All You Need to Know Jio Relaunches the Rs. 189 Prepaid Plan in India Reliance Jio has again brought back its Rs. 189 prepaid plan, which is the cheapest of all the plans in its value pack range. The company had earlier withdrawn it along with the Rs. 479 plan. Now, this recharge option comes with a validity of 28 days. It offers unlimited calls, free SMS, and data benefits. Here’s what the Rs. 189 plan offers:Several features of Rs. 189 Jio prepaid plan are available for budget-conscious users. The plan includes:
- 28 days validity to have unbroken service.
- Unlimited voice calls over India.
- 300 free SMS on whole duration of the plan.
- 2GB high speed data with subsequent usage at 64Kbps.
– Free subscription to JioTV, JioCinema, and JioCloud.
This does not include Jio Cinema Premium, which is only available with more expensive plans.
Most Budget-Friendly Plan of Jio
At present, the Rs. 199 is already its lowest-priced value pack, and there is the Rs. 189 plan that is the next low price plan which offers the following:
- Validity for 18 days.
- 1.5GB data each day.
- **100 free SMS per day.
Jio may introduce additional budget-friendly plans with longer validity in the near future.
Recent Adjustments in Jio’s Voice-Only Plans
Jio recently launched voice-only prepaid plans following TRAI’s directive to offer standalone voice and SMS packs. The company initially introduced:
- Rs. 1,958 plan with 365 days validity.
- Rs. 458 plan with 84 days validity.
However, Jio later revised the prices:
- Rs. 1,958 plan was cut to Rs. 1,748 (validity brought down to 336 days). – Rs. 458 plan was cut to Rs. 448 (validity remains the same).
These voice-only plans are still good for users who need calling more than data usage.
How Jio Competes with Airtel and BSNL
Jio remains focused on making its prepaid services better and better to remain head in the telecommunication market. Airtel and BSNL have also been unveiling new plans targeting the customers. Further, Jio added benefits such as free YouTube Premium access to its JioFiber and AirFiber plans.
Conclusion: Should You Pick the Rs. 189 Plan?
The Rs. 189 prepaid plan offers a well-balanced package of *calls, SMS, and data* at an affordable price, ideal for users requiring a basic plan with moderate data usage; daily data benefits go better on plans of Rs. 199 and more; with prepaid pricing frequently changing in the market, Jio will surely announce some more competitive offers.
