Jio emerges top performer in providing 5G connectivity at the recently concluded Maha Kumbh 2025

NEW DELHI: Reliance Jio has emerged as the top performer in providing 5G connectivity at the recently concluded Maha Kumbh 2025, the world’s largest religious gathering.

According to a report by Ookla, Jio’s 5G availability was nearly double that of its closest competitor, Bharti Airtel. Jio achieved an impressive 83.5% 5G network availability, while Airtel lagged at 42.4% throughout the event that took place from January 12 to February 26. The report highlighted that Jio’s 5G Standalone (SA) network played a pivotal role, handling 20 million voice calls and 400 million data requests during peak times.