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Vodafone Idea, India s third-largest service provider, plans to shut down its 3G network later in 2021.
The company has around 11 million 3G subscribers, and moving them to a 4G network will help the company enhance its revenue. This is crucial for Vodafone Idea as it struggles to clear its debt and move into profit.
However, in line with Bharti Airtel s strategy, Vodafone Idea also plans to keep the 2G network running as almost 50% (149 million) of its subscribers are still on the 2G network. The 2G network can also be used for some Internet of Things (IoT) services.
Forward planning: By moving 3G subscribers onto 4G Vodafone Idea hopes to cut debt and keep the shutters open.