Reliance Jio: As per latest telco spectrum data collated by Axis Capital, Airtel’s sub-GHz spectrum holdings in 800, 900 MHz bands are significantly lower at 176 MHz compared to Jio’s 445 MHz. Jio’s sub-GHz spectrum holdings are larger than Airtel and Vi as it is the only telco with pan-India 700 MHz airwaves apart from nationwide 800 MHz spectrum. Vodafone Idea s (Vi) sub-GHz spectrum holding (900 MHz band only) is at 141.2 MHz.
Bharti Airtel is expected to increase its sub-GHz airwave holdings in the 900 MHz band across multiple circles in the upcoming spectrum auction, potentially becoming the top buyer despite Reliance Jio submitting the highest earnest money deposit (EMD). Airtel aims to bolster its rural mobile broadband coverage by enhancing its low-band airwaves arsenal. While Jio leads in sub-GHz spectrum holdings, Airtel s recent focus on rural expansion and improved financial position suggests significant investments in 900 MHz spectrum across 12 circles.
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Bharti Airtel has lost 3.1 million active users during the month of April 2022. From having 355.78 million active users in March 2022, the telco’s active user count fell to 352.68 million.