Reliance Jio ties up with SES for satellite-based broadband service

Reliance Jio has announced its foray in satellite-based broadband communication with a tie up with Luxembourg-based firm SES.

The partnership will enable Jio to offer next generation affordable and scalable broadband services in India leveraging satellite technology, it said. The two companies will form a joint venture with Jio Platforms Ltd and SES owning 51 per cent and 49 per cent stake, respectively.

“The joint venture will use multi-orbit space networks that is a combination of geostationary (GEO) and medium earth orbit (MEO) satellite constellations capable of delivering multi-gigabit links and capacity to enterprises, mobile backhaul and retail customers across