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{{short description|Indian telecommunications company}}
{{Short description|Indian multinational telecommunications company}}
{{Other uses|JIO (disambiguation)}}
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| image_alt = Jio's headquarters in RCP, [[Navi Mumbai]]
| image_alt = Jio's headquarters in RCP, [[Navi Mumbai]]
| image_caption = Jio's headquarters in RCP, [[Navi Mumbai]]
| image_caption = Headquarters in Reliance Corporate Park, [[Navi Mumbai]]
| type = [[Subsidiary]] of [[Reliance Industries]]
| trading_name = Jio
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| traded_as =  
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| ISIN =  
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| foundation = {{Start date and age|df=y|2007|02|15}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|df=y|2007|02|15}}
| hq_location_city = Reliance Corporate Park, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
| hq_location_country = India
| area_served = India
| area_served = India
| founder = [[Mukesh Ambani]]
| founder = [[Mukesh Ambani]]
| key_people = {{ubl|[[Akash Ambani]]<br />{{small|(Chairman)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/mukesh-ambani-steps-down-as-reliance-jio-director-akash-ambani-appointed-as-chairman-8750551.html/amp|title=Mukesh Ambani steps down as Reliance Jio director, Akash Ambani appointed as chairman|publisher=Money control|access-date=28 June 2022}}</ref>|[[Sandip Das]]<br />{{small|(Managing Director)}}}}
| key_people = {{ubl|Akash Ambani<br />{{small|(Chairman)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/mukesh-ambani-steps-down-as-reliance-jio-director-akash-ambani-appointed-as-chairman-8750551.html/amp|title=Mukesh Ambani steps down as Reliance Jio director, Akash Ambani appointed as chairman|work=Moneycontrol |date=28 June 2022 |publisher=Money control|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=28 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628112418/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/mukesh-ambani-steps-down-as-reliance-jio-director-akash-ambani-appointed-as-chairman-8750551.html/amp|url-status=live}}</ref>}}[[Isha Ambani]]<br />{{small|(Managing Director)}}
| industry = [[Telecommunications]]
| industry = [[Telecommunications]]
| products = {{ubl|[[Landline|Fixed-line telephone]]|[[Mobile telephony]]|[[Wireless broadband]]|[[Internet service provider|Internet services]]|[[Mobile phone]]s|[[Over-the-top media service|OTT services]]}}
| products = {{ubl|[[Landline|Fixed-line telephone]]|[[Mobile telephony]]|[[Wireless broadband]]|[[Internet service provider|Internet services]]|[[Mobile phone]]s|[[Over-the-top media service|OTT services]]}}
| revenue = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|90287|c}}<br />(FY 2020–21)
| revenue = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|128218|c}} (2025)
| operating_income = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|34035|c}}<br />(FY 2020–21)<ref name="FY20-21">{{Cite web | url=https://www.ril.com/getattachment/57c07cd8-3cba-457b-a972-c02524df79b6/AnnualReport_2020-21.aspx | title=Annual Report for the year 2020–21}}</ref>
| operating_income = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|27485|c}} (2024)<ref>{{cite news|title=Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited Standalone Financial Statements 2023–24|url=https://rilstaticasset.akamaized.net/sites/default/files/2024-08/Reliance-Jio-Infocomm-Limited.pdf|work=Reliance Industries Limited|access-date=21 April 2024}}</ref>
| net_income = {{profit}} {{INRConvert|12537|c}}<br />(FY 2020–21)<ref name="FY20-21"/>
| net_income = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|20372|c}} (2024)<ref>{{cite news|title=Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited Standalone Financial Statements 2023–24|url=https://rilstaticasset.akamaized.net/sites/default/files/2024-08/Reliance-Jio-Infocomm-Limited.pdf|work=Reliance Industries Limited|access-date=21 April 2024}}</ref>
| assets = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|305965|c}}<br />(FY 2020–21)<ref name="FY20-21"/>
| equity = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|236369|c}} (2024)<ref>{{cite news|title=Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited Standalone Financial Statements 2023–24|url=https://rilstaticasset.akamaized.net/sites/default/files/2024-08/Reliance-Jio-Infocomm-Limited.pdf|work=Reliance Industries Limited|access-date=21 April 2024}}</ref>
| equity =
| assets = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|487405|c}} (2024)<ref>{{cite news|title=Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited Standalone Financial Statements 2023–24|url=https://rilstaticasset.akamaized.net/sites/default/files/2024-08/Reliance-Jio-Infocomm-Limited.pdf|work=Reliance Industries Limited|access-date=21 April 2024}}</ref>
| members = {{increase}} 42.62 [[crore]] (426.2 million)<br /> (31 March)<ref name="FY20-21"/><ref name="Q4-FY-2020-21">{{Cite web |date=22 January 2021 |title=RIL Q4 2020–21 Reports |url=https://www.ril.com/getattachment/b2f34577-bf7d-4df0-bbcf-da9ebbc5c8b3/Financial%20performance%20for%20the%20quarter/nine%20months%20ended%2031%20Dec,%202020.aspx |publisher=Reliance industries}}</ref>
| owner = [[Reliance Industries]]
| parent = [[Jio Platforms]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=RIL's new digital unit christened Jio Platforms Ltd |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/rils-new-digital-unit-christened-jio-platforms-ltd/article30113511.ece}}</ref>
| members = {{increase}} 50.6 [[crore]] (506 million)<br /> (September 2025)
| parent = [[Jio Platforms]]<ref>{{Cite news |title=RIL's new digital unit christened Jio Platforms Ltd |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/rils-new-digital-unit-christened-jio-platforms-ltd/article30113511.ece |access-date=22 April 2020 |archive-date=3 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203193956/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/rils-new-digital-unit-christened-jio-platforms-ltd/article30113511.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
| subsid = [[LYF]]
| subsid = [[LYF]]
| homepage = {{official URL}}
| homepage = {{URL|jio.com}}
| hq_location_city = Reliance Corporate Park, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
| hq_location_country = India
}}
}}


'''Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited''', [[Trade name|doing business as]] '''Jio''', is an Indian [[Telecommunications in India|telecommunications]] company and a subsidiary of [[Jio Platforms]], headquartered in [[Navi Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India. It operates a national [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] network with coverage across all 22 [[telecom circle]]s. Jio offers [[4G]] and [[LTE Advanced|4G+]] services all over India and [[5G]] service in many cities. Its [[6G (network)|6G]] service is in the works.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited |url=http://www.coai.com/content/reliance-jio-infocomm-limited |publisher=[[Cellular Operators Association of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Infocomm plans to launch pan-India LTE |date=16 June 2015 |url=http://www.rcrwireless.com/20150616/network-infrastructure/lte/reliance-jio-infocomm-plans-to-launch-pan-india-lte/ |publisher=RCR Wireless News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-25|title=Reliance Jio completes 5G planning for 1,000 cities in India|url=https://www.rcrwireless.com/20220125/5g/reliance-jio-completes-5g-plannning-1000-cities-india|access-date=2022-02-15|website=RCR Wireless News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="INDIANEXPRESS">{{Citation |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/the-university-of-oulu-announces-its-6g-collaboration-with-jio-to-explore-digital-opportunities-7733762/|title=Indian Telecom Jio partners with University of Oulu over development of 6G technology |date=January 21, 2022|website=indianexpress}}</ref>
'''Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited''' ([[d/b/a]] '''Jio''') is an Indian telecommunications company and a [[subsidiary]] of [[Jio Platforms]], headquartered in [[Navi Mumbai]]. It operates a national [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] network with coverage across all 22 [[telecom circle]]s. Jio offers [[4G]], [[LTE Advanced|4G+]] and [[5G NR]] services all over India. Its [[6G (network)|6G]] service is in the works.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited |url=http://www.coai.com/content/reliance-jio-infocomm-limited |publisher=[[Cellular Operators Association of India]] |access-date=19 November 2015 |archive-date=24 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824100402/https://www.coai.com/content/reliance-jio-infocomm-limited |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Infocomm plans to launch pan-India LTE |date=16 June 2015 |url=http://www.rcrwireless.com/20150616/network-infrastructure/lte/reliance-jio-infocomm-plans-to-launch-pan-india-lte/ |publisher=RCR Wireless News |access-date=21 October 2015 |archive-date=24 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824100444/https://www.rcrwireless.com/20150616/network-infrastructure/lte/reliance-jio-infocomm-plans-to-launch-pan-india-lte |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-25|title=Reliance Jio completes 5G planning for 1,000 cities in India|url=https://www.rcrwireless.com/20220125/5g/reliance-jio-completes-5g-plannning-1000-cities-india|access-date=2022-02-15|website=RCR Wireless News|language=en-US|archive-date=16 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216044455/https://www.rcrwireless.com/20220125/5g/reliance-jio-completes-5g-plannning-1000-cities-india|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="INDIANEXPRESS">{{Citation|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/the-university-of-oulu-announces-its-6g-collaboration-with-jio-to-explore-digital-opportunities-7733762/|title=Indian Telecom Jio partners with University of Oulu over development of 6G technology|date=21 January 2022|website=indianexpress|access-date=31 October 2022|archive-date=31 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031094623/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/the-university-of-oulu-announces-its-6g-collaboration-with-jio-to-explore-digital-opportunities-7733762/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Jio soft launched on 27 December 2015 with a beta for partners and employees,<ref name="India Today 2016">{{Cite web |date=3 September 2016 |title=Jio opens Mobile Number Portability, urges incumbent telcos to fulfil regulatory obligations |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/jio-opens-mobile-number-portability-urges-incumbent-telcos-to-fulfil-regulatory-obligations/1/755904.html |access-date=3 September 2016 |website=India Today |archive-date=3 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903122939/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/jio-opens-mobile-number-portability-urges-incumbent-telcos-to-fulfil-regulatory-obligations/1/755904.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Infocomm launches 4G services for its employees |date=27 December 2015 |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-infocomm-launches-4g-services-for-employees/articleshow/50344999.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |access-date=29 December 2015}}</ref> and became publicly available on 5 September 2016. It is the [[List of telecom companies in India#Wireless operators|largest mobile network operator in India]] and the [[List of mobile network operators#Terrestrial|third largest mobile network operator in the world]] with over 42.62 [[crore]] (426.2 million) subscribers.<ref name="Q4-FY-2020-21" />


In September 2019, Jio launched a [[fiber to the home]] service, offering home broadband, television, and telephone services. {{As of|2020|September}}, [[Reliance Industries]] has raised {{INRConvert|1.65|lc|year=2020}} by selling nearly 33% equity stake in Jio Platforms.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Google to invest Rs 33,737 crore for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/google-to-invest-rs-33737-crore-for-a-7-7-stake-in-jio-platforms/articleshow/76977018.cms |access-date=15 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=23 September 2020|title=Reliance Raises ₹ 1.65 Lakh Crore From Stake Sales At Retail, Digital Arms: Key Facts|work=NDTV Profit|url=https://www.ndtv.com/business/reliance-raises-rs-1-65-lakh-crore-from-stake-sales-at-retail-digital-arms-key-facts-2299862|url-status=live|access-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202135908/https://www.ndtv.com/business/reliance-raises-rs-1-65-lakh-crore-from-stake-sales-at-retail-digital-arms-key-facts-2299862|archive-date=2 December 2020}}</ref>
Jio was soft launched on 27 December 2015 with a beta for partners and employees,<ref name="India Today 2016">{{Cite web |date=3 September 2016 |title=Jio opens Mobile Number Portability, urges incumbent telcos to fulfil regulatory obligations |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/jio-opens-mobile-number-portability-urges-incumbent-telcos-to-fulfil-regulatory-obligations-338953-2016-09-03 |access-date=3 September 2016 |website=India Today |archive-date=3 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903122939/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/jio-opens-mobile-number-portability-urges-incumbent-telcos-to-fulfil-regulatory-obligations/1/755904.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Infocomm launches 4G services for its employees |date=27 December 2015 |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-infocomm-launches-4g-services-for-employees/articleshow/50344999.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |access-date=29 December 2015 |archive-date=30 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151230230009/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-infocomm-launches-4g-services-for-employees/articleshow/50344999.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> and became publicly available on 5 September 2016. It is the [[List of telecom companies in India#Wireless operators|largest mobile network operator in India]] and the [[List of mobile network operators#Terrestrial|third largest mobile network operator in the world]] with over 50.6 [[crore]] (506 million) subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-17 |title=Reliance Jio Q2 Results: ARPU rises to ₹211.40, subscriber base tops 500 million - CNBC TV18 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/reliance-jio-infocomm-q2-results-arpu-rises-total-subscribers-cross-506-million-telecom-growth-india-19720724.htm |access-date=2025-10-20 |website=CNBCTV18 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Q4-FY-2024-25" />


==History==
==History==
[[File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visits the exhibition at the 6th edition of India Mobile Congress, in New Delhi on October 01, 2022 (1).jpg|thumb|Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visits the stall of Jio with [[Ashwini Vaishnaw]], Minister of Railways and Communications along with [[Mukesh Ambani]] and [[Akash Ambani]] on October 1, 2022.]]
[[File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visits the exhibition at the 6th edition of India Mobile Congress, in New Delhi on October 01, 2022 (1).jpg|thumb|Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] visits the stall of Jio with [[Ashwini Vaishnaw]], Minister of Railways and Communications along with [[Mukesh Ambani]] and Akash Ambani on October 1, 2022.]]
The company was registered in [[Ambawadi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat]] on 15 February 2007 as Infotel Broadband Services Limited (IBSL). In June 2010, [[Reliance Industries]] (RIL) bought a 95% stake in IBSL for {{INRConvert|4800|c|year=2010}}. Although unlisted, IBSL was the only company that won broadband spectrum in all 22 circles in India in the 4G auction that took place earlier that year.<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 June 2010|title=Reliance Industries buys 95% stake in Infotel Broadband for Rs 4,800 cr|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-industries-buys-95-stake-in-infotel-broadband-for-rs-4800-cr/articleshow/6037260.cms|url-status=live|access-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316170555/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-industries-buys-95-stake-in-infotel-broadband-for-rs-4800-cr/articleshow/6037260.cms|archive-date=16 March 2021}}</ref> Later continuing as RIL's telecom subsidiary, Infotel Broadband Services Limited was renamed as Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) in January 2013.<ref>{{Citation |title=RIL's Infotel Broadband renamed Reliance Jio Infocomm |newspaper=The Times of India |date=31 January 2013 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/RILs-Infotel-Broadband-renamed-Reliance-Jio-Infocomm/articleshow/18271907.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] Business Line}}</ref>
The company was registered in [[Ambawadi]], Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 15 February 2007 as Infotel Broadband Services Limited (IBSL). In June 2010, [[Reliance Industries]] (RIL) bought a 95% stake in IBSL for {{INRConvert|4800|c|year=2010}}. Although unlisted, IBSL was the only company that won broadband spectrum in all 22 circles in India in the 4G auction that took place earlier that year.<ref>{{Cite news|date=12 June 2010|title=Reliance Industries buys 95% stake in Infotel Broadband for Rs 4,800 cr|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-industries-buys-95-stake-in-infotel-broadband-for-rs-4800-cr/articleshow/6037260.cms|url-status=live|access-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316170555/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-industries-buys-95-stake-in-infotel-broadband-for-rs-4800-cr/articleshow/6037260.cms|archive-date=16 March 2021}}</ref> Later continuing as RIL's telecom subsidiary, Infotel Broadband Services Limited was renamed as Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) in January 2013.<ref>{{Citation |title=RIL's Infotel Broadband renamed Reliance Jio Infocomm |newspaper=The Times of India |date=31 January 2013 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/RILs-Infotel-Broadband-renamed-Reliance-Jio-Infocomm/articleshow/18271907.cms |publisher=[[The Times of India]] Business Line |access-date=27 October 2015 |archive-date=9 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909123226/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/RILs-Infotel-Broadband-renamed-Reliance-Jio-Infocomm/articleshow/18271907.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


In June 2015, Jio announced that it would start its operations throughout the country by the end of 2015.<ref name="The Economic Times">{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio to launch commercial operations by December; to alter telecom industry landscape, say experts |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-operations-by-december-to-alter-telecom-industry-landscape-say-experts/articleshow/47649795.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=13 June 2015 }}</ref> However, four months later in October, the company postponed the launch to the first quarter of the financial year 2016–2017.<ref name="auto">{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio likely to delay its December pan-India launch |date=19 October 2015 |url=http://www.livemint.com/Industry/phn2YqPIq1IQj6UxnM3zkM/RJio-likely-to-delay-its-December-panIndia-launch.html |publisher=[[Live Mint]]}}</ref>
In June 2015, Jio announced that it would start its operations throughout the country by the end of 2015.<ref name="The Economic Times">{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio to launch commercial operations by December; to alter telecom industry landscape, say experts |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-operations-by-december-to-alter-telecom-industry-landscape-say-experts/articleshow/47649795.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=13 June 2015 |access-date=26 October 2015 |archive-date=21 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821142254/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-operations-by-december-to-alter-telecom-industry-landscape-say-experts/articleshow/47649795.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> However, four months later in October, the company postponed the launch to the first quarter of the financial year 2016–2017.<ref name="auto">{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio likely to delay its December pan-India launch |date=19 October 2015 |url=http://www.livemint.com/Industry/phn2YqPIq1IQj6UxnM3zkM/RJio-likely-to-delay-its-December-panIndia-launch.html |publisher=[[Live Mint]] |access-date=21 October 2015 |archive-date=8 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608115534/http://www.livemint.com/Industry/phn2YqPIq1IQj6UxnM3zkM/RJio-likely-to-delay-its-December-panIndia-launch.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


Later, in July 2015, a [[Public interest litigation in India|PIL]] filed in the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] by an NGO called the [[Centre for Public Interest Litigation]], through [[Prashant Bhushan]], challenged the grant of a pan-India license to Jio by the [[Government of India]]. The PIL also alleged that the firm was being allowed to provide voice telephony along with its [[4G|4G data service]], by paying an additional fee of just {{INRConvert|165.8|c|nolink=yes}} which was arbitrary and unreasonable, and contributed to a loss of {{INRConvert|2284.2|c|nolink=yes}} to the exchequer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Petition against 4G licence to Reliance Jio: Apex court seeks Centre's reply |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/petition-against-4g-licence-to-reliance-jio-apex-court-seeks-centres-reply/article5993872.ece |access-date=10 June 2014 |work=The Hindu|date=9 May 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 January 2014 |title=Reliance Jio goes for the kill |work=Rediff.com |url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-reliance-jio-goes-for-the-kill/20140117.htm#1 |access-date=10 June 2014}}</ref> The Indian [[Department of Telecommunications]] (DoT), however, explained that the rules for 3G and BWA spectrum didn't restrict BWA winners from providing voice telephony. As a result, the PIL was revoked, and the accusations were dismissed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DoT refutes CAG's charges of favoring Reliance Jio by allowing it to convert its ISP permit into a unified license |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-01/news/51002815_1_bwa-reliance-jio-infocomm-reliance-industries-unit |access-date=4 July 2014 |work=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref>
Later, in July 2015, a [[Public interest litigation in India|PIL]] filed in the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] by an NGO called the [[Centre for Public Interest Litigation]], through [[Prashant Bhushan]], challenged the grant of a pan-India license to Jio by the [[Government of India]]. The PIL also alleged that the firm was being allowed to provide voice telephony along with its [[4G|4G data service]], by paying an additional fee of just {{INRConvert|165.8|c|nolink=yes}} which was arbitrary and unreasonable, and contributed to a loss of {{INRConvert|2284.2|c|nolink=yes}} to the exchequer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Petition against 4G licence to Reliance Jio: Apex court seeks Centre's reply |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/petition-against-4g-licence-to-reliance-jio-apex-court-seeks-centres-reply/article5993872.ece |access-date=10 June 2014 |work=The Hindu |date=9 May 2014 |archive-date=11 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511093057/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/petition-against-4g-licence-to-reliance-jio-apex-court-seeks-centres-reply/article5993872.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 January 2014 |title=Reliance Jio goes for the kill |work=Rediff.com |url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-reliance-jio-goes-for-the-kill/20140117.htm#1 |access-date=10 June 2014 |archive-date=28 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928123359/http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-reliance-jio-goes-for-the-kill/20140117.htm#1 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Indian [[Department of Telecommunications]] (DoT), however, explained that the rules for 3G and BWA spectrum didn't restrict BWA winners from providing voice telephony. As a result, the PIL was revoked, and the accusations were dismissed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DoT refutes CAG's charges of favoring Reliance Jio by allowing it to convert its ISP permit into a unified license |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-01/news/51002815_1_bwa-reliance-jio-infocomm-reliance-industries-unit |access-date=4 July 2014 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |archive-date=7 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707140052/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-01/news/51002815_1_bwa-reliance-jio-infocomm-reliance-industries-unit |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The 4G services were launched internally on 27 December 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 May 2016|title=Now Reliance employees can refer friends, family for Jio 4G services|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-now-reliance-employees-can-refer-friends-family-for-jio-4g-services-852|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Zee Business}}</ref> The company commercially launched its 4G services on 5 September 2016,<ref name="India Today 2016" /> offering free data and voice services until 31 December,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bhushan|first=Kul|date=1 September 2016|title=Reliance Jio Welcome Offer launched, offers free access to its Jio services till December 31, 2016|url=https://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jio-welcome-offer-launched-offers-free-access-to-its-jio-services-till-december-31-2016-420843/|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BGR India|language=en-US}}</ref> which was later extended until 31 March 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Mudgill|first=Amit|title=Jio welcome offer extended: Mukesh Ambani extends Reliance Jio freebies, RIL shares up 1.28 per cent to Rs 1005.50|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/mukesh-ambani-extends-reliance-jio-freebies-ril-shares-up-1-28-per-cent-to-rs-1005-50/articleshow/55722982.cms?from=mdr|access-date=24 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How Reliance Jio's Entry Tied Regulatory Knots Around India's Telecom Ecosystem|url=https://thewire.in/tech/reliance-jio-telecom-regulation-trai-anil-ambani|access-date=24 July 2020|website=thewire.in|language=en}}</ref> Within the first month, Jio announced that it had acquired 1.6 crore (16 million) subscribers<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 October 2016 |title=Reliance Jio creates world record: 16 million subscribers in one month |work=The Indian Express |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-creates-world-record-16-million-subscribers-in-one-month-3073468/ |access-date=9 October 2016}}</ref> and has crossed 5 crore (50 million) subscriber mark in 83 days since its launch,<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 November 2016 |title=Reliance Jio crosses 50 million subscriber mark in 83 days |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-crosses-50-million-subscriber-mark-in-83-days-4400972/}}</ref> subsequently crossing 100 million subscribers on 22 February 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Doval |first=Pankaj |date=22 February 2017 |title=Reliance Jio crosses 100 million users within 6 months – Times of India |work=The Times of India |publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/reliance-jio-crosses-100-million-users-in-under-6-months/articleshow/57263052.cms |access-date=22 February 2017}}</ref> {{As of|2017|October|alt=By October 2017}}, it had about 13 crore (130 million) subscribers.<ref name="veconomist">{{Cite news |date=5 October 2017 |title=Dirt-cheap mobile data is a thrill for Indian consumers |newspaper=[[The Economist]] |url=https://www.economist.com/news/business/21730045-mukesh-ambanis-25bn-bet-severe-headache-other-telecoms-firms-dirt-cheap-mobile}}</ref>
The 4G services were launched internally on 27 December 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 May 2016|title=Now Reliance employees can refer friends, family for Jio 4G services|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-now-reliance-employees-can-refer-friends-family-for-jio-4g-services-852|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Zee Business|archive-date=24 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724223038/https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-now-reliance-employees-can-refer-friends-family-for-jio-4g-services-852|url-status=live}}</ref> The company commercially launched its 4G services on 5 September 2016,<ref name="India Today 2016" /> offering free data and voice services until 31 December,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bhushan|first=Kul|date=1 September 2016|title=Reliance Jio Welcome Offer launched, offers free access to its Jio services till December 31, 2016|url=https://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jio-welcome-offer-launched-offers-free-access-to-its-jio-services-till-december-31-2016-420843/|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BGR India|language=en-US|archive-date=24 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724224504/https://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jio-welcome-offer-launched-offers-free-access-to-its-jio-services-till-december-31-2016-420843/|url-status=live}}</ref> which was later extended until 31 March 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Mudgill|first=Amit|title=Jio welcome offer extended: Mukesh Ambani extends Reliance Jio freebies, RIL shares up 1.28 per cent to Rs 1005.50|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/mukesh-ambani-extends-reliance-jio-freebies-ril-shares-up-1-28-per-cent-to-rs-1005-50/articleshow/55722982.cms|access-date=24 July 2020|archive-date=2 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402191942/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/mukesh-ambani-extends-reliance-jio-freebies-ril-shares-up-1-28-per-cent-to-rs-1005-50/articleshow/55722982.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How Reliance Jio's Entry Tied Regulatory Knots Around India's Telecom Ecosystem|url=https://thewire.in/tech/reliance-jio-telecom-regulation-trai-anil-ambani|access-date=24 July 2020|website=thewire.in|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725033429/https://thewire.in/tech/reliance-jio-telecom-regulation-trai-anil-ambani|url-status=live}}</ref> Within the first month, Jio announced that it had acquired 1.6 crore (16 million) subscribers<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 October 2016 |title=Reliance Jio creates world record: 16 million subscribers in one month |work=The Indian Express |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-creates-world-record-16-million-subscribers-in-one-month-3073468/ |access-date=9 October 2016 |archive-date=10 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010161651/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-creates-world-record-16-million-subscribers-in-one-month-3073468/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and has crossed 5 crore (50 million) subscriber mark in 83 days since its launch,<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 November 2016 |title=Reliance Jio crosses 50 million subscriber mark in 83 days |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-crosses-50-million-subscriber-mark-in-83-days-4400972/ |access-date=30 November 2016 |archive-date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130160924/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-crosses-50-million-subscriber-mark-in-83-days-4400972/ |url-status=live }}</ref> subsequently crossing 100 million subscribers on 22 February 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Doval |first=Pankaj |date=22 February 2017 |title=Reliance Jio crosses 100 million users within 6 months |work=The Times of India |publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/reliance-jio-crosses-100-million-users-in-under-6-months/articleshow/57263052.cms |access-date=22 February 2017 |archive-date=21 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221220223/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/reliance-jio-crosses-100-million-users-in-under-6-months/articleshow/57263052.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> {{As of|2017|October|alt=By October 2017}}, it had about 13 crore (130 million) subscribers.<ref name="veconomist">{{Cite news |date=5 October 2017 |title=Dirt-cheap mobile data is a thrill for Indian consumers |newspaper=[[The Economist]] |url=https://www.economist.com/news/business/21730045-mukesh-ambanis-25bn-bet-severe-headache-other-telecoms-firms-dirt-cheap-mobile |access-date=6 October 2017 |archive-date=6 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006113512/https://www.economist.com/news/business/21730045-mukesh-ambanis-25bn-bet-severe-headache-other-telecoms-firms-dirt-cheap-mobile |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 5 October 2022, it has launched 5G services to [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]] and [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jio 5G rollout will begin today, but only for limited users |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/reliance-jio-is-rolling-out-5g-services-in-4-cities-but-only-limited-users-will-get-access-to-5g-network-2008279-2022-10-04 |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> [[Varanasi]], [[Siliguri]], [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]] and [[Nagpur]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Jio 5G is available cities |url=https://www.indiasikho.com/reliance-jio-5g/ |date=17 January 2023}}</ref>
On 5 October 2022, it has launched 5G services to [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]] and [[Chennai]].<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{Cite web |title=Jio 5G rollout will begin today, but only for limited users |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/reliance-jio-is-rolling-out-5g-services-in-4-cities-but-only-limited-users-will-get-access-to-5g-network-2008279-2022-10-04 |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=India Today |date=4 October 2022 |language=en |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020155736/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/reliance-jio-is-rolling-out-5g-services-in-4-cities-but-only-limited-users-will-get-access-to-5g-network-2008279-2022-10-04 |url-status=live }}</ref> As of March 2023, Jio 5G service was available in 365 cities across India.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/jio-expands-true-5g-services-coverage-to-365-cities/98657603 | title=Jio's True 5G services now available in 365 cities – ET Telecom | access-date=20 March 2023 | archive-date=20 March 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320061900/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/jio-expands-true-5g-services-coverage-to-365-cities/98657603 | url-status=live }}</ref> As of April 2023, 5G service was available across 2,500+ cities in India.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jio 5G is now available in 2,691 cities|url=https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-5g-is-now-available-2691cities/696915/|access-date=23 April 2023|archive-date=23 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423222706/https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-5g-is-now-available-2691cities/696915/|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2023, it was announced that Jio had completed its rollout of 5G services nationwide, ahead of schedule.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rcrwireless.com/20230816/5g/indian-telco-jio-reaches-nationwide-5g-target-ahead-of-schedule | title=Indian telco Jio reaches nationwide 5G target ahead of schedule | date=16 August 2023 | access-date=16 August 2023 | archive-date=16 August 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816202237/https://www.rcrwireless.com/20230816/5g/indian-telco-jio-reaches-nationwide-5g-target-ahead-of-schedule | url-status=live }}</ref>


==Network==
==Network==


===Spectrum frequency holding summary===
===Spectrum frequency holding summary===
[[File:জিও মোবাইল ফোন টাওয়ার, মাথুরাপুর গ্রাম, বনগাঁ - Jio Mobile phone towers, Mathurapur village, Bangaon ২০২০-১২-০১গ.jpg|thumb|A [[Cell site|cell tower]] carrying antennas of Jio cellular network in [[West Bengal]], India.]]
[[File:জিও মোবাইল ফোন টাওয়ার, মাথুরাপুর গ্রাম, বনগাঁ - Jio Mobile phone towers, Mathurapur village, Bangaon ২০২০-১২-০১গ.jpg|thumb|A [[Cell site|cell tower]] carrying antennas of Jio cellular network in [[West Bengal]], India]]
Jio owns spectrum in 850&nbsp;MHz and 1,800&nbsp;MHz bands in India's 22 [[telecom circle|circles]], and also owns pan-India licensed 2,300&nbsp;MHz spectrum. The spectrum is valid until 2035.<ref>{{Citation |title=Pan India Telecom Spectrum holding chart 2022 (updated) |url=https://onlytech.com/india-telecom-spectrum-chart/ |publisher=Only Tech |access-date=7 October 2022}}</ref> Jio also picked up pan-India licenses in the 700&nbsp;MHz, 3,500&nbsp;MHz and 26&nbsp;GHz spectrum bands in the DoT's 2022 5G auction.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DoT completes USD19bn 5G auction |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/08/02/dot-completes-usd19bn-5g-auction/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=Telegeography}}</ref>
Jio owns spectrum in 850&nbsp;MHz and 1,800&nbsp;MHz bands in India's 22 [[telecom circle|circles]], and also owns pan-India licensed 2,300&nbsp;MHz spectrum. The spectrum is valid until 2035.<ref>{{Citation |title=Pan India Telecom Spectrum holding chart 2022 (updated) |date=August 2022 |url=https://onlytech.com/india-telecom-spectrum-chart/ |publisher=Only Tech |access-date=7 October 2022 |archive-date=8 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008170024/https://onlytech.com/india-telecom-spectrum-chart/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Jio also picked up pan-India licenses in the 700&nbsp;MHz, 3,500&nbsp;MHz and 26&nbsp;GHz spectrum bands in the DoT's 2022 5G auction.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DoT completes USD19bn 5G auction |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/08/02/dot-completes-usd19bn-5g-auction/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=Telegeography |archive-date=7 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007172113/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/08/02/dot-completes-usd19bn-5g-auction/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


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===Partnerships===
===Partnerships===
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[[File:Jio True 5G Logo.svg|thumb|Logo of Jio True 5G]]
[[File:Jio True 5G Logo.svg|thumb|Logo of Jio True 5G]]
Jio shares spectrum with [[Reliance Communications]]. The sharing deal is for 800&nbsp;MHz band across seven circles other than the 10 circles for which Jio already owns.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio to share RCom spectrum in seven circles |date=16 October 2015 |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/reliance-jio-to-share-spectrum-in-7-circles/article7770426.ece |publisher=[[The Hindu]] Business Line}}</ref>
Jio shares spectrum with [[Reliance Communications]]. The sharing deal is for 800&nbsp;MHz band across seven circles other than the 10 circles for which Jio already owns.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio to share RCom spectrum in seven circles |date=16 October 2015 |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/reliance-jio-to-share-spectrum-in-7-circles/article7770426.ece |publisher=[[The Hindu]] Business Line |access-date=27 October 2015 |archive-date=4 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704160028/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/reliance-jio-to-share-rcom-spectrum-in-seven-circles/article7770426.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>


Sep 2014 – Acquired undisclosed stake in [[Airspan Networks]] for US$5 mn.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rel Jio ties with Israel's Airspan for 4G equipment|url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/rel-jio-ties-with-israels-airspan-for-4g-equipment/42239908|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Everything to know about companies acquired by RIL to complement Jio's operations – Airspan Networks |url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/slide-shows/everything-to-know-about-companies-acquired-by-ril-to-complement-jios-operations/64599666|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en}}</ref> Deploys Airspan's small cells throughout the network roll out phase.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Biswas|first=Rudradeep|title=Reliance Jio's deployment of 150,000 small cells is largest in the world: Senior VP of Wireless networks |url=https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jios-deployment-of-150000-small-cells-is-largest-in-the-world-senior-vp-of-wireless-networks/145319/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Telecomtalk|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Airspan Partners with Jio for Deployment of Ultra-Dense Heterogeneous LTE-Advanced|url=https://www.airspan.com/news/airspan-partners-with-jio-for-deployment-of-ultra-dense-heterogeneous-lte-advanced/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Airspan.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
Sep 2014 – Acquired undisclosed stake in [[Airspan Networks]] for US$5 mn.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rel Jio ties with Israel's Airspan for 4G equipment|url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/rel-jio-ties-with-israels-airspan-for-4g-equipment/42239908|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=2 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402194809/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/rel-jio-ties-with-israels-airspan-for-4g-equipment/42239908|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Everything to know about companies acquired by RIL to complement Jio's operations – Airspan Networks|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/slide-shows/everything-to-know-about-companies-acquired-by-ril-to-complement-jios-operations/64599666|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=7 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707164636/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/slide-shows/everything-to-know-about-companies-acquired-by-ril-to-complement-jios-operations/64599666|url-status=live}}</ref> Deploys Airspan's small cells throughout the network roll out phase.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Biswas|first=Rudradeep|title=Reliance Jio's deployment of 150,000 small cells is largest in the world: Senior VP of Wireless networks|url=https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jios-deployment-of-150000-small-cells-is-largest-in-the-world-senior-vp-of-wireless-networks/145319/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Telecomtalk|language=en-US|archive-date=28 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728041205/https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jios-deployment-of-150000-small-cells-is-largest-in-the-world-senior-vp-of-wireless-networks/145319/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Airspan Partners with Jio for Deployment of Ultra-Dense Heterogeneous LTE-Advanced|url=https://www.airspan.com/news/airspan-partners-with-jio-for-deployment-of-ultra-dense-heterogeneous-lte-advanced/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Airspan.com|language=en-US|archive-date=4 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304071602/https://www.airspan.com/news/airspan-partners-with-jio-for-deployment-of-ultra-dense-heterogeneous-lte-advanced/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Sep 2016 – Jio signed a pact with [[BSNL]] for intra-circle roaming which would enable users of the operators to use each other's 4G and 2G spectrum in [[roaming|national roaming]] mode.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio Signs Deal With BSNL to Address One of Its Potential Pain Points |date=13 September 2016 |url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-signs-deal-with-bsnl-to-address-one-of-its-potential-pain-points-1458089}}</ref>
Sep 2016 – Jio signed a pact with [[BSNL]] for intra-circle roaming which would enable users of the operators to use each other's 4G and 2G spectrum in [[roaming|national roaming]] mode.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio Signs Deal With BSNL to Address One of Its Potential Pain Points |date=13 September 2016 |url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-signs-deal-with-bsnl-to-address-one-of-its-potential-pain-points-1458089 |access-date=13 September 2016 |archive-date=13 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913125025/http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-signs-deal-with-bsnl-to-address-one-of-its-potential-pain-points-1458089 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Feb 2017 – Jio announced a partnership with [[Samsung]] to work on LTE – Advanced Pro and 5G.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio ties up with Samsung to 'bring' 5G in India |url=http://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/reliance-jio-ties-up-with-samsung-to-bring-5g-in-india/articleshow/57390062.cms |access-date=9 May 2017 |website=Gadget Now}}</ref>
Feb 2017 – Jio announced a partnership with [[Samsung]] to work on LTE – Advanced Pro and 5G.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio ties up with Samsung to 'bring' 5G in India |url=http://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/reliance-jio-ties-up-with-samsung-to-bring-5g-in-india/articleshow/57390062.cms |access-date=9 May 2017 |website=Gadget Now |archive-date=9 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170509221027/http://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/reliance-jio-ties-up-with-samsung-to-bring-5g-in-india/articleshow/57390062.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


Feb 2017 – Partnered with [[Ciena]] to deploy transport [[Software-defined networking|SDN]] architecture.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jio transforms one of the world's largest self-healing optical networks with Ciena – Ciena|url=http://www.ciena.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/Jio-transforms-one-of-the-worlds-largest-self-healing-optical-networks-with-Ciena.html|access-date=2021-03-10|website=www.ciena.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Reliance Jio, Ciena partner to make optical network future ready|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-ciena-partner-to-make-optical-network-future-ready/68152944|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en}}</ref>
Feb 2017 – Partnered with [[Ciena]] to deploy transport [[Software-defined networking|SDN]] architecture.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jio transforms one of the world's largest self-healing optical networks with Ciena – Ciena|url=http://www.ciena.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/Jio-transforms-one-of-the-worlds-largest-self-healing-optical-networks-with-Ciena.html|access-date=2021-03-10|website=www.ciena.com|language=en-US|archive-date=25 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225071627/https://www.ciena.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/Jio-transforms-one-of-the-worlds-largest-self-healing-optical-networks-with-Ciena.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Reliance Jio, Ciena partner to make optical network future ready|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-ciena-partner-to-make-optical-network-future-ready/68152944|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=7 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707164200/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-ciena-partner-to-make-optical-network-future-ready/68152944|url-status=live}}</ref>


Reliance Jio also partnered with several OSS ([[Operations Support Systems]]) & BSS ([[Business Support System]]) companies for the deployment of services, like: [[SAP]], [[HP Inc.|HP]], [[IBM]], [[Ericsson]], [[Rancore]], Estel Technologies, [[Subex]] and Intec Telecom Systems. However, the finalized OSS firms were Ericsson, HP and Friendly Technologies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio teams up with 20 tech firms for OSS/BSS |url=https://www.teleanalysis.com/reliance-jio-teams-up-with-20-ossbss-firms/ |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=TeleAnalysis|date=22 April 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ericsson successfully deploys OSS fulfillment suite for Jio in India|url=https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2017/3/ericsson-successfully-deploys-oss-fulfillment-suite-for-jio-in-india |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=Ericsson|date=March 2017 }}</ref>
Reliance Jio also partnered with several OSS ([[Operations Support Systems]]) & BSS ([[Business Support System]]) companies for the deployment of services, like: [[SAP]], [[HP Inc.|HP]], [[IBM]], [[Ericsson]], [[Rancore]], Estel Technologies, [[Subex]] and Intec Telecom Systems. However, the finalized OSS firms were Ericsson, HP and Friendly Technologies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio teams up with 20 tech firms for OSS/BSS |url=https://www.teleanalysis.com/reliance-jio-teams-up-with-20-ossbss-firms/ |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=TeleAnalysis|date=22 April 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ericsson successfully deploys OSS fulfillment suite for Jio in India |url=https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2017/3/ericsson-successfully-deploys-oss-fulfillment-suite-for-jio-in-india |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=Ericsson |date=March 2017 |archive-date=14 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814142156/https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2017/3/ericsson-successfully-deploys-oss-fulfillment-suite-for-jio-in-india |url-status=live }}</ref>


Sep 2020 – Partners with [[Cisco Systems]] for [[5G]] deployment.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-25|title=Telecom news India, Airtel news, Jio news, Vodafone idea news|url=https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/cisco-partners-with-jio-airtel-for-5g-ready-networks/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=www.communicationstoday.co.in|language=english}}</ref>
Sep 2020 – Partners with [[Cisco Systems]] for [[5G]] deployment.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-25|title=Telecom news India, Airtel news, Jio news, Vodafone idea news|url=https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/cisco-partners-with-jio-airtel-for-5g-ready-networks/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=www.communicationstoday.co.in|language=english|archive-date=2 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702073858/https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/cisco-partners-with-jio-airtel-for-5g-ready-networks/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Sep 2020 – Announces partnership with HFCL to deploy [[Fiber-optic communication]] to support the rollout of [[Fiber to the x|FTTx]] services.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HFCL deploying Jio FTTH network across 300 cities: Report|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hfcl-deploying-jio-ftth-network-across-300-cities-report/78312623|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en}}</ref>
Sep 2020 – Announces partnership with HFCL to deploy [[Fiber-optic communication]] to support the rollout of [[Fiber to the x|FTTx]] services.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HFCL deploying Jio FTTH network across 300 cities: Report|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hfcl-deploying-jio-ftth-network-across-300-cities-report/78312623|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602042247/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hfcl-deploying-jio-ftth-network-across-300-cities-report/78312623|url-status=live}}</ref>


Oct 2022 - Contracts with [[Nokia]] & [[Ericsson]] for supplying standalone [[5G]] network equipment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio to deploy 5G gear from Nokia & Ericsson |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/reliance-jio-to-deploy-5g-gear-from-nokia-ericsson/amp/ |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=currentaffairs.adda247.com}}</ref>
Oct 2022 – Contracts with [[Nokia]] & [[Ericsson]] for supplying standalone [[5G]] network equipment.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio to deploy 5G gear from Nokia & Ericsson |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/reliance-jio-to-deploy-5g-gear-from-nokia-ericsson/ |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=currentaffairs.adda247.com |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020155254/https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/reliance-jio-to-deploy-5g-gear-from-nokia-ericsson/amp/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Summit Digitel Infrastructure ===
=== Summit Digitel Infrastructure ===
Summit Digitel Infrastructure (formerly known as Reliance Jio Infratel Private Limited) operates 136,000 telecom sites. This division has been divested to Tower Infrastructure Trust, which is owned by [[Brookfield Asset Management]], for a consideration of {{INRConvert|25215|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RIL Says Brookfield Infrastructure's Rs 25,215 Investment In Tower Infrastructure Trust Has Been Completed|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ril-says-brookfield-infrastructures-rs-25215-investment-in-tower-infrastructure-trust-has-been-completed-5781681.html|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Moneycontrol}}</ref>
Summit Digitel Infrastructure (formerly known as Reliance Jio Infratel Private Limited) operates 136,000 telecom sites. This division has been divested to Tower Infrastructure Trust, which is owned by [[Brookfield Asset Management]], for a consideration of {{INRConvert|25215|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RIL Says Brookfield Infrastructure's Rs 25,215 Investment In Tower Infrastructure Trust Has Been Completed|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ril-says-brookfield-infrastructures-rs-25215-investment-in-tower-infrastructure-trust-has-been-completed-5781681.html|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Moneycontrol|date=September 2020 |archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101221906/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ril-says-brookfield-infrastructures-rs-25215-investment-in-tower-infrastructure-trust-has-been-completed-5781681.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Products and services==
==Products and services==
===Mobile broadband===
===Mobile broadband===
The company launched its 4G broadband services throughout India in September 2016.<ref name="auto" /> It was slated to release in December 2015 after some reports said that the company was waiting to receive final permits from the government.<ref name="The Economic Times"/> Jio offers fourth-generation (4G) data and voice services, along with peripheral services like instant messaging and streaming movies and music.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance to launch Jio by Dec, set to kick off pricing war |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-services-by-december-ambani-115061200219_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]]|date=13 June 2015 }}</ref>
The company launched its 4G broadband services throughout India in September 2016.<ref name="auto" /> It was slated to be released in December 2015 after some reports said that the company was waiting to receive final permits from the government.<ref name="The Economic Times"/> Jio offers fourth-generation (4G) data and voice services, along with peripheral services like instant messaging and streaming movies and music.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance to launch Jio by Dec, set to kick off pricing war |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-services-by-december-ambani-115061200219_1.html |work=[[Business Standard]] |date=13 June 2015 |access-date=26 October 2015 |archive-date=21 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621043214/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-services-by-december-ambani-115061200219_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On 5 October 2022, it launched 5G services to [[Delhi]], [[Mumbai]], [[Kolkata]], [[Chennai]], [[Varanasi]], [[Siliguri]], [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad]] and [[Nagpur]].<ref name="indiatoday.in"/>


===JioFiber===
===JioFiber===
In August 2018, Jio began to test a new [[Triple play (telecommunications)|triple play]] [[fiber to the home]] service known tentatively as Jio GigaFiber, including [[broadband internet]] with speeds ranging from 100 to 1000 Mbit/s, as well as television and landline telephone services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio Fiber broadband plans announced: Check tariffs, speed, offers |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-fiber-broadband-launch-live-updates-1567676352890.html |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=LiveMint |date=5 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Nikhil |date=21 August 2018 |title=Reliance Jio GigaFiber broadband preview offer launched. It is free for 3 months |url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/wcJK1MWbW11oSJ3uGpHsgN/Reliance-Jio-GigaFiber-broadband-plan-launch-offer-free.html |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=LiveMint |language=en}}</ref>
In August 2018, Jio began to test a new [[Triple play (telecommunications)|triple play]] [[fiber to the home]] service known tentatively as Jio GigaFiber, including [[broadband internet]] with speeds ranging from 100 to 1000&nbsp;Mbit/s, as well as television and landline telephone services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio Fiber broadband plans announced: Check tariffs, speed, offers |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-fiber-broadband-launch-live-updates-1567676352890.html |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=LiveMint |date=5 September 2019 |language=en |archive-date=10 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110113821/https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-fiber-broadband-launch-live-updates-1567676352890.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Nikhil |date=21 August 2018 |title=Reliance Jio GigaFiber broadband preview offer launched. It is free for 3 months |url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/wcJK1MWbW11oSJ3uGpHsgN/Reliance-Jio-GigaFiber-broadband-plan-launch-offer-free.html |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=LiveMint |language=en |archive-date=5 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105051955/https://www.livemint.com/Companies/wcJK1MWbW11oSJ3uGpHsgN/Reliance-Jio-GigaFiber-broadband-plan-launch-offer-free.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


In August 2019, it was announced that the service would officially launch on 5 September 2019 as JioFiber, in honour of the company's third anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JioFiber now available: Here's how you can book new connection, get free TV and 4K Set Top Box |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jiofiber-now-available-here-s-how-you-can-book-new-connection-get-free-tv-and-4k-set-top-box-1597527-2019-09-10 |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 August 2019 |title=Reliance JioGigaFiber unveils on September 5: A comparison with BSNL, ACT, Airtel Fiber broadband plans |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/reliance-jiogigafiber-to-unveil-on-september-5-a-comparison-with-bsnl-act-airtel-broadband-plans-5920344/ |access-date=21 August 2019 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Amritanshu Mukherjee |date=August 14, 2019 |title=Jio has changed name of GigaFiber broadband to JioFiber but why |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jio-has-changed-name-of-gigafiber-broadband-to-jiofiber-but-why-all-confusions-explained-1580011-2019-08-12 |access-date=8 June 2020 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Jio also announced plans to offer streaming of films still in theatres ("First Day First Show") to eligible JioFiber subscribers.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 August 2019 |title=Mukesh Ambani unveils Jio Fiber & the mother of all set top boxes |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/reliance-agm-mukesh-ambani-unveils-jio-fiber-the-mother-of-all-set-top-boxes/articleshow/70639869.cms?from=mdr |access-date=21 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Jio Set Top Box Demo {{!}} Zero Latency 4K Online Gaming |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT8McgJJvzw |language=en |access-date=21 August 2019}}</ref>
In August 2019, it was announced that the service would officially launch on 5 September 2019 as JioFiber, in honour of the company's third anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JioFiber now available: Here's how you can book new connection, get free TV and 4K Set Top Box |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jiofiber-now-available-here-s-how-you-can-book-new-connection-get-free-tv-and-4k-set-top-box-1597527-2019-09-10 |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=India Today |date=10 September 2019 |language=en |archive-date=3 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203130522/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jiofiber-now-available-here-s-how-you-can-book-new-connection-get-free-tv-and-4k-set-top-box-1597527-2019-09-10 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=21 August 2019 |title=Reliance JioGigaFiber unveils on September 5: A comparison with BSNL, ACT, Airtel Fiber broadband plans |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/reliance-jiogigafiber-to-unveil-on-september-5-a-comparison-with-bsnl-act-airtel-broadband-plans-5920344/ |access-date=21 August 2019 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |archive-date=13 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313163035/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/reliance-jiogigafiber-to-unveil-on-september-5-a-comparison-with-bsnl-act-airtel-broadband-plans-5920344/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |author=Amritanshu Mukherjee |date=14 August 2019 |title=Jio has changed name of GigaFiber broadband to JioFiber but why |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jio-has-changed-name-of-gigafiber-broadband-to-jiofiber-but-why-all-confusions-explained-1580011-2019-08-12 |access-date=8 June 2020 |magazine=India Today |language=en |archive-date=29 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129084740/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jio-has-changed-name-of-gigafiber-broadband-to-jiofiber-but-why-all-confusions-explained-1580011-2019-08-12 |url-status=live }}</ref> Jio also announced plans to offer streaming of films still in theatres ("First Day First Show") to eligible JioFiber subscribers.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 August 2019 |title=Mukesh Ambani unveils Jio Fiber & the mother of all set top boxes |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/reliance-agm-mukesh-ambani-unveils-jio-fiber-the-mother-of-all-set-top-boxes/articleshow/70639869.cms |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=14 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814203927/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/reliance-agm-mukesh-ambani-unveils-jio-fiber-the-mother-of-all-set-top-boxes/articleshow/70639869.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Jio Set Top Box Demo {{!}} Zero Latency 4K Online Gaming | date=12 August 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT8McgJJvzw |language=en |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=3 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903203055/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT8McgJJvzw |url-status=live }}</ref>


In the year 2015, the company has a network of more than {{Convert|250000|km|abbr=on}} of [[Fiber-optic cable|fiber optic cables]] in the country, over which it will be partnering with local cable operators to get broader connectivity for its broadband services.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio looking to partner local cable firms in broadband push |date=29 October 2015 |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/TqZOiqubM2KAQRU4oLJw4H/Reliance-Jio-looking-to-partner-local-cable-firms-in-broadba.html |publisher=[[Livemint]]}}</ref>
In the year 2015, the company has a network of more than {{Convert|250000|km|abbr=on}} of [[Fiber-optic cable|fiber optic cables]] in the country, over which it will be partnering with local cable operators to get broader connectivity for its broadband services.<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio looking to partner local cable firms in broadband push |date=29 October 2015 |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/TqZOiqubM2KAQRU4oLJw4H/Reliance-Jio-looking-to-partner-local-cable-firms-in-broadba.html |publisher=[[Livemint]] |access-date=5 November 2015 |archive-date=1 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901134118/http://www.livemint.com/Companies/TqZOiqubM2KAQRU4oLJw4H/Reliance-Jio-looking-to-partner-local-cable-firms-in-broadba.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== JioBusiness ===
=== JioBusiness ===
In March 2021, the company has launched connectivity solutions for businesses bundled with services provided by [[Jio Platforms]], [[Reliance Retail]] and [[Office 365]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=Reliance Jio introduces new fiber broadband plans for small, medium businesses|url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-introduces-new-fiber-broadband-plans-for-small-medium-businesses-11615290053979.html|access-date=2021-03-10|website=mint|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Reliance Jio launches Jio Business services to tap 50 million MSMBs in India|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-launches-jiobusiness-services-to-tap-50-million-msmbs-in-india/81412333|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en}}</ref>
In March 2021, the company launched connectivity solutions for businesses bundled with services provided by [[Jio Platforms]], [[Reliance Retail]], and [[Office 365]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=Reliance Jio introduces new fiber broadband plans for small, medium businesses|url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-introduces-new-fiber-broadband-plans-for-small-medium-businesses-11615290053979.html|access-date=2021-03-10|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=10 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310065527/https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-introduces-new-fiber-broadband-plans-for-small-medium-businesses-11615290053979.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Reliance Jio launches Jio Business services to tap 50 million MSMBs in India|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-launches-jiobusiness-services-to-tap-50-million-msmbs-in-india/81412333|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=10 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310084010/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-launches-jiobusiness-services-to-tap-50-million-msmbs-in-india/81412333|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
=== JioAirFiber ===
In August 2023, in the Reliance AGM, the chairman of Reliance announced that the JioAirFiber eliminates the need for the last mile fiber cable connectivity by making use of the Jio 5G wireless network, and the product was made available for purchase from 19 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What is Jio AirFiber? When will it be available and what are the charges? |url=https://www.jio.com/help/faq/mobile/jio-true-5g/about-5g/what-is-jio-airfiber-when-will-it-will-available-what-will-be-the-charges |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=www.jio.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jio AirFiber announced: Launch date confirmed, price, availability, benefits and everything you need to know |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/jio-airfiber-announced-launch-date-confirmed-price-availability-benefits-and-everything-you-need-to-know-2427733-2023-08-28 |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=India Today |date=28 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828191429/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/jio-airfiber-announced-launch-date-confirmed-price-availability-benefits-and-everything-you-need-to-know-2427733-2023-08-28 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
The company has started installing JioAirFiber devices from 1 October 2023.{{fact|date=September 2024}}
 
=== Jio SpaceFiber ===
On 27 October 2023, Jio launched its satellite-based GigaFiber internet service in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-27 |title=Reliance Jio Launches Jio SpaceFiber- India's First Satellite-based GigaFiber Internet Service |url=https://www.news18.com/tech/reliance-jio-launches-jio-spacefiber-indias-first-satellite-based-gigafiber-internet-service-8635846.html |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027160844/https://www.news18.com/tech/reliance-jio-launches-jio-spacefiber-indias-first-satellite-based-gigafiber-internet-service-8635846.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Jio Branded Devices ===
=== Jio Branded Devices ===
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[[File:LYF WATER 2 Smartphone.JPG|180px|thumb|An image of LYF Water 2 phone with [[In-plane switching|IPS]] display.<ref>{{Citation |title=Water 2 Smartphone |date=11 May 2016 |url=https://www.mylyf.com/water-2 |work=MyLYF.com  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410025928/https://www.mylyf.com/water-2 |access-date=11 May 2016 |archive-date=10 April 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>]]
[[File:LYF WATER 2 Smartphone.JPG|180px|thumb|An image of LYF Water 2 phone with [[In-plane switching|IPS]] display<ref>{{Citation |title=Water 2 Smartphone |date=11 May 2016 |url=https://www.mylyf.com/water-2 |work=MyLYF.com  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410025928/https://www.mylyf.com/water-2 |access-date=11 May 2016 |archive-date=10 April 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>]]
In June 2015, Jio entered into an agreement with domestic handset maker [[Intex Technologies|Intex]] to supply 4G handsets capable of voice over LTE (VoLTE).<ref>{{Citation |title=Intex ties up with Reliance Jio to supply 4G handsets |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/intex-ties-up-with-reliance-jio-to-supply-4g-handsets/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=24 September 2015 |access-date=26 October 2015 |archive-date=31 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531134636/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/intex-ties-up-with-reliance-jio-to-supply-4g-handsets/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, in October 2015, Jio announced that it would be launching its own mobile handset brand named [[LYF]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Retail to sell 4G smartphones under 'LYF' Brand |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-retail-to-sell-4g-smartphones-under-lyf-brand/articleshow/49429202.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=17 October 2015 |access-date=11 February 2016 |archive-date=8 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208121133/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-retail-to-sell-4g-smartphones-under-lyf-brand/articleshow/49429202.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Unveiled A 4G Device Under Lyf Brand |date=10 January 2016 |url=http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Reliance-Jio-Unveiled-A-4G-Device-Under-Lyf-Brand/articleshow/50517335.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213221332/http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Reliance-Jio-Unveiled-A-4G-Device-Under-Lyf-Brand/articleshow/50517335.cms |publisher=[[Gizmodo]] – India |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=13 February 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio unveils low-cost 4G mobile phones LYF |date=8 January 2017 |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/reliance-jio-unveils-low-cost-4g-mobile-phones-lyf/190790/ |work=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=15 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215222523/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/reliance-jio-unveils-low-cost-4g-mobile-phones-lyf/190790/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


In June 2015, Jio entered into an agreement with domestic handset maker [[Intex Technologies|Intex]] to supply 4G handsets capable of voice over LTE (VoLTE).<ref>{{Citation |title=Intex ties up with Reliance Jio to supply 4G handsets |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/intex-ties-up-with-reliance-jio-to-supply-4g-handsets/ |work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=24 September 2015 }}</ref> However, in October 2015, Jio announced that it would be launching its own mobile handset brand named [[LYF]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Retail to sell 4G smartphones under 'LYF' Brand |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-retail-to-sell-4g-smartphones-under-lyf-brand/articleshow/49429202.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=17 October 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Unveiled A 4G Device Under Lyf Brand |date=10 January 2016 |url=http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Reliance-Jio-Unveiled-A-4G-Device-Under-Lyf-Brand/articleshow/50517335.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213221332/http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Reliance-Jio-Unveiled-A-4G-Device-Under-Lyf-Brand/articleshow/50517335.cms |publisher=[[Gizmodo]] – India |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=13 February 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio unveils low-cost 4G mobile phones LYF |date=8 January 2017 |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/reliance-jio-unveils-low-cost-4g-mobile-phones-lyf/190790/ |work=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |access-date=10 February 2016}}</ref>
On 25 January 2016, the company launched its LYF smartphone<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.mylyf.com/ |title=LYF smartphone |access-date=1 March 2016 |archive-date=6 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306103914/https://www.mylyf.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> series starting with Water 1, through its chain of electronic retail outlets, [[Reliance Retail]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio LYF Water 1 Launched in India for rs. 14,999 |date=7 February 2016 |url=https://maktechblog.com/reliance-jio-lyf-water-1-launched-in-india-for-rs-14999/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305183926/https://maktechblog.com/reliance-jio-lyf-water-1-launched-in-india-for-rs-14999/ |publisher=Maktech |access-date=9 February 2016 |archive-date=5 March 2016}}</ref> Three more handset models have been released so far, namely Water 2,<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance's LYF Water 2 Goes Official in India: specifications, features, price and availability |date=9 February 2016 |url=http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/reliances-lyf-water-2-specifications-features-price-and-availability/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216113753/http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/reliances-lyf-water-2-specifications-features-price-and-availability/ |publisher=GSM Insider |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=16 February 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Earth 1,<ref>{{Citation |title=Lyf Earth 1 Price, Specifications, Features |date=1 February 2016 |url=http://www.digit.in/mobile-phones/lyf-earth-1-price-6582.html |publisher=Digit |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=16 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216221758/http://www.digit.in/mobile-phones/lyf-earth-1-price-6582.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and Flame 1.<ref>{{Citation |last=Singh |first=Saurabh |title=Reliance Jio's Lyf Earth 1, Water 1 & Water 2 phones listed online, prices start at Rs.14,690 |date=27 January 2016 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/reliance-jios-lyf-earth-1-water-1-and-water-2-phones-listed-online-prices-start-at-rs-14-690-305735-2016-01-27 |work=India Today |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=16 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216190329/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/reliance-jios-lyf-earth-1-water-1-and-water-2-phones-listed-online-prices-start-at-rs-14-690/1/580618.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Lyf Flame 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Coolpad Note 3 Lite |date=10 February 2016 |url=http://www.in.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/Reliance-Lyf-Flame-1-vs-Xiaomi-Redmi-2-vs-Coolpad-Note-3Lite/articleshow/50916634.cms |publisher=[[TechRadar]] – India |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=10 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160210092536/http://www.in.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/Reliance-Lyf-Flame-1-vs-Xiaomi-Redmi-2-vs-Coolpad-Note-3Lite/articleshow/50916634.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


On 25 January 2016, the company launched its LYF smartphone<ref>[https://www.mylyf.com/ LYF smartphone]</ref> series starting with Water 1, through its chain of electronic retail outlets, [[Reliance Retail]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio LYF Water 1 Launched in India for rs. 14,999 |date=7 February 2016 |url=https://maktechblog.com/reliance-jio-lyf-water-1-launched-in-india-for-rs-14999/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305183926/https://maktechblog.com/reliance-jio-lyf-water-1-launched-in-india-for-rs-14999/ |publisher=Maktech |access-date=9 February 2016 |archive-date=5 March 2016}}</ref> Three more handset models have been released so far, namely Water 2,<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance's LYF Water 2 Goes Official in India: specifications, features, price and availability |date=9 February 2016 |url=http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/reliances-lyf-water-2-specifications-features-price-and-availability/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216113753/http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/reliances-lyf-water-2-specifications-features-price-and-availability/ |publisher=GSM Insider |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=16 February 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Earth 1,<ref>{{Citation |title=Lyf Earth 1 Price, Specifications, Features |date=1 February 2016 |url=http://www.digit.in/mobile-phones/lyf-earth-1-price-6582.html |publisher=Digit |access-date=10 February 2016}}</ref> and Flame 1.<ref>{{Citation |last=Singh |first=Saurabh |title=Reliance Jio's Lyf Earth 1, Water 1 & Water 2 phones listed online, prices start at Rs.14,690 |date=27 January 2016 |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/reliance-jios-lyf-earth-1-water-1-and-water-2-phones-listed-online-prices-start-at-rs-14-690/1/580618.html |work=India Today |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=16 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216190329/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/reliance-jios-lyf-earth-1-water-1-and-water-2-phones-listed-online-prices-start-at-rs-14-690/1/580618.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Lyf Flame 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Coolpad Note 3 Lite |date=10 February 2016 |url=http://www.in.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/Reliance-Lyf-Flame-1-vs-Xiaomi-Redmi-2-vs-Coolpad-Note-3Lite/articleshow/50916634.cms |publisher=[[TechRadar]] – India |access-date=10 February 2016}}</ref>
==== Jio Phone ====
{{Main|JioPhone|JioPhone 2}}
[[File:Jio Phone.svg|alt=|thumb|180px|Illustration of a JioPhone]]
[[File:Jio Phone.svg|alt=|thumb|180px|Illustration of a JioPhone]]
'''JioPhone''' is a line of [[feature phone]]s marketed by Jio. The first model, released in August 2017 (with public pre-orders beginning 24 August 2017), was positioned as an "affordable" LTE-compatible feature phone. It runs on the [[KaiOS]] platform (derived from the defunct [[Firefox OS]]), and includes a 2.4-inch display, a dual-core processor, 4&nbsp;GB of internal storage, [[near-field communication]] support, a suite of Jio-branded apps (including the [[voice assistant]] HelloJio), and a Jio-branded [[application store]]. It also supports a "TV cable" accessory for output to an external display.<ref>{{Cite news |title=JioPhone announced: A quick look at price, features, plans and availability |language=en |work=TechRadar |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/jiophone-announced-a-quick-look-at-price-features-plans-and-availability |access-date=21 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=jio phone launch: Reliance Jio 4G feature phone: Here's all you want to know about it |url=https://m.economictimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-jio-feature-phone-launched/amp_articleshow/59695466.cms |access-date=21 July 2017 |website=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jio Phone Plans Start at Rs. 153 Per Month, Jio Phone TV-Cable Announced |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/jio-phone-plans-start-at-rs-153-per-month-jio-phone-tv-cable-announced-1727546 |access-date=11 September 2019 |website=NDTV Gadgets 360 |date=21 July 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
[[JioPhone]] is a line of [[feature phone]]s marketed by Jio. The first model, released in August 2017 (with public pre-orders beginning 24 August 2017), was positioned as an "affordable" LTE-compatible feature phone. It runs on the [[KaiOS]] platform (derived from the defunct [[Firefox OS]]), and includes a 2.4-inch display, a dual-core processor, 4&nbsp;GB of internal storage, [[near-field communication]] support, a suite of Jio-branded apps (including the [[voice assistant]] HelloJio), and a Jio-branded [[application store]]. It also supports a "TV cable" accessory for output to an external display.<ref>{{Cite news |title=JioPhone announced: A quick look at price, features, plans and availability |language=en |work=TechRadar |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/jiophone-announced-a-quick-look-at-price-features-plans-and-availability |access-date=21 July 2017 |archive-date=22 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722201903/http://www.techradar.com/news/jiophone-announced-a-quick-look-at-price-features-plans-and-availability |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=jio phone launch: Reliance Jio 4G feature phone: Here's all you want to know about it |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-jio-feature-phone-launched/articleshow/59695466.cms |access-date=21 July 2017 |website=The Economic Times |date=21 July 2017 |archive-date=28 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728002945/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-jio-feature-phone-launched/articleshow/59695466.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jio Phone Plans Start at Rs. 153 Per Month, Jio Phone TV-Cable Announced |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/jio-phone-plans-start-at-rs-153-per-month-jio-phone-tv-cable-announced-1727546 |access-date=11 September 2019 |website=NDTV Gadgets 360 |date=21 July 2017 |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603052518/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/jio-phone-plans-start-at-rs-153-per-month-jio-phone-tv-cable-announced-1727546 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
In July 2018, the company unveiled the [[JioPhone 2]], an updated model in a [[Form factor (mobile phones)#Keyboard bars|keyboard bar]] form factor with a QWERTY keyboard and horizontal display. Jio also announced that [[Facebook]], [[WhatsApp]], and [[YouTube]] apps would become available for the two phones.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 August 2018 |title=JioPhone 2 announced, comes with these features |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/jiophone-gets-mega-makeover-feature-phone-with-whatsapp-youtube-facebook/articleshow/64866074.cms |access-date=11 September 2019 |archive-date=21 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221185654/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/jiophone-gets-mega-makeover-feature-phone-with-whatsapp-youtube-facebook/articleshow/64866074.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
==== JioPhone Next ====
The JioPhone Next is a fully-featured [[Android (operating system)|Android]] smartphone co-developed with [[Google]] as part of Jio's long-term partnership. It was announced on 24 June 2021, by [[Mukesh Ambani]]. The budget smartphone was launched in India on 4 November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jio Phone Next Price in India, Specifications, Comparison (30th October 2021) |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/jio-phone-next-price-in-india-103071 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030053110/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/jio-phone-next-price-in-india-103071 |archive-date=30 October 2021 |access-date=2021-10-30 |website=NDTV Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Google and Jio reveal a low-cost smartphone that's 'made for India' |url=https://www.engadget.com/google-jio-phone-next-india-125205560.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624223850/https://www.engadget.com/google-jio-phone-next-india-125205560.html |archive-date=24 June 2021 |access-date=2021-06-24 |website=Engadget |date=24 June 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Jagmeet |date=24 June 2021 |title=Jio Google Smartphone Launches September 10: Mukesh Ambani |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/jiophone-next-4g-5g-phone-reliance-agm-2021-google-android-low-cost-smartphone-ambani-2471441 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625035756/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/jiophone-next-4g-5g-phone-reliance-agm-2021-google-android-low-cost-smartphone-ambani-2471441 |archive-date=25 June 2021 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=NDTV Gadgets 360 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Saurabh |date=2021-06-24 |title=JioPhone Next: A quick first look at Jio's first 4G smartphone, features, availability and other details |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/jiophone-next-a-quick-first-look-at-jios-first-4g-smartphone-features-availability-and-other-details/2277748/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625035757/https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/jiophone-next-a-quick-first-look-at-jios-first-4g-smartphone-features-availability-and-other-details/2277748/ |archive-date=25 June 2021 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=The Financial Express |language=en-US}}</ref>
 
The JioPhone Next will be run by the indigenously built Pragati OS based on the [[Android Go]] operating system. This phone is classified as an entry-level phone and is aimed at replacing [[feature phone]]s and providing basic [[smartphone]] services efficiently at low specifications.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Debashis |date=25 October 2021 |title=jio: What is Pragati OS that will power Reliance JioPhone Next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/what-is-pragati-os-that-will-power-reliance-jiophone-next/articleshow/87259338.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030052843/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/what-is-pragati-os-that-will-power-reliance-jiophone-next/articleshow/87259338.cms |archive-date=30 October 2021 |access-date=2021-10-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
 
==== Jio Bharat ====
[[Reliance Jio]] has introduced a budget-friendly [[4G|4G phone]] called Jio Bharat at an affordable price of ₹999. The phone's sales commenced on 7 July 2023, and [[Reliance Jio]] aims to eliminate 2G technology from India through the widespread adoption of this device. The Jio Bharat Phone is specifically targeted towards individuals who are unable to afford expensive smartphones but still rely on basic features.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Manish |date=2023-07-03 |title=India's richest man unveils $12 4G phone with digital pay and streaming |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/03/jio-bharat-specifications-price-plans/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810225251/https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/03/jio-bharat-specifications-price-plans/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jacob |first=Charmaine |date=2023-07-06 |title=A $12 phone is opening doors for rural India to get on the internet |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/06/reliance-jio-bharat-phone-opens-doors-for-rural-india-to-get-on-internet.html |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=CNBC |language=en}}</ref>
 
==== JioFi ====
JioFi is a portable broadband device brought by [[Reliance Digital]]. The JioFi device allows multiple users and mobile devices to access Jio's 4G high-speed internet connectivity and create a personal [[Tethering|Wi-Fi hotspot]].{{fact|date=December 2024}}
 
==== JioDive ====
[[Reliance Jio]] has unveiled its JioDive [[virtual reality]] (VR) headset in India, to help [[IPL]] fans watch a match in 360-degree stadium view while sitting in front of a 100-inch screen. A smartphone-based virtual reality headset for [[entertainment]], [[learning]], [[Video game|gaming]], and [[well-being|wellness]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=JioDive VR Headset - Enjoy Movies, TV Shows, VR Games, & YouTube 360 videos |url=https://www.jio.com/dive/ |access-date=2025-06-24 |website=www.jio.com |language=en}}</ref>


In July 2018, the company unveiled the JioPhone 2, an updated model in a [[Form factor (mobile phones)#Keyboard bars|keyboard bar]] form factor with a QWERTY keyboard and horizontal display. Jio also announced that [[Facebook]], [[WhatsApp]], and [[YouTube]] apps would become available for the two phones.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 August 2018 |title=JioPhone 2 announced, comes with these features |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/jiophone-gets-mega-makeover-feature-phone-with-whatsapp-youtube-facebook/articleshow/64866074.cms |access-date=11 September 2019}}</ref>
==== JioTag ====
JioTag, an affordable [[Tracking device|object tracker]], was introduced by [[Reliance Jio]] in India. By utilizing [[Bluetooth 5.1]] technology and the JioThings app, JioTag assists in locating lost items and alerts you when you inadvertently leave your connected device behind.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-09 |title=JioTag launched: What is it and how is it different from Apple's AirTag? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/what-is-jiotag-and-how-is-it-different-from-airtag-8654627/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609213854/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/what-is-jiotag-and-how-is-it-different-from-airtag-8654627/ |archive-date=2023-06-09 |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>


===Jionet Wi-Fi===
'''JioTag Air'''
Prior to its pan-India launch of 4G data and telephony services, the firm has started providing free [[Wi-Fi]] hotspot services in cities throughout India including [[Surat]], [[Ahmedabad]] in [[Gujarat]], and [[Visakhapatnam]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio offers strategic Wi-Fi hotspot free services to increase user base |date=21 May 2014 |url=http://www.mobiletor.com/reliance-jio-offering-free-wi-fi-hotspot-services-trial/ |publisher=Mobiletor}}</ref> [[Indore]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Dewas]] and [[Ujjain]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Beguwala |first=Esmail |date=19 December 2015 |title=Reliance Jio launches high-speed Wi-Fi service 'Jionet' in 55 locations across Indore |language=en-US |work=Telecom Talk |url=https://telecomtalk.info/jionet-in-indore/147082/ |access-date=29 December 2017}}</ref> in [[Madhya Pradesh]], select locations of [[Mumbai]] in [[Maharashtra]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio launches unlimited free WiFi in Mumbai for Ganesh Utsav |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-launches-unlimited-free-wifi-in-mumbai/ |work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=16 September 2015 }}</ref> [[Kolkata]] in [[West Bengal]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Introduces Free Public Wifi in Kolkata, How to Use Jionet Wifi ? |url=http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-introduces-free-public-wifi-in-kolkata-how-to-use-jionet-wifi/130719/ |publisher=Telecom Talk}}</ref> [[Lucknow]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio launches free Wi-Fi service in Lucknow's Hazratganj |url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/reliance-jio-launches-free-wi-fi-service-in-lucknows-hazratganj/48507907 |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] – Telecom}}</ref> [[Bhubaneswar]] in [[Odisha]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Launches 4G Wi-Fi Internet Service in Bhubaneswar |date=31 August 2015 |url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/reliance-jio-launches-4g-wi-fi-internet-service-in-bhubaneswar-734184 |publisher=Gadgets 360}}</ref> [[Mussoorie]] in [[Uttarakhand]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Mussoorie, the First Hill Station to receive Reliance Jio's Wi-Fi Service |url=https://reliancenews.wordpress.com/2015/09/04/mussoorie-the-first-hill-station-to-receive-reliance-jios-wi-fi-service/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124103010/https://reliancenews.wordpress.com/2015/09/04/mussoorie-the-first-hill-station-to-receive-reliance-jios-wi-fi-service/ |publisher=Reliance News |archive-date=24 November 2015}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=May 2017}} Collectorate's Office in [[Meerut]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio to offer free 4G-backed WiFi service at Meerut Collectorate |url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/3g-4g/reliance-jio-to-offer-free-4g-backed-wifi-service-at-meerut-collectorate/49732170 |work=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> and at MG Road in [[Vijayawada]]<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio rolls out wi-fi service at MG Road in Vijayawada |date=11 January 2016 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/Reliance-Jio-rolls-out-wi-fi-service-at-MG-Road-in-Vijayawada/articleshow/50531043.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=12 January 2016}}</ref> among others.


In March 2016, Jio started providing free [[Wi-Fi]] internet to spectators at six cricket stadiums hosting the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]] matches. .<ref>{{Cite news |title=T20 World Cup 2016: Free unlimited Wi-Fi at 6 stadiums, courtesy Reliance Jio |website=[[The Times of India]]|date=7 March 2016 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/T20-World-Cup-2016-Free-unlimited-Wi-Fi-at-6-stadiums-courtesy-Reliance-Jio/articleshow/51290041.cms}}</ref>
This tracking device was launched in July 2024 by Reliance Jio, as a successor to JioTag. It features [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth 5.3|Bluetooth 5.3]] technology. It supports both iOS ([[iOS 14]] and above) and Android (version 9 and above) platforms.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-07-14 |title=Reliance Jio launches new gadget: Price, features and other details |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-launches-new-gadget-price-features-and-other-details/articleshow/111603768.cms |access-date=2024-07-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=14 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714125926/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-launches-new-gadget-price-features-and-other-details/articleshow/111603768.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio launches JioTag Air {{!}} India Infoline |url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/news/business/reliance-jio-launches-jiotag-air |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=www.indiainfoline.com |language=en |archive-date=22 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722172047/https://www.indiainfoline.com/news/business/reliance-jio-launches-jiotag-air |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== JioPhone Next ===
===Jionet Wi-Fi===
On 24 June 2021, [[Mukesh Ambani]] announced the launch of JioPhone Next. It is a fully-featured [[Android (operating system)|Android]] smartphone co-developed with [[Google]] as part of its long-term partnership. The budget smartphone was launched in India on 4 November 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jio Phone Next Price in India, Specifications, Comparison (30th October 2021)|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/jio-phone-next-price-in-india-103071|access-date=2021-10-30|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Google and Jio reveal a low-cost smartphone that's 'made for India'|url=https://www.engadget.com/google-jio-phone-next-india-125205560.html|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Engadget|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Jagmeet|date=24 June 2021|title=Jio Google Smartphone Launches September 10: Mukesh Ambani|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/jiophone-next-4g-5g-phone-reliance-agm-2021-google-android-low-cost-smartphone-ambani-2471441|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-25|website=NDTV Gadgets 360|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Singh|first=Saurabh|date=2021-06-24|title=JioPhone Next: A quick first look at Jio's first 4G smartphone, features, availability and other details|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/jiophone-next-a-quick-first-look-at-jios-first-4g-smartphone-features-availability-and-other-details/2277748/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-25|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref>
Prior to its pan-India launch of 4G data and telephony services, the firm has started providing free [[Wi-Fi]] hotspot services in cities throughout India including [[Surat]], [[Ahmedabad]] in [[Gujarat]], and [[Visakhapatnam]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio offers strategic Wi-Fi hotspot free services to increase user base |date=21 May 2014 |url=http://www.mobiletor.com/reliance-jio-offering-free-wi-fi-hotspot-services-trial/ |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229172019/http://www.mobiletor.com/reliance-jio-offering-free-wi-fi-hotspot-services-trial/ |url-status=live |publisher=Mobiletor |archive-date=29 December 2017}}</ref> [[Indore]], [[Jabalpur]], [[Dewas]] and [[Ujjain]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Beguwala |first=Esmail |date=19 December 2015 |title=Reliance Jio launches high-speed Wi-Fi service 'Jionet' in 55 locations across Indore |language=en-US |work=Telecom Talk |url=https://telecomtalk.info/jionet-in-indore/147082/ |url-status=live |access-date=29 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229172013/https://telecomtalk.info/jionet-in-indore/147082/ |archive-date=29 December 2017}}</ref> in [[Madhya Pradesh]], select locations of [[Mumbai]] in [[Maharashtra]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio launches unlimited free WiFi in Mumbai for Ganesh Utsav |date=16 September 2015 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-launches-unlimited-free-wifi-in-mumbai/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904232416/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-launches-unlimited-free-wifi-in-mumbai/ |url-status=live |archive-date=4 September 2016}}</ref> [[Kolkata]] in [[West Bengal]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Introduces Free Public Wifi in Kolkata, How to Use Jionet Wifi ? |url=http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-introduces-free-public-wifi-in-kolkata-how-to-use-jionet-wifi/130719/ |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824180716/http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-introduces-free-public-wifi-in-kolkata-how-to-use-jionet-wifi/130719/ |url-status=live |publisher=Telecom Talk |archive-date=24 August 2016}}</ref> [[Lucknow]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio launches free Wi-Fi service in Lucknow's Hazratganj |url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/reliance-jio-launches-free-wi-fi-service-in-lucknows-hazratganj/48507907 |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210034900/http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/Reliance-Jio-launches-free-Wi-Fi-service-in-Lucknows-Hazratganj/48507907 |url-status=live |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] – Telecom |archive-date=10 February 2017}}</ref> [[Bhubaneswar]] in [[Odisha]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Launches 4G Wi-Fi Internet Service in Bhubaneswar |date=31 August 2015 |url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/reliance-jio-launches-4g-wi-fi-internet-service-in-bhubaneswar-734184 |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822132119/http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/reliance-jio-launches-4g-wi-fi-internet-service-in-bhubaneswar-734184 |url-status=live |publisher=Gadgets 360 |archive-date=22 August 2016}}</ref> [[Mussoorie]] in [[Uttarakhand]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Mussoorie, the First Hill Station to receive Reliance Jio's Wi-Fi Service |work=Reliance News |date=4 September 2015 |url=https://reliancenews.wordpress.com/2015/09/04/mussoorie-the-first-hill-station-to-receive-reliance-jios-wi-fi-service/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124103010/https://reliancenews.wordpress.com/2015/09/04/mussoorie-the-first-hill-station-to-receive-reliance-jios-wi-fi-service/ |archive-date=24 November 2015}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=May 2017}} Collectorate's Office in [[Meerut]],<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio to offer free 4G-backed WiFi service at Meerut Collectorate |url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/3g-4g/reliance-jio-to-offer-free-4g-backed-wifi-service-at-meerut-collectorate/49732170 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |access-date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208101355/http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/3g-4g/reliance-jio-to-offer-free-4g-backed-wifi-service-at-meerut-collectorate/49732170 |url-status=live |archive-date=8 December 2015}}</ref> and at MG Road in [[Vijayawada]]<ref>{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio rolls out wi-fi service at MG Road in Vijayawada |date=11 January 2016 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/Reliance-Jio-rolls-out-wi-fi-service-at-MG-Road-in-Vijayawada/articleshow/50531043.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=12 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522082932/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/Reliance-Jio-rolls-out-wi-fi-service-at-MG-Road-in-Vijayawada/articleshow/50531043.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=22 May 2018}}</ref> among others.


The Jio Phone Next will be run by the indigenously built Pragati OS based on [[Android Go]] operating system. This phone is classified as an entry-level phone and is aimed at replacing [[feature phone]]s and providing basic [[smartphone]] services efficiently at low specifications.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 25, 2021|first=Debashis|last=Sarkar|title=jio: What is Pragati OS that will power Reliance JioPhone Next|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/what-is-pragati-os-that-will-power-reliance-jiophone-next/articleshow/87259338.cms|access-date=2021-10-30|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
In March 2016, Jio started providing free [[Wi-Fi]] internet to spectators at six cricket stadiums hosting the [[2016 ICC World Twenty20]] matches.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 March 2016 |title=T20 World Cup 2016: Free unlimited Wi-Fi at 6 stadiums, courtesy Reliance Jio |website=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/T20-World-Cup-2016-Free-unlimited-Wi-Fi-at-6-stadiums-courtesy-Reliance-Jio/articleshow/51290041.cms |url-status=live |access-date=8 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413154729/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/T20-World-Cup-2016-Free-unlimited-Wi-Fi-at-6-stadiums-courtesy-Reliance-Jio/articleshow/51290041.cms |archive-date=13 April 2016}}</ref>


==Jio apps==
==Jio apps==
[[File:Jio sim.jpg|thumb|180px|Jio sim card pouch as distributed by Reliance Jio Infocomm]]
[[File:Jio sim.jpg|thumb|180px|Jio sim card pouch as distributed by Reliance Jio Infocomm]]


In May 2016, Jio launched a bundle of multimedia apps on [[Google Play]] as part of its upcoming 4G services. While the apps are available to download for everyone, a user will require a Jio [[SIM card]] to use some of them. Notable apps include:  
In May 2016, Jio launched a bundle of multimedia apps on [[Google Play]] as part of its upcoming 4G services. While the apps are available to download for everyone, a user will require a Jio [[SIM card]] to use some of them. Notable apps include:  
 
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* '''JioPages''' – a web browser for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] devices<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-launches-made-in-india-jiopages-browser-features-other-details-here-11603291917345.html|title=Jio launches made-in-India JioPages browser: Features, other details here|publisher=Live Mint|date=21 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://techpp.com/2020/10/21/jiopages-jio-browser/|title=Jio Browser Rebranded as JioPages with improved design and more features|publisher=TechPP|date=21 October 2020}}</ref>
* '''MyJio''' – manage Jio account and digital services associated with it
* '''JioChat''' – instant messaging app<ref>{{Cite news |last=Abbas |first=Muntazir |date=16 October 2015 |title=Jio Chat crosses 2 million users in less than six months |work=The Economic Times |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/jio-chat-crosses-2-million-users-in-less-than-six-months/articleshow/49397526.cms |access-date=20 May 2016}}</ref>
* '''JioSphere''' ''(formerly JioPages)'' – a web browser for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] device with VPN<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-launches-made-in-india-jiopages-browser-features-other-details-here-11603291917345.html|title=Jio launches made-in-India JioPages browser: Features, other details here|publisher=Live Mint|date=21 October 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|archive-date=10 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110124252/https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-launches-made-in-india-jiopages-browser-features-other-details-here-11603291917345.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://techpp.com/2020/10/21/jiopages-jio-browser/|title=Jio Browser Rebranded as JioPages with improved design and more features|publisher=TechPP|date=21 October 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102020225/https://techpp.com/2020/10/21/jiopages-jio-browser/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[JioCinema]]''' – online HD video library<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 February 2016 |title=Reliance to launch Jio On Demand with over 450 TV channels |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/ott-services/reliance-to-launch-jio-on-demand-with-over-450-tv-channels-160219 |access-date=20 May 2016 |publisher=Indian Television}}</ref>
* '''JioChat''' – instant messaging app<ref>{{Cite news |last=Abbas |first=Muntazir |date=16 October 2015 |title=Jio Chat crosses 2 million users in less than six months |work=The Economic Times |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/jio-chat-crosses-2-million-users-in-less-than-six-months/articleshow/49397526.cms |access-date=20 May 2016 |archive-date=22 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422101102/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/jio-chat-crosses-2-million-users-in-less-than-six-months/articleshow/49397526.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''JioCloud''' – cloud-based backup tool<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 December 2014 |title=Exclusive First look at Jio Drive : India's answer to Google drive and One drive, to offer 100 GB storage |url=http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-drive-indias-answer-to-google-drive-and-one-drive/126969/ |access-date=20 May 2016 |website=Telecom Talk |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''[[JioCinema]]''' – OTT platform<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 February 2016 |title=Reliance to launch Jio On Demand with over 450 TV channels |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/ott-services/reliance-to-launch-jio-on-demand-with-over-450-tv-channels-160219 |access-date=20 May 2016 |publisher=Indian Television |archive-date=8 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160908204338/http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/ott-services/reliance-to-launch-jio-on-demand-with-over-450-tv-channels-160219 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''JioHealth''' – health services app
* '''JioCloud''' – cloud-based backup tool<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 December 2014 |title=Exclusive First look at Jio Drive : India's answer to Google drive and One drive, to offer 100 GB storage |url=http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-drive-indias-answer-to-google-drive-and-one-drive/126969/ |access-date=20 May 2016 |website=Telecom Talk |language=en-US |archive-date=12 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912015241/http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-drive-indias-answer-to-google-drive-and-one-drive/126969/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''JioNews''' – e-reader for news<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 December 2014 |title=Exclusive First look at Reliance Jio Mags: Jio's answer to Google's Play Newsstand |url=http://telecomtalk.info/first-look-at-reliance-jio-mags/127163/ |access-date=20 May 2016 |website=Telecom Talk |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''JioHealthHub''' – health services app
* '''JioMeet''' – video-conferencing platform<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cruze |first1=Danny Cyril D. |title=Jio to launch video conferencing platform JioMeet to take on Google Meet, Zoom |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-to-launch-video-conferencing-platform-jiomeet-to-take-on-google-meet-zoom-11588324251469.html |access-date=19 June 2020 |work=Livemint |date=1 May 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
* '''JioNews''' – e-reader for news<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 December 2014 |title=Exclusive First look at Reliance Jio Mags: Jio's answer to Google's Play Newsstand |url=http://telecomtalk.info/first-look-at-reliance-jio-mags/127163/ |access-date=20 May 2016 |website=Telecom Talk |language=en-US |archive-date=2 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902081308/http://telecomtalk.info/first-look-at-reliance-jio-mags/127163/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''JioMoney''' – online payments/wallet app<ref>{{Citation |last=Bendre |first=Ritesh |title=Reliance JioMoney Wallet app first impressions: Good potential, needs design overhaul |date=12 May 2016 |url=http://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jiomoney-wallet-app-first-impressions-good-potential-needs-design-overhaul/ |work=[[Boy Genius Report]] |access-date=20 May 2016}}</ref>
* '''JioMeet''' – video-conferencing platform<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cruze |first1=Danny Cyril D. |title=Jio to launch video conferencing platform JioMeet to take on Google Meet, Zoom |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-to-launch-video-conferencing-platform-jiomeet-to-take-on-google-meet-zoom-11588324251469.html |access-date=19 June 2020 |work=Livemint |date=1 May 2020 |language=en |archive-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802161358/https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-to-launch-video-conferencing-platform-jiomeet-to-take-on-google-meet-zoom-11588324251469.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''JioMoney''' – online payments/wallet app<ref>{{Citation |last=Bendre |first=Ritesh |title=Reliance JioMoney Wallet app first impressions: Good potential, needs design overhaul |date=12 May 2016 |url=http://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jiomoney-wallet-app-first-impressions-good-potential-needs-design-overhaul/ |work=[[Boy Genius Report]] |access-date=20 May 2016 |archive-date=18 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518054810/http://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jiomoney-wallet-app-first-impressions-good-potential-needs-design-overhaul/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''[[JioSaavn]]''' – for online and offline music streaming in English and Indian languages
* '''[[JioSaavn]]''' – for online and offline music streaming in English and Indian languages
* '''JioSecurity''' – security app<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 May 2016 |title=Reliance Jio Offers 4G Connections Through Referral Scheme |url=http://www.cxotoday.com/story/reliance-jio-to-offer-4g-connections-to-its-employees/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711033725/http://www.cxotoday.com/story/reliance-jio-to-offer-4g-connections-to-its-employees |archive-date=11 July 2016 |access-date=23 May 2015 |website=cxotoday.com |language=en}}</ref>
* '''JioSecurity''' – security app{{cn|date=November 2025}}
* '''[[JioTV]]''' – TV Channels streaming service
* '''[[JioTV]]''' – TV Channels streaming service
* '''JioVoice''' – VoLTE phone simulator<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2016 |title=Jio Join app: First look and comprehensive feature review |url=http://telecomtalk.info/jio-join-app-first-look-and-comprehensive-feature-review/150834/ |access-date=20 May 2016 |website=Telecom Talk |language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''JioCall''' – VoLTE phone simulator<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 March 2016 |title=Jio Join app: First look and comprehensive feature review |url=http://telecomtalk.info/jio-join-app-first-look-and-comprehensive-feature-review/150834/ |access-date=20 May 2016 |website=Telecom Talk |language=en-US |archive-date=6 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160906174843/http://telecomtalk.info/jio-join-app-first-look-and-comprehensive-feature-review/150834/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''MyJio''' – manage Jio account and digital services associated with it<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhupta |first=Malini |date=10 May 2016 |title=Reliance Jio test drive: service open to select customers through invite only |work=Business Standard India |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/reliance-jio-extends-service-to-select-customers-by-invite-only-116051000034_1.html |access-date=25 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=11 August 2017 |title=MyJio App Crosses 100 Million Downloads |work=News18 |url=http://www.news18.com/news/tech/myjio-app-crosses-100-million-downloads-1488321.html |access-date=11 August 2017}}</ref>
* '''[[JioMart]]''' – online shopping app<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2020 |title=JioMart goes live in 200 cities after Mumbai pilot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/jiomart-goes-live-in-200-cities-after-mumbai-pilot/articleshow/75955843.cms |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020153801/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/jiomart-goes-live-in-200-cities-after-mumbai-pilot/articleshow/75955843.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* '''[[JioMart]]''' - Online shopping app<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2020 |title=JioMart goes live in 200 cities after Mumbai pilot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/jiomart-goes-live-in-200-cities-after-mumbai-pilot/articleshow/75955843.cms |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
* '''JioGames''' – gaming platform{{cn|date=September 2024}}
* '''JioHome''' – home entertainment{{cn|date=September 2024}}
* '''JioThings''' – device tracking{{cn|date=September 2024}}
* '''JioGate''' – housing society solutions{{cn|date=September 2024}}
* '''JioPOS Lite''' – platform for partners to earn{{cn|date=September 2024}}


==Controversies==
==Controversies==


===Issue with incumbents===
===Issue with incumbents===
In September 2016, the [[Telecom Regulatory Authority of India]] (TRAI) summoned Jio and the country's existing telecom operators like [[Airtel India|Airtel]], [[Vodafone India|Vodafone]], and [[Idea Cellular]] to meet and discuss an issue regarding the interconnection between the operators. This was a result after Jio complained to TRAI and [[Department of Telecom]] (DoT) about other operators not honoring their commercial agreements to let Jio use their network resources. The company further added that the operators are trying to sabotage its entry into the telecom scene. However, DoT dismissed the request and directed TRAI to help settle the dispute amicably. Moreover, the [[Cellular Operators Association of India]] (COAI) requested TRAI to include all the operators in the discussion instead of the three.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Truce insight? Trai summons Airtel, Vodafone and Idea to settle fight with Reliance Jio – The Economic Times | newspaper=The Economic Times |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/truce-in-sight-trai-summons-airtel-vodafone-and-idea-to-settle-fight-with-reliance-jio/articleshow/54170767.cms| last1=Mankotia | first1=Anandita Singh }}</ref>
In September 2016, the [[Telecom Regulatory Authority of India]] (TRAI) summoned Jio and the country's existing telecom operators like [[Airtel India|Airtel]], [[Vodafone India|Vodafone]], and [[Idea Cellular]] to meet and discuss an issue regarding the interconnection between the operators. This was a result of Jio complaining to TRAI and [[Department of Telecom]] (DoT) about other operators not honoring their commercial agreements to let Jio use their network resources. The company further added that the operators are trying to sabotage its entry into the telecom scene. However, DoT dismissed the request and directed TRAI to help settle the dispute amicably. Moreover, the [[Cellular Operators Association of India]] (COAI) requested TRAI to include all the operators in the discussion instead of the three.<ref>{{Cite news | title=Truce insight? Trai summons Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea to settle a fight with Reliance Jio – The Economic Times | newspaper=The Economic Times | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/truce-in-sight-trai-summons-airtel-vodafone-and-idea-to-settle-fight-with-reliance-jio/articleshow/54170767.cms | last1=Mankotia | first1=Anandita Singh | access-date=8 September 2016 | archive-date=10 September 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910080254/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/truce-in-sight-trai-summons-airtel-vodafone-and-idea-to-settle-fight-with-reliance-jio/articleshow/54170767.cms | url-status=live }}</ref>


The incumbent operators had previously approached the country's PMO to reiterate their stance they "''are in no way obliged or in any position to entertain Jio's requests for interconnection points as they do not have either the network or the financial resources to terminate the latter's humongous volumes of potentially asymmetric voice traffic.''" Responding to this, Mukesh Ambani, owner of Jio, said, "''All operators have publicly said last week that they will provide this (interconnect and MNP). So, we are waiting. These are all great companies. They have their own reputations to protect. I am confident they won't violate the law.''" Commenting about number portability, he added, "The number belongs to the consumer. No operator can cause trouble if they want to change operators."<ref>{{Cite news |title=You can't hold off Reliance Jio for long, Mukesh Ambani tells rivals – The Economic Times | newspaper=The Economic Times |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/you-cant-hold-off-reliance-jio-for-long-mukesh-ambani-tells-rivals/articleshow/54167867.cms| last1=Deva | first1=Pranati }}</ref> However, on 12 September 2016, Idea Cellular agreed to allow Jio to use 196 of its interconnection access points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jain |first=Upasana |date=12 September 2016 |title=Idea agrees to give Reliance Jio interconnection points |url=http://www.livemint.com/Industry/bSfWJaGGyIxgAqf5No38XN/Idea-agrees-to-provide-interconnection-points-to-Reliance-Ji.html}}</ref>
The incumbent operators had previously approached the country's PMO to reiterate their stance that they "''are in no way obliged or in any position to entertain Jio's requests for interconnection points as they do not have either the network or the financial resources to terminate the latter's humongous volumes of potentially asymmetric voice traffic.''" Responding to this, Mukesh Ambani, owner of Jio, said, "''All operators have publicly said last week that they will provide this (interconnect and MNP). So, we are waiting. These are all great companies. They have their own reputations to protect. I am confident they won't violate the law.''" Commenting about number portability, he added, "The number belongs to the consumer. No operator can cause trouble if they want to change operators."<ref>{{Cite news | title=You can't hold off Reliance Jio for long, Mukesh Ambani tells rivals – The Economic Times | newspaper=The Economic Times | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/you-cant-hold-off-reliance-jio-for-long-mukesh-ambani-tells-rivals/articleshow/54167867.cms | last1=Deva | first1=Pranati | access-date=8 September 2016 | archive-date=10 September 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910014419/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/you-cant-hold-off-reliance-jio-for-long-mukesh-ambani-tells-rivals/articleshow/54167867.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> However, on 12 September 2016, Idea Cellular agreed to allow Jio to use 196 of its interconnection access points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jain |first=Upasana |date=12 September 2016 |title=Idea agrees to give Reliance Jio interconnection points |url=http://www.livemint.com/Industry/bSfWJaGGyIxgAqf5No38XN/Idea-agrees-to-provide-interconnection-points-to-Reliance-Ji.html |access-date=13 September 2016 |archive-date=13 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913174037/http://www.livemint.com/Industry/bSfWJaGGyIxgAqf5No38XN/Idea-agrees-to-provide-interconnection-points-to-Reliance-Ji.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Subscriber data breach===
===Subscriber data breach===
On 10 July 2017, Jio's customer data was allegedly leaked on the website magicapk.com.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 July 2017 |title=Reliance Jio data breached: Why it matters, what it means for you, and everything to know |language=en-US |work=The Indian Express |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-data-breached-120-million-users-why-it-matters-what-it-means-for-you-and-everything-to-know-4743592/ |access-date=10 July 2017}}</ref> The website was suspended shortly after the news of the breach broke out.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 July 2017 |title=Reliance Jio probing claims of alleged data breach of millions of subscribers |language=en |work=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/reliance-jio-investigating-claims-of-alleged-data-breach-of-millions-of-subscribers/story-wnT1H33yyJIh8eHQBdHSrM.html |access-date=10 July 2017}}</ref>
On 10 July 2017, Jio's customer data was allegedly leaked on the website magicapk.com.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 July 2017 |title=Reliance Jio data breached: Why it matters, what it means for you, and everything to know |language=en-US |work=The Indian Express |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-data-breached-120-million-users-why-it-matters-what-it-means-for-you-and-everything-to-know-4743592/ |access-date=10 July 2017 |archive-date=10 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710075415/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-data-breached-120-million-users-why-it-matters-what-it-means-for-you-and-everything-to-know-4743592/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The website was suspended shortly after the news of the breach broke out.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 July 2017 |title=Reliance Jio probing claims of alleged data breach of millions of subscribers |language=en |work=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/reliance-jio-investigating-claims-of-alleged-data-breach-of-millions-of-subscribers/story-wnT1H33yyJIh8eHQBdHSrM.html |access-date=10 July 2017 |archive-date=10 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710031512/http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/reliance-jio-investigating-claims-of-alleged-data-breach-of-millions-of-subscribers/story-wnT1H33yyJIh8eHQBdHSrM.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


=== Farmers' boycott ===
=== Farmers' boycott ===
During the [[2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest|2020–2021 Indian Farmers' Protest]], farmers across multiple states in northern part of India boycotted and vandalized Jio's towers owing to allegations of Reliance Industries's support to controversial farm laws of India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-28|title=Reliance Jio Faces More Trouble As Farmers Target 1,300 4G Towers In Punjab|url=https://inc42.com/buzz/reliance-jio-faces-trouble-as-farmers-target-1300-4g-towers-in-punjab/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Inc42 Media|language=en-US}}</ref> Jio blamed its competitors Airtel and Vodafone for spreading rumours of "Reliance being an undue beneficiary in the farm bills", an allegation both the companies denied.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-02|title=Tower damage case: Airtel, VIL say Jio's charges against them baseless, false|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/reliance-jios-charges-outrageous-baseless-airtel-writes-to-dot-over-tower-damage-case/2162793/|access-date=2021-03-18|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref> The company saw a loss of around 25 lakh (2.5 million) subscribers in Punjab and Haryana between November and December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-20|title=Effect of Farmers' Protest: Jio Loses Subscribers in Punjab and Haryana|url=https://www.newsclick.in/Effect-Farmers-Protest-Jio-Loses-Subscribers-Punjab-Haryana|access-date=2021-03-18|website=NewsClick|language=en}}</ref>
During the [[2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest|2020–2021 Indian Farmers' Protest]], farmers across multiple states in northern part of India boycotted and vandalized Jio's towers owing to allegations of Reliance Industries's support to controversial farm laws of India.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-28|title=Reliance Jio Faces More Trouble As Farmers Target 1,300 4G Towers In Punjab|url=https://inc42.com/buzz/reliance-jio-faces-trouble-as-farmers-target-1300-4g-towers-in-punjab/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Inc42 Media|language=en-US|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117132001/https://inc42.com/buzz/reliance-jio-faces-trouble-as-farmers-target-1300-4g-towers-in-punjab/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jio blamed its competitors Airtel and Vodafone for spreading rumours of "Reliance being an undue beneficiary in the farm bills", an allegation both the companies denied.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-02|title=Tower damage case: Airtel, VIL say Jio's charges against them baseless, false|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/reliance-jios-charges-outrageous-baseless-airtel-writes-to-dot-over-tower-damage-case/2162793/|access-date=2021-03-18|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122060231/https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/reliance-jios-charges-outrageous-baseless-airtel-writes-to-dot-over-tower-damage-case/2162793/|url-status=live}}</ref> The company saw a loss of around 25 lakh (2.5 million) subscribers in Punjab and Haryana between November and December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-20|title=Effect of Farmers' Protest: Jio Loses Subscribers in Punjab and Haryana|url=https://www.newsclick.in/Effect-Farmers-Protest-Jio-Loses-Subscribers-Punjab-Haryana|access-date=2021-03-18|website=NewsClick|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305091844/https://www.newsclick.in/Effect-Farmers-Protest-Jio-Loses-Subscribers-Punjab-Haryana|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== Bird deaths ===
=== Bird deaths ===
{{See also|5G misinformation}}
In January 2021, several social media posts started circulating linking bird deaths to Jio's 5G network trials. The claims were found to be fake as 5G trials were not yet permitted. The cause of the death of the birds is determined as due to an outbreak of [[Avian influenza|bird flu]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kundu|first=Chayan|date=13 January 2021|title=Fact Check: Conspiracy theory on bird flu linking bird deaths to Jio 5G trial goes viral|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-conspiracy-theory-on-bird-flu-linking-bird-deaths-to-jio-5g-trial-goes-viral-1758796-2021-01-13|url-status=live|access-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218024048/https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-conspiracy-theory-on-bird-flu-linking-bird-deaths-to-jio-5g-trial-goes-viral-1758796-2021-01-13|archive-date=18 February 2021}}</ref>
In January 2021, several social media posts started circulating linking bird deaths to Jio's 5G network trials. The claims were found to be fake as 5G trials were not yet permitted. The cause of the death of the birds is determined as due to an outbreak of [[Avian influenza|bird flu]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kundu|first=Chayan|date=13 January 2021|title=Fact Check: Conspiracy theory on bird flu linking bird deaths to Jio 5G trial goes viral|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-conspiracy-theory-on-bird-flu-linking-bird-deaths-to-jio-5g-trial-goes-viral-1758796-2021-01-13|url-status=live|access-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218024048/https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-conspiracy-theory-on-bird-flu-linking-bird-deaths-to-jio-5g-trial-goes-viral-1758796-2021-01-13|archive-date=18 February 2021}}</ref>


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Revision as of 17:30, 19 February 2026


Not to be confused with Reliance Communications or Jio Platforms.

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
Jio
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded15 February 2007; 19 years ago (2007-02-15)
Founder(s)Mukesh Ambani
Headquarters
Reliance Corporate Park, Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
,
India
Area served
India
Key people
  • Akash Ambani
    (Chairman)[1]
Isha Ambani
(Managing Director)
Products
RevenueIncrease ₹128,218 crore (US$18 billion) (2025)
Increase ₹27,485 crore (US$3.9 billion) (2024)[2]
Increase ₹20,372 crore (US$2.9 billion) (2024)[3]
Total assetsIncrease ₹487,405 crore (US$68 billion) (2024)[4]
Total equityIncrease ₹236,369 crore (US$33 billion) (2024)[5]
OwnerReliance Industries
MembersIncrease 50.6 crore (506 million)
(September 2025)
ParentJio Platforms[6]
SubsidiariesLYF
Websitejio.com

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (d/b/a Jio) is an Indian telecommunications company and a subsidiary of Jio Platforms, headquartered in Navi Mumbai. It operates a national LTE network with coverage across all 22 telecom circles. Jio offers 4G, 4G+ and 5G NR services all over India. Its 6G service is in the works.[7][8][9][10]

Jio was soft launched on 27 December 2015 with a beta for partners and employees,[11][12] and became publicly available on 5 September 2016. It is the largest mobile network operator in India and the third largest mobile network operator in the world with over 50.6 crore (506 million) subscribers.[13][14]

History

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the stall of Jio with Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways and Communications along with Mukesh Ambani and Akash Ambani on October 1, 2022.

The company was registered in Ambawadi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 15 February 2007 as Infotel Broadband Services Limited (IBSL). In June 2010, Reliance Industries (RIL) bought a 95% stake in IBSL for ₹4,800 crore (equivalent to ₹87 billion or US$1.2 billion in 2019). Although unlisted, IBSL was the only company that won broadband spectrum in all 22 circles in India in the 4G auction that took place earlier that year.[15] Later continuing as RIL's telecom subsidiary, Infotel Broadband Services Limited was renamed as Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) in January 2013.[16]

In June 2015, Jio announced that it would start its operations throughout the country by the end of 2015.[17] However, four months later in October, the company postponed the launch to the first quarter of the financial year 2016–2017.[18]

Later, in July 2015, a PIL filed in the Supreme Court by an NGO called the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, through Prashant Bhushan, challenged the grant of a pan-India license to Jio by the Government of India. The PIL also alleged that the firm was being allowed to provide voice telephony along with its 4G data service, by paying an additional fee of just ₹165.8 crore (US$23 million) which was arbitrary and unreasonable, and contributed to a loss of ₹2,284.2 crore (US$320 million) to the exchequer.[19][20] The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT), however, explained that the rules for 3G and BWA spectrum didn't restrict BWA winners from providing voice telephony. As a result, the PIL was revoked, and the accusations were dismissed.[21]

The 4G services were launched internally on 27 December 2015.[22] The company commercially launched its 4G services on 5 September 2016,[11] offering free data and voice services until 31 December,[23] which was later extended until 31 March 2017.[24][25] Within the first month, Jio announced that it had acquired 1.6 crore (16 million) subscribers[26] and has crossed 5 crore (50 million) subscriber mark in 83 days since its launch,[27] subsequently crossing 100 million subscribers on 22 February 2017.[28] By October 2017, it had about 13 crore (130 million) subscribers.[29]

On 5 October 2022, it has launched 5G services to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.[30] As of March 2023, Jio 5G service was available in 365 cities across India.[31] As of April 2023, 5G service was available across 2,500+ cities in India.[32] In August 2023, it was announced that Jio had completed its rollout of 5G services nationwide, ahead of schedule.[33]

Network

Spectrum frequency holding summary

A cell tower carrying antennas of Jio cellular network in West Bengal, India

Jio owns spectrum in 850 MHz and 1,800 MHz bands in India's 22 circles, and also owns pan-India licensed 2,300 MHz spectrum. The spectrum is valid until 2035.[34] Jio also picked up pan-India licenses in the 700 MHz, 3,500 MHz and 26 GHz spectrum bands in the DoT's 2022 5G auction.[35]

Telecom circle coverage FD-NR
700MHz
Band n28 		FD-LTE
850MHz
Band 5 		FD-LTE
1800MHz
Band 3 		TD-LTE
2300MHz
Band 40 		TD-NR
3500MHz
Band n78 		TD-NR
26GHz
Band n258
Delhi Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Mumbai Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Kolkata Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Gujarat Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Karnataka Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Maharashtra & Goa Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tamil Nadu Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Haryana Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Kerala Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Punjab Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rajasthan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Uttar Pradesh (East) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Uttar Pradesh (West) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
West Bengal Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Assam Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bihar & Jharkhand Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Himachal Pradesh Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
North East Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Odisha Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Partnerships

Logo of Jio True 5G

Jio shares spectrum with Reliance Communications. The sharing deal is for 800 MHz band across seven circles other than the 10 circles for which Jio already owns.[36]

Sep 2014 – Acquired undisclosed stake in Airspan Networks for US$5 mn.[37][38] Deploys Airspan's small cells throughout the network roll out phase.[39][40]

Sep 2016 – Jio signed a pact with BSNL for intra-circle roaming which would enable users of the operators to use each other's 4G and 2G spectrum in national roaming mode.[41]

Feb 2017 – Jio announced a partnership with Samsung to work on LTE – Advanced Pro and 5G.[42]

Feb 2017 – Partnered with Ciena to deploy transport SDN architecture.[43][44]

Reliance Jio also partnered with several OSS (Operations Support Systems) & BSS (Business Support System) companies for the deployment of services, like: SAP, HP, IBM, Ericsson, Rancore, Estel Technologies, Subex and Intec Telecom Systems. However, the finalized OSS firms were Ericsson, HP and Friendly Technologies.[45][46]

Sep 2020 – Partners with Cisco Systems for 5G deployment.[47]

Sep 2020 – Announces partnership with HFCL to deploy Fiber-optic communication to support the rollout of FTTx services.[48]

Oct 2022 – Contracts with Nokia & Ericsson for supplying standalone 5G network equipment.[49]

Summit Digitel Infrastructure

Summit Digitel Infrastructure (formerly known as Reliance Jio Infratel Private Limited) operates 136,000 telecom sites. This division has been divested to Tower Infrastructure Trust, which is owned by Brookfield Asset Management, for a consideration of ₹25,215 crore (US$3.5 billion).[50]

Products and services

Mobile broadband

The company launched its 4G broadband services throughout India in September 2016.[18] It was slated to be released in December 2015 after some reports said that the company was waiting to receive final permits from the government.[17] Jio offers fourth-generation (4G) data and voice services, along with peripheral services like instant messaging and streaming movies and music.[51] On 5 October 2022, it launched 5G services to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Varanasi, Siliguri, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Nagpur.[30]

JioFiber

In August 2018, Jio began to test a new triple play fiber to the home service known tentatively as Jio GigaFiber, including broadband internet with speeds ranging from 100 to 1000 Mbit/s, as well as television and landline telephone services.[52][53]

In August 2019, it was announced that the service would officially launch on 5 September 2019 as JioFiber, in honour of the company's third anniversary.[54][55][56] Jio also announced plans to offer streaming of films still in theatres ("First Day First Show") to eligible JioFiber subscribers.[57][58]

In the year 2015, the company has a network of more than 250,000 km (160,000 mi) of fiber optic cables in the country, over which it will be partnering with local cable operators to get broader connectivity for its broadband services.[59]

JioBusiness

In March 2021, the company launched connectivity solutions for businesses bundled with services provided by Jio Platforms, Reliance Retail, and Office 365.[60][61]

JioAirFiber

In August 2023, in the Reliance AGM, the chairman of Reliance announced that the JioAirFiber eliminates the need for the last mile fiber cable connectivity by making use of the Jio 5G wireless network, and the product was made available for purchase from 19 September 2023.[62][63]

The company has started installing JioAirFiber devices from 1 October 2023.[citation needed]

Jio SpaceFiber

On 27 October 2023, Jio launched its satellite-based GigaFiber internet service in India.[64]

Jio Branded Devices

LYF smartphones

Main article: LYF
An image of LYF Water 2 phone with IPS display[65]

In June 2015, Jio entered into an agreement with domestic handset maker Intex to supply 4G handsets capable of voice over LTE (VoLTE).[66] However, in October 2015, Jio announced that it would be launching its own mobile handset brand named LYF.[67][68][69]

On 25 January 2016, the company launched its LYF smartphone[70] series starting with Water 1, through its chain of electronic retail outlets, Reliance Retail.[71] Three more handset models have been released so far, namely Water 2,[72] Earth 1,[73] and Flame 1.[74][75]

Jio Phone

Main articles: JioPhone and JioPhone 2
Illustration of a JioPhone

JioPhone is a line of feature phones marketed by Jio. The first model, released in August 2017 (with public pre-orders beginning 24 August 2017), was positioned as an "affordable" LTE-compatible feature phone. It runs on the KaiOS platform (derived from the defunct Firefox OS), and includes a 2.4-inch display, a dual-core processor, 4 GB of internal storage, near-field communication support, a suite of Jio-branded apps (including the voice assistant HelloJio), and a Jio-branded application store. It also supports a "TV cable" accessory for output to an external display.[76][77][78]

In July 2018, the company unveiled the JioPhone 2, an updated model in a keyboard bar form factor with a QWERTY keyboard and horizontal display. Jio also announced that Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube apps would become available for the two phones.[79]

JioPhone Next

The JioPhone Next is a fully-featured Android smartphone co-developed with Google as part of Jio's long-term partnership. It was announced on 24 June 2021, by Mukesh Ambani. The budget smartphone was launched in India on 4 November 2021.[80][81][82][83]

The JioPhone Next will be run by the indigenously built Pragati OS based on the Android Go operating system. This phone is classified as an entry-level phone and is aimed at replacing feature phones and providing basic smartphone services efficiently at low specifications.[84]

Jio Bharat

Reliance Jio has introduced a budget-friendly 4G phone called Jio Bharat at an affordable price of ₹999. The phone's sales commenced on 7 July 2023, and Reliance Jio aims to eliminate 2G technology from India through the widespread adoption of this device. The Jio Bharat Phone is specifically targeted towards individuals who are unable to afford expensive smartphones but still rely on basic features.[85][86]

JioFi

JioFi is a portable broadband device brought by Reliance Digital. The JioFi device allows multiple users and mobile devices to access Jio's 4G high-speed internet connectivity and create a personal Wi-Fi hotspot.[citation needed]

JioDive

Reliance Jio has unveiled its JioDive virtual reality (VR) headset in India, to help IPL fans watch a match in 360-degree stadium view while sitting in front of a 100-inch screen. A smartphone-based virtual reality headset for entertainment, learning, gaming, and wellness.[87]

JioTag

JioTag, an affordable object tracker, was introduced by Reliance Jio in India. By utilizing Bluetooth 5.1 technology and the JioThings app, JioTag assists in locating lost items and alerts you when you inadvertently leave your connected device behind.[88]

JioTag Air

This tracking device was launched in July 2024 by Reliance Jio, as a successor to JioTag. It features Bluetooth 5.3 technology. It supports both iOS (iOS 14 and above) and Android (version 9 and above) platforms.[89][90]

Jionet Wi-Fi

Prior to its pan-India launch of 4G data and telephony services, the firm has started providing free Wi-Fi hotspot services in cities throughout India including Surat, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh,[91] Indore, Jabalpur, Dewas and Ujjain[92] in Madhya Pradesh, select locations of Mumbai in Maharashtra,[93] Kolkata in West Bengal,[94] Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh,[95] Bhubaneswar in Odisha,[96] Mussoorie in Uttarakhand,[97][unreliable source?] Collectorate's Office in Meerut,[98] and at MG Road in Vijayawada[99] among others.

In March 2016, Jio started providing free Wi-Fi internet to spectators at six cricket stadiums hosting the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 matches.[100]

Jio apps

Jio sim card pouch as distributed by Reliance Jio Infocomm

In May 2016, Jio launched a bundle of multimedia apps on Google Play as part of its upcoming 4G services. While the apps are available to download for everyone, a user will require a Jio SIM card to use some of them. Notable apps include:

  • MyJio – manage Jio account and digital services associated with it
  • JioSphere (formerly JioPages) – a web browser for Android device with VPN[101][102]
  • JioChat – instant messaging app[103]
  • JioCinema – OTT platform[104]
  • JioCloud – cloud-based backup tool[105]
  • JioHealthHub – health services app
  • JioNews – e-reader for news[106]
  • JioMeet – video-conferencing platform[107]
  • JioMoney – online payments/wallet app[108]
  • JioSaavn – for online and offline music streaming in English and Indian languages
  • JioSecurity – security app[citation needed]
  • JioTV – TV Channels streaming service
  • JioCall – VoLTE phone simulator[109]
  • JioMart – online shopping app[110]
  • JioGames – gaming platform[citation needed]
  • JioHome – home entertainment[citation needed]
  • JioThings – device tracking[citation needed]
  • JioGate – housing society solutions[citation needed]
  • JioPOS Lite – platform for partners to earn[citation needed]

Controversies

Issue with incumbents

In September 2016, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) summoned Jio and the country's existing telecom operators like Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea Cellular to meet and discuss an issue regarding the interconnection between the operators. This was a result of Jio complaining to TRAI and Department of Telecom (DoT) about other operators not honoring their commercial agreements to let Jio use their network resources. The company further added that the operators are trying to sabotage its entry into the telecom scene. However, DoT dismissed the request and directed TRAI to help settle the dispute amicably. Moreover, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) requested TRAI to include all the operators in the discussion instead of the three.[111]

The incumbent operators had previously approached the country's PMO to reiterate their stance that they "are in no way obliged or in any position to entertain Jio's requests for interconnection points as they do not have either the network or the financial resources to terminate the latter's humongous volumes of potentially asymmetric voice traffic." Responding to this, Mukesh Ambani, owner of Jio, said, "All operators have publicly said last week that they will provide this (interconnect and MNP). So, we are waiting. These are all great companies. They have their own reputations to protect. I am confident they won't violate the law." Commenting about number portability, he added, "The number belongs to the consumer. No operator can cause trouble if they want to change operators."[112] However, on 12 September 2016, Idea Cellular agreed to allow Jio to use 196 of its interconnection access points.[113]

Subscriber data breach

On 10 July 2017, Jio's customer data was allegedly leaked on the website magicapk.com.[114] The website was suspended shortly after the news of the breach broke out.[115]

Farmers' boycott

During the 2020–2021 Indian Farmers' Protest, farmers across multiple states in northern part of India boycotted and vandalized Jio's towers owing to allegations of Reliance Industries's support to controversial farm laws of India.[116] Jio blamed its competitors Airtel and Vodafone for spreading rumours of "Reliance being an undue beneficiary in the farm bills", an allegation both the companies denied.[117] The company saw a loss of around 25 lakh (2.5 million) subscribers in Punjab and Haryana between November and December 2020.[118]

Bird deaths

See also: 5G misinformation

In January 2021, several social media posts started circulating linking bird deaths to Jio's 5G network trials. The claims were found to be fake as 5G trials were not yet permitted. The cause of the death of the birds is determined as due to an outbreak of bird flu.[119]

See also

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