Reliance Jio creates record; claims 16 million subscribers

Reliance Jio has set a world record after getting 16 million subscribers within one month from its launch. The 4G entrant has claimed that Jio has achieved this growth faster than any other telecom operator or start-up in the world, including Facebook, WhatsApp and Skype.

“We are delighted and humbled by the overwhelming response across India to the Jio Welcome Offer. Jio is built to empower every Indian with the power of data,” said Mukesh Ambani, chairman, Reliance Industries (RIL) in a release.

“We are delighted that people have recognised this and are utilising our services to the fullest. We are customer-obsessed and committed to improving every day to exceed expectations of our customers,” he added.

Jio has introduced Aadhaar-based paper-less Jio SIM activation across 3,100 cities and towns. This enables the customer to complete the SIM activation process in a matter of minutes, with only his/her Aadhaar number. This process will be extended across the country and fully stabilized for satisfactory on boarding experience in the next few weeks.

As part of its customer offers, Jio has revolutionised the Indian telecom landscape by making voice calls for Jio customers absolutely free, across India, to any network, and always.