India, June 19 -- IPO-bound telecom major Jio Platforms is evaluating the development of a sovereign low earth orbit satellite constellation for India.

During RIL's 49th annual general meeting, Jio Platforms' managing director Akash Ambani further noted that the telecom major can potentially partner with "leading global constellation providers" by leasing satellite capacity to accelerate service availability while it builds out its own satellite capabilities.

This will allow Jio to extend its telecom network to rural villages, especially those in hilly and mountainous regions, island geographies, and border outposts. Through expanding its satellite capabilities, the company hopes to lay the groundwork for building a satellite broadband ...