Reliance Jio: News
Reliance Jio or Jio is an Indian mobile network operator. The national LTE network is what it operates covering all telecom circles. The Beta launch took place in December 2015 and it was commercially launched in September 2016. Jio is working with BSNL and Samsung to enhance its speed and quality. December 2015
Jio adds over 24 lakh subscribers in August
Reliance Jio has topped the chart of telecom operators by adding over 24 lakh mobile subscribers in August.
JioShield service launched in India: How it protects your family
Reliance Jio has launched a new subscription-based service called JioShield, aimed at enhancing family safety.
Jio users can get free 1-year Canva subscription
Reliance Jio has teamed up with design platform Canva to offer its customers a year-long free subscription of Canva Pro or Canva Pro Lite.
Jio's satellite internet network to begin tests in 2027
Reliance Jio is gearing up for a test flight of its ambitious 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation in September 2027, as per the Economic Times.
Jio launches ₹3,599 'Mega Anniversary' plan: What are the benefits?
To celebrate its 10th anniversary in India, Reliance Jio has launched a new "Mega Anniversary" plan priced at ₹3,599.
Telcos oppose TRAI's proposed 5G network slicing rules
Leading telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) proposed quality of service (QoS) regulations for 5G network slicing.
Why Modi government is easing radiation limits for 5G towers
The Indian government has decided to relax the electromagnetic field (EMF) limits for mobile networks, according to The Economic Times.
Airtel adds 27L subscribers in July, Jio follows closely
India's wireless market saw a growth of 55.38 lakh mobile subscribers in July 2026, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
Jio Prime membership relaunched in India: What are the benefits?
Reliance Jio has relaunched its popular Jio Prime membership in India, but with a new focus.
JioTag 2 launched in India to rival Apple's AirTag
Reliance Jio has unveiled its latest product, the JioTag 2, in India.
Faster internet for specialized services might soon be available
The Indian government is considering a review of its net neutrality framework to allow telecom operators to offer differentiated internet connectivity and speeds, as per Economic Times.
Reliance Jio's satellite internet project gets key approval
Reliance Jio has received technical approval from India's space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), for its ambitious plan to deploy a constellation of 1,600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
Your mobile recharge could get costlier soon
India's telecom sector is likely to witness a tariff hike of 12-15% in the next three to four months, according to a report by Centrum Institutional Research.
Modi government notifies new telecom rules: What has changed?
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued new rules to implement the Telecom Act, 2023.
Telegram returns in India after week-long ban
Telegram has resumed services for some users in India, a week after the government imposed a temporary ban over NEET paper leak concerns.
Jio to launch satellite internet in India
Reliance Jio is considering the creation of a sovereign low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Chairman Akash Ambani announced at Reliance Industries' 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
JioHotstar clocks 450M+ monthly active users
Reliance Jio's streaming platform, JioHotstar, has achieved a major milestone with 451 million monthly active users (MAUs) in FY26.
Reliance Jio's 5G subscriber base crosses 268M
Reliance Jio has announced a major milestone in its 5G journey.
Reliance Jio unveils TeleFrame, an AI hub for connected homes
Reliance Jio has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) device, the Jio TeleFrame, at the Reliance Industries Limited AGM today.
VPN usage spikes in India as government bans Telegram
VPN usage has witnessed a massive surge in India, following the government's decision to ban access to Telegram.
Airtel, Vi launch services on Mumbai Metro after months-long dispute
Telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have launched their mobile network services on the underground sections of Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line.
Why Airtel's 5G priority postpaid plan is under TRAI scanner
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has questioned Bharti Airtel's 5G Priority Postpaid service, a move that has raised net neutrality concerns.
Jio launches OTT pass with 15 services for ₹200
Reliance Jio has launched a new prepaid add-on plan, the OTT Pass, for ₹200.
This Brookfield-backed telco wants to raise ₹6,000cr via IPO
Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust, India's second-largest telecom tower operator and backed by Brookfield Asset Management, is gearing up for a ₹6,000 crore initial public offering (IPO).
Aditya Birla Group to invest ₹4,700cr in Vodafone Idea
Aditya Birla Group has announced a major investment of ₹4,730 crore in Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment.
Jio's ₹749 postpaid plan offers Netflix, Amazon Prime, and JioHotstar
Reliance Jio has a postpaid recharge plan priced at ₹749.
Jio launches wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay adapter at ₹2,400
JioThings, the Internet of Things (IoT) division of Jio Platforms, has unveiled a new in-car device called the JioCarSync.
SBI-led consortium mulls ₹25,000cr loan for Vi
A consortium led by the State Bank of India (SBI) is considering a debt funding of ₹25,000 crore for telecom giant Vodafone Idea (Vi).
Reliance Industries Q4 results: Net profit down 12.5% to ₹16,971cr
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has reported a 12.5% decline in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of FY26.
You can now recharge your prepaid number via WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched a new feature in India that lets users recharge their prepaid mobile numbers directly from the app.
Bharti Airtel's 1.5GB data/day plan now costlier: Check new rate
Airtel has quietly increased the price of its popular 1.5GB daily data plan for prepaid users.
Google AI Pro plan now offers 5TB of storage
Google has announced a major upgrade for its AI Pro subscribers, offering an increase in cloud storage from 2TB to a whopping 5TB.
Reliance Jio ordered by TRAI to stop discriminatory tariff practices
India's telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), has directed Reliance Jio to stop certain tariff practices. The regulator flagged these as "violating" transparency and discriminatory.
India's telecom subscriber base reaches 1.3B in February
India's telecom sector continued its growth trajectory in February 2026, with the total subscriber base reaching a whopping 1,321.31 million.
Reliance Jio wants some investors to offload stakes before IPO
Reliance Jio, owned by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is in talks with 13 prominent foreign investors to sell down 8% of their individual stakes.
ECI's new measures for Bengal polls: Webcasting, geo-tagging, GPS trackers
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled an elaborate security blueprint for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
India saw 72.4L new mobile users in December: TRAI
India's mobile subscriber base witnessed a significant jump in December, adding a net of 72.38 lakh new users.
JioBlackRock launches personalised investment advice platform: How to use it
Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited and BlackRock Inc., has launched a new digital platform.
Budget 2026: 20-year tax holiday to draw data center investments
In a major move to make India a global digital hub, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a proposed 20-year tax holiday for foreign companies setting up data centers and cloud computing infrastructure in the country.
Jio's new petrol gives 100km extra mileage every year
Jio-BP has launched a new type of petrol at the India Energy Week 2026 in Goa.
Budget 2026: Telecom industry seeks license fee cut, GST relief
India's leading telecom operators have called for major fiscal relief in the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27.