Reliance Jio

Tariff Plans

Telcos Tariff Hike is Crucial to Maintain RoCE

Indian telecom companies are looking to implement tariff hikes to maintain their Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) amidst rising operational expenses (OpEx) and customer acquisition costs. In FY23, sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue increased by 11% for Vodafone Idea (Vi), 5.4% for Bharti Airtel, and 2% for Reliance Jio. However, they […]

Broadband

For Faster 5G at Home, Jio and Airtel Push Major Expansion of FWA Broadband

Indian consumers can look forward to an enhanced 5G experience at home, as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are set to expand their high-speed wireless broadband services. The two leading telecom operators by market share are planning to broaden their fixed wireless access (FWA) offerings in the coming quarters to aggressively target the home and […]

Telecom Infrastructure

India is Exporting Telecom Equipment to 70 Countries, Says Report

India is exporting domestically developed and manufactured telecom gear to over 70 countries worldwide. Companies such as Tejas Networks, HFCL, C-DoT, and Reliance Jio are leading this initiative by producing telecom equipment locally, including a portfolio of RAN and core equipment for 5G and 4G developed by Jio. Madhu Arora, an official from the Department […]

Telecom Industry

Network Quality is a Big Concern for Government

Indian telecom operators are currently providing subpar services, raising concerns within the government. As a result, the central government is considering revisiting the Quality of Services (QoS) parameters that telcos must adhere to. Major operators like Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea, and Bharti Airtel argue that the existing rules are sufficient and see no need for […]

Telecom Infrastructure

Heatwave Side Effects can be a Cause to More Costing to Telecom Companies

Rising temperatures in India are driving up air-conditioning expenses at telecom towers, potentially leading to a 3-5% increase in power and fuel costs for telcos. The heatwave conditions may hinder mobile connectivity and slow down tower network expansions. The increasing temperatures in many parts of India are expected to raise air- conditioning expenses at telecom […]

5G/6G Telecom Industry

Jio Proposes Collaborative 4G/5G Network for Railway Safety and PPDR Services

In its submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Jio has proposed that the spectrum in question should not be exclusively allocated to Railways but should instead be utilized for a common network infrastructure. This infrastructure would be utilized by both Railways and disaster relief agencies, ensuring a seamless first response to any […]

Telecom Industry

Reliance Jio Is the World’s Largest Mobile Operator wrt Data Traffic

Reliance Jio is the world’s largest mobile operator with total traffic on the Jio network has reached 40.9 Exabytes, which is a 35.2 percent year-on-year increase. Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, expressed his satisfaction with the success of Reliance Jio, which has now emerged as the world’s largest mobile […]

Telecom Industry

Sanjay Mashruwala Quits Reliance Jio

Sanjay Mashruwala, the Managing Director of Reliance Jio, has announced his resignation from the company, effective June 9. Aged 76, Mashruwala has been a key figure within the Reliance Group, serving in various capacities before assuming the role of MD at Reliance Jio in 2013. Reliance Industries Ltd, in an exchange filing on 23 April […]

Telecom Industry

Reliance Jio will Install 45000 Mobile Towers in 6 Months

Reliance Jio, a prominent telecom operator, has revealed plans to install approximately 45,000 mobile towers within the next six months in a bid to enhance its 4G network coverage. According to an official source, Reliance Jio made this commitment during a meeting with Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha, expressing its dedication to fortifying its network infrastructure. […]