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Jio Transforms From Telecom Operator to AI Tech Platform in 10 Years
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News18•06-10-2026, 16:36
Jio Transforms From Telecom Operator to AI Tech Platform in 10 Years
- •Reliance Jio is evolving from a mere network connectivity provider into building a comprehensive technology ecosystem.
- •According to the DRHP submitted to SEBI in June 2026, Jio is transitioning into a powerful tech platform.
- •Jio's standalone 5G subscriber count reached 268.5 million by March 2026, handling about 60 percent of India's wireless data traffic.
- •The company has developed its own Made in India 4G and 5G core and proprietary cloud-native, AI-driven platforms.
- •Jio is expanding into smart home and business services, offering broadband, cloud storage, smart appliances, and AI assistants.
Key Questions Answered
Reliance Jio has a subscriber base of 52.44 million and submitted a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to SEBI on June 19, 2026, detailing its transformation from a standard telecom operator into a powerful tech platform.
As of March 31, 2026, Jio had 268.5 million 5G subscribers and 26.1 million home broadband subscribers, handling approximately 60% of India's wireless data traffic during the 2026 financial year.
Jio has developed a 'Made in India' 4G and 5G core along with proprietary OSS/BSS platforms using its own cloud-native and AI-driven technology.
