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Jio set to disrupt cable TV, broadband biz

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Mumbai, July 5

Reliance Industries is set to shake up the cable television and fixed-line broadband market on the lines of the disruption it has caused in the mobile telephony market. Addressing the 41st AGM of the company today, RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani said the company will launch its fixed-line broadband services under the brand name JioGigaFiber.

JioGigaFiber service 

  • It will offer high-speed internet, ultra high definition entertainment on large screen TVs, multi-party video conferencing, voice-activated virtual assistance, virtual reality gaming and digital shopping as well as smart home solutions
  • It will be launched in 1,100 cities. Registration will begin from August 15

 

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