Discover how Jio accelerated India’s digital transformation
Pre-Jio Era
Before Jio arrived in 2016, accessing data was costly, with prices ranging from ₹250 to ₹10,000 per GB. This meant that people could only afford limited data, around 240 MB per month, due to high costs. Download speeds were also slow, and India's global data traffic share was less than 1%. Most people at that time mainly used their phones for voice calls and messaging because of these limitations. Many couldn't access data and participate in the digital economy at that time.
The opportunity to transform India and the lives of Indian citizens through digital inclusion was the motivation behind Jio. Jio was thus launched with the intent to provide Indian citizens with the right tools, skills, and digital ecosystem to not just participate in the fourth industrial revolution but also lead it.
100
million
at a rate of 7 users/second
100
times
with India’s global data traffic
jumping from 1% to 21%
100
million
Upto 1 Gbps
which was earlier less than 1 Mbps
< ₹10
as compared to ₹250-₹10,000
in pre-Jio days
Innovations & Disruptive Model
World’s most advanced network
Jio’s core network was conceived ground-up to offer converged wireless and wireline services across multiple customer cohorts. This has been enhanced with next-gen digital pillars like Edge Compute, Cloud Native Applications and Services, and Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning. Jio has ushered the digital revolution in India with 4G-LTE and is now building the best 5G network delivering the best-in-class experience and widest 4G/ 5G coverage across India.
Devices
To enable digital transition for subscribers stuck on 2G networks, Jio over the years has developed an affordable device ecosystem which customises global best practices to suit Indian needs. Past success of JioPhone and JioPhone Next is now being extended to the JioBharat platform which will hasten the transition towards a 2G-mukt Bharat.
Digital Applications
Through Jio, we offer a complete range of digital products, platforms, and services designed for customers from all walks of life – including individuals, households, small businesses, and large enterprises. It has helped us play a key role in making digital services more accessible by introducing user-friendly self-care apps and eKYC processes for easy customer sign-up.
Physical-Digital Distribution Infrastructure
Jio has built a mobility network with over 99% population coverage and reaches ~25 million homes with fiber. Through ~9,000 digital stores, more than 1 million merchant partners and ~3 million Jio Associates to enhance customer outreach, Jio has the widest and deepest market presence.
Partnerships for an Integrated Ecosystem
Jio has partnered with Indian and global companies across network technology, consumer and enterprise products and services. These include partnerships with global technology giants like Meta, Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Intel, Nvidia, Samsung, Ericsson, and Nokia among others.
The Jio Effect
The ‘Jio Effect' refers to the transformative impact that Jio has had on the digital ecosystem in India. By combining its differentiated technological capabilities with its vast geographical presence, Jio is serving the needs of Digital India. Jio’s connectivity platform enables digital platforms across ecosystems, including media & entertainment, e-commerce, financial services, education, gaming, e-governance, healthcare and agriculture.
As an increase in mobile broadband and internet access has a ripple effect on the economy, Jio enables and empowers citizens to access a wider range of opportunities. With that, Jio’s launch is having a transformative impact on the way Indians communicate, do business, and consume digital services.
