Jio Phone Exchange Offer: A person can exchange a working 2G/3G phone for a Jio phone by paying Rs 501Reliance Jio recently announced a new scheme called 'JioPhone Monsoon Hungama'.
As part of this scheme, Reliance Jio is offering users of 2G and 3G mobile phones to exchange their existing device - which needs to be in working condition - to get a JioPhone by paying an amount of Rs 501, according to the telecom company's website - jio.com.
Without the exchange offer, the JioPhone device is available at Rs 1,500, according to Reliance Jio.
Reliance Jio launched JioPhone, a 4G-enabled feature phone, in 2017.
Here's what Reliance Jio's latest offer on its phone - the JioPhone - means for the consumer.What Reliance Jio Rs 501 exchange offer means for youUnder the Monsoon Hungama exchange offer, Reliance Jio's JioPhone device will be available to customers at an effective price ofRs 501, according to a statement by the company.
The amount of Rs 501, paid by the customer to exchange a 2G/3G device in working condition for a JioPhone, is a security deposit that is refundable, according to Reliance Jio.
At the end of three years, the telecom company has said it will refund the 100 per cent security deposit "thereby making the JioPhone effectively FREE".How to avail Reliance Jio Rs 501 exchange offerThe Monsoon Hungama exchange offer can be availed instantly at Reliance Jio retail stores.The exchange is applicable on "old 2G/3G/4G (non-VOLTE)" phones, according to Jio.
The customer is also required to submit a charger along with the existing device.Reliance Jio SIMCustomers purchasing the JioPhone device - either by paying the amount of Rs 1,500 or by paying Rs 501 as part of the exchange offer - will get a new SIM along.
The customer can also retain his or her existing mobile number by opting for a mobile number portability (MNP) service.
The customer can availthe Reliance Jio Monsoon Hungama exchange offer after completion of the MNP process, the company explained.