Launched commercially on the 5th of September 2016, Reliance Jio, the world’s largest start-up, acquired more than 16 million customers in a span of only two months. Prior to its pan-India launch, Jio had conducted extensive beta testing to ensure that its network was ready to service Indian users.
Digital ecosystem
India’s first all-IP network, Reliance
Jio has been devised to function as an all-encompassing digital ecosystem in the country. For this purpose, the company has diversified its offerings, allowing users to avail of telecom services, affordable 4G handsets, premium applications, and personal hotspot devices. It owns a comprehensive network spectrum in India and is also ready for future technologies like 5G and 6G. The company has incorporated LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology across its services, including all LYF smart phones.
Presently, to facilitate the trial of its services, the Indian service provider is allowing users to enjoy free unlimited 4G data, messaging, voice, and video calling services till the end of 2016. This Reliance Jio Welcome Offer has helped the company garner a wide user base and earn popularity among the masses.
Reliance Jio and the Internet
Apart from cellular data, Reliance Jio is also entering the field of wired broadband connections. Under the name of Jio GigaFiber, this broadband service is expected to be introduced with a short-term welcome offer. These services are currently being tested in Indian metropolises like Delhi and Mumbai.
Jio GigaFiber tariff
Reliance Jio has always stated that its top priority is making sure that the end-user experience is smooth and enjoyable. In order to ensure the same, the company’s services encompass a wide price segment. This is also reflected in the pricing of its wired broadband service, which is slated to release in the upcoming months.
Jio GigaFiber plans start at Rs. 500, which already goes a long way towards ensuring that it is affordable for the Indian masses. The most premium package is expected to be priced at Rs. 5,500. The plan entails usage of 600GB data for 28 days, with no speed caps.
Trade sources suggest that the plans are varied. Designed in terms of both, speed and volume, the broadband service will allow individuals to find a Jio GigaFiber plan that matches their requirements.
Day packs and speed caps
An interesting element to be noted in the tariff plans is the introduction of daily plans, which would be payable per day. For example, Jio’s Rs. 400 pack would let individuals pay the amount to enjoy unlimited data throughout the 24-hour period. Once the company releases these plans officially, there will be clarity on what follows post the exhaustion of the data cap.
Reliance Jio is an attempt by
Reliance Industries Limited to contribute to the Indian Government’s Digital India initiative. The company believes that if the true power of data is harnessed by individuals, a new era of digital revolution can be ushered in. Today, Jio’s network extends to more than 18,000 cities, and 200,000 rural locations. Jio GigaFiber will further help strengthen its expansive reach and popularity in the country.
Summary
Reliance Jio is slated to release its wired broadband service called Jio GigaFiber over the next couple of months.