June 5th, 2016 7:36 PM 219 COMMENTS

Jio 4G Preview offer: A month long test of VoLTE calling and Jio services, here is what we got

While everyone is frustrated over continuous delay in Jio 4G launch, some of us are actually enjoying the Jio Preview offer which gives unlimited 4G. Being a freeloader on Jio network, my data usage has already crossed 100GB and still counting. However, Jio is not just about super speed 4G internet and has got a ton of service to go along with it VoLTE HD Voice and Video Calling   Jio... Read More

June 3rd, 2016 12:45 PM 85 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio starts offering 4G services without invite to general public

Reliance Jio Infocomm finally has extended their 4G connections offer from the earlier friends/invite based closed circle to the general public. Now, an interested customer can directly go to Reliance Digital stores and but a LYF device which will come bundled with a Jio 4G SIM that will offer three-months of unlimited access to high-speed broadband and app-based content services. Credit Suisse, in a note said, “even our checks showed that... Read More

June 2nd, 2016 8:00 PM 66 COMMENTS

Jio to launch 4G services with 90,000 4G cell sites with 608 mn GB per month capacity: Report

Jio Infocomm may launch its commercial 4G services with 90,000 mobile cell sites with 608 million GB per month capacity across the country, IDFC Securities said in a note. Jio’s network may well reach 125,000 4G-sites in India on 850MHz/1800MHz/2300MHz spectrum bands by 2019, the agency said, adding the network then would have the potential capacity to support 180-280 million subscribers by 2019 (even if usage levels increase by 3-4 times).... Read More

May 28th, 2016 11:36 AM 62 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio to deploy new cells sites to expand network ahead of December launch: Report

Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio is likely to expand its 4G network significantly with the installation new cell sites together with players like Bharti Infratel and American Tower Corporation (ATC) ahead of its mega December commercial launch, according to a report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofA-ML). “With a full-scale Jio launch now expected to be around December, 2016, we now see a higher possibility that Jio could start installing... Read More

May 25th, 2016 8:14 AM 97 COMMENTS

Jio hasn’t extended unlimited preview offer to six months, clarifies customer care

Reliance Jio’s customer care has clarified that the telco hasn’t increased the validity of its unlimited LYF-Jio preview offer to another six months, and the message which a number of customers are getting through an app is due to a system glitch. “I would like to inform you that the unlim­ited preview offers validity is up to 90 ­days from the start date of your service. The message which you... Read More

May 24th, 2016 2:34 PM 36 COMMENTS

LYF Water 1 Dual SIM with 4G and VoLTE Review: Is it the ideal 4G mid-range smartphone?

With Jio giving out invite for Jio preview offer, LYF phone are now essential to enjoy the unlimited offer from Jio. So you have to make a choice from the range of smartphones LYF offer. Obviously the choice would be the cheaper Flame or Wind series which comes around Rs 5000. However, those who really looking to buy a decent phone can spend more to get the best of LYF phones.... Read More

May 23rd, 2016 8:09 PM 133 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio quietly extends the unlimited LYF-Jio preview offer to six months, hints the commercial launch of Jio in December

Reliance Jio has secretly increased the validity of its unlimited LYF-Jio preview offer to another six months, till 7 November 2016. Earlier the benefits were promised only till August 2016. Reliance Jio started selling LYF smartphone with a huge preview offer at the beginning of the month. The scheme, available only via an invite from employees of Reliance industries and Reliance Jio having Jio SIM, entitled the user to unlimited... Read More

May 18th, 2016 7:09 PM 38 COMMENTS

LYF Care App to give 2nd year extended warranty free for LYF Smartphones

After becoming the fifth-largest brand among smartphones in India with 7% share, Reliance Retail Ltd owned LYF brand has started giving free 2nd year extended warranty for users installing LYF Care App. The LYF Care App provide access to extended warranty, Single-click call to customer support, self help & support guide and special offers. LYF is predicted to become a $1 billion brand by year-end. To avail the special offer of 2nd free extended warranty users has to... Read More

May 15th, 2016 11:57 AM 236 COMMENTS

Our experience: Getting the Jio-LYF Preview Offer, answering your important questions

After much waiting, Reliance Jio opened its 4G network for public through an invite system under Jio Preview offer. To avail the Jio-LYF Preview offer one need to get an invite from a Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) employee and has to purchase a LYF phone from Reliance Digital store. What Jio offering is unlimited 4G data, voice and SMS along with access to Jio Apps for 90 days without any limits. We have... Read More

May 13th, 2016 7:56 PM 17 COMMENTS

Reliance Retail to rebrand Digital Express outlets as Reliance Jio to push LYF sales: Report

Reliance Jio, is set to get more visibility in the market ahead of its commercial launch, as the telco’s sister company, Reliance Retail, will rebrand its 1,500 small-format Reliance Digital Express and Digital Express Mini outlets as Reliance Jio, Economic Times reported. The report said that the retail push strategy comes amid slow sales of Reliance's Lyf handsets. Reliance Jio stores will be the front-end to sell both 4G connections... Read More

May 13th, 2016 11:20 AM 175 COMMENTS

Jio offering superior 4G LTE speeds, says Edelweiss Securities

Reliance Jio, which recently extended its services to public through an employee referral system, is offering much superior service when compared with incumbent players' 4G services with indoor network speed of 3-8Mbps and outdoor speed of 15-20Mbps, which is about 25% higher than current operators, Edelweiss Securities said in a research report. The firm availed Jio's employee referral offer for testing, and it said that the first impression is positive... Read More

May 9th, 2016 4:06 PM 11 COMMENTS

Jio’s new update fixes a range of bugs and improves stability

After offering a free SIM with unlimited access to Jio services for 90 days, now the company is pushing updates to Jio series of apps to fix various issues. Also, in some apps they have introduced new skin. With the new update, My Jio app got a new drawer logo, from which one can download or open other Jio apps with just a few taps. As there being so many Jio... Read More

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