Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, has announced the deployment of 900 MHz band spectrum in 3000 sites across Kolkata. This will improve the indoor network experience for users in the city. The telco recently acquired the 900 MHz band spectrum from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Kolkata is one of the regions where Vi wants to improve the network experience for its customers.

The 900 MHz band will allow the telecom operator to improve coverage. Customers of Vi who were facing indoor coverage issues should find it resolved soon. Apart from Kolkata, Vi has deployed the 900 MHz band in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Haryana recently. The fundraising activity and the recent spectrum acquisition will help Vi in upgrading networks and improving performance for customers as soon as possible.

The telco also plans to launch 5G NSA (non-standalone) later this year for customers in priority circles.

Naveen Singhvi, Cluster Business Head, West Bengal, Assam & North East, Vodafone Idea, said, "Upgrading our network with L900 is an important first step in enhancing network experience for our users. This ensures that our customers can enjoy seamless connectivity, whether at home, in offices or public spaces. Our goal is to provide the best network experience, and this upgrade is a testament of our commitment to providing superior services to our customers. In the coming months, our focus will continue to remain in investing in our network infrastructure, as well as bringing new offers to delight our customers."

The telco needs to improve the network experience for users as early as possible to avoid losing them to competition. According to the performance data published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Vodafone Idea has continuously lost customers for years now.