Reliance Jio’s powerful entry into the telecom sector has been a welcome change, with customers getting the opportunity to enjoy affordable data services and free voice calls. The current need for 4G services has also exponentially increased the demand for Jio SIM cards. These SIM cards are available for free; therefore, customers have instantly shown an interest in experiencing the brand’s services.
The telecom operator will soon be rolling out the
Jio Happy New Year Offer which will offer free data, voice calling, and app facilities till 31st March, 2017. The range of premium Jio applications is receiving a good response from users. Moreover, many of these applications are ranking high on Google Play.
Trending Jio apps
Jio TV is a popular app that allows users to stream a vast range of TV shows. The app offers access to over 350 channels. The other entertainment app, JioCinema is a favorite with movie enthusiasts who can treat themselves to an expansive library of movies. JioMusic app offers more than 1 crore songs spanning different languages. Users can stream as well as download music through this app. JioChat is an instant messaging app, with premium features like video conferencing, voice calling, and custom messaging options like emoticons and stickers. Moreover, for individuals who constantly keep a track of news updates, the company offers the Jio Xpress News app. Through this app, users can access various news applications and journalist blogs seamlessly. JioNewsPaper too offers access to leading newspapers across varying languages. JioMags is a similar app, which offers users the chance to browse various magazines and even download them for reading later. JioMoney is a digital wallet service that makes daily transactions easy and convenient. The JioMerchant app has also been launched recently and is designed for merchants to receive payments made by customers on the JioMoney app. Furthermore, Jio Security app offers protection to devices from malware and other such threats.
Recent developments in Jio services
Reliance Jio also supports Mobile Number Portability (MNP), which will make it convenient for customers to use their current mobile number despite transferring to the Jio network. People from around 100 cities across India can avail of this feature by the end of 2016. Getting access to Jio SIM cards has also been made easy through the home-delivery facility wherein customer service executives from Jio will help individuals complete the e-KYC procedure from home and acquire a Jio SIM card.
With regard to Jio’s services, Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Mukesh Ambani stated that the company is working towards decreasing the network congestion by improving its infrastructure. The company also encountered call drops in the initial stage of its launch because Points of Interconnection (PoI) were denied by other operators. However, the company is now growing at a steady rate with a whopping customer base of more than 50 million. Mukesh Ambani believes in empowering India through digitization and he believes that Jio will enable this change through its services.
Summary
Reliance Jio offers a range of premium applications besides data and voice calling services.