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Jio would provide free connectivity and cloud infrastructure to start-ups, Ambani said.

Reliance-Microsoft deal raises threat to Amazon, Google in India

The Reliance-Microsoft partnership could help Jio extend its services to India’s booming start-up ecosystem.

13 Aug 2019 10:19 AM

Reliance hasn’t revealed any final price for the service yet, but they have been running trial runs for a few months now. (Photo: ANI)

JIO GigaFiber offers 1gbps speed, 600 channels and landline connection in one plan

Reliance has plans to lay the groundwork for GigaFiber connections in 1,600 cities across India.

30 Jul 2019 3:30 PM

Jio will engage its users every Saturday to help them learn about the JioPhone features, use of apps, internet safety, and more. (Photo: ANI)

Jio announces 'Digital Udaan' program for first-time internet users

Digital Udaan is being launched in 200 different locations across 13 states.

04 Jul 2019 8:23 AM

The government, in March last year, enhanced number of annual instalments for spectrum payment from 10 to 16 years to provide relief to the debt-laden telecom sector.

Voda Idea, Airtel, Jio pay spectrum dues of over 10,000 cr in April

The payments are towards latest installment in deferred spectrum liability for radiowaves bought in the past auctions.

11 Apr 2019 1:11 PM

The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,197.87 million at the end of December 2018 to 1,203.77 million. (Photo: PTI)

Telecom subscriber base crosses 120 cr; Jio, BSNL, Airtel add customers

The mobile customer base grew to 118 crore in January from 117 crore in December.

21 Mar 2019 10:00 AM

The collaboration also includes street plays, the popular art form of outreach, to engage people and guide them on the meaningful and responsible ways to use WhatsApp on JioPhone.

WhatsApp, Jio come together for an educational campaign

WhatsApp and Jio will travel across India together in vans and visit 10 cities in the states of UP, Rajasthan, and more.

06 Oct 2018 6:44 PM

Facebook’s WhatsApp is working closely with Reliance Jio to spread awareness of false messages. (Representational image)

WhatsApp says working with India's Reliance Jio to curb fake news menace

India is a key market for WhatsApp but one where it has had to delay its payments services is due to the country’s push on data localisation.

26 Sep 2018 7:35 AM

The telecom giant will topple Bharti Airtel from its current pole position and will have the firepower to take on competition in the Indian telecom market, which has intensified with the aggressive entry of Reliance Jio.

Vodafone completes merger with Idea, creates India's largest mobile operator

The merger of Idea Cellular and Vodafone ic omplete, creating India's biggest telecom service provider with over 408 million subscribers.

31 Aug 2018 1:15 PM

The JioPhone 2 retails at a price of Rs 2,999 starting August 15 and the original JioPhone was launched back in July 2017 at an effective price of 'Zero.'

Jio Phone 2 for 2,999 launched with QWERTY Keypad

The Jio Phone 2 runs on KAI OS and features a 2.4-inch QVGA display and supports dual-SIM slots (Nano).

05 Jul 2018 5:05 PM

Airtel has unveiled its new prepaid plan worth Rs 558 for its subscribers in various circles.

3GB daily data for Airtel users at Rs 558: All you need to know

The telecom company has been unveiling several new plans to take on its rival companies such as Reliance Jio and Vodafone.

11 Jun 2018 2:12 PM

The latest offer is available for a limited period and can be availed from June 1 to June 15.

Reliance Jio offer: Rs 100 instant discount on Rs 399 prepaid recharge

Reliance Jio is set to announce a "HOLIDAY HUNGAMA" offer for its prepaid customers

01 Jun 2018 1:38 PM

The Department of Telecom also mentioned that the security clearance tests for the service are due on May 23 and May 30, 2018.

DoT asks response from Airtel on Apple Watch eSIM service by May 24

The DoT on May 17 has sought multiple clarifications within a week from Airtel about eSIM service facilitation by the firm on Apple Watch 3.

20 May 2018 6:46 PM

The all-new JioPostpaid will be available for subscription starting 15th May 2018.

Reliance JioPostpaid offering unlimited benefits at Rs 199 per month

Jio says all postpaid services such as voice, internet, SMS, international calling will be pre-activated in the postpaid plans.

10 May 2018 8:12 PM

This AI-based platform is intended to listen to users' questions and respond in the most suitable way.

Jio unveils AI-based brand engagement platform 'JioInteract'

This new platform claims to be the first AI-based live video call service that features Indian celebrities.

04 May 2018 7:29 PM

3GB daily data for Vodafone users at Rs 569 launched to take on Jio

Vodafone has unveiled two new prepaid plans of Rs 511 and Rs 569, which offers 2GB data and 3GB of data per day

01 May 2018 2:14 PM

There isn’t any official confirmation on the pricing yet, but the Watch Series 3 LTE variant could be priced starting at Rs 39,000.

Airtel, Jio bring 4G LTE-enabled Apple Watch to India

Both the networks are offering pre-bookings on their respective websites for consumers from May 4 and will be available from May 11, 2018.

24 Apr 2018 2:45 PM

London-based OpenSignal, which specialises in crowd sourced wireless coverage mapping all over the world, said that Jio won its national 4G availability award by at least 27 percentage points.

Reliance Jio tops 4G availability, Airtel scores best speed: Report

With a download speed of 6Mbps, Airtel emerged as the clear leader in OpenSignal's speed metrics across 4G providers in the country.

19 Apr 2018 6:42 PM

The Delhi High Court passed this order upon an application by Reliance Jio pointing out the misleading information in the Airtel advertisement.

Airtel pulled up for its false and misleading advertisements by the Delhi High Court

The company has recently launched a complete 360-degree advertisement campaign claiming to offer the T20 IPL matches ‘free’ and ‘live’.

13 Apr 2018 9:07 PM

The state-run firm BSNL, however, has the only 3G network across India while Jio's offer is for 4G service.

BSNL offering 3GB data 'per day' for Rs 248: Everthing we know so far

At Rs 248, BSNL is offering cheapest data in the market.

08 Apr 2018 2:05 PM

Alongside, the company has also launched a Jio Cricket Play-Along — Jeeto Dhan Dhana Dhan game, accessible to all users in India which can be played in around 11 Indian languages.

Reliance Jio offering 102GB data at Rs 251 for IPL fans

The company is offering a mega 102GB data pack for Rs 251 as a 'Cricket Season Pack.'

06 Apr 2018 3:52 PM

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