New Delhi, April 1, 2024: Amid the dynamic landscape of the Indian telecom industry, Reliance Jio has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for 5G supremacy, driving rapid adoption and delivering superior performance, according to recent data from Ookla. I am. According to the Ministry of Telecommunications, as of February 29, 2024, India had 4.25 lakh BTS installed, of which almost 80% belong to his Reliance Jio.
Reliance Jio, along with Bharti Airtel, has invested heavily in expanding its 5G network across India. Their efforts have paid off, with India witnessing a remarkable increase in 5G availability, rising from 28.1% in Q1 2023 to a staggering 52.0% in Q4 2023 . Since the beginning, his Reliance Jio’s proactive approach in implementing 5G Standalone (5G SA) networks has established it as a leader in the next generation connectivity space.
Jio’s extensive 5G coverage is evident as its 5G availability rate surged to 68.8% in Q4 2023, significantly higher than competitor Airtel’s 30.3%. This extensive coverage, combined with a combination of low-band (700 MHz) and mid-band (3.5 GHz) spectrum, and an extensive fiber network, enables Reliance Jio to offer its subscribers a seamless blend of coverage and performance. Ta.
Beyond mere availability, Reliance Jio’s 5G network has brought measurable improvements to user experience, especially in video streaming and mobile gaming. Speedtest Intelligence data shows that Reliance Jio’s 5G network delivers faster video start times, reduced buffering, and a better streaming experience for consumers.
Reliance Jio’s 5G network was reported to have a video start time of 1.14 seconds, which is faster than Airtel’s 5G network’s 1.99 seconds. Reliance Jio customers experienced a more noticeable reduction in video start time from 4G to 5G, with a reduction of 0.85 seconds. Additionally, mobile gamers benefit from reduced latency, resulting in improved responsiveness and smoother gameplay.
Despite the complexities inherent in network performance, consumer sentiment towards 5G remains overwhelmingly positive. Reliance Jio’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) for its 5G services reflects this optimism, with it scoring 7.4 in Q4 2023. This upward trend in NPS highlights consumer satisfaction with the enhanced performance and reliability offered by Reliance Jio’s 5G network.
India currently ranks among the top 15 countries in the world for median 5G download speeds. The country’s median download speed in Q4 2023 was 301.86 Mbps, putting it firmly on the map of countries with state-of-the-art 5G infrastructure.
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