On July 7, Reliance Jio faced a major service disruption affecting mobile signals and internet access across major Indian cities. The outage sparked widespread outrage online, with users flooding platforms to report issues and demand answers.
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Nationwide Blackout Hits Jio Users
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom provider, suffered a significant nationwide outage on July 7, 2025, leaving users disconnected from mobile networks and high-speed internet. The disruption affected cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Lucknow, and Kochi, impacting millions.
According to Downdetector, over 11,000 complaints were logged within hours. A staggering 81% of users reported signal loss, while others experienced slow or no internet access. The hashtags #JioDown and #JioOutage quickly trended on social media as frustrated customers shared memes, videos, and complaints.
Users Left in the Dark
Many users reported “emergency calls only” on their screens, with mobile data completely unusable. Even those on 5G connections faced trouble. The service blackout came without prior warning and left essential services, including digital payments, navigation, and video calls, inoperable.
JioCare responded on X (formerly Twitter), urging affected users to DM their details—but provided no official explanation for the outage.
Not the First Disruption
This isn’t an isolated incident. Jio users in Kerala (June 16), Gujarat (June 29), and Madhya Pradesh (July 1) experienced similar blackouts. With a growing dependence on mobile internet, recurring outages have sparked criticism of Jio’s reliability.
By evening, partial service restoration began in some regions, but many users continued to face intermittent connectivity issues.
Public Reaction and Demands
Social media buzzed with outrage and satire. One viral post read, “Jio: Live the digital life. Also Jio: No signal, no internet, no life.” Another demanded compensation for lost productivity and work disruptions.
Industry experts say repeated outages could affect user trust and market dominance. Consumers are calling for transparency and a formal apology or refund.