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Jio Expands Globally: Mega Plan to Export UBR Technology
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News18•07-10-2026, 16:06
Jio Expands Globally: Mega Plan to Export UBR Technology
- •Jio Platforms is planning to take its successfully deployed Unlicensed Broadband Radio (UBR) technology from India to international markets.
- •UBR is a modern technology providing wireless broadband internet connectivity using unlicensed 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands.
- •It solves the last-mile connectivity problem in remote and rural areas where laying fiber cables is difficult and expensive.
- •The technology is capable of delivering upload and download speeds of 1 Gbps, comparable to fiber connectivity.
- •Around 6.5 million customers in India are already using this UBR technology.
- •Jio plans to partner with local telecom companies in Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Australia to export UBR technology and create new revenue streams.
Key Questions Answered
Unlicensed Broadband Radio (UBR) is a modern wireless technology that utilizes unlicensed 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands to deliver internet speeds up to 1 Gbps, helping solve last-mile connectivity challenges in rural and remote regions without expensive fiber cables while freeing up conventional 5G C-band spectrum for mobile services.
Jio strengthened its position in UBR technology by acquiring the US-based company Mimosa Networks through Radisys in 2023.
As part of its transformation into a global technology company, Jio plans to export its UBR technology, 5G core networks, AI management tools, and network software by partnering with local telecom companies in regions such as Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Australia.
