Jio plans to export home-grown broadband tech to overseas markets
What Happened
Jio Platforms is planning to take its Unlicensed Broadband Radio (UBR) technology to international markets after deploying it across India. The technology uses unlicensed 5 GHz spectrum to deliver broadband wirelessly, reducing the need for expensive last-mile fibre networks. Jio sees an opportunity to sell the technology and related network solutions to telecom operators looking for cost-effective broadband expansion.
Key Takeaways
UBR could help Jio transform its in-house telecom technology into a global business, targeting markets where laying fibre is costly or difficult, while opening a new revenue stream beyond its domestic telecom operations.