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  2026-07-17 08:35:00

For mobile users looking to maintain active cellular connectivity without paying for expensive daily data caps, Reliance Jio offers an entry-level “Value” prepaid recharge. Priced at ₹189this plan is an ideal monthly maintenance package for secondary SIM cards, senior citizens, or individuals who primarily use home Wi-Fi but still need basic cellular access on the go.

Rather than allocating data limits that refresh every 24 hours, this tariff setup focuses on long-term network validity and voice-first communication.

Core Plan Benefits and Feature Breakdown

The package balances price with everyday essential connectivity, providing a reliable cellular backup under the ₹200 threshold. The foundational features include:

Attribute Benefit

FUP Throttle Policy: Uninterrupted Access at 64Kbps

Unlike traditional prepaid top-ups that completely block internet access once a data quota is reached, this plan features a continuous connection policy. After the bundled 2GB of Fair Usage Policy (FUP) high-speed data is entirely consumed, the internet service remains active. However, the data transfer speed will automatically throttle down to 64Kbps for the remainder of the 28 days. This backup speed supports text-based instant messaging (such as WhatsApp text alerts) but not web browsing or video streaming.

Bundled Digital Value-Adds

Despite its low cost, this budget pack includes complimentary access to Jio’s signature digital entertainment and utilities suite:

JioTV: Provides real-time streaming of premium news, regional programming, and entertainment channels directly on smartphones.

JioCinema: Grants on-demand access to a vast library of mainstream films, domestic television shows, and original web content (note: premium tier subscriptions require separate tier upgrades).

JioCloud: Delivers secure cloud backup storage solutions to safely offload and sync digital photos, media files, and phone documents.