Well, it seems yet to be commercially launched Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio want to built up a massive user base and to test their network in a massive way before launch.
Reliance Jio has now extended its 4G network trail or Jio 4G preview offer to selected 4G capable Samsung and LG smartphones. Of course, your smartphone should support 4G LTE networks under BAND 3 LTE FDD (1800 Mhz), BAND 40 LTE TDD (2300 Mhz) or BAND 5 LTE FDD (850 Mhz).
If you own a 4G compatible Samsung or LG mobile device then you can get a free Reliance Jio 4G SIM. You just need to visit any of the Reliance Digital, Digital Xpress or a Digital Xpress mini stores near you with any valid documents and QR code generated from the MyJio app.
Along with the free Jio SIM, you will also be eligible for the Jio 4G preview offer. Under the preview offer, you will get three months or 90 days of unlimited 4G LTE data usage, unlimited voice calls (VoLTE) and messages (SMS). In addition, you will also get access to all eight Jio applications including JioPlay, JioOnDemand, JioBeats, JioMags, JioXpressNews, Jio Drive, Jio Security, and JioNews for the same period.
How to get Jio Preview Offer on LG & Samsung devices
- If you got a supported LG or Samsung android smartphone, then download the MyJio app from Google Play store.
- On opening the MyJio app, click on the ‘Get Jio sim’ button on the home screen banner.
- The app will generate a unique coupon code and barcode.
- Visit any of your nearest Reliance Digital, Digital Xpress or a Digital Xpress mini stores to claim you free Jio 4G SIM.
- You must carry all the valid documents including address and identification proof along with passport size photo.
- Once you have a Jio 4G SIM, insert it to your LG or Samsung smartphone which you used to claim the offer.
- Activate the Jio 4G SIM by calling 1977.
- Once your Jio 4G SIM is activated, go to the MyJio App and register to avail the three months Jio 4G preview offer.
Most probably, these new Jio SIMs are not locked to one mobile, you can freely use the Jio 4G SIM on any 4G LTE supported devices.
Reliance Jio started offering free Jio SIM cards and 4G preview offer with LYF branded smartphones. This offer was then extended to selected Samsung smartphones such as the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy A series. Recently the company started offering JioFi 4G MiFi hotspot device without an invite which also comes with Jio 4G preview offer.
Update – Currently following LG android smartphones support the Reliance Jio 4G preview offer – LG G5 (H860), K7 LTE (K332), Stylus 2 (K520DY), X Screen (K500I), Stylus 2 Plus (K535D), LG G4 Stylus 4G (LGH630D) and LGC70 Spirit LTE (LGH 442).