How to activate 5g in Jio?

Published on: June 24, 2024

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom provider is offering unlimited free 5G data for both prepaid and postpaid customers with select recharge plan. But many customers don’t know how to activate 5G in Jio. If the customers is recharging with the Rs 239 plan or a plan of higher plans then the Jio 5G Welcome Offer is applied as a bonus. If you have a 5G smartphone and live under Jio’s 5G coverage, then you can take advantage of this unlimited 5G data from the telecom operator.

Here are some important steps that you will need to follow in order to activate 5G in Jio:

1. Check whether your smartphone is compatible with 5G technology or not and supports the necessary bands for Jio 5G. If your smartphone does not support 5G, you will need to get a 5G-compatible smartphone.

Here’s how to check if your phone supports 5G

Step 1: Go to the ‘Settings menu’ on your mobile

Step 2: Click on the ‘Mobile Networks’ option

Step 3: Select a SIM

Step 4: Select the ‘preferred network type’ to 5G under the SIM info and settings menu.

2. Ensure your Smartphone software is up-to-date. Visit the settings menu and check for any software updates is available or not If there’s a firmware update that includes 5G compatibility, install it.

3. After completing the steps above, restart your mobile device to apply the changes and activate Jio 5G services.

4. Check whether you are living Jio 5G coverage or not. While Jio 5G is available in most major towns and cities, it is still being rolled out in other remote regions. To Check Please visit Jio Website

If you fulfilled above four criteria then you can access True 5G unlimited data with the recharge of Rs. 239 plan or above plans with your existing Jio 4G LTE SIM Card, you will not need to upgrade to a new SIM. Enjoy peak internet speeds of up to 1 Gbps and experience True 5G with Jio.