Suggest Edits for MCC 405 MNC 846

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India

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Network Description

IDEA in Jammu & Kashmir, India, operated under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 405 and Mobile Network Code (MNC) 846, representing its unique identifier within the Indian telecom landscape. IDEA, which later merged with Vodafone to become Vodafone Idea (Vi), was a prominent mobile network operator providing 2G, 3G, and 4G services across the region. Jammu & Kashmir, given its strategic location and challenging terrain, often presented unique infrastructural hurdles for mobile network deployment, influencing service availability and network performance compared to more densely populated areas of India.

While IDEA (later Vi) strived to offer competitive services, it faced competition from other major Indian telecom players like Airtel and Reliance Jio, who also operated extensively in Jammu & Kashmir. These competitors often invested heavily in infrastructure upgrades and spectrum acquisition, impacting IDEA's (later Vi) market share. The operational environment in Jammu & Kashmir also involved navigating specific regulatory frameworks and security considerations, distinguishing it from network operations in other parts of Asia & Middle East. Users often discuss network coverage and data speeds within the region, making comparisons readily accessible online and through various consumer forums, providing a crowdsourced perspective on network reliability.

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IDEA (Jammu & Kashmir)

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