India’s Jio lays out sovereign LEO constellation plan ahead of IPO
Jio Platforms plans to lease broadband capacity from global satellite providers to jumpstart its own sovereign low Earth orbit (LEO) network in India. The company also filed for an IPO as it seeks to expand connectivity to remote regions.
Why it matters
This move signals a major shift in India's telecommunications landscape and highlights the growing competition in the global satellite broadband market.
TAMPA, Fla. — Jio Platforms, which owns India’s largest telco, is looking to lease broadband capacity from global satellite constellations to jumpstart its own sovereign low Earth orbit (LEO) network in the country.
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