Vodafone invests Rs 1,050 crore in Maharashtra-Goa circle

NEW DELHI: UK-based telecom company Vodafone India has invested over Rs 1,050 crores on ramping up network and distribution and retail presence in Maharashtra and Goa circle in the last fiscal.

Vodafone has expanded its network footprint by adding over 3,000 new 3G and 2G sites across Maharashtra in the last financial year. During this period, Vodafone has increased its exclusive retail footprint by rolling out 17 Vodafone Stores and 200 Vodafone Mini Stores.

With this ramp up, Vodafone has further strengthened edits position in Maharashtra and Goa across relevant industry parameters – network coverage, subscriber base, retail footprint and revenue market share (RMS).

“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,” said Ashish Chandra, Business Head – Maharashtra and Goa, Vodafone India.

Having set up one of the largest networks in the circle, Vodafone now has 5,000+ 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 % YoY. Overall Data contribution to circle service revenues is 18 %.

With already one of the country’s largest exclusive retail footprint, Vodafone has continued to expand its reach to cover various parts of Maharashtra and Goa. 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, as part of an initiative to offer an unmatched retail experience to its new age customers. Whether it is Paddington in London or Pune in Maharashtra, Vodafone Global Design Stores offer a uniform customer experience.