India, May 5 -- Reliance Jio has reportedly started deploying its own network products to strengthen its domestic 5G network across the country, signalling its motive to save huge costs.

An ET report said that the move could potentially cut its dependence on global vendors such as Ericsson and Nokia.

To note, Jio partnered with smartphone manufacturer Nokia and telecom equipment and service provider Ericsson to build its 5G radio access network (RAN), in late 2022.

Based on its partnership with the global brands, Nokia supplied equipment including high-capacity 5G massive MIMO antennas, and remote radio heads (RRH), while Ericsson offered its 5G RAN products and solutions, and e-band microwave mobile transport solutions to Reliance Jio...