5G services likely priced at a premium, but with more data dollops: Vodafone Idea MD Ravinder Takkar

Vodafone Idea NSE 1.14 % MD Ravinder Takkar said that the fund infusion by promoters, the government reform package, return of bank guarantees and tariff hikes are being perceived positively by the lender and investor community and the telco remains in active talks for funds.

In an earnings call with analysts Thursday, Takkar also said that 5G pricing will depend on the evolution and adoption of 5G use cases. But he does see it being priced at a premium to 4G with the caveat that it will require higher data bundling given the expected increase in data consumption over 5G.