Vodafone Idea Network Goes Down: Thousands Face Blackout Across India
Vodafone Idea Network Goes Down: Vodafone Idea (Vi) users faced a major network blackout during the early hours of Friday, April 18. Starting around midnight, people across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata reported complete loss of signal and internet.
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Downdetector Confirms Spike in Outage Reports
The platform Downdetector showed over 1,500 complaints by 1:02 AM, confirming that the Vi network outage was widespread. Over 25% of users reported a total blackout, with many unable to make calls or browse the internet.
Users React with Frustration and Demand Change
The blackout led to frustration among Vi customers, especially those trying to receive OTPs for payments or use late-night internet services. Several users expressed anger on social media, even saying they might switch to other mobile networks to avoid future issues.
Vodafone Idea Responds to the Outage
Vodafone Idea issued a statement saying, “Our network services were briefly impacted in NCR during the early hours of Friday due to a technical issue. The issue has been resolved and all services are now back to normal. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.”
Vi Still Struggling Amid 5G Launch Challenges
Vi’s long-delayed 5G rollout has only reached limited cities. The recent outage and slow progress on 5G have pushed many users to move to other networks offering better service and faster internet speeds.
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