Jio AirFiber roll out: Reliance Jio is set to launch its much-awaited fixed wireless broadband service, Jio AirFiber, on Ganesh Chaturthi, i.e., September 19. The announcement was made by Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani at the company’s 46th annual general meeting last month.
Jio AirFiber is a wireless 5G-powered Wi-Fi service that uses 5G technology to provide high-speed internet connectivity to homes and businesses. It is expected to be a major competitor to existing wired broadband providers such as Airtel and ACT Fibernet.
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Jio AirFiber is different from JioFiber as it delivers interconnect to homes and offices but without any cables or wires. JioFiber is a fiber-based service whereas AirFiber is a wireless internet service that can be set up easily at home without any technician. The device uses a dedicated 5G radio link to connect the user’s home or office to the Jio network. With Jio AirFiber, users will be able to enjoy internet speeds of upto 1.5Gbps.
Jio AirFiber price and specs
The price of Jio AirFiber is not yet known, but it is expected to be competitive with other broadband services in the market. The service will offer speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps.
Jio AirFiber will be available in select cities initially, and the company plans to expand the service to more cities in the coming months.
Jio AirFiber features
Jio AirFiber will come with a number of features, including high-speed internet connectivity, unlimited data usage, Wi-Fi 6 support which is the latest Wi-Fi standard that offers faster speeds and better performance and OTT subscriptions.
How is Jio AirFiber better than traditional wired broadband services
Jio AirFiber offers a number of benefits over traditional wired broadband services, including easy installation. It does not require any physical installation, so users can get started quickly and easily. It is a wireless service, so users can take it with them wherever they go.
Jio AirFiber’s impact on the market
The launch of Jio AirFiber is expected to have a major impact on the Indian broadband market. Jio is known for its aggressive pricing and innovative plans, and we’ve seen how in the past it has disrupted the telecom space by launching unlimited data plans and cheapest 4G smartphone. Jio AirFiber could be no different.
The roll out of Jio AirFiber could lead to other broadband providers to reduce their prices and improve their services.
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