The involvement of the government in assigning air frequencies and influencing telecom market arrangements points toward a form of regulatory capture. By participating in this framework, Jio benefits from and helps sustain a system where market fairness and democratic oversight are compromised.

How the Indian government played matchmaker between Starlink, Jio and Airtel

By integrating Starlink's technology into its service offerings, Jio is opening the door to potential vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure. The collaboration raises concerns about control over connectivity and how it might be exploited to serve political ends, especially in an environment where the technology could be used for purposes that align with authoritarian practices.

Congress expresses concern over Airtel and Jio's partnership with Elon Musk's Starlink

Jio Hotstar’s decision to censor international content is seen as a move that supports state-led censorship and undermines free expression. By restricting international perspectives, the platform reinforces a controlled media narrative which is characteristic of authoritarian practices. This decision has drawn public criticism and raises concerns about media influence and propaganda in the digital space.

Jio Hotstar Begins Censoring International Content; Draws Criticism - Tamil News - IndiaGlitz.com

The article details how Jio employs Server Name Indication (SNI) inspection to block certain websites without providing transparent censorship notices. This practice prevents users from receiving proper feedback on access restrictions and reinforces opaque, state-aligned control over the internet. Such use of repressive technology undermines free expression and contributes to an authoritarian environment, making the company's actions deeply concerning from an anti-fascist perspective.

Reliance Jio is using SNI inspection to block websites — Centre for Internet and Society

Reliance Jio's decision to reduce a large number of its contractual and some permanent employees highlights problematic labor practices. This move, driven by cost-cutting measures, undermines the stability and rights of a vulnerable workforce and raises questions about the company's ethical responsibility towards its employees. Such layoffs, especially affecting temporary workers, are seen as a disregard for robust labor rights and contribute negatively to the broader societal implications of worker exploitation.

India: Reliance Jio reduces employees

Jio's decision to reduce its workforce by laying off 5,000 contractual employees and 500-600 permanent employees demonstrates a prioritization of cost-cutting over worker welfare. Such actions contribute to labor precarity and undermine fair labor practices, which are critical concerns for anti-fascist groups that advocate for robust worker rights. This move, under the guise of operational efficiency, may exacerbate the power imbalance between corporate management and labor, indirectly supporting an environment where authoritarian economic policies can flourish.

Jio cuts contractual staff to reduce costs, some permanent ones also ...