India, Sept. 8 -- Jio has flipped the switch. Voice over New Radio (VoNR) is now live across the country, powered entirely by its homegrown 5G standalone core. This shift turns every compatible Jio 5G phone into a mini studio for ultra-clear voice calls, no fallback needed.

VoNR replaces traditional fallback mechanisms (like VoLTE) with full 5G-native voice calls. That means you'll experience shorter call setup times, fewer abrupt drops, and reduced packet loss. On top of that, your battery life during calls should last longer, thanks to better call routing and network efficiency.

This is far more than a feature update, it's highly strategic. By using its in-house 5G SA Core and IMS-enhanced VoNR infrastructure, Jio is strengthening its...