Reliance Jio cries foul over 2G technology mandate for Andaman & Nicobar

In a letter to telecom bodies firms says move is not aligned with market realities, is causing losses to the exchequer

Telecom disruptor Reliance Jio has raised concerns over the USOF administration’s decision to use 2G technologies for voice services for Andaman Nicobar Islands, calling it “retrograde” and “unfair”.

In a letter to the concerned telecom bodies Jio has stated that the move is not aligned with market realities and is causing losses to the exchequer.

“With no advantage in terms of additional service or otherwise, the present bid condition for additional 2G rollout is bound to cause additional losses in both opex and capex,” said the company in a letter dated 25 June.

Earlier in June, the telecom department had