Summary:
Reliance Jio has successfully rolled out the voice on New Radio (VONR) Pan-India, which has become the first telecom operator in India to give native 5G voice calling. This upgrade eliminates dependence on 4G Follow, which ensures rapid call setup for Jio users over 500 million, ensures crystal-clear voice quality, low delay and better battery efficiency.
India’s largest telecom operator Reliance Jio has officially nationwide VoNR (Voice over New Radio), which takes advantage of its indigenous 5G standalone (SA) core and advanced IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). This means that Jio users can now experience HD voice calls over 5G without falling back to 4G VoLTE, resulting in very low latency, rapid connectivity, fewer call drops, and more efficient battery uses.
Ayush Bhatnagar, Senior Vice President of Reliance Jio, confirmed the development on LinkedIn, stating that it is fully operated by end-to-end VoNR capability of Jio’s fully homegrown technology stack. Having 500 million + customers, Jio VoNR rollout marks an important milestone in India’s 5G development.
Benefits of Jio VoNR for Users
- Top voice quality with minimal deformation.
- Rapid call setup time, reducing delay.
- No decline up to 4G, ensures a true 5G experience.
- Low packet loss, leading to low voice cuts.
- Better battery efficiency during long calls.
Jio’s Future Vision
Recently at Reliance AGM, Chairman Akash Ambani highlighted that Jio’s innovation would not be limited to India. The company plans to get global to its indigenous 5G and VoNR technologies, forming a strategic partnership to expand services and create values worldwide.
Key Takeaway
With this nationwide VoNR rollout, Reliance Jio has deployed himself as India’s first telecom operator to distribute a 5G voice services, setting up a new benchmark in digital connectivity and paving the way for global expansion.
