Reliance Jio’s ‘free voice calls for life’ offer to continue as Airtel, Vodafone lose battle

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Reliance Jio’s ‘free voice calls for life’ offer to continue as Airtel, Vodafone lose battleMukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio just won a huge battle against Airtel and Vodafone India. The Indian telecom regulator, TRAI, stated Reliance Jio’s ‘free voice calls for life’ plan was not predatory and did not violate any regulations.
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Airtel and Vodafone India were forced to lower their tariff plans after Reliance Jio rolled out free voice calls plan. The incumbent telecom operators had claimed the plan for predatory.

Reliance Jio welcomed TRAI’s decision and termed it as a win, stressing that a big focus of its packages is free voice calling for Local, STD and National roaming for all times.

Meanwhile, TRAI said Reliance Jio could not extend its ‘Welcome Offer’ and should conclude by the end of the year.

Reliance Jio offered a welcome plan under which new subscribers could avail a host of free offers for 90 days.

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Jio is also offering unlimited free fourth-generation or 4G mobile broadband till December 31.