2024 |
In the Spectrum Auction held by the Department of Telecommunications, Jio was the largest digital services provider in India, secured additional spectrum in the 1800 MHz band for Bihar and West Bengal.
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2023 |
In November 2023, Playmaker Labs partners with Jio Store Platform to redefine sports engagement. Playmaker Labs launches innovative solutions on multiple Jio digital touchpoints to transform sports experiences for 100 million consumers via JioStore on Jio Platforms.
In October 2023, Jio unveiled JioSpaceFiber, the country's first satellite-based gigabit broadband service, marking a step in connecting remote regions of India with high-speed internet.
In August 2023, Jio Bharat announced that it will enable the existing 250 million feature phone users with internet-enabled phones.
In May 2023, Telecom market leader Reliance Jio came on track to cross the 500 million subscriber mark by FY26.
In March 2023, Jio plans to acquire US-based communications equipment maker Mimosa Networks for US$ 60 million to strengthen its 5G and broadband services.
In March 2023, Reliance Jio announced the launch of its True 5G services in 365 cities (34 new cities) across the country.
They have taken loans worth US$ 3 billion to fund Reliance Industries’ capital expenditure and the 5G expansion of Jio.
In February 2023, Jio launched true 5G in 277 cities across the nation.
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2022 |
In December 2022, Chief Minister of Kerala Mr. Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates Jio True 5G in Kochi city.
In November 2022, first company to launch 5G in Delhi- NCR.
In August 2022, the company visioned to invest Rs. 2 lakh crore (US$ 24.38 billion) in the roll-out of a standalone 5G network.
In April 2022, Jio fiber launches entertainment bonanza, a set up box.
In February 2022, Glance, a leading AI-driven lock-screen platform, bagged an investment of US$ 200 million from Jio.
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2021 |
In October 2021, to enhance the customer experience, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. deployed an additional 5MHz spectrum in 1800 band in Karnataka.
In April 2021, Jio announced signing of the definitive agreement for trading of rights to use spectrum in the 800Mhz band with Bharti Airtel Limited in the Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and Mumbai circles
In March 2021, JioBusiness introduced an integrated offering for micro, small, and medium businesses (MSMB) to offer integrated fibre connectivity & digital solutions.
In March 2021, Reliance Jio announced acquisition of the spectrum, gaining the right to use in all 22 circles across India.
In February 2021, JioPhone successfully upgraded more than 100 million feature phone users in India to the JioPhone network, bringing a new age of transformation for feature phone users in India.
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2020 |
On November 24, 2020, Google acquired a 7.73% stake for Rs. 33,737 crore (US$ 4.5 billion) in Reliance Industries Ltd.’s (RIL) digital subsidiary—Jio Platforms Ltd.
On September 22, 2020, Jio announced its plans to launch Jio Smartphone worth Rs. 4,000 (US$ 54)
On July 15, 2020, Jio received investment of Rs. 33,737 crore (US$ 4.79 billion) from Google for a 7.7% stake. This takes the total investment by stakeholders in Jio Platforms to Rs. 152,056 crore (US$ 21.57 billion).
In June, Jio Platform received investment of Rs. 5,683.50 crore (US$ 806.28 million) from a unit of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Rs. 9,093.60 crore (US$ 1.29 billion) from Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Co. and an additional investment of Rs. 4,546.80 crore (US$ 645.03 million) from Silver Lake
In May 2020, Jio Platform received investment of Rs. 5,655.75 crore (US$ 802.35 million) from Silver Lake, Rs. 11,367 crore (US$ 1.61 billion) from Vista Equity Partners and Rs. 6,598.38 crore (US$ 936.07 million) from General Atlantic
Facebook to invest US$ 5.7 billion in Jio Platforms Ltd
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2019 |
Launched JioFiber in August
Became the second largest operator in terms of subscribers in India
Launched Digital Udaan for first time users
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2018 |
Approved plan to spin off fibre and tower assets
Adjudged 'Best Mobile Operator Service for Consumers' at Mobile World Congress
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2017 |
Announced acquisition of wireless spectrum, tower, fiber and MCN assets of Reliance Communications
Launched its Jiophone
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2016 |
Surpasses 50 million subscribers within 83 days of launch
Commercial roll-out of services in September 2016
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2013 |
Infotel Broadband renamed as Reliance Jio Infocomm
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2010 |
Reliance Industries Limited purchased 95% stake in Infotel Broadband
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