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Jio launches Rs 49 plan for JioPhone users on Republic Day; free voice calls and unlimited data for 28 days

On the occasion of Republic Day, Reliance Jio has introduced the Rs 49 offer for its JioPhone users.

Indo Asian News Service|Jan 26, 2018, 07:29:37 IST

Reliance Jio would launch a free voice and unlimited data offer for Rs 49 on Republic Day (26 January) for its JioPhone users, a company statement said here on 25 January.[caption id="attachment_4320593" align="alignleft" width="380"] JioPhone.[/caption]"JioPhone users will enjoy free voice calls and unlimited data (1GB at high speed) for 28 days at a price of only Rs 49. Jio is also introducing affordable data add-ons at Rs 11, Rs 21, Rs 51 and Rs 101," the statement said.The company said digital disempowerment and unfairness must end and it could be achieved in three ways, connectivity, data affordability, and device affordability.Disclaimer: Reliance Industries Ltd. is the sole beneficiary of Independent Media Trust which controls Network18 Media & Investments Ltd.

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