Viral Jio origin story debunked: 'no internet' wasn't an excuse by 2010
kingslyj · x · 2026-10-16
A viral claim says Isha Ambani's failed 2009-10 attempt to upload a college assignment from Mumbai, blamed on 'internet not working,' sparked the conversations that became Jio. kingslyj calls the story dubious: by 2010 'no internet' was no longer a valid excuse — even with the landline cable cut, multiple wireless options existed, including a CDMA2000/EVDO operator founded by her own father.
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