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Airtel Jio and Vi fear Adani’s 5G spectrum move could steal their biggest enterprise revenue

Business
Published on 24 April 2026
Airtel Jio and Vi fear Adani’s 5G spectrum move could steal their biggest enterprise revenue

About 40% of 5G money sits with enterprise customers

Airtel, Jio, and Vi are reportedly wary of Adani Group’s upcoming bid for 5G spectrum that could be used for captive enterprise networks. The telcos argue that allowing direct spectrum allocation for enterprise use may cut into a lucrative segment, with roughly 40% of 5G revenue tied to enterprise customers. The telecom industry is watching how the auction reshapes business opportunities.

  • Telcos fear Adani’s captive-use spectrum bid targets enterprise demand
  • About 40% of 5G revenue is linked to enterprise customers
  • Direct allocation for captive networks could reduce telco enterprise sales
  • Auction outcomes may reshape competition in India’s 5G market
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

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