Reliance Jio has completed the deployment of additional 20 MHz spectrum in Odisha to enhance customer experience on its network.
Earlier, Jio had acquired the right to use spectrum in all 22 circles across India in the recently concluded spectrum auctions held in March 2021.
In Odisha, the telecom operator has acquired an additional 20 MHz spectrum including 5 MHz of 800MHz band; 5 MHz of 1800MHz band; and 10 MHz of 2300 MHz band in the recent spectrum auction. To this end, Jio has deployed all three spectrums across nearly 10,000+ network sites spread across the state. With this, the total bandwidth available with Jio in Odisha will be 60 MHz including 10 MHz each in the 800 MHz and 1800 MHz, and 40MHz in 2300 MHz band.
Meanwhile, Jio has also boosted the connectivity in Uttarakhand border areas. According to state officials, the availability of Jio mobile towers in several border villages of Dharchula sub-division is improving mobile connectivity in the state. In addition, it is also reducing the dependence of locals on mobile networks of Nepal. Further, in areas where the Jio towers are not working, Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) is enabling very-small-aperture terminal (VSAT) communication network to provide internet facility to the residents of Himalayan villages located at above 8,000 feet.
As per the state officials, all 35 villages, from where locals migrate during the summer, can benefit from improved mobile and internet connectivity in the area.
