Vodafone Idea to finalize wireline contracts soon; says to follow Indian govt on Huawei’s 5G

NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea, India’s leading telecom operator said the company will work with the Indian government to ensure that the country’s needs and security are fully looked after.

The telco’s chief technology officer Vishant Vora, however, said that the government has not taken a position on the contentious issue of use of telecom equipment of Chinese vendors like Huawei.

“The government has not taken a position, unlike some other countries – Australia, New Zealand and the US — have taken a clear position. Of course, we will follow whatever the Indian government decides,” he added. “Whenever the position is clear we will comply to that…It’s hard to differentiate between what is related to trade, politics and security.”