Telcos extend validity of subscribers in the wake of Coronavirus lockdown extension

Mobile operators including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have extended validity of subscribers in the wake of the lockdown extension till May 3. While Reliance Jio has said all the customers, who are not able to recharge, will continue to receive incoming calls, Airtel and Vodafone Idea have provided the extension only to low-income prepaid subscribers.

“…every Jio user will continue to receive incoming calls. This will not only benefit low-income users but also benefit everyone who is unable to do a recharge during these challenging times,” Jio said in a statement.