A five-year moratorium on AGR dues gives Vodafone Idea breathing room to raise funds, stabilise operations, and slow subscriber losses
The relief aims to avoid a telecom duopoly, echoing government efforts in aviation to preserve competition and consumer choice
Preventing concentration should not undermine a level playing field. Support to one operator cannot come at the cost of fairness
If Vi receives a moratorium, Bharti Airtel also merits similar consideration, despite stronger finances, to ensure equal treatment
Disputes over adjusted gross revenue have plagued telecom for years, culminating in Supreme Court rulings shaping current relief
With courts allowing flexibility, the government should extend relief uniformly, reinforcing stability, predictability, and equity in telecom