Jio Platforms has reinforced its leadership across India’s digital ecosystem, ending June 2026 with 285 million 5G subscribers, a gain of 73 million users over the past 12 months, while also expanding its fixed broadband base to 28.6 million subscribers.
The company said customer engagement on its 5G network continues to accelerate, with 5G data traffic now 1.5 times that of 4G, reflecting rapid adoption of next-generation mobile services.
Broadband footprint expands
Jio’s fixed broadband subscriber base reached 28.6 million as of June 2026 after adding 8.6 million customers over the last year, giving the company a market share of more than 43%.
The growth was led by Jio AirFiber, whose subscriber base crossed 14 million. The wireless broadband service accounted for more than 75% of all fixed broadband additions during the past 12 months, underlining its role in expanding high-speed internet access across the country.
Global innovation recognition
Jio Platforms also achieved a major milestone in innovation by breaking into the top 20 globally in the latest Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) rankings released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The company climbed 320 positions in the 2025 rankings, making it one of the fastest-rising technology innovators worldwide.
Jio’s patent portfolio spans advanced technologies including 5G, 5G Advanced, 6G, artificial intelligence, AI-native networks, cloud-native platforms, intelligent automation, radio access technologies, core network software, edge intelligence, fixed wireless access, network slicing and digital services infrastructure.
Public listing roadmap
Jio Platforms Ltd Managing Director Akash M Ambani said, “Jio has established itself as a deep tech company and demonstrated the velocity of innovation across multiple advanced technologies. This is underlined by our strong patent portfolio which has been recognised globally.”
He said the company intends to leverage these technologies to offer an expanding range of digital services to every Indian citizen while driving long-term growth.
“As we embark on our next phase of journey to be a publicly listed company in India, we will continue to maintain our deep tech focus and democratise access to digital connectivity and digital services in India and globally,” Ambani added.
JioHotstar scales new highs
JioHotstar also reported its highest-ever average monthly active users (MAUs) of 530 million during the first quarter of FY27, representing 15% year-on-year growth.
The platform’s performance was driven by strong traction across sports and entertainment content.
The company said IPL 2026 became the most-watched edition of the tournament, reaching 1.2 billion viewers across digital and linear television platforms. On digital alone, the tournament attracted 700 million viewers, setting new global benchmarks.
The JioStar television network maintained its leadership in entertainment with a 34% viewership share, reaching more than 810 million viewers across India.
AI-powered engagement grows
Entertainment watch time on JioHotstar increased 16% year-on-year, while its micro-content platform Tadka crossed 100 million active users within just two months of launch. Daily watch time per viewer increased five-fold since launch, reflecting strong engagement across demographics and regions.
The company said its Conversational Discovery feature, developed in partnership with ChatGPT, has witnessed growing user engagement every month.
JioHotstar also expanded its commerce initiatives through a partnership with Swiggy, generating record food orders during IPL 2026, with half of the users coming from Tier-II and smaller cities.
The platform has also launched its first AI-generated micro-drama, ‘Game On: ₹4,000 Crore Empire’, powered by its in-house JAMS platform.