Devesh
Core Member
Reliance Jio has moved Bombay High Court against Bharti Airteland global broadband tester Ookla for running advertisements proclaiming Airtel to be India’s fastest network.
Jio says it lost reputation and money on the campaign that amounts to conspiracy, defamation and breach of trust, among others. It also named Ziff Davis, a digital media company that acquired Ookla in 2014, in the complaint. In an emailed statement to ET, a spokesperson said Airtel has not received a copy of Jio’s complaint.
Airtel labelled the allegations as “frivolous and baseless” and reflecting the “growing frustration of a competitor that has been unable to make a dent despite offering free services and predatory pricing.” Jio and Ookla did not respond to ET’s queries. Ziff Davis could not be reached for comment.
Jio: Speed test ad row: Reliance Jio moves Bombay High Court against Airtel and Ookla, Telecom News, ET Telecom
Jio says it lost reputation and money on the campaign that amounts to conspiracy, defamation and breach of trust, among others. It also named Ziff Davis, a digital media company that acquired Ookla in 2014, in the complaint. In an emailed statement to ET, a spokesperson said Airtel has not received a copy of Jio’s complaint.
Airtel labelled the allegations as “frivolous and baseless” and reflecting the “growing frustration of a competitor that has been unable to make a dent despite offering free services and predatory pricing.” Jio and Ookla did not respond to ET’s queries. Ziff Davis could not be reached for comment.
Jio: Speed test ad row: Reliance Jio moves Bombay High Court against Airtel and Ookla, Telecom News, ET Telecom
