Watch: Reliance Jio launched, Ambani does datagiri, telecom war hots up
Reliance Industries chief Mukesh Ambani is likely to give an update tomorrow on Jio’s 4G launch and signal culmination of the $ 42-billion capex cycle it had earmarked for its other businesses three years ago.
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Operators have obligation to provide interconnectivity: Ambani
Pointing to 5 crore call failures suffered by RJio customers last week due to interconnectivity issues with existing networks, RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani today asked incumbent operators to fulfil their “obligation” without delay.
“Last week Jio customers suffered 5 crore call failures to other networks due to insufficient interconnect capacity… operators should to fulfill their obligation to provide interconnectivity without delay so that no Jio customer suffers,” Ambani said.
He said operators also have an obligation not to limit customers’ right to migrate to Jio using mobile number portability.
Reliance Jio has accused incumbent players of not releasing sufficient interconnection ports during its test run of services, while the existing operators (under the aegis of COAI) have dubbed its testing of network as an effort to bypass regulations.
Jio free services till 31st December and the Future of Jio
Jio is for students, says Mukesh Ambani
Jio charges and tariffs
Industry reacts to Jio launch
Industry says the competition moral in India should be upheld. Hailing the launch of Reliance Jio, experts said that the network is affordable and will connect the entire nation. “Users won’t pay anything for roaming on Jio network,” Ambani said today morning while addressing the Reliance annual general meeting.
In fact, Reliance announced unlimited data for users at night. But how feasible is it? Experts say instead of looking for faults, lets wait and watch. Adding that such launches help the industry evolve, industry experts said that this promotes healthy competition and we are realising PM’s dream of Digital India.
Here are 5 key takeaways you need to know about the Reliance Jio
- Jio won’t charge for voice calls or for roaming calls within India. Customers should be charged for voice or data, but not both, said Ambani.
- Data prices for Jio are roughly one-fifth of what customers have been charged so far — one GB of data will cost Rs 50.
- Jio won’t follow the industry practice of blackout days – occasions like Diwali when free SMS offers are not applicable because the volume tends to be too high.
- From 5 September, anybody can sign up for Jio services from 5 September and no charges will apply till 31 December
- Competitors have complained that Jio, while claiming to be in beta phase, has used scarce fourth-generation of 4G airwaves to poach customers by offering them free-of-cost trials, Gadget 360 said.
Ambani on Aadhar-based signup
Mukesh Ambani on complimenary subscription
The Jio part of Ambani’s address is over. But we will keep updating you with more stories and videos on Reliance Jio.
Mukesh Ambani announces ‘free welcome offer’ for Jio customers from 5 September till 31 December, 2016; targets 100 million customers in shortest possible time.
Ambani on Lowest Data Rates
Here to inspire each other: Ambani
“No doubt all of us operators will compete vigorously in market. We will inspire each other to rise to greater heights, while doing so. Incumbent operators have significant advantages over new entrance since incumbents have well established networks. Healthy competition is the lifeblood of a vibrant economy, its the engine that drives innovation and customer value. Today, I set a target fr team JIO to acquire 100 mln customers on JIO network in shortest possible time & create new world record,” says Mukesh Ambani at #RelianceAGM.
From 5th September, India will change forever: Mukesh Ambani
“I invite you to come and be this change together and ‘jio’ together. My dear shareholders, we are meeting at a momentous time in India’s history.”
‘Combined powers of 6 billion brains’
Jio realised PM Narendra Modi’s dream of Digital India
No surge pricing: Ambani
With #RelianceJio there will be no more blackout days; no surge pricing on busy days pic.twitter.com/JbDGg0GWA2
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
“Reliance Jio is India’s only all-IP, data-strong, made-for-mobile-video, Only 4G LTE, future-ready network. This is the lowest data pricing in the world,” says Mukesh Ambani at #RelianceAGM.
#RelianceJio I believe that these are the absolute lowest data rates anywhere in the world: Mukesh Ambani pic.twitter.com/Tv8yFormwC
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
#RelianceJio has price points starting from Rs 19 for occasional data users, to a monthly Rs 149 plan for light data users: Mukesh Ambani
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
#RelianceJio From 5th Sept to Dec 31, 2016 Jio data, voice will be totally free: Mukesh Ambani pic.twitter.com/sItp8aHkD0
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
#RelianceJio is India’s only all-IP, data-strong, made-for-mobile-video, Only 4G LTE, future-ready network: M Ambani pic.twitter.com/tvbZIbojkp
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
“Reliance Jio is India’s only all-IP, data-strong, made-for-mobile-video, Only 4G LTE, future-ready network. This is the lowest data pricing in the world,” says Mukesh Ambani at #RelianceAGM.
#RelianceJio I believe that these are the absolute lowest data rates anywhere in the world: Mukesh Ambani pic.twitter.com/Tv8yFormwC
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
#RelianceJio has price points starting from Rs 19 for occasional data users, to a monthly Rs 149 plan for light data users: Mukesh Ambani
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
#RelianceJio From 5th Sept to Dec 31, 2016 Jio data, voice will be totally free: Mukesh Ambani pic.twitter.com/sItp8aHkD0
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
#RelianceJio is India’s only all-IP, data-strong, made-for-mobile-video, Only 4G LTE, future-ready network: M Ambani pic.twitter.com/tvbZIbojkp
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
Ambani on Digital Age
‘Jio is the creation by the young and for the young’
“Jio’s base data tariff will cost one-tenth of existing rates being charged currently; we will charge Rs 50 per GB, Rs 149 a month for light data users; Students to get 25% more data,” says Ambani at #RelianceAGM
All voice calls for Jio customers will be absolutely free
“No Jio customer will ever pay for voice calls to any network in India; roaming charges will also be zero. Jio’s pricing is about solving customers’ pain points; customer should pay only for one service — voice or data; All voice calls for Jio customers will be absolutely free. Reliance Jio will move India from data shortage to data abundance,” says Mukesh Ambani at Reliance AGM.
‘No roaming charges’
Mukesh says current market price is Rs 4,000-10,000 per GB. ‘But Reliance Jio will have a base rate which is 1/10th of this," adds RIL chairman.
#BREAKING #RelianceJio will also carry no roaming charges - Mukesh Ambani pic.twitter.com/4wrXt3YXyn
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
‘More you use, lower the data’
“Reliance Jio has price points starting from Rs 19 for occasional data users, to a monthly Rs 149 plan for light data users. I believe that these are the absolute lowest data rates anywhere in the world. Reliance Jio data plans go even further: 5paise/MB or Rs 50/GB. More data you use, the lower the rate,” says Mukesh Ambani.
#RelianceJio has price points starting from Rs 19 for occasional data users, to a monthly Rs 149 plan for light data users: Mukesh Ambani
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
We have called it #Jio because Jio means to live: Mukesh Ambani at #RelianceAGM #RelianceJio pic.twitter.com/JhJQtEYKRG
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
#RelianceJio’s mission is to meet the exploding need of data for India: Mukesh Ambani pic.twitter.com/VCZ7MyAn2z
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
#RelianceJio’s mission is to meet the exploding need of data for India: Mukesh Ambani pic.twitter.com/VCZ7MyAn2z
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
#RelianceJio’s mission is to meet the exploding need of data for India: Mukesh Ambani pic.twitter.com/VCZ7MyAn2z
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
“World is at the beginning of a digital revolution,” says Mukesh Ambani. “India cannot afford to be left behind,” adds RIL chairman. “Jio will transform the lives for Indians, it will realise potential of every Indian. With JIO we aim to enrich life of every Indian. Demand for digital oxygen, data, is increasing.”
We have called it #Jio because Jio means to live: Mukesh Ambani at #RelianceAGM #RelianceJio pic.twitter.com/JhJQtEYKRG
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 1, 2016
Chairman of RIL, Mukesh Ambani addresses shareholders. Says: Reliance Jio is dedicated to realising PM Narendra Modi’s digital movement
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, RIL: #RelianceJio is dedicated to realising PM Modi’s digital movement. #RelianceAGM pic.twitter.com/562yKkLkCd
— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18News) September 1, 2016
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