Reliance Jio
Jio is an Indian telecommunications company and subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Jio is the largest mobile network operator in India, with over 450 million subscribers as of 2023, and has expanded its offerings to include fiber broadband, 5G services, and a range of digital services.[1]
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 27 December 2015 |
| Founder | Mukesh Ambani |
Area served | India |
Key people | Mukesh Ambani (Chairman), Akash Ambani (Chairman, Jio Platforms) |
| Products | 4G LTE, 5G services, Mobile telephony, Broadband, Jio Fiber |
| Revenue | ₹870 billion |
| Parent | Reliance Industries Limited |
| Website | www.jio.com |
History
changeJio started on 27 December 2015. Jio’s rollout started with an extended trial phase that offered free voice calls and data. By September 2016, Jio's full commercial operations began, introducing free voice calls and low-cost data plans. This pricing structure forced competitors to lower their rates and accelerated internet adoption across India.[2]
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ "Jio Subscriber Base Crosses 450 Million". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2024-11-05.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "The Jio Revolution: How India's Data Prices Dropped Dramatically". BBC. Retrieved 2024-11-05.[permanent dead link]