Reliance Jio Leads Telecom Markets in Odisha and Bengal with Growing Subscriber Base
Reliance Jio has become the leading telecom operator in Odisha and Bengal over the past decade, with subscriber bases of 1.85 crore and 3.76 crore respectively as of mid-2026. In Odisha, Jio holds a 47.4% share of mobile subscribers and over 52% of telecom revenue, while in Bengal it commands 46% of the wireless market. The company credits its growth to affordable data, free voice calls, and expansion of 4G and 5G networks, alongside broadband services launched since 2019.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 40/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 5 Sept, 06:58 am. Other outlets followed.
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