Reliance is pushing its Jio 4G even before its official launch in the country. The Ambani-owned telecom network is available to consumers across the country in the form of Jio Preview that offers 90 days of free data and voice calls (across all networks and even on roaming).
Initially, Jio 4G was only available to those who bought the company’s branded Lyf phones, which start from as low as Rs 2,999. But after partnering with Samsung and offering its JioFi mobile router, there are now more people eligible for the preview offer. The list just keeps getting bigger by the day.
Here’s the list. If your phone is from any of these brands, you can get a free Jio 4G SIM.
Mobiles That Come with Jio Preview Offer
- Samsung - All 4G phones from Samsung, including the recently launched Tizen Z2
- LG - All 4G phones like the K7, K10 and going up to the LG G5
- Micromax - All existing 4G compatible phones and the new models.
- YU Televenture
- Panasonic
- Gionee
- Asus
- Lava
- Karbonn
- Alcatel
- TCL
- Sony
- Sansui
- Videocon
- Intex
- HTC
- Vivo
More brands are expected to be part of the Jio Preview offer in the coming weeks.
How to Get the Jio 4G SIM
- Users must download the MyJio app
- Generate the code on the app
- Take it to a nearby Reliance Digital, Xpress Digital Mini store
- Submit ID documents with one passport-sized photo
- Get the Jio 4G SIM
- Wait for the verification, which takes up to 4 hours
- Tele-verify once your number is up and running
What About Everyone Else?
If you don’t have any of these phones, that doesn’t mean you can’t avail of the Jio 4G SIM. As we found out, the Jio 4G SIM bundled with the brands mentioned above are unlocked, which means they can be used on any 4G phone.
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