Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Jio Reaches 533.3 Million Users, Targets Global Technology Markets
Reliance Jio is an Indian company that provides phone and internet services.
It began its mobile service in 2016.
At first, it attracted customers by offering free calls and promotional free services.
It grew very quickly, reaching more than 500 million customers.
As of June 30, 2026, it had 533.3 million customers.
Jio now carries more than 23 exabytes of data each month.
Akash Ambani says the company wants to sell its Indian-developed technology in other countries.
This technology includes connectivity, digital products, business tools and artificial intelligence.
Reliance Jio has reached 533.3 million customers and carries more than 23 exabytes of monthly data traffic.
Jio Platforms Managing Director and Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said the company plans to take its Indian-developed technologies worldwide.
Jio commercially launched mobile services on September 5, 2016, offering free voice calls and initially free services under a promotional scheme.
The company crossed 50 million subscribers in 83 days and reached 100 million customers in less than six months.
Jio says its next decade will focus on global connectivity, digital products, enterprise solutions and artificial intelligence.
- Who
- Reliance Jio, Jio Platforms and Akash Ambani are central to the development.
- What
- Jio has reached 533.3 million customers and plans to expand its Indian-developed connectivity, digital, enterprise and artificial-intelligence technologies globally.
- When
- Jio commercially launched on September 5, 2016; its customer total was reported as of June 30, 2026.
- Where
- Jio operates in India and is targeting global markets for its technologies.
- Why
- Akash Ambani said the company wants to make technology accessible at scale and strengthen India’s position as a technology creator for the world.
- Customers
- 533.3 million as of June 30, 2026
- Monthly data traffic
- More than 23 exabytes
- Commercial launch
- September 5, 2016
- Early subscriber growth
- 50 million subscribers in 83 days
- 100-million milestone
- Reached in less than six months
- Expansion focus
- Global connectivity, digital products, enterprise solutions and artificial intelligence