Jio celebrates 9th anniversary with 500 million users, unveils year-long festivities

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

MUMBAI, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

Jio has reached a historic milestone by crossing 500 million users as it prepares to mark its 9th anniversary on September 5, 2025. The achievement makes Jio the world’s largest mobile data network, reflecting the deep trust placed in the brand by consumers across India. To mark the occasion, Jio has announced year-long celebrations, including unlimited data offers, special recharge plans, and exclusive benefits for both mobile and home users.

Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, expressed gratitude to the vast customer base, saying: “On Jio’s 9th anniversary, I feel truly humbled that more than 500 million Indians have placed their trust in us. Reaching this scale within a single nation is a reflection of how deeply Jio has become a part of everyday life, and it shows the incredible power of connectivity in shaping a vibrant digital society. Together, we will realize the vision of a truly digital India.”

Since its inception, Jio has transformed India’s digital landscape by democratizing access to affordable, high-quality connectivity. The company’s landmark contributions include making voice calls free nationwide, enabling mass adoption of digital payments, supporting India’s digital public infrastructure such as Aadhaar and UPI, fostering the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, and driving the fastest nationwide 5G rollout, which has set the stage for India’s AI revolution.

As part of its anniversary offers, Jio is rolling out three phases of celebrations. During the anniversary weekend of September 5–7, users will enjoy unlimited data — 5G customers at no extra cost and 4G users with a minimal Rs 39 add-on. The anniversary month will feature a Rs 349 Celebration Plan, offering unlimited 5G data, exclusive vouchers worth Rs 3,000, and subscriptions to popular services like JioHotstar, JioSaavn Pro, Zomato Gold, and Netmeds. Customers who consistently recharge for 12 months will also receive the 13th month free.

For new JioHome users, a Rs 1200 Celebration Plan will provide two months of service, including 1000+ TV channels, 30 Mbps unlimited internet, access to 12+ OTT platforms, a WiFi-6 router, and a 4K Smart Set Top Box, along with additional perks such as Amazon Prime Lite and digital gold benefits.

By coupling its landmark 500-million-user achievement with a slew of celebratory initiatives, Jio has not only reinforced its dominance in India’s telecom sector but also underscored its commitment to empowering millions with transformative digital experiences.