Reliance Jio AirFiber to launch on September 19
Jio AirFiber is set to launch in India on September 19 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, revealed Reliance Industries chairman, Mukesh Ambani. Jio AirFiber is a personal Wi-Fi hotspot device that is capable of offering connectivity to every corner of your home using Jio's high-speed 'True 5G' network. It intends to deliver optic fiber-like speeds wirelessly over the air.
Jio AirFiber 5G was showcased last year
Reliance Industries initially showcased the Jio AirFiber wireless hotspot at last year's AGM. The company is now ready to launch the product and service in the country. The 5G hotspot console will be useful in day-to-day usage, offering uninterrupted connectivity. With Jio AirFiber, it will be easy to quickly connect your home or office to gigabit-speed internet, per the company.
Jio AirFiber competes with Airtel Xstream AirFiber
The cost of Jio AirFiber is yet to be disclosed by Reliance Jio, in addition to the plans that will provide ultra-fast 5G hotspot internet to Jio subscribers. Upon launch, the hotspot console will take on the Airtel Xstream AirFiber, which starts at Rs. 799 for the base plan with speeds of up to 100Mbps.
Reliance Jio has also introduced Jio set-top box
In addition to Jio AirFiber, Reliance Jio also introduced Jio Smart Home services like Jio set-top box, which offers TV channels, media streaming, big-screen games, digital apps and more. It includes an eRemote facility via Jio's Smart Home app, letting viewers use their smartphone instead of a physical remote or gamepad. The Jio Home app also offers cloud storage, smart home automation, and more.
Jio Cloud PC could help in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
Reliance Jio also unveiled Jio Cloud PC, a virtual PC created in collaboration with Google and HP. It doesn't require upfront investments or upgrades, which makes it an affordable way to bring the power of a PC to areas such as entertainment, education, and health.
