PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 16, 2026
Jio opens feature-phone recharges to rival 4G devices
Reliance Jio has opened its low-cost 4G feature phone recharge plans to devices from rival companies. This action follows an order from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which identified device-specific tariffs as discriminatory.
Key Takeaways
- Reliance Jio now allows its low-cost 4G feature phone recharge plans on rival devices.
- TRAI identified device-specific tariffs as discriminatory.
- The move was reported on May 16, 2026.
Why It Matters
Jio’s recharge plans are no longer limited to its own 4G feature phones, which immediately broadens access to the low-cost offers. The trigger was a TRAI order calling device-specific tariffs discriminatory, so this is a regulatory compliance move rather than a product launch. For the broader telecom ecosystem, the key point is that pricing tied to specific devices is now under scrutiny. What to watch next is whether TRAI issues similar findings on other device-linked tariff plans.
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