Jio 4G Network reaches Mana, the last village in Uttarakhand

Becomes the first operator to provide 4G voice and data services in the village

In line with Jio’s commitment to connect the remotest corners of India with the best quality connectivity, Jio today became the first operator to launch its 4G Data and Voice services in Mana, the last Indian village towards the Indo–Tibet Border in Uttarakhand.

The virtual launch event was attended by Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee Chairman Shri. Ajay Ajendra, ITDA Director Shri. Amit Sinha, and key officials from Jio.

The launch event started with a video message from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri. Pushkar Singh Dhami, who said – “Working on the ‘Digital India’ vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister and in an endeavor to transform Uttarakhand into a ‘Digital Devbhoomi’, Jio today has been successful in taking Jio 4G services to the last Indian village Mana in Uttarakhand. The start of 4G services by Jio in Mana village is commendable. Jio is the first operator to install a full capacity tower in such a remote location. I would like to thank Jio who is continuously working towards the development of the state on the digital landscape. I wish Jio will soon start its 5G services for the benefit of all the citizens of the state.”

Mana village, located in Chamoli district, is a designated ‘Tourism Village’ by the Uttarakhand Government that also has great mythological importance.

Serving ITBP personnel, villagers and tourists in Mana village will now stay connected, thanks to Jio. Alongside Mana, Jio will also cover other important areas like Bhim Shila, Vyas Cave, Ganesha Cave, etc. Jio 4G services in Mana are forward upgradable to 5G.

JIO IN UTTARAKHAND:

1. Jio has more than 4800 towers in Uttarakhand, much higher than any other
operator in the state.

2. Jio’s 4G network is now available in all the towns and more than 16900 villages of Uttarakhand making it the largest and the widest voice and data network of the state.

3. Jio network also covers all the Chardhams and Shri Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara.

4. This year, before the start of Chardham Yatra, Jio started providing 4G network even on the trek route from Sonprayag to Kedarnath Temple and became the first and the only operator to do so.

5. Jio is also giving its unparalleled wired broadband services, JioFiber in 20 towns of Uttarakhand and has also become the largest wired broadband service provider in the state in a short period of time.