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Vodafone Idea's 5G Rollout Amid Satellite Internet Race

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-19T10:30:45.582179+05:30

- Vodafone Idea is gearing up to launch its 5G network while exploring satellite internet options to compete with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. - The company is considering satellite internet to provide high-speed connectivity in remote areas, pending regulatory approvals. - Vodafone Idea's subscriber base declined by 7.1% in the December quarter, but it narrowed its net loss and improved its ARPU. - The Indian government is yet to finalize the spectrum allocation for satellite internet, impacting Vodafone Idea's plans. - Analysts remain cautious about Vodafone Idea's long-term sustainability, emphasizing the need for significant government support and higher ARPU. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/companies/latest-company-news-today-on-march-19-2025-live-updates-11742340608643.html), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/vodafone-idea-vi-5g-rollout-satellite-internet-reliance-jio-bharti-airtel-starlink-network-expansion-agr-dues-11742298514864.html)

Vodafone Idea is gearing up to launch its 5G network while exploring satellite internet options to compete with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.
The company is considering satellite internet to provide high-speed connectivity in remote areas, pending regulatory approvals.
Vodafone Idea's subscriber base declined by 7.1% in the December quarter, but it narrowed its net loss and improved its ARPU.
The Indian government is yet to finalize the spectrum allocation for satellite internet, impacting Vodafone Idea's plans.
Analysts remain cautious about Vodafone Idea's long-term sustainability, emphasizing the need for significant government support and higher ARPU.

Source: Mint, Mint