Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Vi Enhances Network for Sabarimala Pilgrimage; Introduces Pre-registration for Vi Suraksha Wrist Bands
Telecom company Vi has improved its network along the Sabarimala pilgrimage route to ensure better connectivity.
They've also introduced a pre-registration system for Vi Suraksha wrist bands, which help lost children get reunited with their families.
Last year, over 150 children were safely reunited with their families using these wrist bands.
Vi strengthens network along Sabarimala route with 70 MHz spectrum and 13 new sites
Advanced FDD and TDD layers with Massive MIMO technology deployed for seamless connectivity
Vi Suraksha wrist bands for children's safety introduced with simplified pre-registration process
Over 20,000 wristbands distributed last year, helping reunite over 150 missing children
Pre-registration available at all Vi Stores and Mini Stores across Kerala
- Who
- Vi, Kerala Police, Pathanamthitta District Police Superintendent Anand R (IPS)
- What
- Strengthened network and introduced pre-registration for Vi Suraksha wrist bands
- When
- In time for the Sabarimala pilgrimage
- Where
- Sabarimala route, Kerala
- Why
- To ensure pilgrims stay connected and children's safety
- Spectrum Deployed
- 70 MHz across L900, L1800, L2100, L2300, L2500 bands
- New Sites Added
- 13 new sites in Pathanamthitta district
- Wrist Bands Distributed Last Year
- Over 20,000
- Children Reunited Last Year
- Over 150
- Pre-registration Facilities
- Available at 25 Vi Stores and 103 Vi Mini Stores across Kerala