Jio Allies with UK’s AeroMobile for In-Flight Service (Postpaid Plus)

[Amitav Sengupta]

Reliance Jio has allied with the UK-based AeroMobile Communications Ltd to provide the in-flight service exclusively for Jio Postpaid Plus users when they travel abroad.

For Indian mobile subscribers, the in-flight mobile connectivity is the first of its kind. Recently, the Reliance Jio has announced this feature exclusively for its Jio Postpaid plus subscribers.

AeroMobile Onboard Wi-Fi:

To the unaware, AeroMobile is the subsidiary of UK’s Panasonic Avionics Corporation. The company is known for providing technology to airlines worldwide thereby allowing the safe use of passenger’s own mobile phones while in-flight.

Since 2008, the AeroMobile has been in business providing the voice and data services on 20 airline partners covering both Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr Akash Ambani, Director Jio, said: “JioPostpaid Plus brings the highest-quality user experience through our partnership with AeroMobile”.

Jio AeroMobile Inflight Connectivity from 20000 Feet:

He also added that Jio is delighted to bring this in-flight service to the Indian customers who will now be able to enjoy seamless, high-quality and secure roaming at 20,000 feet.

The CEO AeroMobile Mr Kevin Rogers also declared that partnership with Jio will broaden the reach of connectivity services across India. The company is committed to providing the very best service to customers.

How to Avail Jio In-Flight Service?

The recently launched Jio Postpaid Plus plans ranging from Rs 499 offer the much-awaited in-flight service for the Indian Jio subscribers travelling abroad.

As per the data revealed by JioCare, availing Jio in-flight service involves a few simple steps.

• Turn off the Airplane mode on the handset.
• The Jio AeroMobile network gets connected automatically.
• If there’s a problem with automatic network selection, then the user needs to manually select AeroMobile in phone settings.
• To avail data services, turn on the “Data Roaming” setting.
• As soon as the AeroMobile network gets connected, you’ll receive a welcome message.

Connecting to Jio In-flight service is similar to availing public Wi-Fi network including Railwaire Wi-Fi. As soon as you get connected on AeroMobile network, you are welcome to use voice calls, SMS and data services.

Let’s wait and watch for the commencement of this Jio In-flight connectivity service

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