Reliance Jio announces plan for 1,600 satellites to expand Indian connectivity

Reliance Jio satellite connectivity LEO satellites 6G technology India Mobile Congress

At the India Mobile Congress 2026, Reliance Jio announced an ambitious plan to expand digital connectivity through a proposed sovereign satellite network. The initiative involves deploying a constellation of approximately 1,600 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and establishing 23 ground stations across India.

This project, termed ‘sovereign satellite connectivity,’ aims to provide high-speed broadband to regions where terrestrial fiber and mobile networks are difficult to deploy, including over 600,000 villages, maritime areas, and border outposts. Jio intends to maintain control over the entire technology value chain within India, from design and engineering to launch and operations.

Chairman Akash Ambani also highlighted the company’s focus on next-generation technologies. Jio is actively developing an indigenous satellite technology stack and has already filed patents for pre-6G technologies. The company’s roadmap includes advancements in artificial intelligence-driven voice and data services, as well as a commitment to positioning India as a global leader in the 6G era.

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Akash Ambani · India · India Mobile Congress · Narendra Modi · Reliance Jio · Starlink

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[● 3 SOURCES] The satellite project aims to provide connectivity to over 600,000 villages, maritime areas, and border regions. navabharat.com · hindi.webdunia.com · in.mashable.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Jio is developing an end-to-end indigenous satellite technology stack to maintain control over the entire value chain within India. hindi.webdunia.com · bhaskarlive.in · hindi.news18.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The company proposes to establish 23 ground stations across India to connect the satellite network to terrestrial systems. navabharat.com · hindi.webdunia.com · bhaskarlive.in · in.mashable.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Reliance Jio plans to deploy a constellation of approximately 1,600 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. navabharat.com · hindi.webdunia.com · bhaskarlive.in · in.mashable.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The company has already filed patents for pre-6G technologies. hindi.news18.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jio is focusing on AI-based voice and data services alongside satellite and 6G connectivity. hindi.news18.com