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Tanay Singh Thakur September 19th, 2022 4:06 PM 31 COMMENTS

Will India Be a Two Player 5G Market with Jio and Airtel, What about Vodafone Idea?

India is finally shifting to 5G. The spectrum auctions are over; telcos are almost ready with the infrastructure, and in October, 5G network launch is expected. But there's a big question ahead of the 5G launch - will India be primarily a two-player 5G market with Jio and Airtel? At present, there are four telecom operators in the market - Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), Bharti Airtel, and Bharat Sanchar... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 16th, 2022 7:01 AM 34 COMMENTS

Will Vodafone Idea and BSNL Always be the Struggling Companies: Opinion

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are likely going to struggle for the next few years to revive their business. But what happens after these few years have passed? Will there be an absolute revival, or will these companies continue to struggle? Well, no one can predict the absolute future, but one can take a calculated estimate. How can Vodafone Idea and BSNL turn things around? The... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 11th, 2022 7:08 AM 14 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Can Compete at Par with Jio, Airtel if Things Fall in Place: Opinion

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, is not considered equal to Jio and Airtel anymore. While the telco has the fastest 4G network, it is of no good if the consumers don't like it enough. Vi needs a lot of high-paying customers and funding to turn things around. 5G is another prospect for the telco to make things good, but for that as well, there's a... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 6th, 2022 7:05 AM 22 COMMENTS

Airtel and Jio to Grow with 5G at Vi’s Expense

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are the only two telecom operators who are making money in the Indian market among all the telcos. Well, there aren't really too many players. The only ones which are not making profits are Vodafone Idea (Vi) and BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited). BSNL is a state-run telecom operator, while Vodafone Idea is a private company. This makes Vi the only telecom operator which is... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 3rd, 2022 7:12 AM 10 COMMENTS

BSNL is Delaying Growth by Not Launching 4G: Opinion

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)'s growth doesn't seem to be on the right trajectory. If you are someone aware of what has happened in the Indian telecom industry in the last decade, you know about the downfall of BSNL. From being one of the most prominent telecom players in the country, BSNL has been reduced to a negligent operator whose existence doesn't serve many fruitfully. Yes, an argument can be... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 14th, 2022 10:07 AM 39 COMMENTS

Jio Low-Cost 5G Smartphone Launch Should Not be too Far

Reliance Jio, India's number one telecom operator is expected to roll out 5G very aggressively because of multiple factors (we will not go into that again today). This could also mean that Jio would again launch a new very affordable 5G smartphone or 5G feature phone for the Indian market. It should most likely be a smartphone because, after JioPhone Next's launch, it is clear that Jio understands the era... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 13th, 2022 9:36 AM 4 COMMENTS

Indian Telecom Sector: Should You be an Investor in 2022

The Indian telecom sector has witnessed serious instability after many companies went bankrupt or closed shops once Jio entered and the competition dynamics changed. But today, things have changed, and as an investor from the outside, there would be many wondering, is this the right time to put my money in the telecom sector? Well, here's the thing. Everyone has a set of values and principles around investing or trading... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 11th, 2022 7:03 AM 10 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Should Keep Focus on 4G Only

4G is going to be the biggest chunk of revenue contributor for the operators from the mobile consumer services. While telcos are working their way toward rolling out 5G networks, their focus would not hinder from 4G at all. It would take more than half a decade to make 5G (with respect to consumer mobile services) a significant play for the telecom operators to earn major revenues. That said, Vodafone... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 7th, 2022 6:58 AM 28 COMMENTS

BSNL Needs to Get Going, Govt has Done its Part: Opinion

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) needs to get going after the bailout package that the government has announced for the state-run telco. BSNL has received a relief package worth Rs 1.64 lakh crore from the centre. This is massive and shows the intent of the Indian government to keep the telecom sector balanced with the presence of a state-run telco to compete with the private companies. But is BSNL really... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 6th, 2022 6:57 AM 51 COMMENTS

Jio Could Single-Handedly Again Disrupt Telecom Sector With 5G: Opinion

In a sincere sense, Reliance Jio has had a very mixed sort of love/hate relationship with the Indian consumers. Some dislike the company because it disrupted the market and sent many players back to the pavilion - into early retirement. But then some appreciate the role of a 'hero' Jio played by bringing a digital revolution to India. This sort of relationship will most likely always be there, and at... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 5th, 2022 8:33 AM 2 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea in a Tricky Situation: Opinion

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been through a lot and is still going through a difficult phase in its business journey. The telco has been working its way through several things. But the biggest problem right now for Vi is to get the confidence of outside investors. From the side of the promoters, the telco has received enough help already. Now it needs an external investor or a group to come... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 29th, 2022 8:34 AM 20 COMMENTS

Will Indian Telecom Sector See New Player after Adani Group, the Answer Could be Yes

The Adani Group recently announced that it would be entering the telecom sector by participating in the 5G spectrum auction of 2022. According to the analysts, Adani Data Networks has already bid for 5G airwaves. But Adani Group is only focusing on enterprise services with 5G. Consumer market business is still a far reality for the Adani Group. It is very much understandable as well because the industry experts also... Read More