GIGAnet from Vi keeps citizens safe and connected on Maharashtra’s fastest 4G network

• Encourages customers to avail recharges and services on digital platforms
• Fastest 4G network in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Dhule, Latur, Solapur, Sangli, Wardha, in Jan-March ‘21: Ookla®
• Rated the fastest 4G network, pan-India, for 3 successive quarters, when work, life, and economy relied on telecom connectivity

MUMBAI: GIGAnet from Vi has once again been verified as the fastest 4G network across India for the third consecutive quarter, by Ookla® – the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile testing applications, data, and analysis. Vi delivered the fastest 4G speeds compared to all other operators in Jan-March 2021 quarter, making it the only operator delivering the fastest 4G speeds consistently for three consecutive quarters on a pan-India basis.

In Maharashtra, GIGAnet from Vi has topped the speed charts for average download speeds in key cities like Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Dhule, Latur, Solapur, Sangli, Wardha. The fastest 4G network verification is based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for average 4G download speeds in India and specified regions or cities aggregated from Q3 2020 – Q1 2021.

With a large spectrum portfolio, deployment of advanced technologies, and refarming spectrum for 4G, Vi has doubled network capacities and speed over the past two years The most recent verification from Ookla for the Jan-March ’21 quarter comes against the backdrop of an exponential surge in data usage due to the work from home scenario.

Speaking on the performance, Ravinder Takkar, MD & CEO, Vodafone Idea Limited said “It gives me immense satisfaction to see Vi being consistently rated as the fastest 4G network for the most part of the year 2020-21 when people and businesses were wholly dependent on telecom connectivity. During the year, as data consumption increased manifold putting telecom networks under tremendous pressure, we substantially enhanced network capacities and our Network Warriors braved the challenges of lockdown and social distancing protocols, to ensure Vi customers get the best network experience which helps them to stay ahead and thrive.”

Keeping with the times, Vi has simplified customer service access for customers, who can get their queries and service-related requirements like usage, recharge, itemized bills and activation of services addressed 24×7, from the comfort of their home. Vi offers VIC – an AI-powered Virtual assistant and digital customer service for its customers, which is available on the Vi website, Vi App, and on WhatsApp, for both Android and IOS users. Vi customers can also make post-paid bill payments, undertake prepaid recharges, and more on WhatsApp.

Heavy data users on the Vi network can enjoy high speed data without limits from 12 am to 6 am. This benefit is available to all Vi prepaid customers on Unlimited plans of Rs. 249 and above. Vi customers also have the benefit of weekend data rollover on all Unlimited packs of Rs.249 and above, allowing users to carry forward their unutilized data from their daily quota during the week and using it during the weekend.

To ensure medical cover to the uninsured/underinsured segment, Vi, in association with Aditya Birla Health Insurance, offers hospitalization insurance cover for customers on monthly recharge starting at just Rs. 51. Under this arrangement, Vi users can get Rs. 1,000 worth of hospitalization expenses per day on medical exigencies including Covid and Rs. 2,000/Day on ICU expenses.

source https://nrinews24x7.com/giganet-from-vi-keeps-citizens-safe-and-connected-on-maharashtras-fastest-4g-network/

May 26, 2021