New Delhi: You might have heard about Reliance Jio and may wondering is it worth getting a network.
According to the news published in the NDTV Gadgets- Reliance offers free SIM cards to everyone with unlimited free usage of Jio’s various services that includes news, music, and video on demand.
Nevertheless your device may not compatible with the network but it can be happened through one device that can help you making your entire house online is the Reliance Jio JioFi.
Most of the Indians are interested in Jio right now is to access free, fast, and unlimited data. As mobile data in here is still pretty expensive such as for 1GB pack in Karnataka from Vodafone will set you back by Rs. 265.
But the Reliance Jio has changed all that with data as low as Rs. 25 per GB.
The speeds are great and there are no FUPs. Consuming 10GB of mobile data on another network would be inconceivable, but many people are consuming that much in a single day with Jio, and that’s likely to continue at least during the preview offer.
Many people are just getting a Jio SIM and then switching on the Wi-Fi hotspot on their phones, which leads the drain of mobile’s battery and makes the limits usefulness.
That’s how the JioFi comes into the picture.
What is Reliance Jio JioFi
It’s a personal hotspot which looks like some of the mobile carriers. It’s a small device that fits into your pocket and plays a bridge role between the 4G network and a local Wi-Fi network which can be connected to your phone, laptop, and other devices. It comes with a rechargeable battery which you can plug it in at home or carry it out in your pocket.
In fact, you can use the Jio Join app on your phone to place calls or send messages through the JioFi. If your phone does not support 4G, you can make full use of Reliance Jio’s network thanks to the JioFi.
It comes with Reliance Jiofi sim and once activated, can be used to connect to the network. You can of course use SIM cards of other operators in the JioFi if needed, though obviously you will need to pay for usage on that network.
How to buy a Reliance JioFi?
Just walk into the nearest Reliance Digital/ Reliance Digital Xpress Mini store and purchase a JioFi. You’ll need to keep a passport photo, one photo ID, and an address proof. Once you fill out the forms the number will be activated, and you’ll have to call 180089011977 for televerification – the exact steps are given on the package and it’s pretty straightforward.
Reliance Jio connections activates in more than a day.
Reliance JioFi Price and tariff plans
The JioFi is priced at Rs. 1,999, down from its earlier price of Rs. 2,899 and data is free to use until December 31.
The company has made no statement about what the plans will be post that date, though they are likely to be similar, if not better, than what’s being offered to other Jio SIM card holders.
That’s all you must know to get a Reliance Jio JioFi!