If you are a Reliance Jio user and using Jio 4G SIM card on your 4G device, then this news might shock you. As we know, earlier Jio offered us free voice calls to any network. You could make free calls to Airtel, Vodafone and other operators with your Jio SIM. But now, this service is stopped by Jio. Now, you’ll have to pay if you make calls to other operator’s numbers. That means Jio will no longer allow you to make free calls to other operators. However, you can still make free voice calls from your Jio number to other Jio users. But for other operators, you’ll have to pay 6paisa/minute. All the details regarding this shocking announcement by Jio are described below. Also, you’ll get all the information about Jio IUC plans.
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Highlights
- No More Free Calls to Airtel/Vodafone/Other Operator Numbers
- 6paisa/minute for outgoing calls
- Jio to Jio calls will be free
- Special plans for outgoing calls
- You’ll no longer receive full Talktime upon prepaid recharge
- For every recharge of Rs.10, Jio will give you 1GB extra 4G data as a compensation package
About New Jio IUC Plans
After the launch of Reliance Jio, it has been a major player in the Indian telecom market. Compared to other operators in the Indian telecom industry, Jio offered more calls and data to its users at less price.
Where other telecom operators used to charge a heavy price for 3G and 4G data, Jio had special monthly plans for both voice calls and data at a very low price. Jio brought a revolution to the Indian telecom industry.
This is the reason Jio currently has a huge 100 Millioon+ user base all over India. It only offers 4G service as of now.
Earlier Jio had different plans for different sizes of 4G data, where voice calls were free to any mobile number. No matter you are calling to an Airtel or Vodafone user, the voice calls made with Jio was absolutely free.
But, now Jio changes its policy to recover the IUC charges. With the new policy, you have to pay 6paisa/minute for every outgoing call you make to other operators such as Airtel/Vodafone, etc. It is a remarkable decision by Jio which will affect millions of users. Although Jio to Jio calls will be still free of cost.
Here is the comparison of the new policy with the old Jio service.
| Old Policy | New Policy |
|---|---|
| Free Calls to Any Mobile Number in India | 6paisa/minute for Outgoing Calls you Make to any Other Operator |
New Jio IUC Plans
To simplify the process, Jio has added new plans where you can buy free outgoing minutes starting at Rs.10. With every different plan of Jio prepaid packs, you can buy extra outgoing minutes to call other operator’s numbers.
Suppose you are recharging your Jio number with Rs.149 pack for 30 days free 4G data (1.5GB Data) and free Jio to Jio outgoing calls, you can buy the extra minutes for other operators along with the Rs.149 pack.
Here is the pricing of Jio IUC minutes.
| Price | Free IUC Minutes | Validity | Free Data Compensate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs.10 | 124 IUC Minutes | Validity of Existing Pack | 1 GB |
| Rs.20 | 249 IUC Minutes | Validity of Existing Pack | 2 GB |
| Rs.50 | 656 IUC Minutes | Validity of Existing Pack | 5 GB |
| Rs.100 | 1362 IUC Minutes | Validity of Existing Pack | 10 GB |
| Rs. 500 | 7012 IUC Minutes | Validity of Existing Pack | Unknown |
| Rs.1000 | 14074 IUC Minutes | Validity of Existing Pack | Unknown |
As you can see, now you can add extra IUC plans to your Jio plans when you are recharging your Jio number with MyJio App. You’ll also receive a compensation package of 1GB Data for every Rs.10 spent for IUC Plans.
New Jio Top-Up Plans
With the new IUC Plans, Jio also introduces new top-up plans for its users. Now, you’ll no longer receive full Talktime upon Talktime recharge.
Here are the new Talk-time plans for Jio prepaid users.
| Price | Benefits | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Rs10 | Rs.7.47 Talktime | Unlimited |
| Rs20 | Rs.14.95 Talktime | Unlimited |
| Rs.50 | Rs.39.37 Talktime | Unlimited |
| Rs.100 | Rs.81.75 Talktime | Unlimited |
| Rs.500 | Rs.420.73 Talktime | Unlimited |
| Rs.1000 | Rs.844.46 Talktime | Unlimited |
You can call other operators by recharging your number with the above Talktime plans and you’ll be charged at 6paisa/minute.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
What Happens to My Existing Balance on Jio Number?
You can recharge IUC minutes with your existing Jio balance.
For How Long this Policy Valid?
Currently, for 3 Months. After that, everything will back to normal.
What About the Other Packs (4G Booster, STD, ISD)?
All the other packs are not included in the new policy. You can use the other packs as before.
Conclusion
So, guys, I hope you got all the information about new Jio IUC plans. If you still have any questions regarding the new plans, you can comment down in the comment section below. Share this post with your friends and family to tell them about the new plans by Jio.