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Vodafone Idea Successfully Completes Radio Network Consolidation in NESA &

● World’s largest network integration underway in ; NESA & Assam becomes one of the first circles to complete full network integration ● services enhanced for both and Idea customers in 57 major cities (, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Tezpur, Itanagar, Dimapur, Silchar etc) ● Multi-level war rooms set-up to ensure Customers Enjoy Uninterrupted Service

Guwahati, 21 February 2019: Vodafone Idea Ltd., India’s leading telecom service provider, today announced the successful consolidation of its radio network integration in NESA & Assam within a short span of just two months.

With this, NESA & Assam is amongst the first eight circles to complete integration in the world’s largest network integration exercise which is currently underway in India.

Vodafone Idea coverage is now available across 439 Towns and 17,850+ villages in the NESA & Assam circles covering 41% area. 4G coverage has expanded to over 70% population in the region covering 83 Districts including 340 Towns and 4200+ Villages in the region, for customers of both brands.

According to Mr. Mohit Narru, Business Head, NESA and Assam Circles, Vodafone Idea Ltd., “The successful consolidation of network in NESA & Assam circle will enable over 64 lakh customers of Vodafone and Idea to enjoy a unified network experience on , & 4G. We are deploying new age technologies, like VoLTE etc to enhance customer experience as we are building a robust, future ready network in NESA & Assam”.

In other circles, network integration is taking place on a cluster-by-cluster basis and the subscribers of both Idea and Vodafone brands are gradually moving to a much larger and better network experience. Post integration customer enjoying high speed 4G services with faster connectivity.

Speaking about this mammoth network integration and consolidation project, Mr. Vishant Vora, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone Idea Ltd. said, “With meticulous pre-merger planning and rigorous post-merger execution, we have ensured that our customers remain confidently connected and enjoy uninterrupted services even as we integrate and optimize our network in a phased manner across circles. We have partnered the best of global vendors and equipment suppliers to bring the best network experience for our customers.”

A focused, 3-pronged strategy is driving this consolidation of two individually strong and overlapping networks: I. Make the better and dominant of the two networks in each circle as the anchor network II. Complement anchor network with required support from the other network, and III. Further enhance network capabilities and capacity with the introduction of new technologies such as Dynamic Spectrum Re-farming (DSR), Spectrum Re-farming, M- MIMO and Small Cells.

This core strategy is being rigorously executed across all circles with meticulous planning and smart use of advances in technology by a team of experts from Vodafone Idea along with global vendors. Further, war rooms have been set-up at national and circle levels to monitor and manage network performance on a real time basis led by Vodafone Idea’s 24/7 functioning world class SNOC in . The company has undertaken special measures to avoid customer inconvenience with shifting, movement and deployment of equipment during the integration process.

About Vodafone Idea Limited

About Vodafone Idea Ltd. (formerly Ltd) Vodafone Idea Limited is an and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and (BSE) in India.

For information, please visit: www.vodafoneidea.com

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