entertainment – 150+ Live TV channels, over 10,000+ movies and TV show titles and a wide range of music of all genres
· 4G Mi-Fi that supports Wi-Fi connectivity for up to 15 devices
· Enhanced customer experience- immediate 4G SIM exchange at multiple touch points; door-step delivery of postpaid 4G SIMs.
· Enjoy 4G international roaming in 6 countries i.e. UK, Netherlands, Germany,Hungary Albania & Spain many more countries to be launched in the near future
Seamless customer experience
· 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
The Maharashtra & Goa circle, is a focus and significant growth market for Vodafone India. To cater to the growing volumes of customer usage and their increasing need for speed, the company has invested INR 10,880+ crore till date including INR 248 crore in H1 FY17 to expand, modernize and build a more technology and energy efficient network. Vodafone has a large retail footprint with 940 Vodafone branded stores spread across prominent localities in the circle, making it convenient for customers to access Vodafone’s products and services within their neighbourhood.
About Vodafone India
Vodafone India is a 100% fully owned subsidiary of the Vodafone Group Plc. with operations across the country serving over 200 million customers (over 106 million in rural areas). Commencing operations in 2007, Vodafone is today a robust, award-winning business and committed for the long term. Vodafone Business Services serves the needs of enterprises and government by providing total telecommunications (Voice and Data) solutions across mobility and wireline platforms. Our mobile wallet, M-Pesa is a unique and innovative money transfer service from Vodafone that fosters financial inclusion.
Committed to optimizing the near-ubiquitous reach of mobile telephony to address national developmental priorities, the Vodafone Foundation partners is actively engaged in community development initiatives especially in the domains of m-Women, m-Agriculture, m-Education and Disaster Relief. Building on its global experience and expertise, an outreach across India and offering a comprehensive portfolio of technologies- 2G, 3G & 4G, Vodafone is uniquely positioned to actualize the vision of Digital India.
Globally, Vodafone is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies and provides a range of services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications. Vodafone has mobile operations in 26 countries, partners with mobile networks in 49 more, and has fixed broadband operations in 17 markets. As of 30 September 2016, Vodafone had 470 million mobile customers and 14 million fixed broadband customers. For more information, please visitwww.vodafone.com.