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Jio Platforms Expands Global Broadband Reach With Unlicensed Radio Tech
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News18•07-10-2026, 14:39
Jio Platforms Expands Global Broadband Reach With Unlicensed Radio Tech
- •Jio Platforms is planning to take its unlicensed broadband radio (UBR) technology overseas to offer telecom operators a wireless alternative where fibre is costly or difficult to deploy.
- •UBR uses unlicensed 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies to handle internet traffic and power fixed wireless access, allowing Jio to avoid expensive licensed C-band spectrum.
- •The technology delivers speeds of around 1 Gbps with fibre-like service quality, helping Jio bridge last-mile gaps for millions of broadband customers.
- •Jio's UBR capabilities are built on its 2023 acquisition of US-based Mimosa Networks through its subsidiary Radisys.
- •The company is now evaluating international partnerships in markets such as Europe, East Asia, and Africa through managed services, revenue sharing, and joint ventures.
Key Questions Answered
UBR is a wireless technology using unlicensed 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies that helps cell towers handle internet traffic and bridges last-mile gaps without requiring expensive licensed spectrum like the C-band. It delivers speeds of around 1 Gbps with high service quality comparable to fibre.
Jio's UBR capabilities build on its 2023 acquisition of US-based Mimosa Networks through Radisys. Mimosa specialized in point-to-point and point-to-multipoint broadband products utilizing unlicensed spectrum for fixed wireless access and wireless backhaul.
Jio is evaluating partnerships with incumbent operators in regions such as Europe, East Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia to deploy its UBR and other telecom technologies.
