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'Telecom industry in trouble' is an understatement: Airtel's Sunil Mittal

Mittal acknowledged that telecom tariffs need to go up and that Airtel would 'not hesitate' in this regard, but was quick to add that it cannot be done 'unilaterally'

Bharti Airtel, Sunil Mittal
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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Telecom czar Sunil Mittal on Thursday said the industry is under tremendous stress and hoped the government will ensure that India's digital dream remains intact through the provision of at least three operators.

Mittal acknowledged that telecom tariffs need to go up and that Airtel would "not hesitate" in this regard, but was quick to add that it cannot be done "unilaterally".

"To say telecom industry is in a bit of trouble is actually an understatement. It is in a tremendous amount of stress. I hope the Government, the authorities, and Telecom Department focus on this issue and ensure India's digital dream

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