WHAT IS JIO

A case study analysis done on India’s trending low-cost telecom operator who created Strom on Indian Telecommunications Industry. Jio, is an LTE mobile network operator in India. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries. The case study was done in the month of October in 2016.

1. ioNet Wi-Fi  Prior to its pan-India launch of 4G data and telephony services, Jio has started providing free Wi-Fi hotspot services in cities throughout India .  Jio also provided Free Wi-Fi at Six Cricket Stadiums hosted ICC 2016 – T20 World Cup Matches. JioFi Wi-Fi  Jio also providing a portable Wi-Fi Hotspot & Router to Connect 10 Wi-Fi Devices and One on USB  Sleek and light-weight device to keep you connected on-the-go.
2. 9. 4G Broadband  The Company is Planning to launch 4G Broadband Services at low cost.  The company has a network of more than 250,000 km of fibre optic cables in the country, over which it will be partnering with local cable operators to get broader connectivity for its broadband services.  With its multi-service operator (MSO) licence, Jio will also serve as a TV channel distributor and will offer television-on-demand on its network.  As of now, there is no proper tariff has been released from the company about 4G Broadband Services.
3. 10. Current Scenario  Jio is currently with user base of 16 Million +.  Jio is currently providing Free Services to all its customer’s until December 31, 2016.  Jio is offering Free Calls to any network throughout the country.  Jio offering Free Roaming over the Country.  Jio offering Free Service for iPhone7 until December 31, 2017
4. 11. Controversies Issue with incumbents  Jio has complained TRAI that other Mobile Network Companies airtel, Vodafone and Idea are blocking the calls from Jio Network.  So, On Sep 2016 a meeting was held by TRAI to discuss the problem with representatives of Mobile Network Companies.  After the Meeting with TRAI & COAI all the Mobile Network companies are promised to add additional Interconnect Ports for Jio.  All other mobile Join together an