Jio: News
Jio, otherwise known as Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, is a subsidiary of Jio Platforms headquartered in Mumbai Maharashtra. This Indian telecommunications giant shot to fame when it offered 4G services free of charge for a limited period when it was launched. Jio exclusively uses the 4G network and the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) protocol to provide voice calling services. The service was introduced as a beta for employees in 2015 and it became publicly available late in 2016. Jio now has the distinction of being India's largest and the world's third-largest mobile network operator with well over 42.6 crore subscribers. In 2019, Jio launched a wired broadband internet service for homes and enterprises called JioFiber. The company remains a subsidiary of Reliance Industries with founder Mukesh Ambani at the helm. Jio has also launched a budget segment 4G smartphone called the JioPhone. Interestingly, geo-branded services such as Jio Mags and JioTV are offered as complementary benefits to almost all Jio subscribers.
₹1.25L crore boost: Ambani, Adani announce massive investments for Northeast
Reliance Industries and Adani Group have announced ambitious investment plans for Northeast India.
JioStar to lay off 1,100 employees after Reliance-Disney merger
JioStar, the newly formed joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd's Viacom18 and The Walt Disney Company's India unit, will lay off over 1,100 employees.
Lower latency, faster downloads: Jio's 5.5G network debuts in India
Chinese tech giant OnePlus launched its flagship handsets, the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R, in India yesterday.
EVM hacking: Mumbai Police book US-based man over 'false claims'
The Mumbai Cyber Police have registered an FIR against US-based Syed Shuja, who allegedly claimed he could hack Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
This Jio Financial-subsidiary can now operate as online payment aggregator
Jio Payment Solutions Limited (JPSL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services, has received the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) nod to operate as an online payment aggregator.
Dream11 CEO highlights regulatory challenges for India's gaming industry
Harsh Jain, co-founder of Dream11 and chairman of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), has predicted that India will overtake China to become the world's largest gaming market by 2028.
JioPhone Prima 2 debuts at ₹2,800; offers UPI, video calling
Reliance Jio has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new budget-friendly 4G feature phone, the JioPhone Prima 2.
Jio Financial Services gets nod to increase foreign investment limit
Jio Financial Services has received authorization from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, to raise its foreign investment limits.
Reliance Industries laid off around 42,000 employees in FY24
Reliance Industries (RIL) reduced its workforce by nearly 11% in FY24, a decrease of around 42,000 employees compared to the previous fiscal year.
Jio in talks with Meta to disrupt India's VR market
Reliance Industries's digital subsidiary, Jio, is reportedly negotiating with Meta to acquire a license for its virtual reality (VR) software, Horizon.
MG Motor India launches 'eHub' charging superapp for EV owners
JSW MG Motor India, in collaboration with leading charging infrastructure players, has introduced a new mobile app called 'eHub.'
Manish Malhotra debuts first Indian designer store at Jio Plaza
Manish Malhotra, a distinguished Indian designer, has launched his new flagship store at Jio World Plaza.
India's largest IPO: Is Reliance Jio preparing for market debut?
Reliance Jio, India's leading telecom company, is reportedly preparing for a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) as early as next year.
Jio tariff hike: How your prepaid, postpaid plans have changed
Reliance Jio, the leading telecom company in India, has announced a significant tariff hike of 12-25% across all mobile plans.
Tiger Shroff in trouble; advised to slash fees by 70%
How many flops can one deliver and still hold their own?
Vodafone Idea shareholders approve ₹20,000cr fundraise plan for 5G push
Shareholders of Vodafone Idea have approved a ₹20,000 crore fundraising initiative on April 3.
Reliance's 5G-enabled JioPhone to cost less than Rs. 8,000
Qualcomm and Reliance Jio are gearing up to introduce an affordable 5G smartphone in India by the end of this year. It will be priced under $99 or Rs. 8,000.
JioTV Premium plans: Which one offers the best benefits
Reliance Jio has introduced JioTV Premium, a set of subscription plans that provide access to 14 OTT apps, unlimited data, voice, and SMS benefits.
Jio Haptik launches Contakt, an AI tool to create chatbots
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Haptik, backed by Reliance Jio has introduced Contakt, a generative AI platform designed to help businesses create virtual assistants and enhance back-end support.
Jio AirFiber reaches 494 cities: Check availability in your region
India's top telecom operator, Reliance Jio, is swiftly expanding its 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service, Jio AirFiber, in the country.
JioPhone Prima 4G with UPI, WhatsApp support goes on sale
Jio's latest feature phone, the JioPhone Prima 4G, which was unveiled last month is now available for purchase in India.
JioPhone Prima 4G goes official: Check out these top features
At the ongoing Indian Mobile Congress (IMC), Reliance Jio made a big reveal with its latest mobile phone offering, the JioPhone Prima 4G.
JioSpaceFiber, India's first satellite-based gigabit broadband service launched
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited has launched JioSpaceFiber, India's first-ever satellite-based gigabit broadband service, at the India Mobile Congress.
Sensex gains 528 points, Nifty records new all-time high
On Monday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices showed an upward trend. The Sensex rose 0.79% to 67,127.08 points, while the Nifty gained 0.88% to end at 19,996.35 points. The latter recorded a new high of 20,008.15 points.
Jio's Haptik WhatsApp chatbot makes 5G migration easy
Jio Haptik has launched a WhatsApp chatbot to streamline the process for customers migrating to Reliance Jio's 5G network.
JFSL shares hit 5% lower circuit on day-2: Here's why
The shares of Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) have experienced a 5% drop for the second consecutive trading session today.
Reliance AGM 2023 on August 28, exciting 5G announcements await
Reliance Industries is set for its 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 28, with Chairman Mukesh Ambani expected to share the company's growth and expansion plans.
Second-gen JioBook laptop launching on July 31: Everything we know
Reliance Jio is gearing up for the launch of a new JioBook laptop in India on July 31.
JioTag Bluetooth tracker launched as cheaper alternative to Apple AirTags
Reliance Jio has introduced the JioTag in India. The portable tracking device serves as a cheaper alternative to Apple's AirTag.
Meet JioDive, affordable headset to watch IPL matches in VR
Reliance Jio has introduced its first-ever VR headset, dubbed JioDive, in India.
JioCinema might start offering premium plans at just Rs. 2
Popular streaming service, JioCinema might soon be rebranded to "JioVoot." Currently, the service is free for users in India but it could soon go premium and charge a subscription fee.
Airtel 5G is now available in 500 cities: Check coverage
Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more cities across India, taking the total to 500. The telco claims its 5G network is now available in every major city in India.
Airtel launches Rs. 599 postpaid plan; 5G expanded to Kolkata
Airtel has released a new postpaid plan priced at Rs. 599. The new recharge offers an Amazon Prime subscription for six months and Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription for one year at no extra cost.
How to enable 5G on Google Pixel smartphones in India
Google is now releasing the software update that enables 5G services on its compatible devices in India.
Jio postpaid plus plans in India: Check benefits, OTT perks
Reliance Jio offers a bunch of prepaid and postpaid plans in India. If you are a prepaid user, you must be dealing with the recharging process now and then, which can get cumbersome.
Airtel 5G launched in 125 new cities: Check coverage
Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in 125 new cities across India. With the latest rollout, the telco's 5G network is now available in more than 265 cities in the country.
Top trending Jio prepaid plans in India: Check benefits
Jio has completely altered the course of the telecom sector, becoming the market leader in a very short timeframe.
Reliance Jio's recharge plans for Jio Phone users: Check details
Reliance Jio is the largest telecom company in India. It started operations in 2016, and since its entry into the sector, the telco has completely altered the course of the industry.
These Jio prepaid plans offer 1.5GB of data per day
Reliance Jio is India's leading telecom operator. Since its arrival, the telco has completely disrupted the market for its rivals and attracted millions of new customers.
Reliance Jio's annual prepaid plans: Check data and calling benefits
Reliance Jio is the largest telecom company in India. It began operations in 2016 and completely altered the course of the industry with its competitive pricing, gaining millions of new customers.
Jio 5G services launched in 50 new cities: Check list
Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in 50 more cities across 17 states and union territories, bringing the total count to 184 cities across India.
Reliance Jio introduces Rs. 2,023 recharge plan: What's in store?
Reliance Jio has introduced a long-term prepaid recharge plan to ring in 2023 in India.
5G in India: Which cities have Airtel, Jio's 5G services?
The fifth-generation mobile network or 5G is now live in select parts of India.
Reliance JioBook launched at Rs. 15,800; now available for purchase
Reliance Jio's JioBook is now up for grabs in India. The laptop can be purchased by customers through the brand's official e-store at Rs. 15,799.
Reliance JioBook goes official with Rs. 19,500 price-tag: Check specifications
Reliance Jio has silently introduced its first-ever laptop in India, called the JioBook.
5G launched in India: When will you get the services?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched 5G services in India today. The next-generation network is said to be up to 10 times faster than 4G.
Airtel introduces 'Smart Missed Call Alert': How to enable feature
Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, has finally introduced the much-awaited 'Smart Missed Call Alert' for its customers.
Jio TV and tablet tipped. Is Reliance building an ecosystem?
After launching its first-ever smartphone, the JioPhone Next, Reliance Jio is now working on two new products in an attempt to build its own ecosystem of smart devices.
Jio compensates users affected by yesterday's service outage: Details here
Reliance Jio users in some parts of India faced an outage where they had absolutely no cellular connectivity for a few hours Wednesday morning. Frustrated users took to Twitter to share how the issue affected them.
JioPhone Next tipped to arrive in India at Rs. 5,000
Reliance Jio, in partnership with Google, is gearing up to launch a new budget-range smartphone, the JioPhone Next, in India on September 10.
Make JioFiber video calls on TV using phones: Here's how
Indian telecom major Reliance Jio has pulled off another smartly implemented feature, this time for enabling Jio Fiber users to participate in video calls using their TVs without the need for a dedicated webcam.
'2G mukt India': Ambani's Jio announces "most affordable" 4G smartphone
At its 44th Annual General Meeting, Reliance has announced a new "most affordable" smartphone, called the JioPhone Next. It has been developed in association with Google and will be up for grabs in India from September 10 onwards.
Everything that Ambani announced at Reliance's Annual General Meeting 2021
Today, Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) held its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM), virtually. The event commenced at 2pm and was streamed live on the JioMeet platform.
Jio introduces five prepaid plans without daily data limit
Do you still prefer a wired internet connection just because it doesn't have a daily fair usage policy (FUP) limit?
JioGames will bring popular SEGA Corporation titles to India
Home-grown telecom provider Reliance Jio has partnered with popular Japanese game developer and publisher SEGA Corporation. The partnership will make the latter's popular game titles available on the JioGames Store.
NewsBytes Briefing: Tesla gets dearer due to pandemic, and more
The pandemic has made life hard for everyone across the board. Gamers can't buy graphics cards and carmakers can't, well, make cars due to lack of essential chips.
Jio to make all domestic calls free from January 1
Reliance Jio on Thursday announced that all off-net domestic voice calls from its network to other networks made anywhere in India will be free from January 1, 2021.
Reliance set to relaunch JioPhone next year
The COVID-19 pandemic has given a completely new perspective on the use of smartphones in India. This has prompted Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries to relaunch its 4G feature phone in the next quarter.
#LeakPeek: Vivo Y1s to cost around Rs. 8,000 in India
Vivo is planning to launch its Y1s model in India in December. In the latest development, tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed the prices of the phone, claiming it will cost around Rs. 8,000.
Jio and Qualcomm begin 5G trials, achieve 1 Gbps speed
In a new development, Mukesh Ambani-led Jio Platforms Ltd. has announced its 5G plans in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies.
Jio appears to be blocking Twitch streams in India
Telecom giant Reliance Jio appears to be blocking Twitch streams in India.
New JioFiber Plans: Unlimited internet, OTT apps on offer
To help Indians adjust with the routine of working and studying from home, Mukesh Ambani's home broadband service JioFiber has updated its plans.
Jio is offering free data for 5 months: Details here
As part of a special offer, Reliance Jio is providing unlimited 4G data and free Jio-to-Jio phone calls for up to five months, to all the customers who purchase a new JioFi 4G wireless hotspot device.
#WeeklyRecap: Twitter hacked, Huawei banned, Jio's 5G strides, and more
A lot has happened this week!
Is Reliance's new 'Jio Glass' worth the hype?
During Reliance's first 'virtual' Annual General Meeting, Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of the conglomerate, shared a lot about his oil-to-telecom businesses.
Airtel-Verizon launch 'BlueJeans' to take on JioMeet, Zoom in India
As Indians adjust with the reality of working and connecting remotely, leading telecom-to-technology companies in the country are racing to get affordable yet high-quality video-conferencing solutions up and running.
Google likely to invest $4 billion in Reliance's Jio Platforms
After several major conglomerates and foreign funds, technology giant Google is mulling an investment in Reliance Industries' Jio Platforms.
#WeeklyRecap: Instagram's Reels, Jio's WhatsApp clone, Google's smart speaker, more
This week, tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Jio made headlines in the world of technology.
Mukesh Ambani's Jio blatantly copied WhatsApp for JioChat
A week ago, Jio Platforms, the telecom-to-digital entity of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, launched JioMeet, a video conference service that looked more like a rip-off of its prime competitor 'Zoom'.
JioMeet, Reliance's free Zoom rival, is now available in India
After a nearly three-month-long fundraising spree, Mukesh Ambani's telecom-to-digital entity Reliance Jio Platforms is expanding its footprint to step into the arena of video-conferencing.
Jio Platforms scores Rs. 1,894 crore investment from Intel
Jio Platforms, the entity that holds the telecom and digital businesses of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has scored another big investment.
Why DuckDuckGo is not working in India?
Along with Chinese applications that were deemed prejudicial to national security, India has also blocked popular US-based search engine DuckDuckGo.