The Business Bytes
Bhubaneswar, August 27, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant push towards enhancing digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide, Reliance Jio has extended its 4G/5G network to thousands of remote villages across Odisha. Committed to providing world-class data services to every corner of the state, Jio continues to deploy its advanced networks in areas previously underserved by modern communication infrastructure.
Jio’s network now reaches over 47,000 villages in Odisha and is rapidly expanding to connect several more remote locations. In many of these villages, Jio’s 4G/5G network is the sole available option, providing a critical lifeline for digital communication and access to information. This reliable network has sparked transformative change, fostering socio-economic development and improving the quality of life for countless residents.
Driven by a mission to bridge the urban-rural digital divide, Jio aims to bring high-speed data networks to underserved and previously unconnected communities across Odisha. This ambitious effort seeks to connect even the most isolated regions, fostering greater digital inclusion and communication opportunities for all.
The arrival of mobile and data services in these remote villages has been met with widespread appreciation. For many residents, it marks their first experience of the benefits of digital connectivity, significantly enhancing access to essential services such as education, healthcare, banking, and financial services. It has also expanded economic opportunities and allowed people to maintain connections with family members across the country.
Jio’s efforts underscore its broader mission to democratize access to digital services and bridge the gap between urban and rural areas. From remote villages like Kalingi, Sulumaha, and Jadangi in the hilly Kandhamal district to the forest-covered villages of Karlapat, Kiapadar, and Kaniguma Grampanchayats in Kalahandi, digital transformation is now reaching the hinterlands.
Furthermore, Jio has introduced reliable high-speed broadband to hundreds of remote villages through its popular Jio AirFiber service. This service has proven particularly effective in rural and semi-urban areas, overcoming the challenges of last-mile connectivity. It provides access to quality home entertainment and broadband for homes and small businesses that previously lacked it due to the complexities of extending optical fiber infrastructure.
Jio AirFiber offers a comprehensive package of world-class home entertainment with over 800 digital TV channels, 13+ OTT apps, smart home services, and high-speed broadband. Today, over 300,000 homes and premises in Odisha enjoy seamless, high-speed broadband, unlimited WiFi, and the latest in entertainment, thanks to JioFiber and Jio AirFiber.
