The latest telecom news includes announcements on Reliance Jio, OTE Greece Fiber Network, Proximus, and others.
Reliance Jio Reaches 300 Million 5G Subscribers as Fiber and FWA Broadband Connections Hit 30 Million
Reliance Jio reported on October 30 that its 5G subscriber base had reached 300 million at the end of September 2026. The milestone represents approximately 28 percent annual growth, with around 15 million additional 5G customers during the quarter. Combined JioFiber and JioAirFiber broadband connections reached approximately 30 million, increasing 32 percent year over year. Jio’s total customer base expanded to 542.4 million, supported by 9.1 million quarterly net additions. The operator reported revenue of ₹40,475 crore, increasing 11.4 percent, while net profit rose 13.7 percent to ₹8,389 crore. The results demonstrate growing utilization of Jio’s existing nationwide 5G infrastructure and expanding fixed wireless broadband network.
OTE Greece Fiber Network Reaches 3 Million Premises as 5G+ Coverage Expands to 85 Percent
OTE Group reported on October 30 that its FTTH network had expanded to approximately 2.992 million homes and businesses passed. The operator added nearly 97,000 premises during the third quarter. Active FTTH broadband subscribers increased 45.2 percent to 739,081, supported by 52,250 quarterly additions. Fixed wireless access subscriptions reached 134,355, more than doubling year over year. OTE also reported 5G population coverage exceeding 99 percent, while its 5G+ network reached 85 percent. The operator targets more than 3.1 million fiber passings by year-end 2026 and over 4.6 million by 2030. Its full-year capital expenditure guidance remains approximately €600 million.
Proximus Expands Belgium Fiber Network to 2.814 Million Premises with €835 Million Capex
Proximus reported on October 30 that its fiber network had reached 2.814 million homes and businesses passed by September 2026. The footprint covers more than 44 percent of Belgium’s population. Active residential and business fiber connections increased to 858,000, including 38,000 additions during the third quarter. Proximus also added 18,000 mobile postpaid subscriptions and 5,000 internet customers. Group capital expenditure reached €835 million during the first nine months, increasing €10 million year over year. Management expects collaboration agreements to extend fiber availability toward 80 percent of Belgium in the coming years. The company is also evaluating fixed wireless access to complement fiber and cable broadband infrastructure.
