Telecom gear price hikes threaten to raise Vodafone Idea’s 5G bill

Telecom gear price hikes will raise Vodafone Idea's 5G deployment costs.

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have largely completed nationwide 5G rollouts.

Vodafone Idea is entering its heaviest investment cycle, making it more exposed to rising equipment costs.

The price increases threaten to worsen Vodafone Idea's financial position.