Having two networks at current volumes will definitely mean increased cost. Even right now, they might be making losses on Connect Subscriptions (Data Cost + Pipeline Cost).
But, as volume increases, these will get better.
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Anyone received any updates on module upgrade I thought they will start asking the owners on starting it by 20th
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I m also waiting to hear.
@abhishek.balaji I am taking out ather to my home town because of lockdown. Can you please make a special request to get the 4G module upgrade in my scooter before this Friday. I would be highly satisfied if this request is considered.
As mentioned in the post and in the form, the first batch is Bangalore only. We’ll share an update when we open it up for everyone.
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If you open in next I will not be able to upgrade it since I will be in my hometown. It may take another 3-6 months for the upgrade. So just wanted to know if anything can be made feasible from your end.
Slow and steady progress is getting down, will love the feedback from the owners who get the upgrades BTW will you give us back the old module?
Looks like Chennai will have to wait till May first week for the module , today they took my scooter for network drop issue and I’m being told it will take 2 more weeks for Chennai to be having the upgrade. Since Bengaluru is on Covid Lockdown why not give Chennai a Go?
Anyone done with the upgrade? Your review would be highly appreciated.
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It’s been halted due to COVID restrictions in the city.
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What is the plan to resume the 4G module rollout to the 450s when the lockdown is lifted in Bangalore over the next couple of weeks?
The automotive sector has opened in Chennai from today can we expect the upgrade now? It’s been long overdue, just saying 
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We’ve got a bunch of requests for servicing during the lockdowns. Plus, operating at 50% capacity at service centers means that we don’t have enough service bandwidth to kick off the installations.
The team is prioritizing the backlog of requests and will start reaching out over the next couple of weeks or so to get the upgrades started.
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I got a call from Ather yesterday for a 4G module installation on my 450. Today morning the vehicle was picked up and it is currently in IBC for the same. As communicated by Ather earlier, this 4g module upgrade will cost me ₹2500+450tax=₹2950.
Since mine is on lease, as per the communication sent by Autovert, information about the 4g upgrade must be given to Autovert in advance so that they adjust this amount of ₹2950 with the cashback/retention charges of the lease. I informed Autovert yesterday and they’ve acknowledged too.
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I hope they start the booking for Chennai owners too, the network is most of the time zero bars
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Have you been getting compensated for 2G…? Or is that calculated post 4G installation?
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He’s on lease I think, I don’t think lease people will get any compensation because they already have basic plans included in the lease
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I’ve not been compensated or given any discounts so far. To be honest, I’d forgotten about this. I’ve now put this question across to Autovert and I’m awaiting their response.
I’m not sure if non-lease customers who are still on Vodafone 2G are getting this discount during their subscription renewal. Since November 2020, we’re on 2G and even if I take till June 2021, it is at least 8 months. At ₹125 per month, it’s ₹1000 in total.
If I understand the announcement correctly, people who got their SIM swapped to BSNL 3G, will get the discount from November 2020 till the SIM swap only.
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My initial impressions of the 4G upgrade are posted here
an update on this: Autovert responded saying that Ather has not given them discounts for subscription renewal of my scooter and that they have taken this up with Ather. Now I’ve to wait and see if in the first step Ather gives this discount to Autovert and then later if Autovert passes this on to us.
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