Tap the banner, and Jio will automatically start downloading and installing apps for you. At the top, you should see a banner saying ‘Enjoy Unlimited data, voice, video and sms’ calls. Step 2: Open the app and wait for it to log you in automatically. Make sure that the Jio SIM card is already installed on the phone. Step 1: On your Samsung or non-Samsung device, download the My Jio app from the Google Play Store. Even when using the SIM card on a Samsung device, you will first have to go the steps mentioned below to activate the unlimited data and voice calling offer for 3 months. It is because they have not activated the unlimited data/voice calls offer. Many believed that this is because they are not using the SIM card on a compatible Samsung phone, but that is not the case. However, there have been reports that they are only being allotted 2GB of free 4G data. The SIM card also works on non-Samsung devices, unlike the Jio SIM cards bundled with Reliance’s Lyf handsets that are IMEI locked to the handset. Thus, many customers have been getting the Jio SIM card through their friends and using it on their non-Samsung phone. It was initially believed that the free SIM card would only work on Samsung phones, but that is not the case. SIM Card is not locked to your Samsung phone
Call 1977, enter the verification code, and your number should be activated. A few hours after that, you should receive a message saying that your number is ready for tele-verification.
You will first receive a message on your alternate number that your application has been received. The number takes around 48 hours to be activated. Complete all the paperwork following which you will get a SIM card. Now, go to your nearest Reliance Digital/Express store with the coupon code, your ID proof, and a photo. Open the app, and you will see the following banner at the top of the app along with an ‘Avail offer’ button. To get the free Reliance Jio SIM card, you need to first redeem a coupon code using the My Jio app.
The SIM card can be obtained for free from any Reliance Digital store after submitting the necessary documents, and entails one to the same benefits: 3 months of unlimited 4G data, voice calls, and SMS. Alternatively, the company recently tied up with Samsung to offer free SIM card to owners of certain Galaxy handsets. Buy a Lyf handset from the company that comes with a free Jio SIM card that offers unlimited data, voice calls, and messages for 3 months. There are currently two ways to use Reliance’s Jio network in India. While Reliance Jio has not yet commercially launched in India, it is under an open testing phase in the country. You can find details about its tariff plans here.
Update 2: Reliance Jio commercially launches from September 5th. Update: You can now get a Reliance Jio SIM card for free for any 4G smartphone.
The company is using the more efficient 700Mhz spectrum to deploy its 4G network in the country, and its backend already supports VoLTE, which gives it a major advantage over other telecom providers in the country right now. Reliance Jio, however, is a game-changer in this regard. Plus, none of the operators have overhauled their backend to offer VoLTE for improved voice calling services. While other major operators like AirTel and Vodafone already offer their 4G services in the country, the network strength and data speeds remain spotty at best with them. The Indian telecom market is on the verge of a revolution thanks to the entry of Reliance Jio 4G.