After building one of the world’s largest telecom subscriber bases, Reliance Jio is now clearly thinking beyond just connectivity. At Reliance Industries’ 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the company laid out a forward-looking roadmap that signals a shift from being a telecom disruptor to a full-scale digital infrastructure and technology player.
Jio is betting big on making its True 5G network the default connectivity layer for India. The company plans to gradually migrate its entire subscriber base to 5G by 2030, positioning it as the core infrastructure for future digital services, from streaming to cloud computing and real-time applications.
Beyond mobile connectivity, Jio is aggressively pushing fixed wireless broadband via Jio AirFiber. With over 13 million homes already connected, the focus is on expanding high-speed internet access into smaller towns and underserved regions, aiming to make reliable broadband widely accessible across India.
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a central pillar of Jio’s strategy. The company plans to integrate AI across its platforms to deliver smarter, more personalised user experiences. The broader vision is to make AI accessible “for everyone, everywhere,” improving how users interact with digital services in everyday life.
Jio is also targeting India’s business ecosystem, particularly small and medium enterprises. The goal is to provide digital tools and platforms that improve efficiency, streamline operations, and enable businesses to scale faster. This move strengthens Jio’s presence beyond consumers into the enterprise technology space.
Looking beyond India, Jio is preparing for international expansion through deep-tech capabilities. This includes exploring a sovereign low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation and partnering with global satellite providers. The aim is to build a stronger global footprint in connectivity and digital infrastructure.
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What stands out in Jio’s latest vision is not just ambition, but direction. With 524 million users already on its network, the company is now betting on 5G, AI, broadband expansion, enterprise digitisation and global connectivity to define its next decade. If the first phase was about connecting India, the next one is about upgrading how India connects to the world.
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Published on: Jun 19, 2026, 4:22 PM IST
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