On-network or Jio-to-Jio calls have been free since the start, as were Jio-to-landline calls. The company compensated had subscribers for the off-net calls by giving additional data in lieu of the recharges at the rate of 1GB for each Rs 10 spent on off-net voice calling recharges. In October, the company had announced that subscribers who purchased Jio recharges on or before October 9th would get free calling to non-Jio numbers until the packs expire.
Jio recharge plans lead the Indian telecom industry in terms of benefits and affordability. The additional costs for calls made to non-Jio numbers affected this affordability to an extent, though that won’t be an issue anymore. The company highlighted the same by pointing out its recharges are up to Rs 50 cheaper compared to the competitive plans by Airtel or Vi.