Reliance Jio Says India Could Be Among First To Roll Out 6G, 8,000+ Patents Already Filed
Reliance Jio has said India could be among the first countries to launch commercial 6G services once global standards are finalised in 2030. The company made the claim at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, where it is displaying a pre-6G technology stack and what it calls India's first Giga MIMO Radio. What Jio is showcasing? The company's display includes the Giga MIMO Radio and a common baseband…
Reliance Jio, the Indian telecommunications giant, has stated that India has the potential to be one of the first nations to launch commercial 6G services once the global standards are established by 2030. This bold claim was made at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, where Jio unveiled a pre-6G technology stack and showcased what it calls India's first Giga MIMO Radio.
The Giga MIMO Radio, a first-of-its-kind in India, is an extension of the multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antenna technology utilized in advanced 5G networks. Jio describes this radio as the pioneering effort in India for future networks.
According to Jio, 6G networks could potentially deliver five times the capacity of current 5G networks, with a goal of reducing latency (response time) by nearly ten times. This would enable the networks to carry more data for more users simultaneously, while also offering faster response times. However, these targets are proposed by Jio, and final 6G standards have yet to be determined.
Jio has filed over 8,000 patents, including hundreds specifically related to 6G, and has contributed to more than 934 global standards. At the IMC 2026 event, Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani revealed that the company had begun filing patents in the pre-6G space, setting a target to have 10% of 6G patents originating from India. This aligns with the government's Bharat 6G Vision document, released in March 2023, which aims for India to be involved in the design, development, and deployment of 6G by 2030.
Jio's focus on 6G extends beyond technology, aiming to make AI-based services more responsive, particularly in time-sensitive scenarios for farmers, doctors, and students. The company is also working on AI-native and quantum-safe networks, which promise faster connectivity paired with enhanced security. Furthermore, Jio is committed to playing a more significant role in four key areas: hardware, software, patents, and global standards.
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