Just ahead of the IPL, Reliance Jio Infocomm has intensified the tariff war in the telecom sector, announcing a new broadband “backup” plan at a monthly rate of ₹198 rupees for unlimited data at 10 Mbps, effectively slashing entry-level rates by half. The plan, which also offers unlimited landline voice calls, is meant to be a backup connection to “help homes with unreliable broadband connection,” and “assured supply of data at an affordable price,” the company said,
Beating out rivals
Jio is promising always-on connectivity and uninterrupted streaming and...