If you thought your Jio connection was feeling extra speedy lately, you’re not imagining it. According to Opensignal’s latest global report, Reliance Jio has snagged the #3 spot in the world for download speeds among telecom companies that operate across large regions. That’s a massive win—not just for Jio, but for India.
The report looked at data from July to December 2024, and Jio clocked in an average download speed of 97Mbps. Only T-Mobile USA (with a crazy 152.5Mbps) and Telenor Norway (127Mbps) performed better. That means Jio is officially the only Indian telco to make it into this elite global list.
Free 5G = Speed Gamechanger for Jio
So how did Jio pull this off? Simple: free 5G.
Unlike many global operators that charge extra for next-gen network access, Jio has been bundling 5G with its regular prepaid plans—even the ones that start with just 2GB of daily data. This move made high-speed 5G accessible to millions of users without burning a hole in their pocket.
And it’s clearly working. With more people tapping into fast 5G speeds every day, Jio’s nationwide average has shot up, pushing it into the top 3 worldwide.
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Airtel Shines Too—But Misses Top Ranks
Now, don’t count out Bharti Airtel just yet. Opensignal also gave Airtel a big shoutout, naming it a “Global Rising Star” thanks to a whopping 68.4% boost in its year-over-year download speeds. That’s huge progress.
Airtel, like Jio, is also offering free 5G with its 2GB daily plans—but there’s a catch. They’ve placed a 300GB cap on 5G usage. While that’s helped them offer a more stable experience to users, it’s possibly why they didn’t climb as high in the global rankings.
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India’s Telecom Game Is Going Global
All said and done, it’s pretty awesome to see Indian telecom players—especially Jio—competing (and winning) on a global scale. Just a few years ago, fast mobile data in India was a luxury. Now? It’s among the best in the world.
With 5G rolling out faster than ever and more users jumping on board, India’s data game is just getting started
