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Jio Platforms Says Its 5G Stack Reduces Vendor Dependence
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Jio Platforms claims its end-to-end 5G stack integrates 4G+5G core, devices, and proprietary operating systems, reducing reliance on external vendors. As of March 2026, it served 268.5 million 5G customers in India supported by over one million 5G cells deployed within a year, and also leverages this technology for fixed wireless broadband services.
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You face a telecom infrastructure shift as Jio Platforms proves large-scale vendor independence feasible in 5G with an integrated stack. Network suppliers and service providers must rethink partnerships or risk losing ground in the Indian market.
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