NEW DELHI: India’s second largest telecom operator Vodafone Tuesday launched 4G or fourth-generation telecom services in Kochi, to be operational from December 14 onward.

Vodafone 4G-LTE services can be readily accessed from 4G enabled handsets offered by leading smartphone manufacturers (iPhone, Samsung, Micromax, Microsoft, Lava and Xolo) available across the country.

Vodafone 4G will significantly enhance the mobile internet experience for customers who will be able to download/upload videos and music faster, enjoy seamless video chats and connect on their favorite apps with greater ease. Customers will also be able to enjoy features like high definition video streaming, mobile gaming and two-way video calling.

Vodafone’s 4G service in Kochi to be available for customers from 14th Dec is built on a strong fibre backhaul, and is supported by its own new and superfast 3G services on a modern network of 2100 MHz. This makes Vodafone the first telecom operator in Kerala to offer 2G/3G/4G services on its own state of the art convergent radio technology – uniquely positioned to provide customers with seamless mobile internet experience.

“4G has the potential to revolutionize the mobile experience through powerful innovation that impacts how we work and live. Vodafone’s global expertise and experience of launching 4G across 19 countries gives us a better understanding of this technology and the needs of the 4G customer. Accordingly, we are delighted to launch our ultrafast 4G services in India that will give customers the power to experience the most advanced wireless broadband experience available across the globe today. As a steadfast partner of Digital India, we remain focused on deploying multiple technologies –be it 2G, 3G and now 4G for optimum use as each technology has its own vital role to play in servicing the myriad connectivity needs of consumers across the country,” said Sunil Sood, MD & CEO, Vodafone India.

Vodafone will increase the intensity of its 4G rollout covering important metros – Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata in the first phase. Testing of 4G services in these locations has already commenced successfully and Vodafone India has partnered with leading global technology service providers for the network roll-out.

For its customers in Kochi, Vodafone is offering a bonanza of special benefits to enjoy the 4G experience seamlessly. This includes:

Unmatched value
• FREE upgrade to 4G for all Vodafone customers in Kochi along with Superfast 4G SIM
• Watch movies of your choice Free Unlimited movie subscription through a partnership with Hungama Play – access to 7500 + titles (including 200+ Malayalam movies) for 3 months
• Listen and stream latest songs with Free unlimited music streaming on Vodafone Music (more than 1.2 million songs to choose from)
• 100% Extra Data – for all 4G RED customers for 3 months
• Packs ranging from a trial pack of 120MB at Rs 29 to a bonanza pack of 20GB at/ Rs 2499
• 4G Mobile Wi-Fi that supports connectivity for up to 10 devices