‘We offer broadband in 3,000 towns &10,000 villages’

Performance in FY 2011-12

Idea has been the most consistent performer in the Indian telecom sector, and grew its revenue market share (RMS) by 1.4 percentage points y-o-y, closing FY12 at 15% RMS. Idea continued its enviable 4-year track record of being the fastest growing Indian mobile operator, with FY12 gross revenue growth of 26% y-o-y, nearly double the wireless industry growth rate. Idea reported highest VLR percentage at 93%, and is now ranked 3rd in the industry in terms of total base of active subscribers.

Idea’s thought leadership on Mobile Number Portability (MNP) and 3G further consolidated the company’s competitive standing. So far, over 3 mn users have chosen to port to Idea via MNP, the highest in the industry.

The company now has over 83,000 2G sites and over 12,800 3G cell sites. Idea’s service center network now covers over 3,870 exclusive outlets and over 680 special 3G experience zones. Today with 3 mn shareholders, 116 mn customers, and 7,661 employees, we are confident that the company will not only tide over the current regulatory headwinds, but further consolidate its position and emerge stronger.

Capex Spending

The total capex during FY12 was 4,250 crore. Major investment was made in setting up 3G network. Capex guidance for FY13 stands at 3,500 crore, excluding any payment towards spectrum.

Mobile Money Pilot

The pilot project is still underway. Pe will announce the commercial launch when we are ready.

3G Coverage

Over the last one year, Idea has been spreading 3G coverage across the country. Idea’s high speed broadband services are now available in over 3,000 towns and 10,000 villages across 20 service areas, including 3G roaming arrangements.

Data Services Initiatives

Ever since 3G was launched last year, there has been a steady rise in uptake of data services, and it now contributes 14.3% of the company’s revenue, which is amongst the highest in the industry. The company had 2.6 mn active subscribers on 3G platform with an average usage of 315 MB per month and 3G data incremental ARPU of 91.

To drive usage of data services, Idea has launched a range of affordable 3G smartphones in the price bracket of

5,000 to 8,000.

NLD and ILD Performance

Idea has pan-India coverage with around 65,000 Rkm of own built fiber cable transmission network and additional IRU arrangement with other telecom operators. The company is also expanding OFC PoPs and presently has over 1,700 PoPs in 128 cities and linked highways. Idea’s NLM ad ILM network currently carries over 93% of captive NLM and ILM outgoing minutes.