Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio's network strategy post auction

Jio on Tuesday said that post the auction it has increased its spectrum capacity by 55% to 1,717 MHz and is the largest holder of spectrum in sub-GHz and 2300 MHz band.

• ETTelecom
 
• Updated: March 04, 2021, 11:51 IST                                                                                
NEW DELHI: Reliance Jio (Jio) has acquired spectrum in 22 circles across India in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2300 MHz bands for Rs 57,123 crore, thereby becoming the largest buyer of airwaves in the just concluded spectrum auction. The telco on Tuesday said that post the auction it has increased its spectrum capacity by 55% to 1,717 MHz and is the largest holder of spectrum in sub-GHz and 2300 MHz band.

Compared to Jio, rival Airtel has acquired 355.45 MHz spectrum across sub GHz, mid band and 2300 MHz bands for Rs 18,699 crore and Vodafone Idea , the least aggressive player in the 4G auctions has acquired airwaves in 5 circles for Rs 1,993.40 crore.

Going forward, this is how the three largest telecom operators plan to shore up new subscribers and expand networks as developments in the 5G space gain momentum: