India could be among first countries to roll out 6G: Jio

New Delhi: Indian telecom giant Jio is gearing up for the 6G era. The company says India could be among the first countries to roll out 6G when global standards are finalised in 2030. Jio has already developed its pre-6G stack and Giga MIMO Radio, both of which are on display at the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi.

According to Jio, 6G networks could offer up to five times the capacity of current 5G networks, with a target to reduce latency by nearly 10 times. In simple terms, networks could handle much more data and many more users simultaneously, while responding to commands significantly faster. Data speeds are also expected to improve. These advances could unlock new possibilities for real-time AI, holographic video, healthcare, education and other next-generation digital services.

A major highlight of Jio's IMC showcase is its Giga MIMO Radio, which the company describes as India's first. Jio has also unveiled a common baseband unit that can support both 5G and 6G.

But the race to 6G isn't just about greater capacity or faster response times. It's also about helping shape the technology and global standards that will define the next generation of connectivity. Jio says it has filed more than 8,000 patents, including hundreds related to 6G. The company also claims to have made over 934 contributions to global standards.

Jio expects 6G to make AI-powered services more responsive, particularly in situations where instant information or quick answers matter. At IMC, the company highlighted potential AI applications for farmers, doctors and students. Jio is also working towards AI-native and quantum-safe networks, aiming to combine faster connectivity with stronger security.

Jio's 6G ambitions go beyond simply operating the next generation of mobile networks. The company wants to build a stronger presence across four key areas: hardware, software, patents and global standards.

Jio describes its vision through two themes: 'India's 6G in the Making' and 'From India to the World'.