Jio Plans 1,600-Satellite Network to Take Connectivity to 6 Lakh Villages

Jio plans 1,600-satellite network to take connectivity to 6 lakh villages

Comes as Elon Musk-led Starlink is also seeking to expand satellite-based internet services in India

IMC 2026: Jio Plans Satellite Network to Connect Over 6 Lakh Villages, Border and Maritime Areas

Reliance Jio has built an extensive connectivity network across India. It now plans to take its connectivity push into space with a satellite network for remote areas. Reliance Jio is taking its connectivity ambitions beyond terrestrial networks. The company plans to use satellites to reach hard-to-connect regions across India.

Jio’s 1,600-satellite LEO network: 23 ground stations, remote area coverage and more

Reliance Jio has showcased its proposed 1,600-satellite Low Earth Orbit network at India Mobile Congress 2026. The planned constellation, supported by 23 ground stations, aims to provide connectivity across remote villages, islands and border areas and integrate with Jio’s terrestrial network.

Jio Develops Indigenous Satellite Tech, Files Pre-6G Patents

Jio Satellite Technology Push Reliance Jio is developing an indigenous satellite technology stack and has already filed patents in the pre-6G space, chairman Akash Ambani said at the India Mobile Congress 2026 in New Delhi. Speaking to ANI, Ambani said Jio is working on advanced communication technologies including AI-enabled voice and data services, satellite connectivity […] The post Jio Develops Indigenous Satellite Tech, Files Pre-6G Patents…

Jio Showcases India’s AI and Telecom Innovations at India Mobile Congress 2026

New Delhi, October 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Reliance Jio is showcasing its AI-first, sovereign and home-grown technology innovations at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, highlighting how India is moving from being a consumer of technology to becoming a creator, innovator and exporter of advanced digital solutions. Under the theme of taking Indian technology to the world, ... Jio Showcases India’s AI and Telecom Innovations at India Mobile Congress 20…

IMC 2026: Reliance Jio Showcases India-Built AI and Connectivity Innovations

Reliance Jio showcases AI-first, home-grown technologies at IMC 2026, spanning satellite connectivity, autonomous networks, AI education, wearables and smart homes.