Reliance Jio has brought back its Rs 999 prepaid plan, after a recent tariff hike had raised its price to Rs 1,199 on July 3, 2024. This revised plan offers a unique blend of features and benefits, aiming to attract and retain customers in the competitive telecom market.
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Jio Rs 999 prepaid plan: Extended validity and adjusted data allocation
The most significant update in the new Rs 999 plan is its extended validity, now lasting 98 days, an increase from the previous 84 days. This extension offers users an additional 14 days of service. However, this increase in validity comes with a reduction in total data allocation. The plan now provides 2GB of data per day, totaling 192GB over the entire validity period, compared to the previous 3GB per day, which amounted to 252GB.
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Jio Rs 999 plan: Unlimited 5G data
Despite the decrease in daily data, the Rs 999 plan offers the substantial benefit of unlimited 5G data. Customers in regions with Jio’s True 5G service and who have 5G-compatible devices can enjoy unlimited 5G data access with this plan. Jio has labelled this offering as the “Hero 5G” plan, a designation it shares only with the Rs 349 plan, which serves as the entry-level option for unlimited 5G access.
Additional benefits
Along with its data benefits, the Rs 999 plan also provides 100 SMS per day and unlimited voice calling, ensuring users receive comprehensive connectivity. These features make the plan a well-rounded option for customers seeking both data and voice services.
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Comparison with Airtel’s competing plan
In comparison, Airtel offers a competing Rs 979 plan that includes 2GB of data per day, 100 SMS daily, and unlimited voice calls, all valid for 84 days. This plan also includes unlimited 5G data and provides the additional benefit of a free Amazon Prime membership for 56 days, adding extra value for subscribers.
The reintroduction of Jio’s Rs 999 plan seems to be a strategic decision aimed at providing users with a balance between extended plan validity and unlimited 5G access, despite a decrease in daily data allowance. With increasing competition in the telecom industry, both Jio and Airtel are continuously enhancing their plans to attract and retain customers.
