News Summary:
On July 24, 2026, a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) drive test in South Tripura district showed Jio delivering the best call reliability, though Bharti Airtel led in mobile data speeds, upload performance, and coverage. The previous day, July 23, Jio showcased its expanding 4G and 5G network footprint across India’s Northeast at the North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition in Shillong, Meghalaya, highlighting its commitment to digital inclusion in underserved regions. Concurrently, Jio received technical approval from India's space regulator IN-SPACe to proceed with plans for India’s first home-grown LEO satellite broadband constellation, projected to include around 1600 satellites. Earlier on July 22, the company clarified that unlimited 5G on its network requires a prepaid plan of Rs. 349 or above, offering at least 2 GB per day. This followed the release of TRAI's drive test results on July 22, from tests conducted May 20-23, 2026, across Lunglei, Lawngtlai, and Siaha districts in Mizoram, which revealed Reliance Jio leading in overall mobile network performance, with Airtel showing strong 5G speeds.
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