Reliance Jio is now silently deactivating those SIM cards which are not in use for a long time. According to reports, many users have noticed that their numbers are stopping working without any prior notice.

This problem is especially affecting those people who have not done any recharge for a long time (about a year) and were using the SIM only for incoming calls. Abhishek Yadav has claimed on

If your SIM has also been inactive for a long time, it would be better to do a small recharge to avoid losing the number.

Jio’s cheap plans that can keep SIM active

₹11 data pack

This small data pack of ₹11 is for those users who just want to keep their SIM active. It provides 10GB high-speed data, but its validity is only 1 hour. After the data limit is reached, the speed reduces to 64 Kbps. It does not provide calling or SMS facility, hence it is used only as a quick recharge option.

₹103 plan

The ₹103 plan is affordable and also offers some entertainment. It provides 5GB total data with a validity of 28 days. The special thing is that through MyJio voucher, users can choose an OTT platform, like SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Discovery+. The chosen OTT subscription is valid for 28 days, making this plan good for entertainment lovers.

₹103 Flexi Plan

This Flexi version of ₹103 is for those who only need data. It offers 5GB high-speed data with a validity of 28 days, but there is no OTT benefit included. This is a simple and budget-friendly plan, which is suitable for light data usage.

₹189 plan

The ₹189 plan is better for those users who have to make more calls. In this, unlimited calling is available with a validity of 28 days and 2GB data is given for the entire period. Apart from this, SMS benefits can also be available in it. This is a balanced option for users who need less data but more calling.

₹209 prepaid plan

This plan of ₹209 gives a good combination of both data and calling. In this, 1GB data is available every day with a validity of 22 days, i.e. total 22GB data. Apart from this, unlimited calling and 100 SMS are also available daily. Apart from this, extra benefits like JioTV and JioCloud can also be available, making this plan a good option for daily use.