Jio’s Radisys arm bolsters FWA ops with $60m Mimosa deal
5G fixed-wireless access (FWA) services are proving a hit with end users, a trend not lost on Reliance Jio.
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Jio in talks to sell 5G kit overseas, teases service launch
Reliance Jio has announced the beta launch of its 5G service, but arguably more interesting than that is the news that it is in talks with overseas operators keen to acquire its homegrown 5G technology.
Reliance Jio active subscribers still heading south
The total number of subscribers is often a misleading statistic, and in Reliance Jio’s case, it certainly isn’t telling the whole story.
Huawei cutting staff in India as prospects turn sour – report
Reports have emerged suggesting Huawei is laying off staff and cutting revenue objectives in India, as the anti-China sentiment gathers steam around the world.
India Supreme Court rules against Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel
Competition in the Indian market might get a lot smaller as the Indian Supreme Court rules Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel will both have to pay Government estimates on spectrum fees.
Active subscriber data suggests Reliance Jio is not Indian market leader
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released subscription data for March, though with only 80% of Reliance Jio customers active, the numbers are not all they seem.
Google to become Jio Platforms second-largest investor
Reliance Industries has announced Google is the latest company to purchase a stake of its digital ventures business unit, paying $4.5 billion for the privilege of a 7.7% share.
India has become the new China for Silicon Valley
It wasn’t long ago that pretty much every US firm was attempting to crack the lucrative Chinese market, but now India is drawing the attention.
RealMe X50 offers potential catalyst for India 5G
With the launch of a cheap 5G smartphone from RealMe in India, the prospects of a 5G network in the short- to mid- term is becoming much more realistic.
Qualcomm Ventures buys into the Reliance Jio mission
With the Jio Platforms business unit now valued at roughly $65 billion, Qualcomm Ventures has become the latest to invest in the burgeoning Indian digital champion.
Reliance Jio finds another two investors for Indian digital mission
Mukesh Ambani is proving to be one of the most popular figures in the telco world as two more investors have bought into the Reliance Jio mission to digitise India.
Reliance Jio carves off another 1.16% to sixth investor
Reliance Industries founder Mukesh Ambani has found yet another private investor for Jio Platforms, selling 1.16% for $750 million to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
Abu Dhabi investment fund buys 1.85% Jio Platforms stake
Reliance Industries have found a fifth investor to purchase a handsome stake in Jio Platforms, its digital business unit, with Mubadala signing a $1.2 billion cheque for 1.85%.
Indian telco association pushes for ‘floor tariffs’ on data pricing
In an open letter to India’s telecoms regulator, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has pressed for quicker decision making on pricing restriction rules.
A look back at the biggest stories this week
Whether it’s important, depressing or just entertaining, the telecoms industry is always one which attracts attention.
Jio carves out space for yet another US investor
It seems the US moneymen have a taste for Indian connectivity as General Atlantic becomes the fourth third-party firm to invest in the money-making machine which is Jio Platforms.
Reliance Jio signs a third deal to add another $1.5bn to its bank account
Vista Equity Partners has become the third-largest investor in Reliance Platforms, purchasing a 2.32% equity stake in the disruptive business for $1.5 billion.
Jio is running riot again, but more synergies (sigh) are on the horizon
The Indian telecommunications industry might be crumbling around it, but Reliance Jio is still reaping the rewards of disruption and chaos, and there is much more to come.
Facebook buys into Jio’s disruptive mission
Reliance Industries has announced Facebook will invest roughly $5.7 billion for a 9.9% stake in its telecoms and tech business unit.
Facebook reportedly close to buying 10% of Reliance Jio
Social media giant Facebook seems set to continue its push into telecoms with a major stake in India’s dominant operator group.
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