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Jio is no longer just telecom; Akash Ambani outlines global tech ambitions
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News18•06-10-2026, 17:01
Jio is no longer just telecom; Akash Ambani outlines global tech ambitions
- •Jio is transforming from a telecom provider into an Indian technology company focused on AI, enterprise platforms, and core network technologies.
- •The company has developed its own 5G core and operations software, successfully testing it on a live network with hundreds of millions of users.
- •Jio and its subsidiaries have applied for 6,817 patents, breaking into the global top 20 of WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty rankings.
- •Products like Point-to-Multipoint Unlicensed Band Radio were engineered to solve unique Indian infrastructure challenges and are now ready for global monetization.
- •Jio aims to shift India's status from a technology-consuming nation to a global technology-exporting leader, with preparations already underway for 6G.
Key Questions Answered
According to Reliance's financial year 2025-26 data, Jio's total subscriber base has crossed 524 million, with more than 268 million users on 5G.
As of March 31, 2026, Jio Platforms and its subsidiaries have applied for a total of 6,817 patents in areas like 4G, 5G, 6G, AI, and cloud technology, with 1,009 patents granted globally.
By March 2026, Jio crossed the milestone of over 27 million fixed broadband connections, capturing about a 43 percent share of India's fixed broadband market.
