Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Akash Ambani Outlines Jio’s Next Connectivity Expansion Plans
Akash Ambani spoke about Jio’s internet plans at a major mobile industry event.
He said Jio’s home internet services reach 99% of the people living in India.
The company wants to extend its network to cover more of the country’s land.
Ambani also said Jio wants its services to be good quality and affordable.
He said those goals will keep guiding the company.
Akash Ambani spoke at the 10th India Mobile Congress 2026.
He said Jio covers 99% of India’s living population for home internet services.
Jio aims to extend coverage beyond the living population to the country’s entire landmass.
Ambani said Jio remains committed to combining high quality with affordable rates.
He described affordability and quality as principles that will continue to guide Jio.
- Who
- Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
- What
- He said Jio covers 99% of India’s living population for home internet and aims to expand coverage to the entire landmass.
- When
- At the 10th India Mobile Congress 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To expand Jio coverage while continuing its stated commitment to high quality and affordable rates.
Current Coverage
Expansion Goal
Jio’s network reach
Current Coverage
Ambani said Jio already covers 99% of India’s living population for home internet services.
Expansion Goal
He said the company aims to extend coverage beyond the living population to the entire landmass of India.
- Speaker
- Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
- Event
- 10th India Mobile Congress 2026
- Current reach
- 99% of India’s living population for home internet services, according to Ambani
- Expansion aim
- Coverage across the entire landmass of India
- Stated commitment
- Highest quality at the most affordable rates