Idea 4G now covers 37% of Karnataka

Idea Cellular has rapidly expanded its 4G network in Karnataka, covering 1,579 villages and towns across all 30 districts and covering 37% of its population. 

Idea’s high-speed wireless broadband services covers key towns of Bangalore, Hubli, Dharwad, Mysore, Mangalore, Belgaum, Davanagere, Tumkur, Hassan, Udupi-Manipal, Shimoga-Bhadravati, Bellary, Bijapur, Raichur, Bidar, Hospet, Gadag-Betigeri, Chitradurga, Kolar and Chikmagalur.

Rajat Mukarji, chief corporate affairs officer, Idea Cellular, said, “With nearly 900 MHz of spectrum in both FDD and TDD bands, Idea is preparing itself to substantially enhance customer’s wireless data experience and capture a higher share of the exponentially growing mobile data business. As one of the leading mobile operators in Karnataka, Idea continues to invest in the market and lead the digital experience for our customers.”

Idea has launched a range of products offering voice and data benefits for its new and existing customers in Karnataka.

Siva Ganapathi, chief operating officer - Karnataka, Idea Cellular, said, “Our investment in building the most robust spectrum portfolio coupled with a vast network of cell sites across 2G, 3G and 4G technology has given us the confidence to seamlessly keep serving our customer base of over 94 lakhs. Our focus on introducing the most affordable offers and providing best-in-class customer service has made us one of the preferred mobile operators in Karnataka market.”

Idea data customers buying new 4G handsets can avail 10 GB at a recharge of Rs 245 (effective price of Rs 25/GB) valid for 28 days. This offer can be availed up to 3 times. Additionally, existing customers with 4G handsets can avail special data and combo offers. At Rs 499 customers can get 10 GB (effective price of Rs 50/GB) valid for 28 days. This offer can be availed unlimited times. Idea has also introduced local Idea call rates as low as 10ps/min valid for 28 days for just Rs 23.

Idea is one of the leading mobile operators in Karnataka and has a wide customer service footprint with over 690 exclusive Idea stores, servicing over 94 lakh subscribers through a network of 12,948 sites.