Reliance Jio showcases proposed 1,600-satellite LEO network at India Mobile Congress 2026
Reliance Jio showcased its proposed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network of 1,600 satellites at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, according to a Mint report dated October 8, 2026. The constellation is described as proposed and has not been deployed. Business Insider reported that Jio is planning the 1,600-satellite constellation, which would provide internet access in a similar way to Starlink.
Reliance Jio showcased its proposed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network of 1,600 satellites at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, according to a Mint report dated October 8, 2026. The constellation is described as proposed and has not been deployed. Business Insider reported that Jio is planning the 1,600-satellite constellation, which would provide internet access in a similar way to Starlink.
Key facts
- Reliance Jio showcased a proposed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network comprising 1,600 satellites at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026.
- The 1,600-satellite LEO constellation is proposed and has not been deployed.
- The showcase was reported by Mint in a post dated October 8, 2026.
- Jio's planned 1,600-satellite LEO constellation would provide internet access in a similar way to Starlink, per Business Insider.
- Business Insider reported Jio's 1,600-satellite LEO constellation plan on October 8, 2026.
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Business Insider@BusinessInsiderPost on X ·
Jio is planning a constellation of 1,600 satellites in low Earth orbit, which would provide internet access in a similar way to Starlink. https://t.co/Uptimm0zCE
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Mint@livemintPost on X ·
Reliance Jio has showcased its proposed 1,600-satellite Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026. https://t.co/Dbg1uSAyij
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