Jio exploring deals with global SIs, SaaS providers for 5G launch

Reliance Jio is exploring partnerships with global system integrators and SaaS providers to deliver 5G services in the country. The telecom operator is actively trialing 5G use cases using mid and mmwave trial spectrum.

“Jio 5G field trials have started at various locations with competitive position and capabilities comparable to global tier 1 vendors,” it said.

Jio 5G is a comprehensive homegrown 5G stack for both Radio (5G NR) and Core Network (5G CN) compliant to latest standards. Jio 5G solutions have achieved single user peak throughput of 1.5 Gbps in field trials, the telco said in a statement

Reliance Jio has also entered into partnerships with “leading automobile OEMs in both two-wheeler and four-wheeler segments” to provide automotive solutions designed to deliver an array of consumer and enterprise services.

“Jio’s new-age connected vehicle solution is a combination of hardware, software and connectivity that will enable users to access trending infotainment and real-time telematics on the go as it brings the benefits of digital life to a vehicle and to people on the move,” the company said in a statement.

Jio had recently entered into a partnership with carmaker MG Motor India to power its next mid-sized SUV with the leading telco’s Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. B2B Chief