In event of IUC cut, Reliance Jio to make twin gains

Idea to be hit most; Jio's decision to pass or retain benefits will decide sector's pricing scenario

Any cut in the interconnect usage charge (IUC), the centre of debate in telecom circles, has largely one winner, Reliance Jio (RJio), apart from the customer.

While there are twin gains for RJio in the form of lower outgo and a conducive environment to drive subscriber addition, incumbents will be hurt the most. IUC is paid by operator companies for voice calls terminating on another's network

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First, the impact on the older companies. Idea Cellular will be the most impacted. Most analysts believe the Telecom Regulatory Authority of