The telecom industry in India has received a major boost with the entry of Reliance Jio’s high-speed 4G services. The brand, although being one of newest telecom operators in the country, has managed to garner a subscriber base of over 50 million. This was mainly possible because of the Jio Welcome Offer valid till the end of December 2016. As per this offer, users can avail of unlimited free data, voice, and app services till the validity period. However, post this offer; users will still be able to enjoy the services through the recent Jio Happy New Year Offer. This new offer will extend the facilities till 31st March, 2017.
JioFi devices will function on free data till 31st March 2017
A report by International Business Times, India, stated that the Jio Happy New Year Offer will also be applicable to users of JioFi 4G hotspot devices. Since JioFi devices function on Jio SIM cards, individuals will be able to enjoy free data services through their devices. Reliance Jio also confirmed that the offer will certainly be available for JioFi 4G hotspot devices.
Features of JioFi hotspot devices
JioFi devices are portable and can, therefore, be used to access the Internet services even while traveling. Additionally, since the
Jio Happy New Year Offer will make free data services available until the end of March 2017, JioFi hotspot users can make optimal use of the device. This hotspot device is capable of connecting 10 devices, but it can also accommodate up to 30 devices. Individuals can easily afford the JioFi device since it is priced at only Rs. 1,999. The device has an OLED display through which users can keep a track of its battery life, network strength, Wi-Fi signal, and other such details. In terms of battery life, JioFi is capable of operating for 7 to 8 hours. As of now, JioFi users do not need to opt for a separate tariff plan, since the Jio Happy New Year Offer will be offering free data services until March 31st, 2017.
Impact of Jio’s free data offerings
Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Jio’s welcome offer was exemplary for its ability to offer free data services to people across India. Earlier, not every individual in India could gain access to high-speed 4G services or smart phones. However, Jio made this possible and received an overwhelming response. People thronged Reliance Digital stores to acquire the free SIM cards and the long queues outside these outlets reflected the interest that Jio’s services had sparked among Indians. Thereafter, the company went on to offer JioFi 4G hotspot devices. These devices allow people even without 4G-enabled smart phones to avail of Jio’s 4G data services.
The initiative by Jio to offer free 4G services to people across India does not come as a surprise since the company had earlier shown a keen interest in contributing to the Indian Government’s Digital India initiative. Through Jio’s services, Indian citizens will be empowered and utilize data to accomplish their goals.
Summary
Reliance Jio Happy New Year Offer will allow JioFi owners to avail of free data services.