BHARTI AIRTEL vs VODAFONE IDEA

BASIC INTRODUCTIONS ABOUT THE COMPANY

BHARTI AIRTEL    
Bharti Airtel is the largest mobile telephony operator in the GSM space (2G) with 19.8% share
of the Indian wireless market (as at the end of FY18). The company, apart from being the largest
player in the mobile segment with subscribers in all the 22-telecom circles of the country, also
provides varied services like fixed line, broadband and retail internet access. During the period
FY12 to FY17, the company grew its sales and profits at average annual rates of 31% and 12%
respectively.

VODAFONE IDEA 
Idea Cellular is the third largest operator in the GSM space with 12.3% share of the Indian
wireless telecom market (as at the end of FY12) and having a subscriber base of over 112.7 m.
The company provides services in all the 22 telecom circles. Idea has received 3G spectrum in
11 of its 22 circles. These circles contribute nearly 80% of Idea's total revenues and puts it in a
position of advantage over its peers. During the period FY06 to FY12, the company grew its
sales and profits at compounded annual rates of 37% and 23% respectively.

DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN THE EQUITY SHARE

DEFFERENTIATING ABOUT THE AREA CIRCLE AND THE QUALITY

In terms of network, it is a fact that Vodafone has 4G in far lesser circles when compared to
Airtel. Quality of Vodafone networks used to be extremely good until last year. In research it
was founded that Vodafone is much more reliable than Airtel. The voice quality, data transfer
rates and connectivity met highest standards. However, on account of spectrum sharing recently,
it has degraded. As someone else answered, it may also be on account of subscriber overload.
Whatever the cause, as of today, you are going to be unhappy with both the networks. Airtel has
massive call drops and connectivity issues. Also, Airtel has a reputation for undisclosed charges
and unethical billing practices - be it prepaid or postpaid.
 The focus is already shifting further towards service quality, with both Airtel and Vodafone
Idea talking up their 4G network improvement plans, while Jio has gone one step further with a
pledge to bring 5G to India before its rivals. And as mobile Video Experience gradually
improves, many operators are now forging content deals to attract subscribers and drive data use.
High levels of competition have put a lot of price pressure on India's operators. But this should
now abate — and relatively low levels of smartphone penetration and a vast customer base mean
there is still a fair bit of room for organic growth.

Airtel network beats rivals Jio and Vodafone-Idea

Airtel data network has performed better than main rivals Jio, Vodafone and Idea during the
Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj from January 14-March 4, 2019, according to Ookla report released

FUTURE ASPECT IN TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY

India's regulator is planning to auction airwaves for 5G use this year, while the country is set to
get its first 5G-enabled phone before the end of 2019. But both Airtel and Vodafone Idea
are lobbying for a delay in the auction to allow them more time to upgrade existing networks to
4G and raise cash, while Vodafone is objecting to plans for an operator spectrum cap.
A recent report from Deloitte has estimated that the total investment required to cover India with
5G would be a staggering $70 billion — partly because the country lacks widespread fibre
backhaul infrastructure necessary for high-capacity networks. It's possible that India will see
consumer 5G next year. But initial launches are likely to be limited to key urban areas, while the
high cost of 5G devices is likely to make them prohibitive for the majority of Indians. There is
no doubt that 5G is coming — however, the average consumer on the subcontinent is unlikely to
feel the widespread benefits of the new technology for some years yet.