Jio calls to other networks still free if recharged before 9th Oct

Reliance Jio outgoing calls would still be free for prepaid subscribers having recharged their Jio accounts on or before 9 October, to even non-Jio networks. This would be applicable till the expiry of the current plan of users. This means that Jio users still have plenty to cheer about till the expiry of the current Jio plan. After expiry of the currently availed plan, Jio subscribers would have to opt for IUC recharges in case calls to non-Jio networks are to be made.  

Free voice calls are till the expiry of your current plan, strictly

With the IUC charges for outgoing calls now having become a matter inviting heated debates, Reliance Jio in an official tweet has made it clear that users could continue making free unlimited calls to other networks. This has drawn in intense reactions from netizens (Twitterati). Some apparent Jio users have stated that they would port out while a cross-section of users prefer Jio for its high-speed internet networks. In this regard, if you have recharged on or before 9 October, you could still make free outgoing calls to loved ones/contacts on other networks. Do enjoy the facility, while it lasts. If you have opted for a longer validity plan, you are in luck.  

To recap, Jio would charge 6 paise per minute as Interconnect Usage Charge (IUC) it acquires when subscribers make a call to non-Jio networks. Jio pays this as IUC to the other operator on whose network the call is received. IUC is decided by TRAI. At this juncture, some incumbent telcos such as Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have stated that they might not resort to passing on IUC charges to subscribers.  

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