Q3 performance: What gives Reliance Jio an edge over defensive Airtel

Given that voice services are free, attractive data packs are making the difference - giving Jio the edge over Airtel

Reliance Jio’s reported net profit for the quarter ending December 2017 at Rs 5.04 billion was more than the consolidated net profit of Bharti Airtel at Rs 3.05 billion, and this includes the latter's Africa, direct-to-home (DTH) and enterprise services businesses. While the challenger continues to gain subscribers at a frenetic pace and at higher average revenue per user (ARPU), Bharti Airtel’s on the defensive is trying to protect its share. Notably, customers at Reliance Jio are spending 25 per cent more to avail its services as compared to Bharti Airtel.

Given that voice services are free, attractive data packs