Reliance Jio has surprised its prepaid users by discontinuing the popular ₹249 plan, which offered 1GB data per day at an affordable price. The move by Mukesh Ambani’s telecom giant has left many low-data users disappointed, as this plan was one of the cheapest daily data packs in Jio’s portfolio.
The ₹249 plan has now been removed from Jio’s official website and the MyJio app, signaling that the company is reshuffling its prepaid offerings.
Still Available at Select Stores
According to a Telecom Talk report, while the plan is not visible online, customers may still be able to recharge it through Jio retail outlets and POS stores for a limited time.
Details of the Discontinued Plan
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Price: ₹249
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Validity: 28 days
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Benefits: 1GB high-speed data per day, unlimited calling, 100 SMS/day
This plan was especially popular among users with moderate data needs who wanted a balance of affordability and daily benefits.
What Are the Alternatives?
Currently, Jio does not offer another 28-day plan with 1GB/day benefits. Instead, users have two main alternatives:
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₹189 Plan
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Validity: 28 days
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Data: 2GB total (no daily limit)
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Unlimited calling + 100 SMS/day
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₹299 Plan
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Validity: 28 days
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Data: 1.5GB/day
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Unlimited calling + 100 SMS/day
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Effectively, customers will now have to pay more for similar daily data benefits.
Jio’s Market Position
Despite discontinuing affordable plans, Jio continues to strengthen its market dominance.
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TRAI Data (June 2025):
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Jio added 19 lakh new subscribers
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Airtel gained 7.6 lakh
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VI lost 2.1 lakh
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BSNL lost 3.05 lakh
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Every month, Jio remains the top gainer in new wireless subscribers, even as it tweaks its prepaid portfolio.
