Reliance Industries’ arm rolls out wi-fi services on pilot basis: Report

Reliance Industries’ telecom arm -Reliance Jio Infocomm has reportedly commenced rolling out mobile network and WiFi hotspot services on a pilot basis, a forerunner to the fourth generation services it plans to launch later this year. The company will use multiple standards for its 4G data offering as well as varying technologies, including wireline services. In addition to 4G wireless services, the company will roll out wireline services (over optic fibre) in over 900 cities/towns. RJIL, India’s largest private sector company, is the first telecom operator to hold pan India Unified License. This license authorizes RJIL to provide all telecommunication services except Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Service.