Over 50 per cent of total data traffic burden shouldered by Ericsson-Jio network during Maha Kumbh

The unprecedented voice and data traffic demand during the event was met with pro-active planning, says Ericsson

New Delhi: Reliance Jio’s network handled 20 million voice and 400 million data service requests successfully on peak day at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, according to a statement. In preparation of the high density of visitors expected during the Maha Kumbh Mela, Ericsson and Jio collaborated to implement strategic solutions across the Jio True 5G SA network using SA features such as network slicing, carrier aggregation using 700 MHz band and VoNR, Ericsson said in a statement.

“The Jio True 5G Standalone (SA) network delivered exceptional customer experience amidst record-breaking participation at Maha Kumbh 2025,” Ericsson said.

Millions of visitors shared images and videos of the Maha Kumbh and stayed connected with friends and family during the event, it said.

The unprecedented voice and data traffic demand during the event was met with pro-active planning, advanced design, innovative mega capacity solution deployments and real-time traffic monitoring by Ericsson and Jio, it added.

“During one of the peak days, Jio network catered to 20 million voice and 400 million data service requests on 5G successfully. An estimated 55 per cent of the total data traffic during the event has been served by Ericsson 5G solutions,” Vijay Sharma, Head of Customer Unit Reliance Jio at Ericsson said.

An estimated 66.21 crore people visited Prayagraj since January 13.