Reliance Jio Unveils India’s First Satellite-Based High-Speed Broadband Service “JioSpaceFiber”

In a significant technological advancement, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, the world’s largest private mobile data network, has introduced India’s first satellite-based Gigabit fibre service for providing high-speed broadband connectivity to previously underserved areas in the country.

Demonstration at India Mobile Congress

This pioneering service, named JioSpaceFiber, was showcased at the India Mobile Congress, where Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the event. Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, demonstrated the functionality of JioSpaceFiber to the Prime Minister.

Bringing High-Speed Internet to Every Corner of India

JioSpaceFiber is set to roll out its services nationwide, with a commitment to offering affordability for consumers from diverse backgrounds. It marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards digital inclusivity.

Enhancing Digital Transformation

Reliance Jio, already serving over 450 million Indian users with high-speed broadband through fixed-line and wireless means, is dedicated to accelerating the digital transformation of every household in India. JioSpaceFiber complements their existing broadband services, JioFiber and JioAirFiber, ensuring that people and businesses can access reliable, low-latency, high-speed internet and entertainment services, regardless of their geographical location.

Boosting Jio’s True5G Network

Moreover, this satellite-based network will enhance mobile backhaul capacity, further extending the reach and scale of Jio’s True5G network to even the remotest corners of the nation.

Crucial Partnership with SES

A key element in realizing this ambitious project is Jio’s partnership with SES, which provides access to cutting-edge medium earth orbit (MEO) satellite technology. SES offers a unique MEO constellation capable of delivering gigabit, fibre-like services from space.

Game-Changing Technology

By combining SES’s O3b and the new O3b mPOWER satellites, Jio has positioned itself as the exclusive provider of ground-breaking technology, ensuring scalable and affordable broadband access throughout India with unprecedented reliability and service flexibility.

Akash Ambani’s Enthusiasm

The Chairman, Akash Ambani, expressed his excitement about this pioneering initiative by stating, “Jio has enabled millions of homes and businesses in India to experience broadband internet for the first time. With JioSpaceFiber, we expand our reach to cover the millions yet to be connected.”

The Digital India Initiative

John-Paul Hemingway, Chief Strategy Officer at SES, emphasized the significance of this collaboration in supporting the Government of India’s Digital India initiative. He stated that this unique solution aims to deliver multiple gigabits per second of throughput to any location in India.

Connecting Remote Locations

Highlighting the reach and capability, JioSpaceFiber satellite broadband service has already connected four of the most remote locations in India, including Gir in Gujarat, Korba in Chhattisgarh, Nabarangpur in Odisha, and ONGC-Jorhat in Assam. This development promises to revolutionize connectivity in areas that previously lacked access to high-speed internet.