Jio to build sovereign LEO satellite constellation, targets full 5G migration by 2030

At Reliance's 49th AGM, Akash Ambani said IPO-bound Jio will develop indigenous LEO satellites and ground stations while leasing global capacity. The operator now serves 524M subscribers, including 268M on 5G, with 77M net additions, and aims to migrate its entire base to 5G by 2030.

— Filed Fri, 19 Jun, 2026, 16:42 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

At Reliance's 49th AGM, Akash Ambani said IPO-bound Jio will build a sovereign LEO satellite constellation and ground stations while leasing global capacity, targeting full 5G migration by 2030 across its 524 million-strong subscriber base.