Vodafone Idea is must to ensure competition in the telecom sector – says Hon’ble Minister of Communications.

Reports have already appeared in the media that, the Government of India may provide one more relief package to Vodafone Idea. With a debt of more than Rs.2 lakh crore, Vodafone Idea is struggling to stay afloat in the market. The government has already extended huge financial help to Vodafone Idea. Yesterday, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Hon’ble Minister for Communications has stated that, the presence of Vodafone Idea is must to ensure competition in the telecom sector. The Minister has stated that “duopoly” is not good for the sector. Duopoly means, only two companies dominating the market. It is unfortunate that the government is not applying it’s mind to strengthen BSNL to ensure competition in the market with Jio and Airtel. There are a lot of complaints in BSNL’s 4G service being provided with TCS equipments. TCS has not resolved the problems. BSNLEU has already written a number of letters to the Hon’ble Minister of Communications, requesting to ensure that BSNL shares Vodafone Ideas 4G networks, till BSNL’s 4G network problems are resolved. However, the government has not paid heed to BSNL’s requests. Now, the Hon’ble Mister has stated that Vodafone Idea is must to ensure competition with Jio and Airtel.

[Source: Times of India dated 25.06.2025]