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
16 Jun 2025
DelhiJio goes down: Users unable to make calls, browse internet
Reliance Jio is facing a major service disruption across India today.
09 Jun 2025
Elon MuskStarlink's internet plans in India will start at ₹3,000/month
Elon Musk's satellite communication company, Starlink, is gearing up to launch its services in India.
07 Jun 2025
Bharti AirtelIndian telcos post 15% revenue surge, driven by tariff hikes
India's top telecom players have reported a 15% year-on-year (YoY) jump in their combined revenues for the March quarter.
04 Jun 2025
Bharti AirtelJio, Airtel oppose pricing move that might benefit Musk's Starlink
Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have expressed concern over the proposed pricing of satellite spectrum in India.
04 Jun 2025
Elon MuskYou can soon use Starlink's satellite internet services in India
Elon Musk's Starlink is on the verge of launching its satellite internet services in India.
26 May 2025
TechnologySoon, Jio could use 5G spectrum to power your Wi-Fi
Reliance Jio has sought permission from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to use the 26GHz band of the spectrum for Wi-Fi services.
25 May 2025
Bharti AirtelAirtel proposes initiative with Jio, Vi to combat telecom fraud
Airtel has pitched a joint plan to tackle the growing menace of telecom fraud in India. The company has sought the support of Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi).
20 May 2025
Vodafone IdeaMerger, sale: What's next for struggling telco Vodafone Idea?
Shares of Vodafone Idea have plunged by 3% today, after an 8% fall yesterday.
19 May 2025
Indian GovernmentYour Wi-Fi connection at home should become stronger, faster soon
The Indian government has proposed new rules to delicense the lower part of the 6GHz spectrum band.
04 May 2025
SamsungSamsung India challenges $520M tax demand, drags Jio into dispute
Samsung has challenged a $520 million tax demand from the Indian government, claiming it has been wrongly accused of misclassifying imports of networking equipment.
26 Apr 2025
Isha AmbaniReliance becomes first Indian firm to hit ₹10T net worth
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has become the first Indian firm to cross ₹10 lakh crore in net worth.
02 Apr 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government loses ₹1,757cr as BSNL fails to bill Jio
The Indian government has incurred a loss of ₹1,757.56 crore due to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)'s failure to bill Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (RJIL) for a decade, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has revealed.
25 Mar 2025
Mukesh AmbaniSamsung faces whopping $600M tax payment in India: Here's why
India has slapped a tax demand of $601 million on South Korean tech giant Samsung, accusing it of tax evasion in the import of essential telecom equipment.
24 Mar 2025
Indian GovernmentYour phone bills in India are about to go down
The Indian government is scrapping spectrum usage charges (SUC) on airwaves bought by telecom companies before September 2021, the Times of India has reported.
19 Mar 2025
Vodafone IdeaVodafone-Idea launches 5G services in Mumbai—How plans compare to rivals
Vodafone Idea has officially launched its 5G services in Mumbai, marking a major milestone for the telecom giant.
17 Mar 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)Jio offering free JioHotstar, JioFiber connection this IPL—How to avail
Reliance Industries-owned telecom giant, Jio, has announced an exclusive offer for its SIM card users.
17 Mar 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)JioHotsar ends free IPL streaming! New subscription plans announced
Reliance Jio has finally called curtains on free streaming of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
14 Mar 2025
Elon MuskControl center, call interceptions—Modi government sets demands for Starlink's launch
India's central government has asked Elon Musk's satellite venture, Starlink, to establish a control center in the country, as per a TOI report.
12 Mar 2025
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Jio partners with SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India
Reliance Jio has announced a partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed satellite internet services to India.
04 Mar 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningJio working on 'Open Telecom AI Platform': What is it?
In a major development, Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) has announced a strategic partnership with tech giants AMD, Cisco, and Nokia.
01 Mar 2025
Akash AmbaniQuality of work matters more than hours spent daily—Akash Ambani
Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman, Akash Ambani, has said that the quality of daily work matters more than the number of hours spent in office.
20 Feb 2025
Smart TVFirst Jio-powered 4K smart TV goes official: Check price, features
Thomson has launched India's first-ever television, powered by Reliance Jio's new JioTele OS.
17 Feb 2025
Bharti AirtelApply new spam rules to WhatsApp, Telegram: Telcos to TRAI
Private telecom operators in India have raised their voice against the latest spam-control rules issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
26 Jan 2025
Bharti AirtelTRAI effect: Jio slashes prices of voice, SMS-only recharge plans
Reliance Jio has launched a new plan for voice calls and text messages only, while also slashing the price of an existing plan.
25 Jan 2025
TechnologyReliance Jio's new UPI feature eliminates need for paid soundboxes
In a game-changing move, Reliance Jio has introduced a new feature, JioSoundPay, exclusively for its JioBharat devices.
24 Jan 2025
Mukesh AmbaniReliance to build world's largest AI data center in Gujarat
Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, is going to build the world's largest data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, according to a Bloomberg report.
21 Jan 2025
TechnologyYou can earn 'JioCoin' simply by browsing web: Here's how
In a major move into the Web3 and blockchain space, Reliance Jio recently launched its digital token, JioCoin.
16 Jan 2025
BlockchainReliance Jio partners with Polygon Labs to offer Web3 services
Reliance Industries' digital arm, Jio Platforms (JPL), has signed a strategic partnership with Polygon Labs.
14 Jan 2025
Vodafone IdeaJio, Airtel, Vi may increase tariffs by 10% this year
Telecom giants Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are said to be contemplating a tariff hike of up to 10% in 2025.
11 Jan 2025
YouTube PremiumReliance Jio users get 2-year free YouTube Premium subscription—Here's how
Reliance Jio has announced a free 24-month subscription to YouTube Premium for its JioAirFiber and JioFiber postpaid customers in India.
08 Jan 2025
TechnologyJio warns of international call scam: How to protect yourself
Reliance Jio has warned its users about a widespread 'premium rate service scam,' also known as 'international call scam.'
02 Jan 2025
Vodafone IdeaVi's 5G launch could benefit Jio, Airtel users: Here's why
Vodafone Idea (Vi) will launch its 5G mobile broadband service in India this March, the Economic Times reported.
02 Jan 2025
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Jio's IPO will break all records. Here's when it'll launch
Billionaire business tycoon Mukesh Ambani is said to be finalizing plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of Reliance Jio.
29 Dec 2024
TruecallerHow to manually activate Truecaller Assistant in India
Truecaller offers a feature, called 'Assistant,' for its Indian users.
24 Dec 2024
Bharti AirtelTRAI mandates telecom firms to offer voice, SMS-only recharge plans
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has updated its tariff guidelines, asking mobile service providers to launch recharge plans exclusively for voice calls and SMS.
18 Dec 2024
AndroidMeet JioTag Go: Reliance Jio's answer to Apple's AirTag
Reliance Jio has launched the JioTag Go in India, making it the country's first Android tracker.
12 Dec 2024
JioCinemaReliance Jio launches new year welcome plan for ₹2,025
Reliance Jio has launched a new prepaid plan, dubbed the New Year Welcome Plan 2025, for its Indian customers.
04 Dec 2024
Disney+ HotstarJioHotstar domain finally belongs to Mukesh Ambani's Viacom18
Mukesh Ambani-owned Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd has finally managed to acquire the domain name 'JioHotstar.com.'
28 Nov 2024
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)Here's why your OTP might be late after December 1
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will enforce new traceability guidelines from December 1, 2024.
22 Nov 2024
Bharti AirtelReliance Jio loses 8M subscribers in September, BSNL sees growth
India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio has witnessed a massive net loss of 79.7 lakh subscribers in September.
17 Nov 2024
Disney+ HotstarDubai-based siblings to offer jiohotstar.com domain to Reliance for free
Dubai-based siblings, Jainam and Jivika, have announced their decision to transfer the ownership of the domain name jiohotstar.com to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) free of cost.
04 Nov 2024
Mukesh AmbaniReliance Jio's IPO slated for 2025 with $100 billion valuation
Mukesh Ambani, the head honcho of Reliance Industries, is gearing up for a 2025 initial public offering (IPO) of his telecom venture Reliance Jio.
