RJio sets ‘world record’, enrolls 16mn users in 1st month

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Oct 10: Reliance Jio today claimed that it has created “a world record” by crossing the 16 million subscriber mark in its first month of operations (September).
“Jio, a new entrant in the 4G market, has achieved this growth faster than any other telecom operator or start-up in the world, including the likes of Facebook, WhatsApp and Skype’, Reliance Jio Infocomm said in a release.
“We are delighted and humbled by the overwhelming response across India to the Jio Welcome Offer. Jio is built to empower every Indian with the power of data,” said Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries (RIL).
“We are delighted that people have recognized this and are utilizing our services to the fullest. We are customer-obsessed and committed to improving every day to exceed expectations of our customers”, he added.
Jio has introduced Aadhaar-based paperless Jio SIM activation across 3,100 cities and towns. This enables the customer to complete the SIM activation process in a matter of minutes, with only his/her Aadhaar number.