Reliance Jio's 5G subscriber base crosses 268M
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Reliance Jio has announced a major milestone in its 5G journey. The company's 5G subscriber base has crossed an impressive 268 million, making it the largest single-company 5G network outside China. Akash Ambani made the announcement at Reliance Industries' annual general meeting on Friday. Ambani revealed that Jio added a whopping 77 million net new 5G subscribers in the last year alone.
Information
Jio aims to migrate all users to 5G by 2030
Jio has set an ambitious target to migrate all its users to 5G by 2030. This aggressive expansion strategy is part of Reliance Jio's broader vision to provide high-speed internet connectivity across India.
Broadband expansion
Jio AirFiber connects 13 million homes
Ambani also highlighted the impressive growth of Jio AirFiber, which has already connected 13 million homes. The service is adding nearly 60,000 new households every day. "Our second target is to take home broadband to every part of India through Jio AirFiber," Ambani said at the AGM, emphasizing Reliance's commitment to expanding its broadband services across the country.
Tech innovation
Increasing use of AI in consumer technologies
Ambani also spoke about Jio's increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in consumer technologies. He said the aim is to provide a "smoother, smarter and more personalized" user experience. Akash Ambani also hinted that technologies developed to address India's challenges could play a major role in the company's export strategy, furthering its global tech footprint.
Satellite connectivity
Jio plans to build satellite network for India
On the satellite communications front, Ambani announced that Jio is considering building a sovereign Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for India. The company is also leasing capacity from global satellite operators to speed up service rollout while developing its own long-term capabilities. "Jio connected India on the ground. Now, we must connect India from the skies," Ambani said, stressing how satellite connectivity could reach remote villages and border areas.