Reliance Jio is evaluating the development of a sovereign low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for India as it looks to expand connectivity to remote parts of the country, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said at Reliance Industries' 49th annual general meeting on Friday. "Jio is evaluating the development of a sovereign low Earth orbit satellite constellation for India," Ambani said, outlining the company's plans to extend broadband access beyond the reach of terrestrial telecom networks. The announcement comes a day after ET reported that Reliance Jio was planning a constellation of around 1,600-1,650 LEO satellites to offer broadband and direct-to-device services, potentially becoming the first Indian company to build a large-scale satellite network in the segment.