Tag: Ashish Chandra

  • Vodafone encourages eco-friendly ‘visarjan’

    Vodafone encourages eco-friendly ‘visarjan’

    MUMBAI: Vodafone India HAS unveiled its unique initiative ‘Vodafone Eco-Ponds’ on the occasion of 125th anniversary of Ganeshotsav celebrations in Pune. Vodafone’s Maharashtra & Goa circle has partnered with Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) in an attempt to help citizens across the city celebrate and immerse Ganesh idols in an environment friendly manner.

    Vodafone has set up ‘Vodafone Eco-Ponds’, a temporary water tank setup equipped with a promoter and a life guard at eight Vodafone stores. Punekars can visit any of the stores with their Ganesh idols, where they will be assisted to carry out the Visarjan.

    Vodafone stores located at JM Road, Hirabaug, Wakdewadi, Aundh, Karve Road, NIBM Road, Kalyaninagar and Kharadi will be equipped with Vodafone Eco-Ponds (See Annexure). Further to this, devotees can also dial 7391000000 to locate all the Vodafone Eco-Ponds.

    Vodafone India business head – Maharashtra & Goa Circle Ashish Chandra said, “As much as we feel part of this festive buzz, we are aware of the impact, festival leaves on the environment. PMC along with NCL have been in the forefront in encouraging people to undertake immersion at home in order to keep water bodies from polluting.”

    CSIR National Chemical Laboratory senior Scientist, catalysis division Shubhangi B Umbarkar said, “Last year, many people responded positively and around 25000-30000 people implemented it at home. I would appeal all to either use clay idols or for pop idols use Eco-friendly Ganesh Visarjan process developed by CSIR-NCL.”

  • Over 1.85 Crore Customers in Maharashtra and Goa Enjoy Super Voice and Data Experience with Vodafone SuperNetTM

    Over 1.85 Crore Customers in Maharashtra and Goa Enjoy Super Voice and Data Experience with Vodafone SuperNetTM

    MUMBAI: Vodafone India announced that Vodafone SuperNet, that offers the finest connectivity solutions, has been rolled out across Maharashtra and Goa benefitting over 1.85 Crore customers. Vodafone SuperNet, offers a seamless network experience that empowers customers to remain confidently connected at all times, for their voice and data needs.

    Keeping with the Vodafone SuperNet™brand promise, Vodafone has added more than 2500 cell sites across Maharashtra and Goa to strengthen its  network. Vodafone SuperNet™ 3G is now available across 552 towns and 8934 villages across the state supported by a strong fiber backhaul.

    Inviting all residents of Maharashtra and Goa to experience the benefits of Vodafone SuperNet™, Ashish Chandra, Business Head – Maharashtra and Goa, Vodafone India said, “Quality of network plays a defining role in enhancing customer experience. We have made significant investments to expand, upgrade and modernise our network in Maharashtra and Goa in recent months to ensure that we provide the finest service experience and seamless connectivity to our valued customers. With the launch of Vodafone SuperNet™, we will continue to deploy multiple technologies to cater to the requirements of smart phone users in urban and rural Maharashtra and Goa, providing a seamless network experience beyond just speed”.

     Vodafone SuperNet™ Advantage:
    -Customers: Vodafone Maharashtra and Goa is proud to provide communication access and support to 1.85 Crore happy customers

    -7 Towers every day: Vodafone has set up over 2500  sites in FY 2015-16, upgraded its coverage of both voice and data

    -Fibre Backhaul: 1410 Kms added, High capacity Fibre backhaul (approx. 16000 Kms of fibre till date in 2016) in most of our sites allowing mobile internet to flow without any blockage

    -Network War rooms: Best practice to monitor  call drops which has resulted in call drop reduction by 40% in last 6 months

    Launch of Vodafone U – a first-of-its-kind lifestyle proposition:
    To celebrate the spirit of youth and to cater holistically to its need for being always connected, Vodafone India has recently announced a unique proposition ‘Vodafone ‘U’ – a first of its kind, lifestyle proposition designed especially for Young Indians.

    Speaking about the launch of Vodafone U, Ashish Chandra said, “India’s 200 million strong youth are optimistic, vocal, trendsetting and very social media savvy. Brought-up in an ever connecting world courtesy the mobile revolution, today’s youth is extremely comfortable using multiple devices, technologies and apps. The mobile phone plays a central role in their life, both as a command center as well as a companion.Vodafone ‘U’, is thus designed to facilitate better, this unique relationship between the youth and their mobile in a more seamless and enriching way.”

    He further added, “We have combined the best of Vodafone’s global experience with deep understanding of India to resonate #FunwithU. On offer is a bundle of benefits that will keep the young patrons of Vodafone ‘U’always connected with friends and fun via the world of internet, voice, music plus exciting digital offers and experiences. Fun is always on for the young as their world of interest, residing in their pocket, will be active, 24X7.”

    Targeted at the socially active, rapidly growing and increasingly demanding Indian youth, Vodafone ‘U’ is a dynamic proposition, perfectly poised to be the ‘Connector’, ‘Enabler’ and ‘Entertainer’ by offering a wide array benefits, delivered digitally and accessible via the mobile to stay always connected with friends, fun and the internet.

    Some key activations executed:
    §  College canteen branding
    §  CCD branding
    §  PVR BluO branding

  • Over 1.85 Crore Customers in Maharashtra and Goa Enjoy Super Voice and Data Experience with Vodafone SuperNetTM

    Over 1.85 Crore Customers in Maharashtra and Goa Enjoy Super Voice and Data Experience with Vodafone SuperNetTM

    MUMBAI: Vodafone India announced that Vodafone SuperNet, that offers the finest connectivity solutions, has been rolled out across Maharashtra and Goa benefitting over 1.85 Crore customers. Vodafone SuperNet, offers a seamless network experience that empowers customers to remain confidently connected at all times, for their voice and data needs.

    Keeping with the Vodafone SuperNet™brand promise, Vodafone has added more than 2500 cell sites across Maharashtra and Goa to strengthen its  network. Vodafone SuperNet™ 3G is now available across 552 towns and 8934 villages across the state supported by a strong fiber backhaul.

    Inviting all residents of Maharashtra and Goa to experience the benefits of Vodafone SuperNet™, Ashish Chandra, Business Head – Maharashtra and Goa, Vodafone India said, “Quality of network plays a defining role in enhancing customer experience. We have made significant investments to expand, upgrade and modernise our network in Maharashtra and Goa in recent months to ensure that we provide the finest service experience and seamless connectivity to our valued customers. With the launch of Vodafone SuperNet™, we will continue to deploy multiple technologies to cater to the requirements of smart phone users in urban and rural Maharashtra and Goa, providing a seamless network experience beyond just speed”.

     Vodafone SuperNet™ Advantage:
    -Customers: Vodafone Maharashtra and Goa is proud to provide communication access and support to 1.85 Crore happy customers

    -7 Towers every day: Vodafone has set up over 2500  sites in FY 2015-16, upgraded its coverage of both voice and data

    -Fibre Backhaul: 1410 Kms added, High capacity Fibre backhaul (approx. 16000 Kms of fibre till date in 2016) in most of our sites allowing mobile internet to flow without any blockage

    -Network War rooms: Best practice to monitor  call drops which has resulted in call drop reduction by 40% in last 6 months

    Launch of Vodafone U – a first-of-its-kind lifestyle proposition:
    To celebrate the spirit of youth and to cater holistically to its need for being always connected, Vodafone India has recently announced a unique proposition ‘Vodafone ‘U’ – a first of its kind, lifestyle proposition designed especially for Young Indians.

    Speaking about the launch of Vodafone U, Ashish Chandra said, “India’s 200 million strong youth are optimistic, vocal, trendsetting and very social media savvy. Brought-up in an ever connecting world courtesy the mobile revolution, today’s youth is extremely comfortable using multiple devices, technologies and apps. The mobile phone plays a central role in their life, both as a command center as well as a companion.Vodafone ‘U’, is thus designed to facilitate better, this unique relationship between the youth and their mobile in a more seamless and enriching way.”

    He further added, “We have combined the best of Vodafone’s global experience with deep understanding of India to resonate #FunwithU. On offer is a bundle of benefits that will keep the young patrons of Vodafone ‘U’always connected with friends and fun via the world of internet, voice, music plus exciting digital offers and experiences. Fun is always on for the young as their world of interest, residing in their pocket, will be active, 24X7.”

    Targeted at the socially active, rapidly growing and increasingly demanding Indian youth, Vodafone ‘U’ is a dynamic proposition, perfectly poised to be the ‘Connector’, ‘Enabler’ and ‘Entertainer’ by offering a wide array benefits, delivered digitally and accessible via the mobile to stay always connected with friends, fun and the internet.

    Some key activations executed:
    §  College canteen branding
    §  CCD branding
    §  PVR BluO branding

  • Vodafone invests Rs 1000+ crore in Maharashtra and Goa circles

    Vodafone invests Rs 1000+ crore in Maharashtra and Goa circles

    NEW DELHI: Vodafone India has invested over Rs 1050 crore on ramping its network and distribution and retail presence in Maharashtra and Goa circle over the past 12 months (April 2014-March 2015) in line with its policy of ‘Customer First’ approach.

     

    According to an announcement made in Pune today, Vodafone has been focusing on closer engagement and enhancing customer experience in an endeavour to be future ready, claiming to be one of the preferred mobile services providers in terms of subscriber base, revenue, market share and retail touch points.

     

    Pursuing an accelerated growth strategy since April 2014, Vodafone has expanded its network footprint by adding over 3000 new 3G and 2G sites across Maharashtra in the last financial year. During this period, Vodafone also increased its exclusive retail footprint by rolling out 17 Vodafone Stores and 200 Vodafone Mini Stores.

     

    Vodafone India business head – Maharashtra and Goa Ashish Chandra said, “Gaining the trust of our customers and winning the distinction of being one of the most preferred mobile services provider in Maharashtra and Goa circle is not incidental. We have won the hearts of our customers by pursuing a continued and consistent customer centric strategy to bring the best connectivity solutions to our valued customers. It is their trust and support that has enabled us to further strengthen our position in Maharashtra and Goa across key parameters – Network, Subscriber base, Retail footprint and Revenue Market Share. We remain committed to continue investing in bringing the best in class, innovative, relevant products and services to win customer delight in the years to come.”

     

    Having set up one of the largest networks in the circle, Vodafone claims to have has 5000+ 3G sites in Maharashtra and Goa. Specifically to spread awareness and increase adoption of mobile internet, Vodafone has been hand holding customers through on ground engagement and education initiatives. 3G has shown tremendous uptake and has been growing at 100 per cent YoY. Overall data contribution to circle service revenues is 18 per cent.

     

    Presently, Vodafone has more than 900 retail outlets (largest and exclusive) in Maharashtra and Goa. Over the past 12 months, Vodafone has launched 22 Global Design Stores in Maharashtra and Goa.

     

    Vodafone M-Pesa, which was launched in October 2013 in Maharashtra and Goa, currently has 7115 + agents in these states, and a customer base of over 2.96 lakh.