At the Reliance Industries AGM 2026, Akash Ambani announced that JioAirFiber has connected more than 13 million households, making it the world’s largest fixed wireless broadband provider.
The milestone highlights Jio’s rapid expansion in home broadband while reinforcing its leadership in India’s digital connectivity ecosystem.
JioAirFiber Continues Rapid Nationwide Expansion
JioAirFiber has emerged as one of the fastest-growing broadband services globally.
Key Highlights
13+ million homes connected
Nearly 60,000 new households added every day
Expanding broadband access across underserved and rural regions
Focused on delivering high-speed home internet without traditional fiber deployment
According to Akash Ambani, Jio’s long-term objective is to provide reliable broadband connectivity to every household in India through AirFiber technology.
Jio Network Witnesses Massive Data Growth
Jio’s digital infrastructure continued to record strong growth during FY26.
Metric FY26 Performance
Total Data Consumption 241 Exabytes
Year-on-Year Growth 30.8%
Daily AirFiber Additions ~60,000 Homes
Connected Homes 13+ Million
The sharp rise in data usage positions Jio among the world’s largest data network operators.
Artificial Intelligence to Power Future Growth
Jio is increasingly embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its digital ecosystem.
The company believes AI will help deliver:
Smarter digital services
Personalized customer experiences
Faster and more efficient connectivity
Enhanced network optimisation
Akash Ambani also noted that technologies developed to address India’s large-scale digital needs could become exportable solutions for global markets.
Jio Expands into Satellite Broadband
One of the major announcements during the AGM was Jio’s satellite connectivity strategy.
The company is currently:
Evaluating a sovereign Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for India
Leasing satellite capacity from global operators to accelerate rollout
Building ground infrastructure for satellite communications
This initiative is expected to complement Jio’s terrestrial network.
Satellite Connectivity to Reach Remote India
Jio aims to extend internet access to locations where conventional telecom infrastructure is difficult to deploy.
These include:
Remote villages
Border regions
Island territories
Mountainous and difficult-to-access areas
After building one of India’s largest mobile networks, the company now plans to expand digital connectivity through space-based communications.
Building India’s Satellite Ecosystem
Jio is also investing in domestic satellite infrastructure to support long-term operations.
The initiative is expected to:
Create an integrated satellite broadband ecosystem
Strengthen India’s digital infrastructure
Improve connectivity across underserved regions
Support India’s self-reliance in space and communication technologies
Key Takeaways from the Announcement
JioAirFiber now serves over 13 million households worldwide.
The company is adding approximately 60,000 new homes every day.
FY26 network traffic reached 241 exabytes, up 30.8% YoY.
AI will play a central role in enhancing customer experience and digital services.
Jio is expanding into satellite broadband through both LEO satellite initiatives and partnerships with global satellite operators.
The company is building domestic ground infrastructure to support India’s satellite communications ecosystem.
Conclusion
With over 13 million connected homes, rapidly growing broadband adoption, expanding AI capabilities, and ambitious satellite connectivity plans, Reliance Jio continues to strengthen its position as India’s leading digital infrastructure provider. The combination of AirFiber, 5G, and future satellite broadband is expected to play a significant role in extending high-speed internet access across both urban and remote regions of the country.
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