Highlights
- Designed for affordable calling without relying on OTT apps.
- All packs come with 7-day validity except the Global ISD Pack.
- Global ISD Pack provides pay-as-you-go international calling balance.
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If you are a Reliance Jio customer and have friends or family abroad in countries like the US, the UK, the Middle East, Canada, and China, Jio offers a range of ISD packs that allow you to have conversations with your loved ones across borders at attractive rates. Jio offers Global ISD Pack and ISD Minute Packs, first launched in October 2024, for its customers to enjoy competitive rates for international calls.
Key Highlights
- Jio offers multiple ISD Minute Packs starting at Rs 38 for USA–Canada calling.
- Each pack is designed for specific regions with 7-day validity.
- The Rs 501 Global ISD Pack provides talktime value for 230 countries.
- Calls and SMS are charged at discounted ISD tariffs under the Global Pack.
- Satellite and Inmarsat calls require a higher minimum balance threshold.
“You can enjoy great rates for ISD calls for 230 countries across 14,736 country area codes using Jio International Service,” Jio says on its website.
Jio ISD Minute Packs
1. Jio Rs 38 ISD Pack
Pack Type: ISD Minute Pack (USA-Canada) – previously priced at Rs 39.
Core Benefits: 30 Minutes of ISD calling to the USA and Canada
Validity: 7 days
Effective Per-Day Pricing: Approx. Rs 5.43
2. Jio Rs 47 ISD Pack
Pack Type: ISD Minute Pack (Bangladesh) – previously priced at Rs 49.
Core Benefits: 15 Minutes (previously 20 minutes) of ISD calling to Bangladesh
Validity: 7 days
Effective Per-Day Pricing: Approx. Rs 6.71
3. Jio Rs 59 ISD Pack
Pack Type: ISD Minute Pack (South East Asia) – no change.
Core Benefits: 15 Minutes of ISD calling to Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Hong Kong
Validity: 7 days
Effective Per-Day Pricing: Approx. Rs 8.43
4. Jio Rs 74 ISD Pack
Pack Type: ISD Minute Pack (Australia-New Zealand) – previously priced at Rs 69.
Core Benefits: 15 Minutes of ISD calling to Australia and New Zealand
Validity: 7 days
Effective Per-Day Pricing: Approx. Rs 10.57
5. Jio Rs 89 ISD Pack
Pack Type: ISD Minute Pack (China-Japan)
Core Benefits: 15 Minutes (previously 17 minutes) of ISD calling to China, Japan, and Bhutan
Validity: 7 days
Effective Per-Day Pricing: Approx. Rs 12.71
6. Jio Rs 97 ISD Pack
Pack Type: ISD Minute Pack (Gulf-Turkey) – previously priced at Rs 99.
Core Benefits: 10 Minutes of ISD calling to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kuwait, and Bahrain
Validity: 7 days
Effective Per-Day Pricing: Approx. Rs 13.86
Jio Global ISD Pack
7. Jio Rs 501 ISD Pack
Pack Type: Global ISD Pack
Core Benefits: Rs 424.58 worth of ISD Talktime and 5 ISD SMS
Validity: 28 days
Effective Per-Day Pricing: Approx. Rs 17.89
Jio’s Global ISD Pack is only applicable for making international calls or sending SMS from India to around 230 countries across 14,736 country area codes at Pay as You Go discount rates.
The Rs 501 Global ISD Pack offers a monetary value that can only be used for making ISD calls at applicable tariffs and sending ISD SMS at Rs 5 per SMS. To make an Inmarsat/Satellite call, a talk-time balance of more than Rs 600 is required.
Conclusion
Jio previously offered seven ISD packs, which has now been revised to six ISD Minute Packs after removing the Rs 79 ISD Pack (United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Spain). Overall, in its ISD offerings, Jio, the largest telecom operator in India, currently offers seven ISD packs (six ISD Minute Packs and one Global ISD Pack) for customers to stay connected with their loved ones using their traditional mobile numbers and not OTT apps.
References:
September 2024: Reliance Jio International Service Packs for Travellers
October 2024: Reliance Jio Launches New ISD Packs for International Calling
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Data Packs: Reliance Jio Prepaid Data Packs, Including New and Refreshed Cricket Packs Detailed: April 2026 Edition
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FAQs
What are Jio ISD packs?
Jio ISD packs are international calling recharge plans that allow users to make affordable calls from India to other countries.
Which is the cheapest Jio ISD pack?
The cheapest ISD pack starts at Rs 38 and offers 30 minutes of calling to the USA and Canada.
What is included in the Jio Global ISD Pack?
The Rs 501 Global ISD Pack includes Rs 424.58 talktime value and 5 ISD SMS with 28 days validity.
Can Jio ISD packs be used for all countries?
Yes, the Global ISD Pack supports calls to around 230 countries, while minute packs are region-specific.
Do Jio ISD packs support SMS?
Yes, but SMS is only included in the Global ISD Pack, charged at Rs 5 per SMS.