15 Facts About Jio

1.

Currently, Jio currently offers 4G and 4G+ services all over India and 5G service in selected cities.

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2.

Jio soft launched on 27 December 2015 with a beta for partners and employees, and became publicly available on 5 September 2016.

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3.

In September 2019, Jio launched a fiber to the home service, offering home broadband, television, and telephone services.

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4.

In June 2015, Jio announced that it would start its operations throughout the country by the end of 2015.

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5.

Jio commercially launched its 4G services on 5 September 2016, offering free data and voice services until 31 December, which was later extended until 31 March 2017.

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6.

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.

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7.

Feb 2017 – Jio announced a partnership with Samsung to work on LTE – Advanced Pro and 5G.

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8.

Jio offers fourth-generation data and voice services, along with peripheral services like instant messaging and streaming movies and music.

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9.

In June 2015, Jio entered into an agreement with domestic handset maker Intex to supply 4G handsets capable of voice over LTE .

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10.

However, in October 2015, Jio announced that it would be launching its own mobile handset brand named LYF.

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11.

Jio announced that Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube apps would become available for the two phones.

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12.

In March 2016, Jio started providing free Wi-Fi internet to spectators at six cricket stadiums hosting the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 matches.

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13.

In May 2016, Jio launched a bundle of multimedia apps on Google Play as part of its upcoming 4G services.

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14.

Jio further added that the operators are trying to sabotage its entry into the telecom scene.

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15.

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.

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