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Beyond Telecom: How Jio Is Evolving Into A Global Indian Tech Powerhouse
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Firstpost•06-10-2026, 21:21
Beyond Telecom: How Jio Is Evolving Into A Global Indian Tech Powerhouse
- •Jio is transitioning from a telecom operator into an Indian technology company focused on building its own intellectual property, software, and AI capabilities.
- •The company has developed its own 5G core and end-to-end 5G stack, utilizing its massive network of over 524 million customers as a real-world testing ground.
- •Jio Platforms filed 6,817 patents across 4G, 5G, 6G, AI, and cloud technologies by March 2026, ranking in the global top 20 under WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty.
- •Homegrown innovations like Unlicensed Band Radio and '5G-in-a-box' are designed to address infrastructure challenges in India and target emerging global markets.
- •The company aims to monetize its connectivity, broadband, and autonomous technology stacks internationally, positioning India as a global tech supplier.
Key Questions Answered
As of March 31, 2026, Jio Platforms and its subsidiaries had filed 6,817 patents covering fields like 4G, 5G, 6G, AI, and cloud technologies, with approximately 1,009 of those patents receiving global grants.
Jio developed its proprietary point-to-multipoint Unlicensed Band Radio (UBR) technology to deliver fibre-like broadband in regions where traditional physical fibre deployment is difficult, expensive, or slow.
By March 2026, Jio had surpassed 268 million 5G users, with 5G accounting for approximately 55 percent of its total wireless traffic across its customer base of over 524 million.
