Vodafone Idea gets ₹26.83 crore DoT notice over spectrum rollout obligations

The Department of Telecommunications has issued Vodafone Idea a ₹26.83 crore liquidated-damages notice for alleged non-compliance with minimum network rollout obligations linked to spectrum allocated in the 2022 auction. The telecom operator says it is reviewing the notice and expects no operational impact.

— Filed Sat, 1 Aug, 2026, 17:00 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

India’s Department of Telecommunications issued Vodafone Idea a ₹26.83 crore liquidated-damages notice over alleged non-compliance with minimum network rollout obligations tied to spectrum allocated in the 2022 auction. Vodafone Idea said it is reviewing the notice and sees no operational impact.

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