India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sent notices to local operators Vodafone Idea and Adani Data Networks, seeking an explanation as to why fines should not levied on them for failing to meet the minimum rollout obligations stipulated on 5G licenses, according to local press reports.
Government official said that the 5G licenses stipulated fines for those telcos failing to fulfill with the minimum rollout obligations.
DoT has also issued notices to both companies to seek explanations for the delay and the timelines by which they will be launching 5G services.
