By CNBCTV18.com May 6, 2022 8:45:31 PM IST (Updated)
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Soni of Fitch Ratings said he expects a gradual rise in Jio's ARPU. "There will be a number of occasions in the next 12-24 months to raise tariffs. Some of the customers are still low ARPU customers, and when they come to the 4G network, the overall ARPU will improve,” he said.
Extensive 5G trials
Jio said it had conducted extensive 5G field trials across eight states testing a comprehensive suite of products. The peak user throughput achieved was over 1.5Gbps in these trials, Jio said, adding that multi-vendor interoperability and interworking have also been verified.
Undersea cable in the Maldives
The company announced the launch of a next-generation multi-terabit subsea cable project, India-Asia-Xpress (IAX), to connect the Maldives directly to India and Singapore. The IAX system will originate in Mumbai and connects directly to Singapore, with branches including additional landings in India, Malaysia and Thailand. IAX is expected to be ready for service by end of 2023.
Commenting on the results, Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited, said: “Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Reliance has delivered a robust performance in 2021-22. I am pleased to report strong growth in our Digital Services and Retail segments.”
Next-generation, affordable broadband
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, and SES, a leading global satellite-based content connectivity solutions provider, announced the formation of a joint venture — Jio Space Technology Limited — to deliver high-performance satellite-based broadband services across India. The JV will use multi-orbit space networks capable of delivering multi-gigabit links and capacity to enterprises, mobile backhaul and retail customers.
Metaverse plunge
JPL has also announced an investment of $15 million in Two Platforms Inc (TWO), a Silicon Valley-based deep tech startup, for a 25 percent equity stake on a fully diluted basis. TWO is an Artificial Reality company with a focus on building interactive and immersion AI experiences. It will work collaboratively with Jio to fast-track the adoption of new technologies and build disruptive
technologies such as AI, metaverse, and mixed realities.
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