Revolutionizing Connectivity: Exploring AirFiber's Impact on India's Communication Landscape

What is AirFiber and How is it Changing India's Connectivity?

Jio AirFiber is set to launch on 19th September. With the country’s two biggest network providers offering high-speed air fibre services, the blog delves into what it is and how it will change India’s connectivity.

By Topperlearning Expert 18th Sep, 2023 | 11:27 am

Spacefibre is to make high-speed broadband services accessible to all parts of India, including the unreachable ones.The World Wide Web came in 1989 and brought along internet access to the general public in the 1990s. We saw the world gradually shrinking to fit a computer screen and then the tiny mobile phone screen.

Today, the internet stands strong as the main driver of the digital age. As an increasing number of people recognise the advantages of accessing knowledge at their fingertips, the demand for high-speed internet grows exponentially. In India, one technology that makes high-speed internet possible is air fibre technology.

What is Air Fiber Technology?

Air fibre offers internet at fibre-line speeds without the need for wires. This means that users can enjoy high-speed wireless internet connectivity without the requirement of additional broadband wiring. A router is placed inside the home with another appliance that contains a 5G SIM. The appliance collects signals from nearby 5G towers and transmits the signal to the router, providing broadband speeds of up to 1Gbps.

Difference between Air Fiber and Optical Fiber

Air fibre is a much more sophisticated yet advanced technology when compared to traditional wired internet connections.

Wiring

Air fibre does not require metres of wiring to transmit data, which is essential for optical fibre data transmission since the wires are connected to either a Wi-Fi router or a device that requires an internet connection. Air fibre has a simple plug-and-play mechanism.

Speed

Students can learn how optic fibre works by reading the TopperLearning answer. Optic fibre offers an internet speed of up to 1 Gbps. However, air fibre is expected to provide high-speed internet of up to 1.5 Gbps. This exceptional speed helps internet users carry out their daily work.

Reliability

Air fibre offers minimum downtown and signal interference in case of physical disruptions, which is an issue with traditional wired connections.

Since the air fibre relies on 5G signals, places with poor network connections may face issues with their internet. In such places, optic fibre connections tend to be more reliable. However, if the user has a 5G tower nearby, they should be able to enjoy high-speed internet through air fibre without any hiccups.

Comparing Air Fiber to Other Wireless Technologies

Apart from air fibre, some of the other wireless internet technologies we know include 5G connections and Wi-Fi.

5G: In densely populated areas where network congestion is common, air fibre can deliver the same or even faster internet speeds than 5G.
Students can refer to this answer to understand what 5G technology is and how it works.
Wi-Fi: Air fibre offers a greater internet range and capacity than traditional Wi-Fi networks, making it suitable for large families.

Air Fiber Usage in Rural Areas

Fibre-to-home connectivity in the Indian rural area still has a long way to go. Air fibre is ideal for rural areas that are fibre-dark because it does not require wiring or other infrastructure in place to work. Rural areas in the country might not have the right infrastructure laid out for optic fibres, which makes airfiber the perfect choice.

How can Air Fiber Help India Develop?

With more and more companies launching Air Fiber connectivity, it sets the ball rolling for the economy to benefit from high-speed internet connections. Here's how air fibre technology can assist in India's development:

Air fibre has the potential to bridge the digital divide. It connects people from even rural and remote areas.
It will enable reliable access to online education, healthcare, and e-commerce.
Reliable high-speed internet is crucial for businesses. Air fibre promotes entrepreneurship by offering access to necessary industrial information.

Reliance Jio demonstrated India’s first-ever satellite-based GigaFiber service, known as Jio SpaceFiber. It was presented in front of PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi at the Indian Mobile Congress 2023. The goal behind launching Jio Spacefibre is to make high-speed broadband services accessible to all parts of India, including the unreachable ones.

India’s First Satellite-based GigaFiber Internet Service

The addition of Jio SpaceFiber can elevate the existing internet infrastructure of India to the next level. Jio, in partnership with SES, is ready to use MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) satellite technology. It is the only MEO constellation to deliver Fibre-like Gigabit services from space. The access to SES’s O3b and O3b mPOWER satellites can make high-speed broadband services available in inaccessible areas of India.

To know more about space fiber technology, click here.

Conclusion

Air fibre is the next big innovation in the field of internet connectivity in India. Jio is all set to launch the Jio AirFiber on 19th September 2023. The Air Fiber claims to offer high-speed internet of up to 1.5 Gbps, wirelessly using a 5G broadband network. It will be able to cover up to 1000 sq. ft on the same floor and offers other benefits such as parental control, connection to the Jio set-top box, and even blocking websites or devices on the network.

As connectivity improves to become much more accessible and reliable, especially for the rural parts of India, air fibre becomes a driver of the country towards growth, progress and, ultimately, prosperity. Students can learn more about optic fibre, 5G connections and air fibre on TopperLearning. These concepts are important for current affairs-related questions in the exams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1. How will AirFiber work?

Ans: Air Fibre is a router-like device that users will simply plug in and turn on. It will be similar to a personal Wi-Fi hotspot offering high-speed internet similar to that of optical fibre but without the wiring.

Q 2. Can we carry AirFiber anywhere?

Ans: Yes, the AirFiber is a portable device that can be carried anywhere since it works similarly to a hotspot router. It simply needs to be plugged in and turned on to work.

Q 3. What is the main difference between optical fibre and air fibre?

Ans: Optical fibre uses a network of wirings that are connected to a device or Wi-Fi router to provide high-speed internet. Air fibre does not use any such wirings and wirelessly provides a high-speed internet connection.