Jio acquires additional spectrum in 1800 MHz band for Rs 973 cr in two circles

Reliance Industries has secured additional spectrum in the 1800 MHz band for Bihar and West Bengal in a recent spectrum auction. The acquisition aims to meet geography-specific demand and ensure a high-quality customer experience. The total cost of the spectrum is Rs 973.63 crore. The acquisition expands Jio's spectrum footprint to 26,801 MHz and enables the company to deploy the largest amount of spectrum across India on bandwidth-efficient technologies like 4G and 5G.