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Jio Platforms Targets 1.5 Billion Global Users Across US, Germany and Beyond
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CNBC Awaaz•17-10-2026, 17:57
Jio Platforms Targets 1.5 Billion Global Users Across US, Germany and Beyond
  • •Akash Ambani revealed Jio's global expansion strategy during a meeting with brokers ahead of the Jio Platforms IPO.
  • •Jio plans to reach an additional 1.5 billion users globally through approximately 12 strategic partnerships.
  • •The company is exploring opportunities in developed markets like the US and Germany, alongside East Asia, South America, and Africa.
  • •Instead of becoming a direct telecom operator, Jio will partner with local operators to provide its technology stack and home broadband solutions.
  • •This move marks India's transition from a technology importer to a global technology exporter.

Key Questions Answered

Jio Platforms plans to expand globally by partnering with local telecom operators in international markets rather than operating directly as a telecom provider. The company intends to offer its proprietary technology stack, including home broadband and 5G solutions, to reach an additional 1.5 billion users across regions like the US, Germany, East Asia, South America, and Africa.

Jio is exploring global opportunities in developed countries such as the United States and Germany, alongside potential markets in East Asia, South America, and Africa. The company is specifically eyeing regions where fiber rollout and network infrastructure development create strong demand for advanced digital and broadband technologies.

Jio's proprietary technology stack includes cloud-native RAN, 5G core, OSS/BSS platforms, and UBR-based fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions. Additionally, the stack incorporates AI-driven network automation and digital services platforms designed for seamless international deployment.