Uncertain over IUC regime, Jio to charge for calls to other networks

This will effectively end one of Jio key disruptive strategies - free voice call

Reliance Jio on Wednesday said it would charge 6 paise per minute for voice calls made by customer to other networks such as Airtel and Vodafone Idea after indications that call connect charges may not end on December 31 as proposed earlier.

Current customers when they recharge as well those joining the Jio network from Thursday will have to top up with Rs 10 to Rs 100 to pay for interconnect usage charge (IUC). They will, however, get an equivalent amount of free data — 1 GB to 10 GB.

“Jio will provide additional data entitlement of equivalent value based on IUC