Stacked for Success: Jio’s 5G Blueprint Draws International Eyes

Reliance Jio's homegrown 5G technology stack is making waves outside India as well, with telecos and experts from around the world taking cognizance of it. With its indigenous end-to-end solution, Jio is disrupting cost-effectiveness, scalability, and innovation in the teleco space.

Key Points: Strategic Importance and Global Interest

Jio 5G stack includes proprietary BSS/OSS, core, software, and hardware

The stack powers 30% of Jio's current data traffic, and it aims to increase more

International players are eyeing to emulate Jio's strategy, especially its network optimization driven by AI and UBR (Unlicensed Band Radio) technology

UBR accommodates several home connections for every one 5G cell site, reducing deployment by as much as 60%

Technology and Infrastructure

Built from scratch internally, Jio's stack supports India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision

Mimosa Networks' UBR technology, acquired in 2023, is now deployed at scale

Jio AirFiber FWA service boasts 7.4 million connections, which represent 82% of India's 5G FWA market.

The equipment is manufactured jointly with Sanmina Corporation in India

Financial Implications and Market Value

IIFL and Jefferies analysts have revised Jio's enterprise value to $146 billion

Vendor independence and rapid deployment are driving cost savings

Jio Cloud presently has 35 million users, a segment of its digital ecosystem

Future Opportunities

Jio owns the highest number of 6G patents in India

Global expansion strategy means offering end-to-end 5G solutions to emerging economies

Sources: Economic Times, Communications Today, TelecomTalk, BharatNet, Light Reading