Jio raises prepaid recharge rates; Netflix streaming for free

Telecom giant Reliance Jio has revised the pricing of its prepaid recharge plans with complimentary Netflix subscriptions.

The Hindu reported that the revamped Reliance Jio prepaid recharge plans featuring Netflix were now priced at ₹1,299 and ₹1,799. Previously, these plans were priced at ₹1,099 and ₹1,499.  The ₹1,299 plan includes a Netflix mobile subscription, while the ₹1,799 plan offers a Netflix basic subscription.

Improved service

With the ₹1,299 plan, users can enjoy Netflix content on a single mobile device or tablet, with a maximum video resolution of 480p. The ₹1,799 plan provides access to Netflix on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and laptops, with video streaming quality of up to 720p.

The plans come with an 84-day validity period, meaning customers receive a three-month Netflix subscription with each recharge. Additionally, these plans offer unlimited voice calls, unlimited 5G data (subject to 5G availability in the user's area), and 100 SMS messages per day.

The ₹1,299 and ₹1,799 plans include 2GB and 3GB of daily high-speed data, respectively. After reaching the daily data limit, users can continue to access the internet at reduced speeds of 64Kbps.

Price increase by telecom companies

The Indian telecom operators increased their prepaid and postpaid tariffs earlier this year. The updated rates from Jio have been active since July 3, aligning with similar moves by competitors Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Airtel, who also raised their tariffs.

Jio dominates India's telecom sector in both mobile and fixed-line segments, boasting a total user base of 48 crore subscribers.

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