With premium 700Mhz band in its kitty, Reliance Jio has an edge over rivals

New Delhi: With Reliance Jio taking the premium 700MHz in all 22 telecom circles or zones, the company is set to provide its consumers much faster and efficient indoor 5G coverage in highly populated cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Pune and Chennai to gain more subscribers.

The 700 MHz spectrum can provide 6-10 km of signal range with one tower and forms a good base for offering 5G.

The pricey 700 MHz band saw bids worth Rs 39,270 crore, led by Reliance Jio.