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Reliance Jio becomes primary data connection on mobiles in India

Reliance Jio has become the primary data connection on most of the mobile devices in India, with 42 percent users having activated Jio in their 4G-enabled slot.

Jan 25, 2017, 16:15 PM IST

'Low tariff an opportunity for Jio to fine-tune network'

Even though cheap tariff is hurting the revenues of Reliance Jio, as in the case of other networks, it also presents an opportunity for the latest entrant to fine-tune its network to gain traction among users, says a telecom expert.

Jan 19, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

Trai seeks AG's opinion on Reliance Jio's free voice and data offering

Telecom regulator Trai has asked for attorney general's views on billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio's free voice and data offering till March that rivals have called "predatory".

Jan 18, 2017, 13:27 PM IST

Reliance Jio subscribers at 72.4 million by December end: RIL

Despite facing congestion issues, Reliance Industries on Monday announced its telecom subsidiary Jio has garnered 72.4 million subscribers within four months of commencement of services.

Jan 16, 2017, 22:07 PM IST

RIL plans to invest another Rs 30,000 crore in Jio Infocomm to improve signal strength

In order to improve its signal strength, Reliance Industries is planning to invest a sum of Rs. 30,000 crore into Reliance Jio Infocomm.

Jan 15, 2017, 21:26 PM IST

Reliance Jio tells Trai its voice, data offer doesn't violate any of existing norms

Replying to clarification sought by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on it extending the free call and data offer till March 31 after the promotional 90-day period expired on December 4 Reliance Jio told that its latest data and voice offers don't not violate any of the existing norms.

Dec 29, 2016, 22:20 PM IST

Jio Chat app hosts Pokemon GO channel; trainers can use it to organise Pokewalks

Reliance Jio partnered with Niantic to officially launch popular game Pokemom GO in India. The Jio Chat app will host Pokemon GO channel that will be dedicated to social aspects of the popular game.

Dec 16, 2016, 10:05 AM IST

Mobile data price war in India post Reliance Jio launch

Storming his way into telecom sector, Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man, in September announced the launch of much-talked about Jio 4G service, offering free voice calls and national roaming along with what he touted as the world's lowest data tariff.

Dec 14, 2016, 15:08 PM IST

Reliance Jio blames incumbent operators for 75% call failure on its network

Charging incumbent operators of "anti-competitive behaviour", Reliance Jio Infocomm on Thursday said over 75 percent of calls on its network are still failing due to insufficient interconnection facility provided by other operators.

Oct 20, 2016, 21:32 PM IST

Reliance Jio isn't a "punt" but a well-engineered biz: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Monday said his new telecom venture Jio is not a gamble but a well thought-out and well-engineered business, while terming the trouble with interconnectivity as similar to a meritorious student "getting ragged".

Oct 17, 2016, 23:32 PM IST

RJio asks rivals Vodafone, Idea to release more interconnection ports

Newcomer Reliance Jio has again asked its rivals Vodafone and Idea Cellular to release interconnection ports while alleging that poor quality of service on its network is due to incumbent players' "unlawful and illegal delay" in providing more connections.

Oct 16, 2016, 21:13 PM IST

COAI DG rules out overhaul of voting rules, apology to RJio

Rejecting RJio's demand for an apology over issuing a press statement calling it a "Back Door Operator", cellular industry body COAI's DG Rajan Mathews ruled out an immediate overhaul of proportionate voting norms of the association, as demanded by the new entrant.

Sep 29, 2016, 17:35 PM IST