Ambani expected to unveil 5G phone and future roadmap at AGM today

Mukesh Ambani is expected to reveal the 5G rollout timeline and launch of its JioPhone 5G at the AGM today. Developed with the help of Google, the phone will be positioned as an affordable option to consumers, priced at around Rs 12,000 per unit and loaded with features, sector analysts said.

At last year’s AGM, Ambani had launched the JioPhone Next, its first smartphone.

The future roadmap of telecom business is also expected at the AGM. The vertical operates as a separate unit, namely, Jio Platforms.

On 5G, RIL may provide a timeline on the rollout of its 5G services in 13 cities, starting with Delhi and Mumbai. Analysts also expect a slew of announcements by RIL pertaining to 5G enterprise and consumer mobility solutions at the AGM today.

CT Bureau