Jio

File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visits the exhibition at the 6th edition of India Mobile Congress, in New Delhi on October 01, 2022 (1).jpg visits the stall of Jio with Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways and Communications along with Mukesh Ambani and Akash Ambani on October 1, 2022.]]

The company was registered in Ambawadi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 15 February 2007 as Infotel Broadband Services Limited (IBSL). In June 2010, Reliance Industries (RIL) bought a 95% stake in IBSL for {{INRConvert|4800|c|year=2010}}. Although unlisted, IBSL was the only company that won broadband spectrum in all 22 circles in India in the 4G auction that took place earlier that year.{{Cite news|date=12 June 2010|title=Reliance Industries buys 95% stake in Infotel Broadband for Rs 4,800 cr|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-industries-buys-95-stake-in-infotel-broadband-for-rs-4800-cr/articleshow/6037260.cms|url-status=live|access-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316170555/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-industries-buys-95-stake-in-infotel-broadband-for-rs-4800-cr/articleshow/6037260.cms|archive-date=16 March 2021}} Later continuing as RIL's telecom subsidiary, Infotel Broadband Services Limited was renamed as Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) in January 2013.{{Citation |title=RIL's Infotel Broadband renamed Reliance Jio Infocomm |newspaper=The Times of India |date=31 January 2013 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/RILs-Infotel-Broadband-renamed-Reliance-Jio-Infocomm/articleshow/18271907.cms |publisher=The Times of India Business Line |access-date=27 October 2015 |archive-date=9 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160909123226/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/RILs-Infotel-Broadband-renamed-Reliance-Jio-Infocomm/articleshow/18271907.cms |url-status=live }}

In June 2015, Jio announced that it would start its operations throughout the country by the end of 2015.{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio to launch commercial operations by December; to alter telecom industry landscape, say experts |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-operations-by-december-to-alter-telecom-industry-landscape-say-experts/articleshow/47649795.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=13 June 2015 |access-date=26 October 2015 |archive-date=21 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821142254/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-operations-by-december-to-alter-telecom-industry-landscape-say-experts/articleshow/47649795.cms |url-status=live }} However, four months later in October, the company postponed the launch to the first quarter of the financial year 2016–2017.{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio likely to delay its December pan-India launch |date=19 October 2015 |url=http://www.livemint.com/Industry/phn2YqPIq1IQj6UxnM3zkM/RJio-likely-to-delay-its-December-panIndia-launch.html |publisher=Live Mint |access-date=21 October 2015 |archive-date=8 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608115534/http://www.livemint.com/Industry/phn2YqPIq1IQj6UxnM3zkM/RJio-likely-to-delay-its-December-panIndia-launch.html |url-status=live }}

Later, in July 2015, a PIL filed in the Supreme Court by an NGO called the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, through Prashant Bhushan, challenged the grant of a pan-India license to Jio by the Government of India. The PIL also alleged that the firm was being allowed to provide voice telephony along with its 4G data service, by paying an additional fee of just {{INRConvert|165.8|c|nolink=yes}} which was arbitrary and unreasonable, and contributed to a loss of {{INRConvert|2284.2|c|nolink=yes}} to the exchequer.{{Cite web |title=Petition against 4G licence to Reliance Jio: Apex court seeks Centre's reply |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/petition-against-4g-licence-to-reliance-jio-apex-court-seeks-centres-reply/article5993872.ece |access-date=10 June 2014 |work=The Hindu |date=9 May 2014 |archive-date=11 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511093057/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/petition-against-4g-licence-to-reliance-jio-apex-court-seeks-centres-reply/article5993872.ece |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=17 January 2014 |title=Reliance Jio goes for the kill |work=Rediff.com |url=http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-reliance-jio-goes-for-the-kill/20140117.htm#1 |access-date=10 June 2014 |archive-date=28 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928123359/http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-reliance-jio-goes-for-the-kill/20140117.htm#1 |url-status=live }} The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT), however, explained that the rules for 3G and BWA spectrum didn't restrict BWA winners from providing voice telephony. As a result, the PIL was revoked, and the accusations were dismissed.{{Cite web |title=DoT refutes CAG's charges of favoring Reliance Jio by allowing it to convert its ISP permit into a unified license |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-01/news/51002815_1_bwa-reliance-jio-infocomm-reliance-industries-unit |access-date=4 July 2014 |work=The Economic Times |archive-date=7 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140707140052/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-01/news/51002815_1_bwa-reliance-jio-infocomm-reliance-industries-unit |url-status=dead }}

The 4G services were launched internally on 27 December 2015.{{Cite web|date=5 May 2016|title=Now Reliance employees can refer friends, family for Jio 4G services|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-now-reliance-employees-can-refer-friends-family-for-jio-4g-services-852|access-date=24 July 2020|website=Zee Business|archive-date=24 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724223038/https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-now-reliance-employees-can-refer-friends-family-for-jio-4g-services-852|url-status=live}} The company commercially launched its 4G services on 5 September 2016, offering free data and voice services until 31 December,{{Cite web|last=Bhushan|first=Kul|date=1 September 2016|title=Reliance Jio Welcome Offer launched, offers free access to its Jio services till December 31, 2016|url=https://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jio-welcome-offer-launched-offers-free-access-to-its-jio-services-till-december-31-2016-420843/|access-date=24 July 2020|website=BGR India|language=en-US|archive-date=24 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724224504/https://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jio-welcome-offer-launched-offers-free-access-to-its-jio-services-till-december-31-2016-420843/|url-status=live}} which was later extended until 31 March 2017.{{Cite news|last=Mudgill|first=Amit|title=Jio welcome offer extended: Mukesh Ambani extends Reliance Jio freebies, RIL shares up 1.28 per cent to Rs 1005.50|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/mukesh-ambani-extends-reliance-jio-freebies-ril-shares-up-1-28-per-cent-to-rs-1005-50/articleshow/55722982.cms|access-date=24 July 2020|archive-date=2 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402191942/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/mukesh-ambani-extends-reliance-jio-freebies-ril-shares-up-1-28-per-cent-to-rs-1005-50/articleshow/55722982.cms|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=How Reliance Jio's Entry Tied Regulatory Knots Around India's Telecom Ecosystem|url=https://thewire.in/tech/reliance-jio-telecom-regulation-trai-anil-ambani|access-date=24 July 2020|website=thewire.in|language=en|archive-date=25 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725033429/https://thewire.in/tech/reliance-jio-telecom-regulation-trai-anil-ambani|url-status=live}} Within the first month, Jio announced that it had acquired 1.6 crore (16 million) subscribers{{Cite news |date=9 October 2016 |title=Reliance Jio creates world record: 16 million subscribers in one month |work=The Indian Express |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-creates-world-record-16-million-subscribers-in-one-month-3073468/ |access-date=9 October 2016 |archive-date=10 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010161651/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-creates-world-record-16-million-subscribers-in-one-month-3073468/ |url-status=live }} and has crossed 5 crore (50 million) subscriber mark in 83 days since its launch,{{Cite web |date=29 November 2016 |title=Reliance Jio crosses 50 million subscriber mark in 83 days |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-crosses-50-million-subscriber-mark-in-83-days-4400972/ |access-date=30 November 2016 |archive-date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130160924/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-crosses-50-million-subscriber-mark-in-83-days-4400972/ |url-status=live }} subsequently crossing 100 million subscribers on 22 February 2017.{{Cite news |last=Doval |first=Pankaj |date=22 February 2017 |title=Reliance Jio crosses 100 million users within 6 months |work=The Times of India |publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/reliance-jio-crosses-100-million-users-in-under-6-months/articleshow/57263052.cms |access-date=22 February 2017 |archive-date=21 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221220223/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/reliance-jio-crosses-100-million-users-in-under-6-months/articleshow/57263052.cms |url-status=live }} {{As of|2017|October|alt=By October 2017}}, it had about 13 crore (130 million) subscribers.{{Cite news |date=5 October 2017 |title=Dirt-cheap mobile data is a thrill for Indian consumers |newspaper=The Economist |url=https://www.economist.com/news/business/21730045-mukesh-ambanis-25bn-bet-severe-headache-other-telecoms-firms-dirt-cheap-mobile |access-date=6 October 2017 |archive-date=6 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006113512/https://www.economist.com/news/business/21730045-mukesh-ambanis-25bn-bet-severe-headache-other-telecoms-firms-dirt-cheap-mobile |url-status=live }}

On 5 October 2022, it has launched 5G services to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.{{Cite web |title=Jio 5G rollout will begin today, but only for limited users |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/reliance-jio-is-rolling-out-5g-services-in-4-cities-but-only-limited-users-will-get-access-to-5g-network-2008279-2022-10-04 |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=India Today |date=4 October 2022 |language=en |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020155736/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/reliance-jio-is-rolling-out-5g-services-in-4-cities-but-only-limited-users-will-get-access-to-5g-network-2008279-2022-10-04 |url-status=live }} As of March 2023, Jio 5G service was available in 365 cities across India.{{cite web | url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/jio-expands-true-5g-services-coverage-to-365-cities/98657603 | title=Jio's True 5G services now available in 365 cities – ET Telecom | access-date=20 March 2023 | archive-date=20 March 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320061900/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/industry/jio-expands-true-5g-services-coverage-to-365-cities/98657603 | url-status=live }} As of April 2023, 5G service was available across 2,500+ cities in India.{{Cite news|title=Jio 5G is now available in 2,691 cities|url=https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-5g-is-now-available-2691cities/696915/|access-date=23 April 2023|archive-date=23 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230423222706/https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-5g-is-now-available-2691cities/696915/|url-status=live}} In August 2023, it was announced that Jio had completed its rollout of 5G services nationwide, ahead of schedule.{{cite web | url=https://www.rcrwireless.com/20230816/5g/indian-telco-jio-reaches-nationwide-5g-target-ahead-of-schedule | title=Indian telco Jio reaches nationwide 5G target ahead of schedule | date=16 August 2023 | access-date=16 August 2023 | archive-date=16 August 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816202237/https://www.rcrwireless.com/20230816/5g/indian-telco-jio-reaches-nationwide-5g-target-ahead-of-schedule | url-status=live }}

On 29 October 2024, Jio Financial Services launched SmartGold for digital gold purchase facilities with a minimum amount of Rs.10.{{Cite web |date=29 October 2024 |title=Jio Financial Services launches SmartGold for digital gold purchase |url=https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/jio-financial-services-launches-smartgold-for-digital-gold-purchase-124102900821_1.html}}

Reliance Jio to Sell Starlink Equipment as India’s Satellite Market Grows – March 12, 2025{{cite news |last1=Kalra |first1=Aditya |last2=Vengattil |first2=Munsif |last3=Bhattacharjee |first3=Nivedita |title=Musk, Ambani join hands in surprise Starlink India internet deal |url=https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/indias-reliance-jio-signs-deal-bring-spacexs-starlink-internet-india-2025-03-12/ |access-date=March 12, 2025 |work=Reuters |date=March 12, 2025}}

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Jio owns spectrum in 850 MHz and 1,800 MHz bands in India's 22 circles, and also owns pan-India licensed 2,300 MHz spectrum. The spectrum is valid until 2035.{{Citation |title=Pan India Telecom Spectrum holding chart 2022 (updated) |date=August 2022 |url=https://onlytech.com/india-telecom-spectrum-chart/ |publisher=Only Tech |access-date=7 October 2022 |archive-date=8 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008170024/https://onlytech.com/india-telecom-spectrum-chart/ |url-status=live }} Jio also picked up pan-India licenses in the 700 MHz, 3,500 MHz and 26 GHz spectrum bands in the DoT's 2022 5G auction.{{Cite web |title=DoT completes USD19bn 5G auction |url=https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/08/02/dot-completes-usd19bn-5g-auction/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=Telegeography |archive-date=7 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007172113/https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2022/08/02/dot-completes-usd19bn-5g-auction/ |url-status=live }}

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Jio shares spectrum with Reliance Communications. The sharing deal is for 800 MHz band across seven circles other than the 10 circles for which Jio already owns.{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio to share RCom spectrum in seven circles |date=16 October 2015 |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/reliance-jio-to-share-spectrum-in-7-circles/article7770426.ece |publisher=The Hindu Business Line |access-date=27 October 2015 |archive-date=4 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704160028/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/reliance-jio-to-share-rcom-spectrum-in-seven-circles/article7770426.ece |url-status=live }}

Sep 2014 – Acquired undisclosed stake in Airspan Networks for US$5 mn.{{Cite web|title=Rel Jio ties with Israel's Airspan for 4G equipment|url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/rel-jio-ties-with-israels-airspan-for-4g-equipment/42239908|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=2 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220402194809/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/rel-jio-ties-with-israels-airspan-for-4g-equipment/42239908|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Everything to know about companies acquired by RIL to complement Jio's operations – Airspan Networks|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/slide-shows/everything-to-know-about-companies-acquired-by-ril-to-complement-jios-operations/64599666|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=7 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707164636/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/slide-shows/everything-to-know-about-companies-acquired-by-ril-to-complement-jios-operations/64599666|url-status=live}} Deploys Airspan's small cells throughout the network roll out phase.{{Cite web|last=Biswas|first=Rudradeep|title=Reliance Jio's deployment of 150,000 small cells is largest in the world: Senior VP of Wireless networks|url=https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jios-deployment-of-150000-small-cells-is-largest-in-the-world-senior-vp-of-wireless-networks/145319/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Telecomtalk|language=en-US|archive-date=28 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728041205/https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jios-deployment-of-150000-small-cells-is-largest-in-the-world-senior-vp-of-wireless-networks/145319/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Airspan Partners with Jio for Deployment of Ultra-Dense Heterogeneous LTE-Advanced|url=https://www.airspan.com/news/airspan-partners-with-jio-for-deployment-of-ultra-dense-heterogeneous-lte-advanced/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Airspan.com|language=en-US|archive-date=4 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304071602/https://www.airspan.com/news/airspan-partners-with-jio-for-deployment-of-ultra-dense-heterogeneous-lte-advanced/|url-status=live}}

Sep 2016 – Jio signed a pact with BSNL for intra-circle roaming which would enable users of the operators to use each other's 4G and 2G spectrum in national roaming mode.{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio Signs Deal With BSNL to Address One of Its Potential Pain Points |date=13 September 2016 |url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-signs-deal-with-bsnl-to-address-one-of-its-potential-pain-points-1458089 |access-date=13 September 2016 |archive-date=13 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913125025/http://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/reliance-jio-signs-deal-with-bsnl-to-address-one-of-its-potential-pain-points-1458089 |url-status=live }}

Feb 2017 – Jio announced a partnership with Samsung to work on LTE – Advanced Pro and 5G.{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio ties up with Samsung to 'bring' 5G in India |url=http://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/reliance-jio-ties-up-with-samsung-to-bring-5g-in-india/articleshow/57390062.cms |access-date=9 May 2017 |website=Gadget Now |archive-date=9 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170509221027/http://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/reliance-jio-ties-up-with-samsung-to-bring-5g-in-india/articleshow/57390062.cms |url-status=live }}

Feb 2017 – Partnered with Ciena to deploy transport SDN architecture.{{Cite web|title=Jio transforms one of the world's largest self-healing optical networks with Ciena – Ciena|url=http://www.ciena.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/Jio-transforms-one-of-the-worlds-largest-self-healing-optical-networks-with-Ciena.html|access-date=2021-03-10|website=www.ciena.com|language=en-US|archive-date=25 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225071627/https://www.ciena.com/about/newsroom/press-releases/Jio-transforms-one-of-the-worlds-largest-self-healing-optical-networks-with-Ciena.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Reliance Jio, Ciena partner to make optical network future ready|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-ciena-partner-to-make-optical-network-future-ready/68152944|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=7 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707164200/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-ciena-partner-to-make-optical-network-future-ready/68152944|url-status=live}}

Reliance Jio also partnered with several OSS (Operations Support Systems) & BSS (Business Support System) companies for the deployment of services, like: SAP, HP, IBM, Ericsson, Rancore, Estel Technologies, Subex and Intec Telecom Systems. However, the finalized OSS firms were Ericsson, HP and Friendly Technologies.{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio teams up with 20 tech firms for OSS/BSS |url=https://www.teleanalysis.com/reliance-jio-teams-up-with-20-ossbss-firms/ |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=TeleAnalysis|date=22 April 2014 }}{{Cite web |title=Ericsson successfully deploys OSS fulfillment suite for Jio in India |url=https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2017/3/ericsson-successfully-deploys-oss-fulfillment-suite-for-jio-in-india |access-date=26 January 2021 |website=Ericsson |date=March 2017 |archive-date=14 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814142156/https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2017/3/ericsson-successfully-deploys-oss-fulfillment-suite-for-jio-in-india |url-status=live }}

Sep 2020 – Partners with Cisco Systems for 5G deployment.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-25|title=Telecom news India, Airtel news, Jio news, Vodafone idea news|url=https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/cisco-partners-with-jio-airtel-for-5g-ready-networks/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=www.communicationstoday.co.in|language=english|archive-date=2 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702073858/https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/cisco-partners-with-jio-airtel-for-5g-ready-networks/|url-status=live}}

Sep 2020 – Announces partnership with HFCL to deploy Fiber-optic communication to support the rollout of FTTx services.{{Cite web|title=HFCL deploying Jio FTTH network across 300 cities: Report|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hfcl-deploying-jio-ftth-network-across-300-cities-report/78312623|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602042247/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hfcl-deploying-jio-ftth-network-across-300-cities-report/78312623|url-status=live}}

Oct 2022 – Contracts with Nokia & Ericsson for supplying standalone 5G network equipment.{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio to deploy 5G gear from Nokia & Ericsson |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/reliance-jio-to-deploy-5g-gear-from-nokia-ericsson/amp/ |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=currentaffairs.adda247.com |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020155254/https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/reliance-jio-to-deploy-5g-gear-from-nokia-ericsson/amp/ |url-status=live }}

Summit Digitel Infrastructure (formerly known as Reliance Jio Infratel Private Limited) operates 136,000 telecom sites. This division has been divested to Tower Infrastructure Trust, which is owned by Brookfield Asset Management, for a consideration of {{INRConvert|25215|c}}.{{Cite web|title=RIL Says Brookfield Infrastructure's Rs 25,215 Investment In Tower Infrastructure Trust Has Been Completed|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ril-says-brookfield-infrastructures-rs-25215-investment-in-tower-infrastructure-trust-has-been-completed-5781681.html|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Moneycontrol|date=September 2020 |archive-date=1 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101221906/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/ril-says-brookfield-infrastructures-rs-25215-investment-in-tower-infrastructure-trust-has-been-completed-5781681.html|url-status=live}}

The company launched its 4G broadband services throughout India in September 2016. It was slated to be released in December 2015 after some reports said that the company was waiting to receive final permits from the government. Jio offers fourth-generation (4G) data and voice services, along with peripheral services like instant messaging and streaming movies and music.{{Citation |title=Reliance to launch Jio by Dec, set to kick off pricing war |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-services-by-december-ambani-115061200219_1.html |work=Business Standard |date=13 June 2015 |access-date=26 October 2015 |archive-date=21 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160621043214/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/reliance-jio-to-launch-commercial-services-by-december-ambani-115061200219_1.html |url-status=live }} On 5 October 2022, it launched 5G services to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Varanasi, Siliguri, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Nagpur.

In August 2018, Jio began to test a new triple play fiber to the home service known tentatively as Jio GigaFiber, including broadband internet with speeds ranging from 100 to 1000 Mbit/s, as well as television and landline telephone services.{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio Fiber broadband plans announced: Check tariffs, speed, offers |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-fiber-broadband-launch-live-updates-1567676352890.html |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=LiveMint |date=5 September 2019 |language=en |archive-date=10 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110113821/https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-fiber-broadband-launch-live-updates-1567676352890.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Agarwal |first=Nikhil |date=21 August 2018 |title=Reliance Jio GigaFiber broadband preview offer launched. It is free for 3 months |url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/wcJK1MWbW11oSJ3uGpHsgN/Reliance-Jio-GigaFiber-broadband-plan-launch-offer-free.html |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=LiveMint |language=en |archive-date=5 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105051955/https://www.livemint.com/Companies/wcJK1MWbW11oSJ3uGpHsgN/Reliance-Jio-GigaFiber-broadband-plan-launch-offer-free.html |url-status=live }}

In August 2019, it was announced that the service would officially launch on 5 September 2019 as JioFiber, in honour of the company's third anniversary.{{Cite web |title=JioFiber now available: Here's how you can book new connection, get free TV and 4K Set Top Box |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jiofiber-now-available-here-s-how-you-can-book-new-connection-get-free-tv-and-4k-set-top-box-1597527-2019-09-10 |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=India Today |date=10 September 2019 |language=en |archive-date=3 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191203130522/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jiofiber-now-available-here-s-how-you-can-book-new-connection-get-free-tv-and-4k-set-top-box-1597527-2019-09-10 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=21 August 2019 |title=Reliance JioGigaFiber unveils on September 5: A comparison with BSNL, ACT, Airtel Fiber broadband plans |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/reliance-jiogigafiber-to-unveil-on-september-5-a-comparison-with-bsnl-act-airtel-broadband-plans-5920344/ |access-date=21 August 2019 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |archive-date=13 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200313163035/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/reliance-jiogigafiber-to-unveil-on-september-5-a-comparison-with-bsnl-act-airtel-broadband-plans-5920344/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite magazine |author=Amritanshu Mukherjee |date=14 August 2019 |title=Jio has changed name of GigaFiber broadband to JioFiber but why |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jio-has-changed-name-of-gigafiber-broadband-to-jiofiber-but-why-all-confusions-explained-1580011-2019-08-12 |access-date=8 June 2020 |magazine=India Today |language=en |archive-date=29 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129084740/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/features/story/jio-has-changed-name-of-gigafiber-broadband-to-jiofiber-but-why-all-confusions-explained-1580011-2019-08-12 |url-status=live }} Jio also announced plans to offer streaming of films still in theatres ("First Day First Show") to eligible JioFiber subscribers.{{Cite news |date=14 August 2019 |title=Mukesh Ambani unveils Jio Fiber & the mother of all set top boxes |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/reliance-agm-mukesh-ambani-unveils-jio-fiber-the-mother-of-all-set-top-boxes/articleshow/70639869.cms |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=14 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814203927/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/reliance-agm-mukesh-ambani-unveils-jio-fiber-the-mother-of-all-set-top-boxes/articleshow/70639869.cms |url-status=live }}{{Citation |title=Jio Set Top Box Demo {{!}} Zero Latency 4K Online Gaming | date=12 August 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT8McgJJvzw |language=en |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=3 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903203055/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT8McgJJvzw |url-status=live }}

In the year 2015, the company has a network of more than {{Convert|250000|km|abbr=on}} of fiber optic cables in the country, over which it will be partnering with local cable operators to get broader connectivity for its broadband services.{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio looking to partner local cable firms in broadband push |date=29 October 2015 |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/TqZOiqubM2KAQRU4oLJw4H/Reliance-Jio-looking-to-partner-local-cable-firms-in-broadba.html |publisher=Livemint |access-date=5 November 2015 |archive-date=1 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901134118/http://www.livemint.com/Companies/TqZOiqubM2KAQRU4oLJw4H/Reliance-Jio-looking-to-partner-local-cable-firms-in-broadba.html |url-status=live }}

In March 2021, the company launched connectivity solutions for businesses bundled with services provided by Jio Platforms, Reliance Retail, and Office 365.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=Reliance Jio introduces new fiber broadband plans for small, medium businesses|url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-introduces-new-fiber-broadband-plans-for-small-medium-businesses-11615290053979.html|access-date=2021-03-10|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=10 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310065527/https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-introduces-new-fiber-broadband-plans-for-small-medium-businesses-11615290053979.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Reliance Jio launches Jio Business services to tap 50 million MSMBs in India|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-launches-jiobusiness-services-to-tap-50-million-msmbs-in-india/81412333|access-date=2021-03-10|website=ETTelecom.com|language=en|archive-date=10 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310084010/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/reliance-jio-launches-jiobusiness-services-to-tap-50-million-msmbs-in-india/81412333|url-status=live}}

In August 2023, in the Reliance AGM, the chairman of Reliance announced that the JioAirFiber eliminates the need for the last mile fiber cable connectivity by making use of the Jio 5G wireless network, and the product was made available for purchase from 19 September 2023.{{Cite web |title=What is Jio AirFiber? When will it be available and what are the charges? |url=https://www.jio.com/help/faq/mobile/jio-true-5g/about-5g/what-is-jio-airfiber-when-will-it-will-available-what-will-be-the-charges |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=www.jio.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Jio AirFiber announced: Launch date confirmed, price, availability, benefits and everything you need to know |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/jio-airfiber-announced-launch-date-confirmed-price-availability-benefits-and-everything-you-need-to-know-2427733-2023-08-28 |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=India Today |date=28 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=28 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828191429/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/jio-airfiber-announced-launch-date-confirmed-price-availability-benefits-and-everything-you-need-to-know-2427733-2023-08-28 |url-status=live }}

The company has started installing JioAirFiber devices from 1 October 2023.{{fact|date=September 2024}}

On 27 October 2023, Jio launched its satellite-based GigaFiber internet service in India.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-27 |title=Reliance Jio Launches Jio SpaceFiber- India's First Satellite-based GigaFiber Internet Service |url=https://www.news18.com/tech/reliance-jio-launches-jio-spacefiber-indias-first-satellite-based-gigafiber-internet-service-8635846.html |access-date=2023-10-27 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027160844/https://www.news18.com/tech/reliance-jio-launches-jio-spacefiber-indias-first-satellite-based-gigafiber-internet-service-8635846.html |url-status=live }}

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In June 2015, Jio entered into an agreement with domestic handset maker Intex to supply 4G handsets capable of voice over LTE (VoLTE).{{Citation |title=Intex ties up with Reliance Jio to supply 4G handsets |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/intex-ties-up-with-reliance-jio-to-supply-4g-handsets/ |work=The Indian Express |date=24 September 2015 |access-date=26 October 2015 |archive-date=31 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531134636/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/intex-ties-up-with-reliance-jio-to-supply-4g-handsets/ |url-status=live }} However, in October 2015, Jio announced that it would be launching its own mobile handset brand named LYF.{{Citation |title=Reliance Retail to sell 4G smartphones under 'LYF' Brand |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-retail-to-sell-4g-smartphones-under-lyf-brand/articleshow/49429202.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=17 October 2015 |access-date=11 February 2016 |archive-date=8 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208121133/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-retail-to-sell-4g-smartphones-under-lyf-brand/articleshow/49429202.cms |url-status=live }}{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Unveiled A 4G Device Under Lyf Brand |date=10 January 2016 |url=http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Reliance-Jio-Unveiled-A-4G-Device-Under-Lyf-Brand/articleshow/50517335.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213221332/http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Reliance-Jio-Unveiled-A-4G-Device-Under-Lyf-Brand/articleshow/50517335.cms |publisher=Gizmodo – India |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=13 February 2016 |url-status=dead}}{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio unveils low-cost 4G mobile phones LYF |date=8 January 2017 |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/reliance-jio-unveils-low-cost-4g-mobile-phones-lyf/190790/ |work=The Financial Express |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=15 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215222523/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/industry/companies/reliance-jio-unveils-low-cost-4g-mobile-phones-lyf/190790/ |url-status=live }}

On 25 January 2016, the company launched its LYF smartphone{{Cite web |url=https://www.mylyf.com/ |title=LYF smartphone |access-date=1 March 2016 |archive-date=6 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306103914/https://www.mylyf.com/ |url-status=live }} series starting with Water 1, through its chain of electronic retail outlets, Reliance Retail.{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio LYF Water 1 Launched in India for rs. 14,999 |date=7 February 2016 |url=https://maktechblog.com/reliance-jio-lyf-water-1-launched-in-india-for-rs-14999/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305183926/https://maktechblog.com/reliance-jio-lyf-water-1-launched-in-india-for-rs-14999/ |publisher=Maktech |access-date=9 February 2016 |archive-date=5 March 2016}} Three more handset models have been released so far, namely Water 2,{{Citation |title=Reliance's LYF Water 2 Goes Official in India: specifications, features, price and availability |date=9 February 2016 |url=http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/reliances-lyf-water-2-specifications-features-price-and-availability/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216113753/http://gsminsider.com/2016/02/reliances-lyf-water-2-specifications-features-price-and-availability/ |publisher=GSM Insider |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=16 February 2016 |url-status=dead}} Earth 1,{{Citation |title=Lyf Earth 1 Price, Specifications, Features |date=1 February 2016 |url=http://www.digit.in/mobile-phones/lyf-earth-1-price-6582.html |publisher=Digit |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=16 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216221758/http://www.digit.in/mobile-phones/lyf-earth-1-price-6582.html |url-status=live }} and Flame 1.{{Citation |last=Singh |first=Saurabh |title=Reliance Jio's Lyf Earth 1, Water 1 & Water 2 phones listed online, prices start at Rs.14,690 |date=27 January 2016 |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/reliance-jios-lyf-earth-1-water-1-and-water-2-phones-listed-online-prices-start-at-rs-14-690/1/580618.html |work=India Today |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=16 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216190329/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/reliance-jios-lyf-earth-1-water-1-and-water-2-phones-listed-online-prices-start-at-rs-14-690/1/580618.html |url-status=dead }}{{Citation |title=Reliance Lyf Flame 1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Coolpad Note 3 Lite |date=10 February 2016 |url=http://www.in.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/Reliance-Lyf-Flame-1-vs-Xiaomi-Redmi-2-vs-Coolpad-Note-3Lite/articleshow/50916634.cms |publisher=TechRadar – India |access-date=10 February 2016 |archive-date=10 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160210092536/http://www.in.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/Reliance-Lyf-Flame-1-vs-Xiaomi-Redmi-2-vs-Coolpad-Note-3Lite/articleshow/50916634.cms |url-status=live }}

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JioPhone is a line of feature phones marketed by Jio. The first model, released in August 2017 (with public pre-orders beginning 24 August 2017), was positioned as an "affordable" LTE-compatible feature phone. It runs on the KaiOS platform (derived from the defunct Firefox OS), and includes a 2.4-inch display, a dual-core processor, 4 GB of internal storage, near-field communication support, a suite of Jio-branded apps (including the voice assistant HelloJio), and a Jio-branded application store. It also supports a "TV cable" accessory for output to an external display.{{Cite news |title=JioPhone announced: A quick look at price, features, plans and availability |language=en |work=TechRadar |url=http://www.techradar.com/news/jiophone-announced-a-quick-look-at-price-features-plans-and-availability |access-date=21 July 2017 |archive-date=22 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722201903/http://www.techradar.com/news/jiophone-announced-a-quick-look-at-price-features-plans-and-availability |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |title=jio phone launch: Reliance Jio 4G feature phone: Here's all you want to know about it |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-jio-feature-phone-launched/articleshow/59695466.cms |access-date=21 July 2017 |website=The Economic Times |date=21 July 2017 |archive-date=28 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728002945/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/reliance-jio-feature-phone-launched/articleshow/59695466.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Jio Phone Plans Start at Rs. 153 Per Month, Jio Phone TV-Cable Announced |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/jio-phone-plans-start-at-rs-153-per-month-jio-phone-tv-cable-announced-1727546 |access-date=11 September 2019 |website=NDTV Gadgets 360 |date=21 July 2017 |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603052518/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/telecom/news/jio-phone-plans-start-at-rs-153-per-month-jio-phone-tv-cable-announced-1727546 |url-status=live }}

In July 2018, the company unveiled the JioPhone 2, an updated model in a keyboard bar form factor with a QWERTY keyboard and horizontal display. Jio also announced that Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube apps would become available for the two phones.{{Cite news |date=16 August 2018 |title=JioPhone 2 announced, comes with these features |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/jiophone-gets-mega-makeover-feature-phone-with-whatsapp-youtube-facebook/articleshow/64866074.cms |access-date=11 September 2019 |archive-date=21 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221185654/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/jiophone-gets-mega-makeover-feature-phone-with-whatsapp-youtube-facebook/articleshow/64866074.cms |url-status=live }}

The JioPhone Next is a fully-featured Android smartphone co-developed with Google as part of Jio's long-term partnership. It was announced on 24 June 2021, by Mukesh Ambani. The budget smartphone was launched in India on 4 November 2021.{{Cite web |title=Jio Phone Next Price in India, Specifications, Comparison (30th October 2021) |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/jio-phone-next-price-in-india-103071 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030053110/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/jio-phone-next-price-in-india-103071 |archive-date=30 October 2021 |access-date=2021-10-30 |website=NDTV Gadgets 360 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Google and Jio reveal a low-cost smartphone that's 'made for India' |url=https://www.engadget.com/google-jio-phone-next-india-125205560.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624223850/https://www.engadget.com/google-jio-phone-next-india-125205560.html |archive-date=24 June 2021 |access-date=2021-06-24 |website=Engadget |date=24 June 2021 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Jagmeet |date=24 June 2021 |title=Jio Google Smartphone Launches September 10: Mukesh Ambani |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/jiophone-next-4g-5g-phone-reliance-agm-2021-google-android-low-cost-smartphone-ambani-2471441 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625035756/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/jiophone-next-4g-5g-phone-reliance-agm-2021-google-android-low-cost-smartphone-ambani-2471441 |archive-date=25 June 2021 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=NDTV Gadgets 360 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Saurabh |date=2021-06-24 |title=JioPhone Next: A quick first look at Jio's first 4G smartphone, features, availability and other details |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/jiophone-next-a-quick-first-look-at-jios-first-4g-smartphone-features-availability-and-other-details/2277748/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625035757/https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/jiophone-next-a-quick-first-look-at-jios-first-4g-smartphone-features-availability-and-other-details/2277748/ |archive-date=25 June 2021 |access-date=2021-06-25 |website=The Financial Express |language=en-US}}

The JioPhone Next will be run by the indigenously built Pragati OS based on the Android Go operating system. This phone is classified as an entry-level phone and is aimed at replacing feature phones and providing basic smartphone services efficiently at low specifications.{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Debashis |date=25 October 2021 |title=jio: What is Pragati OS that will power Reliance JioPhone Next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/what-is-pragati-os-that-will-power-reliance-jiophone-next/articleshow/87259338.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211030052843/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/what-is-pragati-os-that-will-power-reliance-jiophone-next/articleshow/87259338.cms |archive-date=30 October 2021 |access-date=2021-10-30 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}

Reliance Jio has introduced a budget-friendly 4G phone called Jio Bharat at an affordable price of ₹999. The phone's sales commenced on 7 July 2023, and Reliance Jio aims to eliminate 2G technology from India through the widespread adoption of this device. The Jio Bharat Phone is specifically targeted towards individuals who are unable to afford expensive smartphones but still rely on basic features.{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Manish |date=2023-07-03 |title=India's richest man unveils $12 4G phone with digital pay and streaming |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/03/jio-bharat-specifications-price-plans/ |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US |archive-date=10 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810225251/https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/03/jio-bharat-specifications-price-plans/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Jacob |first=Charmaine |date=2023-07-06 |title=A $12 phone is opening doors for rural India to get on the internet |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/06/reliance-jio-bharat-phone-opens-doors-for-rural-india-to-get-on-internet.html |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=CNBC |language=en}}

JioFi is a portable broadband device brought by Reliance Digital. The JioFi device allows multiple users and mobile devices to access Jio's 4G high-speed internet connectivity and create a personal Wi-Fi hotspot.{{fact|date=December 2024}}

Reliance Jio has unveiled its JioDive virtual reality (VR) headset in India, to help IPL fans watch a match in 360-degree stadium view while sitting in front of a 100-inch screen. A smartphone-based virtual reality headset for entertainment, learning, gaming, and wellness.{{fact|date=December 2024}}

JioTag, an affordable object tracker, was introduced by Reliance Jio in India. By utilizing Bluetooth 5.1 technology and the JioThings app, JioTag assists in locating lost items and alerts you when you inadvertently leave your connected device behind.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-09 |title=JioTag launched: What is it and how is it different from Apple's AirTag? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/what-is-jiotag-and-how-is-it-different-from-airtag-8654627/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230609213854/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/what-is-jiotag-and-how-is-it-different-from-airtag-8654627/ |archive-date=2023-06-09 |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}

JioTag Air

This tracking device was launched in July 2024 by Reliance Jio, as a successor to JioTag. It features Bluetooth 5.3 technology. It supports both iOS (iOS 14 and above) and Android (version 9 and above) platforms.{{Cite news |date=2024-07-14 |title=Reliance Jio launches new gadget: Price, features and other details |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-launches-new-gadget-price-features-and-other-details/articleshow/111603768.cms |access-date=2024-07-14 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=14 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714125926/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-launches-new-gadget-price-features-and-other-details/articleshow/111603768.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Reliance Jio launches JioTag Air {{!}} India Infoline |url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/news/business/reliance-jio-launches-jiotag-air |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=www.indiainfoline.com |language=en |archive-date=22 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722172047/https://www.indiainfoline.com/news/business/reliance-jio-launches-jiotag-air |url-status=live }}

Prior to its pan-India launch of 4G data and telephony services, the firm has started providing free Wi-Fi hotspot services in cities throughout India including Surat, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh,{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio offers strategic Wi-Fi hotspot free services to increase user base |date=21 May 2014 |url=http://www.mobiletor.com/reliance-jio-offering-free-wi-fi-hotspot-services-trial/ |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229172019/http://www.mobiletor.com/reliance-jio-offering-free-wi-fi-hotspot-services-trial/ |url-status=live |publisher=Mobiletor |archive-date=29 December 2017}} Indore, Jabalpur, Dewas and Ujjain{{Cite news |last=Beguwala |first=Esmail |date=19 December 2015 |title=Reliance Jio launches high-speed Wi-Fi service 'Jionet' in 55 locations across Indore |language=en-US |work=Telecom Talk |url=https://telecomtalk.info/jionet-in-indore/147082/ |url-status=live |access-date=29 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229172013/https://telecomtalk.info/jionet-in-indore/147082/ |archive-date=29 December 2017}} in Madhya Pradesh, select locations of Mumbai in Maharashtra,{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio launches unlimited free WiFi in Mumbai for Ganesh Utsav |date=16 September 2015 |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-launches-unlimited-free-wifi-in-mumbai/ |work=The Indian Express |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904232416/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-launches-unlimited-free-wifi-in-mumbai/ |url-status=live |archive-date=4 September 2016}} Kolkata in West Bengal,{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Introduces Free Public Wifi in Kolkata, How to Use Jionet Wifi ? |url=http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-introduces-free-public-wifi-in-kolkata-how-to-use-jionet-wifi/130719/ |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824180716/http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-introduces-free-public-wifi-in-kolkata-how-to-use-jionet-wifi/130719/ |url-status=live |publisher=Telecom Talk |archive-date=24 August 2016}} Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh,{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio launches free Wi-Fi service in Lucknow's Hazratganj |url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/reliance-jio-launches-free-wi-fi-service-in-lucknows-hazratganj/48507907 |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210034900/http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/Reliance-Jio-launches-free-Wi-Fi-service-in-Lucknows-Hazratganj/48507907 |url-status=live |publisher=The Economic Times – Telecom |archive-date=10 February 2017}} Bhubaneswar in Odisha,{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Launches 4G Wi-Fi Internet Service in Bhubaneswar |date=31 August 2015 |url=http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/reliance-jio-launches-4g-wi-fi-internet-service-in-bhubaneswar-734184 |access-date=23 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822132119/http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/reliance-jio-launches-4g-wi-fi-internet-service-in-bhubaneswar-734184 |url-status=live |publisher=Gadgets 360 |archive-date=22 August 2016}} Mussoorie in Uttarakhand,{{Citation |title=Mussoorie, the First Hill Station to receive Reliance Jio's Wi-Fi Service |work=Reliance News |date=4 September 2015 |url=https://reliancenews.wordpress.com/2015/09/04/mussoorie-the-first-hill-station-to-receive-reliance-jios-wi-fi-service/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124103010/https://reliancenews.wordpress.com/2015/09/04/mussoorie-the-first-hill-station-to-receive-reliance-jios-wi-fi-service/ |archive-date=24 November 2015}}{{Unreliable source?|date=May 2017}} Collectorate's Office in Meerut,{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio to offer free 4G-backed WiFi service at Meerut Collectorate |url=http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/3g-4g/reliance-jio-to-offer-free-4g-backed-wifi-service-at-meerut-collectorate/49732170 |work=The Economic Times |access-date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208101355/http://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/3g-4g/reliance-jio-to-offer-free-4g-backed-wifi-service-at-meerut-collectorate/49732170 |url-status=live |archive-date=8 December 2015}} and at MG Road in Vijayawada{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio rolls out wi-fi service at MG Road in Vijayawada |date=11 January 2016 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/Reliance-Jio-rolls-out-wi-fi-service-at-MG-Road-in-Vijayawada/articleshow/50531043.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=12 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522082932/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/Reliance-Jio-rolls-out-wi-fi-service-at-MG-Road-in-Vijayawada/articleshow/50531043.cms |url-status=live |archive-date=22 May 2018}} among others.

In March 2016, Jio started providing free Wi-Fi internet to spectators at six cricket stadiums hosting the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 matches.{{Cite news |date=7 March 2016 |title=T20 World Cup 2016: Free unlimited Wi-Fi at 6 stadiums, courtesy Reliance Jio |website=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/T20-World-Cup-2016-Free-unlimited-Wi-Fi-at-6-stadiums-courtesy-Reliance-Jio/articleshow/51290041.cms |url-status=live |access-date=8 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413154729/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/T20-World-Cup-2016-Free-unlimited-Wi-Fi-at-6-stadiums-courtesy-Reliance-Jio/articleshow/51290041.cms |archive-date=13 April 2016}}

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In May 2016, Jio launched a bundle of multimedia apps on Google Play as part of its upcoming 4G services. While the apps are available to download for everyone, a user will require a Jio SIM card to use some of them. Notable apps include:

• MyJio – manage Jio account and digital services associated with it
• JioSphere (formerly JioPages) – a web browser for Android device with VPN{{cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-launches-made-in-india-jiopages-browser-features-other-details-here-11603291917345.html|title=Jio launches made-in-India JioPages browser: Features, other details here|publisher=Live Mint|date=21 October 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|archive-date=10 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201110124252/https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-launches-made-in-india-jiopages-browser-features-other-details-here-11603291917345.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://techpp.com/2020/10/21/jiopages-jio-browser/|title=Jio Browser Rebranded as JioPages with improved design and more features|publisher=TechPP|date=21 October 2020|access-date=10 November 2020|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102020225/https://techpp.com/2020/10/21/jiopages-jio-browser/|url-status=live}}
• JioChat – instant messaging app{{Cite news |last=Abbas |first=Muntazir |date=16 October 2015 |title=Jio Chat crosses 2 million users in less than six months |work=The Economic Times |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/jio-chat-crosses-2-million-users-in-less-than-six-months/articleshow/49397526.cms |access-date=20 May 2016 |archive-date=22 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422101102/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/jio-chat-crosses-2-million-users-in-less-than-six-months/articleshow/49397526.cms |url-status=live }}
• JioCinema – OTT platform{{Cite web |date=19 February 2016 |title=Reliance to launch Jio On Demand with over 450 TV channels |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/ott-services/reliance-to-launch-jio-on-demand-with-over-450-tv-channels-160219 |access-date=20 May 2016 |publisher=Indian Television |archive-date=8 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160908204338/http://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/ott-services/reliance-to-launch-jio-on-demand-with-over-450-tv-channels-160219 |url-status=live }}
• JioCloud – cloud-based backup tool{{Cite web |date=5 December 2014 |title=Exclusive First look at Jio Drive : India's answer to Google drive and One drive, to offer 100 GB storage |url=http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-drive-indias-answer-to-google-drive-and-one-drive/126969/ |access-date=20 May 2016 |website=Telecom Talk |language=en-US |archive-date=12 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912015241/http://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-drive-indias-answer-to-google-drive-and-one-drive/126969/ |url-status=live }}
• JioHealthHub – health services app
• JioNews – e-reader for news{{Cite web |date=8 December 2014 |title=Exclusive First look at Reliance Jio Mags: Jio's answer to Google's Play Newsstand |url=http://telecomtalk.info/first-look-at-reliance-jio-mags/127163/ |access-date=20 May 2016 |website=Telecom Talk |language=en-US |archive-date=2 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902081308/http://telecomtalk.info/first-look-at-reliance-jio-mags/127163/ |url-status=live }}
• JioMeet – video-conferencing platform{{cite news |last1=Cruze |first1=Danny Cyril D. |title=Jio to launch video conferencing platform JioMeet to take on Google Meet, Zoom |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-to-launch-video-conferencing-platform-jiomeet-to-take-on-google-meet-zoom-11588324251469.html |access-date=19 June 2020 |work=Livemint |date=1 May 2020 |language=en |archive-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802161358/https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-to-launch-video-conferencing-platform-jiomeet-to-take-on-google-meet-zoom-11588324251469.html |url-status=live }}
• JioMoney – online payments/wallet app{{Citation |last=Bendre |first=Ritesh |title=Reliance JioMoney Wallet app first impressions: Good potential, needs design overhaul |date=12 May 2016 |url=http://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jiomoney-wallet-app-first-impressions-good-potential-needs-design-overhaul/ |work=Boy Genius Report |access-date=20 May 2016 |archive-date=18 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518054810/http://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jiomoney-wallet-app-first-impressions-good-potential-needs-design-overhaul/ |url-status=live }}
• JioSaavn – for online and offline music streaming in English and Indian languages
• JioSecurity – security app{{Cite web |date=6 May 2016 |title=Reliance Jio Offers 4G Connections Through Referral Scheme |url=http://www.cxotoday.com/story/reliance-jio-to-offer-4g-connections-to-its-employees/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711033725/http://www.cxotoday.com/story/reliance-jio-to-offer-4g-connections-to-its-employees |archive-date=11 July 2016 |access-date=23 May 2015 |website=cxotoday.com |language=en}}
• JioTV – TV Channels streaming service
• JioCall – VoLTE phone simulator{{Cite web |date=16 March 2016 |title=Jio Join app: First look and comprehensive feature review |url=http://telecomtalk.info/jio-join-app-first-look-and-comprehensive-feature-review/150834/ |access-date=20 May 2016 |website=Telecom Talk |language=en-US |archive-date=6 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160906174843/http://telecomtalk.info/jio-join-app-first-look-and-comprehensive-feature-review/150834/ |url-status=live }}
• JioMart – online shopping app{{Cite web |date=25 May 2020 |title=JioMart goes live in 200 cities after Mumbai pilot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/jiomart-goes-live-in-200-cities-after-mumbai-pilot/articleshow/75955843.cms |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=20 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020153801/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/jiomart-goes-live-in-200-cities-after-mumbai-pilot/articleshow/75955843.cms |url-status=live }}
• JioGames – gaming platform{{cn|date=September 2024}}
• JioHome – home entertainment{{cn|date=September 2024}}
• JioThings – device tracking{{cn|date=September 2024}}
• JioGate – housing society solutions{{cn|date=September 2024}}
• JioPOS Lite – platform for partners to earn{{cn|date=September 2024}}

In September 2016, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) summoned Jio and the country's existing telecom operators like Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea Cellular to meet and discuss an issue regarding the interconnection between the operators. This was a result of Jio complaining to TRAI and Department of Telecom (DoT) about other operators not honoring their commercial agreements to let Jio use their network resources. The company further added that the operators are trying to sabotage its entry into the telecom scene. However, DoT dismissed the request and directed TRAI to help settle the dispute amicably. Moreover, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) requested TRAI to include all the operators in the discussion instead of the three.{{Cite news | title=Truce insight? Trai summons Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea to settle a fight with Reliance Jio – The Economic Times | newspaper=The Economic Times | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/truce-in-sight-trai-summons-airtel-vodafone-and-idea-to-settle-fight-with-reliance-jio/articleshow/54170767.cms | last1=Mankotia | first1=Anandita Singh | access-date=8 September 2016 | archive-date=10 September 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910080254/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/truce-in-sight-trai-summons-airtel-vodafone-and-idea-to-settle-fight-with-reliance-jio/articleshow/54170767.cms | url-status=live }}

The incumbent operators had previously approached the country's PMO to reiterate their stance that they "are in no way obliged or in any position to entertain Jio's requests for interconnection points as they do not have either the network or the financial resources to terminate the latter's humongous volumes of potentially asymmetric voice traffic." Responding to this, Mukesh Ambani, owner of Jio, said, "All operators have publicly said last week that they will provide this (interconnect and MNP). So, we are waiting. These are all great companies. They have their own reputations to protect. I am confident they won't violate the law." Commenting about number portability, he added, "The number belongs to the consumer. No operator can cause trouble if they want to change operators."{{Cite news | title=You can't hold off Reliance Jio for long, Mukesh Ambani tells rivals – The Economic Times | newspaper=The Economic Times | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/you-cant-hold-off-reliance-jio-for-long-mukesh-ambani-tells-rivals/articleshow/54167867.cms | last1=Deva | first1=Pranati | access-date=8 September 2016 | archive-date=10 September 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910014419/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/you-cant-hold-off-reliance-jio-for-long-mukesh-ambani-tells-rivals/articleshow/54167867.cms | url-status=live }} However, on 12 September 2016, Idea Cellular agreed to allow Jio to use 196 of its interconnection access points.{{Cite web |last=Jain |first=Upasana |date=12 September 2016 |title=Idea agrees to give Reliance Jio interconnection points |url=http://www.livemint.com/Industry/bSfWJaGGyIxgAqf5No38XN/Idea-agrees-to-provide-interconnection-points-to-Reliance-Ji.html |access-date=13 September 2016 |archive-date=13 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913174037/http://www.livemint.com/Industry/bSfWJaGGyIxgAqf5No38XN/Idea-agrees-to-provide-interconnection-points-to-Reliance-Ji.html |url-status=live }}

On 10 July 2017, Jio's customer data was allegedly leaked on the website magicapk.com.{{Cite news |date=10 July 2017 |title=Reliance Jio data breached: Why it matters, what it means for you, and everything to know |language=en-US |work=The Indian Express |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-data-breached-120-million-users-why-it-matters-what-it-means-for-you-and-everything-to-know-4743592/ |access-date=10 July 2017 |archive-date=10 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710075415/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/reliance-jio-data-breached-120-million-users-why-it-matters-what-it-means-for-you-and-everything-to-know-4743592/ |url-status=live }} The website was suspended shortly after the news of the breach broke out.{{Cite news |date=10 July 2017 |title=Reliance Jio probing claims of alleged data breach of millions of subscribers |language=en |work=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/reliance-jio-investigating-claims-of-alleged-data-breach-of-millions-of-subscribers/story-wnT1H33yyJIh8eHQBdHSrM.html |access-date=10 July 2017 |archive-date=10 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710031512/http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/reliance-jio-investigating-claims-of-alleged-data-breach-of-millions-of-subscribers/story-wnT1H33yyJIh8eHQBdHSrM.html |url-status=live }}

During the 2020–2021 Indian Farmers' Protest, farmers across multiple states in northern part of India boycotted and vandalized Jio's towers owing to allegations of Reliance Industries's support to controversial farm laws of India.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-28|title=Reliance Jio Faces More Trouble As Farmers Target 1,300 4G Towers In Punjab|url=https://inc42.com/buzz/reliance-jio-faces-trouble-as-farmers-target-1300-4g-towers-in-punjab/|access-date=2021-03-10|website=Inc42 Media|language=en-US|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117132001/https://inc42.com/buzz/reliance-jio-faces-trouble-as-farmers-target-1300-4g-towers-in-punjab/|url-status=live}} Jio blamed its competitors Airtel and Vodafone for spreading rumours of "Reliance being an undue beneficiary in the farm bills", an allegation both the companies denied.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-02|title=Tower damage case: Airtel, VIL say Jio's charges against them baseless, false|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/reliance-jios-charges-outrageous-baseless-airtel-writes-to-dot-over-tower-damage-case/2162793/|access-date=2021-03-18|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122060231/https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/reliance-jios-charges-outrageous-baseless-airtel-writes-to-dot-over-tower-damage-case/2162793/|url-status=live}} The company saw a loss of around 25 lakh (2.5 million) subscribers in Punjab and Haryana between November and December 2020.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-20|title=Effect of Farmers' Protest: Jio Loses Subscribers in Punjab and Haryana|url=https://www.newsclick.in/Effect-Farmers-Protest-Jio-Loses-Subscribers-Punjab-Haryana|access-date=2021-03-18|website=NewsClick|language=en|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305091844/https://www.newsclick.in/Effect-Farmers-Protest-Jio-Loses-Subscribers-Punjab-Haryana|url-status=live}}

In January 2021, several social media posts started circulating linking bird deaths to Jio's 5G network trials. The claims were found to be fake as 5G trials were not yet permitted. The cause of the death of the birds is determined as due to an outbreak of bird flu.{{Cite news|last=Kundu|first=Chayan|date=13 January 2021|title=Fact Check: Conspiracy theory on bird flu linking bird deaths to Jio 5G trial goes viral|work=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-conspiracy-theory-on-bird-flu-linking-bird-deaths-to-jio-5g-trial-goes-viral-1758796-2021-01-13|url-status=live|access-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218024048/https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-conspiracy-theory-on-bird-flu-linking-bird-deaths-to-jio-5g-trial-goes-viral-1758796-2021-01-13|archive-date=18 February 2021}}

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