Vodafone Idea acquires spectrum in 5 circles; to help increase 4G coverage
Vodafone Idea entered the auction holding the largest quantum of spectrum with a very small fraction, which was administratively allocated and used for GSM services, coming up for renewal.
- Mar 2, 2021,
- Updated Mar 2, 2021 4:56 PM IST
Vodafone Idea Ltd on Tuesday said it has acquired telecom spectrum in five circles in the spectrum auction conducted by government, which will help in increasing its 4G coverage and capacity.
Vodafone Idea entered the auction holding the largest quantum of spectrum with a very small fraction, which was administratively allocated and used for GSM services, coming up for renewal, the company said in a release, adding that it used the auction to optimise spectrum holding post-merger to create further efficiencies in few circles.
"The spectrum we have acquired in the 5 circles will further help us to enhance our 4G coverage and capacity, enabling superior digital experience for our customers," it said.
Airtel acquires spectrum worth Rs 18,699 crore; to help cover 90 million customers
Vodafone Idea Ltd on Tuesday said it has acquired telecom spectrum in five circles in the spectrum auction conducted by government, which will help in increasing its 4G coverage and capacity.
Vodafone Idea entered the auction holding the largest quantum of spectrum with a very small fraction, which was administratively allocated and used for GSM services, coming up for renewal, the company said in a release, adding that it used the auction to optimise spectrum holding post-merger to create further efficiencies in few circles.
"The spectrum we have acquired in the 5 circles will further help us to enhance our 4G coverage and capacity, enabling superior digital experience for our customers," it said.
Airtel acquires spectrum worth Rs 18,699 crore; to help cover 90 million customers