Making fixed-line broadband service available in 1,100 cities
Reliance Jio aims to make GigaFiber broadband service available in 1100 cities across the country. The company has currently made the service available in nearly 900 cities and towns across the country.
Facing some resistance from local cable operators
Reliance Jio is reportedly facing some resistance from local cable operators (LCOs), in extending crucial last mile connectivity in key markets. According to a report by Economic Times, LCOs fear that they will not be able to compete with Jio, which could well disrupt the industry with its rock bottom offers, like it did in mobile services.
Last mile connectivity ‘critical’ for Reliance Jio, say experts
According to experts, last mile connectivity deployments would be critical for Jio to launch its greenfield fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services. According to an ET report, this is especially important since every building needs to be physically connected, unlike in the mobile services business where towers are easily available and shared amongst telecom companies.
Jio GigaFiber likely to roll out by Diwali
So far, the company has not specified any date for commercial roll-out of the broadband service. However, speculations suggest that the company……….Read More>>
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