Reliance Jio Infocomm has signed a deal with Keysight Technologies to test its Fourth Generation (4G) network. Keysight is a US-based leading test and measurement equipment provider.
The Mukesh Ambani-led company wants to leave no stone unturned to provide the best, seamless and high-speed services, after the commercial launch in December.
Testing deal between Reliance Jio and Keysight Technologies
Keysight will be testing hardware and software for Reliance Jio. It will enable the company to get proper design and test labs for its 4G technology. This supports both Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) and Test-driven Development (TDD) plans. For efficient tests and detecting blind spots, field gear would be required.
With the Keysight equipment, Reliance Jio will be able to test its network for varied parameters like sensitivity, load conditions, power, transmission loss, noise and service quality. The tests will ensure that these deployments meet desired standards for customers. Keysight will make the tests during installation and deployment. Besides, it will also train operators on wireless domains. Analysts predict that the testing deal may have cost Reliance Jio about Rs. 100 crore.
Reliance Jio had earlier joined hands with Keysight to test its base station design and development. After that, the company opted for Long Term Evolution (LTE) Conformance Test System to so that its devices and dongles have the telecom standards of Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), before they were launched. Besides, Reliance Jio also made investments on 4G LTE device manufacturing test solutions. This will let the company test third-party devices, independently before they are made available to the masses.
About Keysight Technologies
Keysight has been working in the telecom field. It provides varied tests, design and management solutions. These solutions are related to technologies like 2G, 3G, High Speed Packet Access (HSPA), 4G LTE and 1xEV-DO. The company also works with mobile phone makers.
In November 2014,Keysight spun off from Agilent Technologies. It later acquired UK-based Electroservices Enterprises to elevate its services of electrical, physical and mechanical calibration along with management services. It has been leading in testing the services for Indian telecom companies and device manufacturers.
Reliance Jio’s 4G preparations
Reliance Jio has made an investment plan of Rs. 1 lakh crore for its telecom business. The company will provide its 4G services all over the country by covering 5,000 towns and cities.
The wireless footprint of Reliance Jio is established in one lakh villages. It will cover 80% of the country’s population, this year. It has also established a network of around 2.5 lakh route kilometers of fiber optics. The company intends to double the footprint in the next 3 years.
Last week, Reliance Jio launched its high-speed Wi-Fi services in Mussoorie and Bhubaneshwar to support the government’s Smart City initiative. Mussoorie is the first hill station to receive this service. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat inaugurated the ‘Jionet’ service there. In Bhubaneshwar, 27 access points have been installed. Similar services have been launched in Ahmedabad, Kolkata and other places too.
Summary
Reliance Jio has partnered with US-based Keysight Technologies to test its 4G services.