Jio 5G services now available in 134 cities: Here are the details

Here, you will see a prompt that lets you see details about the Jio True 5G Welcome Offer along with instructions on how to be eligible for the same. Simply follow the on-screen instructions in the app to sign up for the offer. Eligibility will be confirmed via text alert after user has signed up successfully.

Please keep in mind that it might take a week for some people to receive the alert and be eligible for the program. Also, you need to have an unlimited calling plan of Rs 239 or above.

How many cities is Jio 5G available in?

The recent rollout brings the total number of cities where Jio 5G is available to 134. Commenting on the recent launch, a Jio spokesperson said that the newly launched True 5G cities are popular and important tourism and commerce destinations with some being education hubs. Earlier this month, Jio announced that it was expanding its 5G network to cities like Agra, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Meerut, Tirupati, Nellore, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Nagpur, and Ahmednagar, bringing the total number of cities where the 5G network is available to 85.

Jio 5G upgrade data pack

The network provider also launched its first 5G upgrade data pack, which costs Rs 61. It gives 6GB of 4G data and unlimited access to 5G data even if you are on a plan lower than Rs 239.

What’s the difference between Jio and Airtel 5G?

Currently, only two out of three telecom operators in India have rolled out 5G. While Airtel’s 5G network makes use of non-standalone 5G which consists of a 4G base station with 5G components on top, Reliance Jio’s 5G network is based on standalone architecture. Compared to Airtel, Jio 5G has higher download speeds and offers lower latency. Jio 5G operates on 700 MHz, 3500 MHz and 26 GHz bands.