Ravinder Takkar
As of 31 may 2021, Vi has a subscriber base of 277.62 million, making it third largest mobile telecommunications network in India and 9th largest mobile telecommunications network in the world….Vodafone Idea.

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Key peopleKumar Mangalam Birla (Chairman) Ravinder Takkar (CEO)

Who is the owner of Vodafone idea?

Kumar Mangalam Birla
On the other hand, Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Vodafone Idea Limited (Vodafone-Idea), said that Vodafone and Idea Company set new standards in the telecom sector in network experience, ruler India connectivity, customer service, enterprise mobility solutions.

Who is the newly appointed MD and CEO of Vodafone idea?

Ravinder Takkar is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of Vodafone Idea Limited, India’s leading telecom service provider, effective 19th August 2019.

Why did Vodafone merge with Idea?

Reasons for the Merger The main reason for the Vodafone-Idea merger was to tackle the rising dominance of Reliance Jio in the Indian Telecom sector. This will result in a brutal price war between all the major companies in this sector.

Why has Vodafone merged with Idea?

This merger is a strategic response to Jio’s significant move, as per analysts quoted in various media reports. The two companies agreed to merge their operations with a swap ratio of 1:1. This means every Idea share you hold will be exchanged with a new share in the merged company.

Is Vodafone India shutting down?

Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL), the telecom operator providing services under ‘Vi’ brand, will completely shut down 3G services across all its circles in the country by the financial year 2022, and move over to 4G. The operator will continue to offer 2G services, while its network is also 5G ready.

Is Vodafone closing in India?

Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest service provider, plans to shut down its 3G network later in 2021.

Is Vodafone will shut down?

Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest service provider, plans to shut down its 3G network later in 2021. The company has around 11 million 3G subscribers, and moving them to a 4G network will help the company enhance its revenue. The 2G network can also be used for some Internet of Things (IoT) services.