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Vi Joins ACES India’s 25-Year Mumbai Metro Agreement
Vi and ACES India have signed a 25-year agreement.
They will help provide 4G and 5G mobile service on Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3.
This means passengers can use calls, messages and internet services underground.
The coverage will include stations, platforms, concourses and tunnels.
Aqua Line-3 is about 33.5 kilometres long and has 27 stations.
It runs from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade.
The metro line is built to eventually handle more than 625 million passengers each year.
The agreement is part of a shared system that lets several telecom companies provide service in the metro.
ACES India signed a 25-year agreement with Vi to provide 4G and 5G connectivity on Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3.
The neutral-host infrastructure will support connectivity across stations, concourses, platforms and underground tunnels.
Aqua Line-3 spans approximately 33.5 kilometres and includes 27 stations from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade.
The line is designed for an ultimate capacity of more than 625 million passengers annually.
The partnership adds Vi to ACES India’s multi-operator digital connectivity ecosystem for the metro network.
- Who
- ACES India Private Limited and Vi, also known as Vodafone Idea Limited.
- What
- They signed a 25-year agreement to provide 4G and 5G connectivity across Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3.
- Where
- Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3, spanning from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- When
- September 22; the year is not specified in the article.
- Why
- To provide reliable mobile connectivity for commuters and strengthen ACES India’s multi-operator digital infrastructure ecosystem.
Key facts
- Agreement duration
- 25 years
- Connectivity
- 4G and 5G mobile services
- Metro line length
- Approximately 33.5 kilometres
- Number of stations
- 27
- Route
- Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade
- Ultimate annual capacity
- More than 625 million passengers
- Infrastructure model
- Neutral-host, multi-operator digital infrastructure
Quotes
Mohammed N. Mazher
Managing Director of ACES India
“As India’s digital consumption continues to grow, robust connectivity infrastructure is becoming increasingly important in public transit networks. Our partnership with ACES India on Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3 reflects Vi’s commitment to delivering the best possible experience to customers—whether above or below ground—while supporting India’s digital transformation through seamless 4G and 5G connectivity across one of Mumbai’s most significant urban infrastructure projects.”
theprint.in
“We are pleased to welcome Vi onto our digital infrastructure across Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3. This latest 25-year agreement represents another important milestone in our vision of building a strong multi-operator connectivity ecosystem. Our neutral-host infrastructure is designed to enable operators to deliver seamless 4G and 5G services while meeting the growing digital needs of millions of commuters.”
theprint.in
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