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Jio’s Homegrown 5G Technology Targets Overseas Markets Globally
Jio is an Indian telecom company that has built a large 5G network.
By March 31, 2026, it had 268.5 million 5G users in India.
This was the biggest 5G customer base outside China.
Jio also created many of the computer systems needed to run a 5G network.
The company wants to offer some of these systems in other countries.
It may work with local telecom operators or build new projects with them.
Many people around the world still cannot use 5G.
Jio believes this could create new business opportunities as countries upgrade their networks.
Jio had 268.5 million 5G users in India by March 31, 2026, the world’s largest base outside China.
The company has developed a technology stack covering 5G radio access, core networks, automation, and digital services.
Jio plans to take these technologies overseas through operator partnerships, managed services, and greenfield projects.
About 1.6 billion mobile customers worldwide lack 5G access, while 700 million unconnected customers are expected to adopt 5G.
Global providers yet to launch 5G may require roughly ₹6.3 trillion ($70 billion) in capital expenditure.
- Who
- Jio and Jio Platforms, with potential overseas telecom operator partners.
- What
- Jio is seeking to expand internationally by offering its homegrown 5G technology platforms and related services.
- Where
- The technology was developed and deployed in India, with potential expansion into overseas markets globally.
- When
- The company had 253 million 5G standalone customers on December 31, 2025, rising to 268.5 million 5G users by March 31, 2026.
- Why
- Countries are investing in next-generation networks, while many customers still lack 5G access and providers need alternatives for network rollouts.
Key facts
- Jio 5G users
- 268.5 million in India as of March 31, 2026.
- 5G standalone customers
- 253 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Global mobile customers
- Around 7.8 billion as of December 2025.
- Global 5G customers
- About 2.4 billion as of December 2025.
- Customers without 5G access
- Approximately 1.6 billion worldwide.
- Expected new 5G adopters
- Around 700 million currently unconnected customers.
- Potential 5G capital expenditure
- About ₹6.3 trillion, or $70 billion, for providers yet to commercially launch 5G.
Quotes
Telecom industry observer
An unnamed telecom industry observer quoted by The Telegraph
“Usually when countries look to upgrade their telecom network, they look at companies from traditional markets like the US and China. But back home, Jio has already developed capabilities and may look to monetise some of its solutions globally. So there could be a lot of global inbound interest for partnerships in future”
telegraphindia.com
“Jio is targeting to migrate all subscribers to 5G by 2030, while advancing India’s leadership position in 6G, providing high-speed home broadband through JioAirFiber, digitising Indian enterprises and small businesses, making AI accessible to everyone, and taking India’s deep tech capabilities to the global market”
telegraphindia.com
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