Vi (Vodafone Idea) could soon start rolling out 5G services in India. A new report has revealed that the company plans to launch its 5G service in the country within six to seven months.
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Competitors like Airtel and Jio already offer their 5G services nationwide, and Vi could soon join the high-speed bandwagon. Here is everything you need to know about India’s Vi 5G rollout.
Vi 5G Services To Arrive In India In The Next 6-7 Months
Vi is likely to roll out its 5G services in India in the next six to seven months, and according to a report by Financial Express, CEO Akshay Moondra has said the company expects better clarity regarding monetisation ahead of the rollout.
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In a call with analysts, Moondra said, “The challenge, which we see today, is that there’s no monetisation happening. In fact, the way 5G is priced today it is actually resulting in discounting of 4G also because whatever is being used on 5G that is not counted at all”.
Furthermore, he also said, “After funding plans materialise, we will need around 6-7 months to rollout 5G, and…by then monetisation will be clearer than it is today. Our strategy will be based on that”.
Vodafone Idea Needs Funding For 5G Rollout
Competitors like Airtel and Jio already offer 5G services to consumers at 4G prices, and Vi wants to create a monetisation plan before introducing its 5G network. However, the company faces a challenge as it has yet to receive any external funding for the rollout of 5G.
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Vi also failed to meet the criteria set by the Department of Telecommunication after the 5G spectrum auction to launch 5G services in at least one metro and non-metro circle within a year. DoT has now given a showcase notice to Vi and could impose a fine on the company.
Competitors like Airtel and Jio are now looking to increase their tariffs with 5G specific plans and could soon end their free 5G offering to consumers. This move would boost their ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) and end unlimited 5G for consumers.
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