Jio expands 5G footprint to 27 additional cities, reaches a total of 331 cities in India

Reliance Jio, the largest telecom operator in India, has announced the launch of its 5G services in 27 additional cities of 13 states and union territories, extending its network to 331 cities across the country. The company’s statement said Jio True 5G is now available in states like Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal. Starting March 8, 2023, Jio users in these cities will be invited to experience unlimited data at up to 1 Gbps speeds, at no additional cost, under the Jio Welcome Offer.

Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, previously announced that Jio’s 5G services will cover the entire country by the end of 2023. “Starting today, the technological advantages of high-speed internet, low-latency, stand-alone True 5G services shall be made available to the people and businesses of 27 (more) cities,” the statement said. “Jio True 5G offers lightning-fast speeds of up to 1 Gbps, enabling seamless streaming of high-definition content, immersive and interactive viewing, and cloud gaming”.

Jio’s 5G technology is expected to enhance the capabilities of emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR), paving the way for innovative applications in nation-building areas like healthcare, education, and agriculture.

A Jio spokesperson said, “We want every Jio user to enjoy the transformational benefits of Jio True 5G technology in 2023. By December 2023, Jio True 5G will cover every town/city in the country.”

With this expansion, Jio is now covering a significant portion of India’s population and is expected to bring a major change in the telecom sector with its 5G services. The company is also offering a range of affordable 5G-enabled smartphones to make the technology accessible to more users. Jio has been a major disruptor in the Indian telecom industry and its entry into the 5G market is expected to intensify the competition among the telecom operators.