Mumbai: The IPL 2023 is not too far away, and Jio is all in for it.  The scenario only seems to be getting hotter with Reliance Jio Infocomm announcing a new broadband back-up plan at a monthly rate of Rs 198 rupees for unlimited data at 10 Mbps; this would slash entry-level rates by half.

As per reports, the plan also offers unlimited landline voice calls, and is meant to be a backup connection to help homes with unreliable broadband connection and assured supply of data at an affordable price.

Jio is committed to connectivity and uninterrupted streaming and this strategic decision comes in ahead of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League which starts on 31 March and would available free on the JioCinema app. The new broadband connectivity plan will be available from 30 March i.e. a day prior to the start of the tournament.

Currently, the company offers a broadband plan starting at Rs 399 a month with unlimited data at 30 Mbps. Rival brand Bharti Airtel’s broadband plan starts at Rs 499 with a speed of 40 Mbps.

Jio’s new broadband plan has upgrade options to higher speeds with one , two, and seven-day options. For an additional Rs 100-200 a month, subscribers to the plan can get live TV channels, OTT platforms and other gaming apps as well. The plan is available for a minimum of five months at Rs 1,490, which includes Rs 500 of installation charges.

Jio is at the forefront among the home broadband service providers with over 7 million subscribers closely followed by BSNL and Bharti Airtel.