Vodafone India said that it plans to launch 4G services by end of 2015 in “important data markets” including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Kochi. Additionally it will also roll out its own 3G networks in another seven circles; Northeast, UP West, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala and Odisha, to expand its overall 3G footprint across the country.
“Testing of 4G services has commenced successfully. Vodafone India has partnered with leading global technology infrastructure service providers for the network rollout,” the statement said. “With some of the latest technological developments on the anvil; Vodafone is building robust and resilient network architecture with a strong backhaul to support the volumes and need for speed from customers,” it added.
The company acquired additional 4G spectrum in five circles, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Kerala and Karnataka in the February 2014 auction,which, together contribute close to 50 per cent of the total data revenue. In 2014-15, Vodafone India rolled out over 23,000 sites taking its overall network footprint to more than 131,000 sites.
Globally, Vodafone has launched 4G in 18 countries. There are over 20 million 4G customers across the group.
