Accelerating VLR Subscriber Decline
VLR subscriber base declined 2.6 million QoQ (versus 1.2 million in Q4), nearly double the previous quarter's rate, suggesting underlying churn may be worse than headline net subscriber loss indicates.
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Bank Funding Pending AGR Resolution
Bank debt discussions remain stalled pending government clarity on AGR dues. While non-banking funding is being explored, the full Rs 500-550 billion capex plan depends on bank financing.
Subscriber Growth Uneven Across Markets
Management acknowledged differential performance—some markets show improved metrics in both new and existing sites, while others show growth only in invested areas, indicating incomplete network quality normalization.
5G Adoption Limited to 60-70% of Compatible Devices
Despite 5G coverage, only 60-70% of subscribers with 5G devices are actively using 5G, with the remainder staying on 4G due to battery drain concerns or content preferences.