Reliance Jio has launched a prepaid plan that asks for one payment and then stays out of the way for three years. The Rs 10,000 plan, which goes live across India today, 7 November, bundles three years of calls, data and 5G with streaming, design and cloud storage benefits in a single recharge. Jio is calling it an industry first, and for users tired of monthly and annual renewals, the pitch is simple: pay once, forget about recharging until 2029.
The plan was announced on Friday, 6 November, and it is available from today through the MyJio app, Jio.com, Jio stores and authorised retail outlets across the country. Here is what it offers, what it costs in real terms, and who it actually suits.
What the Rs 10,000 Jio plan offers
The plan runs for 1,095 days, which is three full years, and the benefits stay locked in for the entire period. Subscribers get unlimited voice calls across all networks, 2.5GB of high-speed data every day, 100 SMS a day, and unlimited 5G data where Jio True 5G is available.
Over the full three years, the daily data adds up to 2,737.5GB of high-speed data. Once the daily 2.5GB limit is used up, speeds drop to 64 Kbps until the next day. The unlimited 5G benefit needs a 5G-capable phone and Jio 5G coverage in the area, so it will not apply everywhere.
The headline promise is price certainty. Jio says the plan locks in the current tariff and benefits for 36 months, so subscribers will not be hit by any tariff hikes during that period. Telecom tariffs in India have risen more than once in recent years, which is why a three-year lock-in is the real selling point here, not just the long validity.
The maths: what Rs 10,000 works out to
Spread over 36 months, Rs 10,000 comes to about Rs 278 a month, or roughly Rs 9.13 a day.
- Monthly cost: about Rs 278, against typical monthly prepaid packs that cost Rs 239 to Rs 349 for 28 days with far less bundled value.
- Annual cost: about Rs 3,333 a year, with no renewal to remember for three years.
- Daily data: 2.5GB of high-speed data a day, plus unlimited 5G where available.
- Total data: 2,737.5GB of high-speed data across the three years.
The catch is the upfront payment. Rs 10,000 in one go is a large sum, and it ties the subscriber to Jio for three years. Anyone planning to switch operators, or whose usage may change sharply, should weigh that before recharging.
What is bundled beyond connectivity
The plan packs in more than calls and data. Subscribers get a JioHotstar Mobile plus Hollywood subscription for live sports, Hotstar Originals and Hollywood content on mobile. They also get a 12-month Canva Pro Lite subscription, valued at Rs 1,590, for design templates and tools, and 50GB of storage on JioAICloud for documents and photos.
Two details deserve attention. The Canva Pro Lite benefit lasts only 12 months, not the full three years. And Jio’s announcement does not specify how long the JioHotstar access runs, so subscribers should check the exact duration on the MyJio app before assuming it covers all three years.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
The plan makes most sense for steady Jio users who recharge every month or year and have no plans to port out. Heavy 5G users in cities with good Jio coverage will get the most from it, since the unlimited 5G benefit sits on top of the daily 2.5GB.
It is a weaker fit for light users who spend under Rs 200 a month, for anyone who may move to another operator, and for users in areas without Jio 5G, where the unlimited 5G headline adds little. The Rs 10,000 upfront cost also matters: the monthly saving is real, but only if the number stays active with Jio for the full three years.
How to recharge
The plan is available from today, 7 November, on the MyJio app, on Jio.com, at Jio stores and through authorised retail and partner recharge points. Users can search for the three-year plan in the recharge section and pay Rs 10,000 in a single transaction.
FAQs
What is the validity of the Jio Rs 10,000 plan?
Three years, or 1,095 days, from a single recharge of Rs 10,000.
Does the plan include unlimited 5G?
Yes, for eligible subscribers with a 5G phone in a Jio 5G coverage area. It also includes 2.5GB of high-speed data a day and 100 SMS a day.
What happens after the daily 2.5GB is used up?
Internet speed drops to 64 Kbps until the daily quota refreshes the next day. Unlimited 5G, where available, is not affected by the daily limit.
What extras come with the plan?
A JioHotstar Mobile plus Hollywood subscription, 12 months of Canva Pro Lite worth Rs 1,590, and 50GB of JioAICloud storage.
Where can I buy the plan?
On the MyJio app, Jio.com, Jio stores and authorised retail outlets across India, from 7 November 2026.
Jio’s three-year plan is a bet that users value certainty over flexibility. For the right user, Rs 10,000 today buys three years without a single recharge reminder. For everyone else, the monthly packs are still there.
