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Reliance Jio Users Get In-Flight Connectivity On International Flights

Reliance Jio is the first Indian operator to launch an in-flight roaming bundle.

Reliance Jio Users Get In-Flight Connectivity On International Flights
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Reliance Jio had recently announced the new postpaid plans that bundled subscription of popular OTT apps. On Friday, September 25 it has announced its partnership with Panasonic Avionics Corporation subsidiary, AeroMobile, to launch in-flight services. Reliance Jio is the first Indian operator to launch an in-flight roaming bundle. Through this service, Reliance Jio users will be able to stay connected with voice and data services on a flight.  

Currently, this in-flight services will be available to Indians when they travel abroad. Once the services are available in the Indian airspace, all Jio customers will have access to them, 

Akash Ambani, Director, Jio, says, “JioPostpaid Plus brings with it industry-defining and highest-quality user experience, and through our partnership with AeroMobile we will now offer in-flight roaming services at an attractive price. We are delighted to bring this new service to our customers, who will be able to enjoy seamless, high-quality and secure roaming at 20,000 feet, keeping every JioPostpaid Plus user connected, always.”

 Kevin Rogers, Sr Director Mobility Panasonic Avionics, CEO AeroMobile, commenting on this said: “We are pleased to partner with Jio, and broaden the reach of our connectivity services across India. With the new in-flight roaming bundle, JioPostpaid Plus customers no longer need to worry about connectivity whilst travelling. This new market-leading proposition shows continued commitment to providing the very best service to customers.”

 JIO’S IN-FLIGHT PACKS:

Offer Name

` 499

` 699

` 999

Pack Entitlement

Data - 250 MB
Outgoing calls - 100 mins
SMS - 100 SMS

Data - 500 MB
Outgoing calls - 100 mins
SMS - 100 SMS

Data - 1 GB
Outgoing calls - 100 mins
SMS - 100 SMS

Validity

1 day

1 day

1 day

Note - Validity of 1 day represents full 24 hours, starting from 1st usage on the flight (to benefit users).

 

HOW TO USE JIO’S IN-FLIGHT PACKS:

 Jio users with valid in-flight connectivity pack can start using the pack, once their flight (supported) reaches 20,000 feet or higher in the following way:

 1.     Switch on the smartphone and turn-off the Airplane Mode

2.     Your phone will automatically connect to the AeroMobile network. The network name may differ dependent on the handset

3.     If your phone does not connect to the AeroMobile network automatically, you will need to go to ‘Carrier’ in your phone settings and manually select AeroMobile

4.     Ensure Data Roaming is on to use data services

5.     Once connected, you will receive a welcome text and other relevant information

6.     You can now use your mobile phone to call, text, email and surf the internet

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