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Reliance Jio Infocomm on September 5 launched its much-awaited fibre-to-home service, JioFiber at prices starting Rs 699 per month for speed up to 100 Mbps and all the way up to 1 Gbps. All users get a free set-top box.
An array of plans is on offer -Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Platinum and Titanium. Here are all the JioFiber plans explained.
JioFiber has announced 6 plans - Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Platinum and Titanium. JioFiber is offering free TV sets only to customers who opt for annual plans starting from Gold and above.Jio is also offering free HD television sets under select plans and 4K set-top-boxes. Here's how you can get a free HD TV and 4K set-top-box.
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JioFiber Welcome Offer
Registration for JioFiber is live. Click here for a step-by-step guide to register for JioFiber.
Reliance Jio Infocomm has finally launchedthe much-awaited JioFiber with prices starting as low as Rs 699 per month.
Here are all the features that come free along with JioFiber:
Segregation of plans and their benefits
JioForeverAnnualPlan-Titaniumis priced at Rs 1,01,988 and offers 60,000GBat 1 Gbps. Customers would get a 43-inch 4K TV,JioHome Gateway and a 4K set-top-box with leadingOTT apps along with the annual pack.
JioForeverAnnualPlan- Platinum is priced at Rs 47,988 and offers 30,000GBat 1 Gbps. Customers would get a 32-inch TV,JioHome Gateway and a 4K set-top-box with leadingOTT apps along with the annual pack
JioForever AnnualPlan- Diamond is priced at Rs 29,988 and offers 15,000GB at 500 Mbps. Customers would get a 24-inch TV, Jio Home Gateway and a 4K set-top-box with leadingOTT apps along with the annual pack
JioForeverAnnualPlan- Gold is priced at Rs 31,176 for two years
JioForever AnnualPlan- Silver is priced at Rs 10,188 and offers 2,400GB at 100Mbps. Customers would get a free Bluetoothspeaker, Jio Home Gateway and a 4K set-top-box with the annual pack
JioForever AnnualPlan- Bronze is priced at Rs 8,388 and offers 1,200GB at 100Mbps. Customers would get a free Bluetoothspeaker, Jio Home Gateway and a 4K set-top-box with the annual pack
The Jio set-top-box will allow Jio Fiber users to access television services and also enjoy a console-like gaming experience. The Jio set-top box, which also has built-in graphics, is claimed to support almost all gaming controllers and also supports virtual controllers on smartphones. It also comes with Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) compatibility.
Currently, the average fixed-line broadband speed in India is 25 Mbps. Even in America, which is the most developed economy, it is around 90 Mbps. JioFiber, India’s first 100% ALL-FIBER broadband service, will start from 100 Mbps and go all the way up to 1 Gbps. This will propel India to top 5 broadband nations globally.
Click here to get more details about various JioFiber Plans.
FOR EXISTING JIOFIBER CUSTOMERS:
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For existing JioFiber users, Jio will get in touch with you for upgrading your services
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Download MyJio app, as all communication with users will happen on the MyJio app
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On recharging with a monthly/quarterly/annual plan of their choice, every JioFiber user will get a Set Top Box to enjoy the full bouquet of services
FOR EXISTING JIOFIBER CUSTOMERS:
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For existing JioFiber users, Jio will get in touch with you for upgrading your services
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Download MyJio app, as all communication with users will happen on the MyJio app
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On recharging with a monthly/quarterly/annual plan of their choice, every JioFiber user will get a Set Top Box to enjoy the full bouquet of services
HOW TO GET JIOFIBER:
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Visitwww.jio.comor download MyJio app
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Register for JioFiber services
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If JioFiber is available in your area, our service representatives will get in touch with you
The most premium plan is the Titanium plan which is priced at Rs 8,499/- The plan offers 5,000GB data at 1Gbps speed.The plan offers free voice calls across India, TV Video calling and Conferencing, gaming, home networking, and device security. Apart from these, the Titanium plan also offers VR Experience and premium content service support.
Platinum plan, which is the second-most premium plan, offers 2500GB data at 1Gbps for Rs 3,499.The plan offers free voice calls across India, TV Video calling and Conferencing, gaming, home networking, and device security. Apart from these, the Platinum plan also offers VR Experience and premium content service support.
Diamond plan offers 1,250GB + 250GB additional data at 500Mbpsfor Rs 2,499. The plan offers free voice calls across India, TV Video calling and Conferencing, gaming, home networking, and device security.
Gold plan offers 500GB + 250GB addtional data at 250Mbps for Rs 1,299. The plan also offers free voice calling across India, TV Video calling and Conferencing, Zero-latency gaming, home networking, and device security.
Silver plan users would get 200GB + 200GB extra data as an introductory offer at 100Mbps for Rs 849. The plan would also supportfree voice calls across India, TV Video calling and conferencing, Zero-latency gaming, home networking, and device security.
Under the Bronze plan, users would get 100GB+ 50GBextra data as introductory benefits for Rs 699. The base plan also offers free voice calling across India, TV video calling, gaming support, etc.
JIOFIBER WELCOME OFFER
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Every JioFiber user will get unprecedented value on subscribing to JioForever annual plans
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With JioForever annual plan, users can get the following:
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Jio Home Gateway
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Jio 4K Set Top Box
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Television Set (in Gold plan and above)
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Subscription to your favourite OTT apps
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Unlimited Voice and Data
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JioFiber users can choose a Welcome Offer from various price points available.
The six plans are called Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Platinum, and Titanium.
Bronze plan starts at Rs 699, Silver plan at Rs 849, Gold plan at Rs 1,299, Diamond plan at Rs 2,499, Platinum plan for Rs 3,999, and Titanium at Rs 8,499
Jio Fiber Data Plans and Price unveiled
MONTHLY PLANS
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JioFiber plan rentals start at Rs 699 and go up to Rs 8,499
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Even the lowest tariff starts with 100 Mbps speed
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You can get speeds up to 1 Gbps
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Jio is pricing the plans at less than one-tenth the global rates, to make it accessible for all, to suit everybudget and every need
Can I recharge my monthly Jio Fiber data plan twice a month?
As of now, users under beta testing can recharge their Jio Fiber monthly data plan only once. After the 100GB quota is exhausted, these beta users can recharge their connection with a 40GB booster pack that can be recharged multiple times, depending upon consumption.
What if I have consumed my monthly Jio Fiber data plan? Will the speed be reduced?
Jio Fiber base plan starts at 100 Mbps speed for Rs 700. Currently, under the Preview Offer, users are provided with 100GB data at 100Mbps. Upon consumption of the monthly quota, users can recharge their Jio Fiber data plan with a booster pack that offers 40GB additional data.
Is it possible to get a Jio Fiber connection at my work address?
Yes. Jio Fiber connection can be set up at both home and work address. While registering on the Jio Fiber website customers are given an option to enter their Home or Work address.
What are the various offers under Jio Fiber Welcome Offer?
As part of the Jio Fiber Welcome Offer, Reliance Jio would offer an HD LED TV or a 4K TV alongside a 4K set-top box for customers who opt for the annual plan called Jio Forever Plan.
The Jio Set-Top Box would allow Jio Fiber users to access television services and also enjoy the console-like gaming experience. Jio Fiber customers can also avail the benefits of consuming content from premium OTT platforms.
I am a Jio Fiber preview user. Will I have to set up a new connection or pay any deposit after the commercial rollout?
No. Existing Jio Fiber preview customers do not need to request or pay any kind of deposit again. New customers are required to pay an upfront amount of Rs 2,500 as a security deposit for Jio Fiber. The package would only include the router. Users need to pay additionally for a data plan as required.
Where can I choose my Jio Fiber connection or recharge my data plan?
Customers can recharge their Jio Fiber connection on the Jio Fiber website or the MyJio app.
Is Jio Fiber available in my city?
Currently, Jio Fiber connections are available in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Surat, Vadodara, Noida, Ghaziabad, Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Bengaluru, Agra, Vizag, Jamshedpur, Patna, Punjab, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Haridwar, Meerut, Port Blair, and many other cities.
Reliance Jio has received registrations from over 1,600 towns and is planning to reach out to more towns and cities gradually.
Call it the Jio Fiber-effect, Airtel has launched its Xstreamplatform comprising video streaming apps for the home entertainment segment. The service includes a set-top-box for watching content available on the Airtel Xstream app, formerly Airtel TV, on television sets and desktops.
When it comes to the competition, Tata and Airtel are the most popular brands offering broadband services. However, neither of the companies come closeto the 1000 Mbps or 1 Gbps broadband speed and the pricing that JioFiber offers.Tata's Tele Broadband plan for 100 Mbps and 300GB data is priced at Rs 1,299. Airtel's Entertainment plan offers 100 Mbps and 300GB data for Rs 1,099. Airtel's 300 Mbps plan with a 600GB data cap can be purchased for Rs 1,599.
All subscribers will get a data speed of 100 Mbps at least and about 1Gbps, depending on the nature of the plan.
How to register:
Reliance is still accepting Jio Fiber registrations on its website. The
Jio Fiber registration processincludes entering the home or work address and personal details on the website.The company aims at reaching out to 20 million households and 15 million business enterprises by 2020.
Jio Fiber, then known as Reliance Jio GigaFiber, has been under beta-testing for a year and has received over 15 million registrations from nearly 1,600 towns.
As a part of this Jio First-Day-First-Show bundled offer, customers can watch movies at their homes on the same day the movie has been released. Reliance plans to roll out these benefits starting mid-2020.
Jio Fiber customers can also avail the benefits of consuming content from premium OTT platforms.
Existing Jio Fiber users and new Jio Fiber customers would also get an International calling pack at Rs 500 per month for making calls in USA and Canada.
At the Reliance Industries Limited Annual General Meeting,Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambaniannounced that the tariffs for Jio Home Phone would be one-fifth to one-tenth of existing tariff standards.
The Jio Fiber Welcome Offeralso includes a fixed-line service called Jio Home Phone. The service would offer international calling with ‘lowest fixed-line rates’.
The Jio Set-Top-Box will allow Jio Fiber users to access television services and also enjoy a console-like gaming experience. The Jio set-top box, which also has built-in graphics, is claimed to support almost all gaming controllers and also supports virtual controllers on smartphones. It also comes with Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) compatibility.
Jio Fiber Welcome Offer
As part of the Jio Fiber Welcome Offer, Reliance Industriesis offeringa Full HD Television or a Home PC alongside a 4K set-top box for customers who opt for the annual plan called Jio Forever Plan.
Click here for the full story.Reliance Jio Fiber would offer plans starting at Rs 700 at 100 Mbps. The detailed information about the data plans and their pricing would be revealed later today.