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@dealstaar wrote:

Have a doubt, i know i can connect my mobile/laptop to this portable device to access internet….but how do i avail voice call? Does my Mobile connect to this hotspot device thru JioJoin and then the voice call becomes free?

Yes. It’s volte calling. Data will be used

U can connect upto 31 devices, model is M2

What about preview offer with lyf handsets?

It was clearly written on Flipkart website that 90 days unlimited will be given.

(Although I have given up all hopes on jio)

Speeds have become slow. Its not 4g. Its just 2.5 g.

Whoever is buying lyf sets, they are screwed.

4g means generally 20 to 100 mbps
While they ate giving 2-5 mbps:-o

I have a doubt.

We are 3 people living in an apartment with each having an android smartphone. None of the phones support 4G. I know we all can connect simultaneously for internet connection.

What about calling? I can see that one person can use JioJoin app. Can we all 3 guys use JioJoin App in our phones, connect to same JioFi device and make free calls?

@abhinavshah wrote:

Well I visited Ril outlet & they told that it still costs Rs 2899. New prices have still not been updated in their systems

Today, in Chennai, one of my friend bought the device at the new price only (₹1999/- from Mount Road Reliance Digital)

“@aVeNiR ":http://www.desidime.com/users...82 wrote:

I have a doubt.

We are 3 people living in an apartment with each having an android smartphone. None of the phones support 4G. I know we all can connect simultaneously for internet connection.

What about calling? I can see that one person can use JioJoin app. Can we all 3 guys use JioJoin App in our phones, connect to same JioFi device and make free calls?

A big NO

Only one device can be connected to the device with Jio join App. If you tried to pair another device, previous device would be disconnected automatically.

@SmallKing wrote:

“@aVeNiR ":http://www.desidime.com/users...82 wrote:

I have a doubt.

We are 3 people living in an apartment with each having an android smartphone. None of the phones support 4G. I know we all can connect simultaneously for internet connection.

What about calling? I can see that one person can use JioJoin app. Can we all 3 guys use JioJoin App in our phones, connect to same JioFi device and make free calls?

A big NO

Only one device can be connected to the device with Jio join App. If you tried to pair another device, previous device would be disconnected automatically.

@SmallKing wrote:

@abhinavshah wrote:

Well I visited Ril outlet & they told that it still costs Rs 2899. New prices have still not been updated in their systems

Today, in Chennai, one of my friend bought the device at the new price only (₹1999/- from Mount Road Reliance Digital)

@vicks619 wrote:

@stormchaser wrote:

@vicks619 wrote:

@stormchaser wrote:

@vicks619 wrote:

@mandeep89 wrote:

Just bought it for 1999 from a reliance digital store with the welcome preview

Thanks OP for the deal!

please post the outer pic of the box and details, it is for 10 devices or 31

It’s 10 devices only, not 31. They messed up by saying 31.

who told you, jiofi 2 connects to 31 device

Please go and read on jio website: https://www.jio.com/preview...fi

that was the case with jiofi1. read the last line below. it says minimum 10 withe some device supporting more

Hopefully someone can demo it and throw some light

@stormchaser wrote:

@vicks619 wrote:

@stormchaser wrote:

@vicks619 wrote:

@stormchaser wrote:

@vicks619 wrote:

@mandeep89 wrote:

Just bought it for 1999 from a reliance digital store with the welcome preview

Thanks OP for the deal!

please post the outer pic of the box and details, it is for 10 devices or 31

It’s 10 devices only, not 31. They messed up by saying 31.

who told you, jiofi 2 connects to 31 device

Please go and read on jio website: https://www.jio.com/preview...fi

that was the case with jiofi1. read the last line below. it says minimum 10 withe some device supporting more

Hopefully someone can demo it and throw some light

its written on the box for 31 devices, sometbody in this thread has already connected 16 devices

@dushie wrote:

@amana20 wrote:

how to force a phone to use a specific band?

@dushie wrote:

Would have bought the same but as you can’t control the band that it would latch on to, makes it a bad choice. With my phone at least i can force it to connect to 2300Mhz band to get max available speed in most areas.

For mediatek chipsets there is a code by which you can force it to connect to the band you want. For snapdragon i am not aware of any such options. One of the reasons i bought flame 2 because its a mediatek chipset and i can switch bands.

For those who are using Flame 2:
1.Dial * # * # 3646633 # * # *
2.Select BandMode
3.Select SIM1
4.Uncheck Band 3 and Band 5 and SET
5.Check the speed

how to do it for wind 4?

@batman wrote:

@dushie wrote:

@amana20 wrote:

how to force a phone to use a specific band?

@dushie wrote:

Would have bought the same but as you can’t control the band that it would latch on to, makes it a bad choice. With my phone at least i can force it to connect to 2300Mhz band to get max available speed in most areas.

For mediatek chipsets there is a code by which you can force it to connect to the band you want. For snapdragon i am not aware of any such options. One of the reasons i bought flame 2 because its a mediatek chipset and i can switch bands.

For those who are using Flame 2:
1.Dial * # * # 3646633 # * # *
2.Select BandMode
3.Select SIM1
4.Uncheck Band 3 and Band 5 and SET
5.Check the speed

how to do it for wind 4?

Search online or google it, i do not think anyone found a solution yet.

@SmallKing wrote:

“@aVeNiR ":http://www.desidime.com/users...82 wrote:

I have a doubt.

We are 3 people living in an apartment with each having an android smartphone. None of the phones support 4G. I know we all can connect simultaneously for internet connection.

What about calling? I can see that one person can use JioJoin app. Can we all 3 guys use JioJoin App in our phones, connect to same JioFi device and make free calls?

A big NO

Only one device can be connected to the device with Jio join App. If you tried to pair another device, previous device would be disconnected automatically.

@chawla9052 wrote:

@SmallKing wrote:

“@aVeNiR ":http://www.desidime.com/users...82 wrote:

I have a doubt.

We are 3 people living in an apartment with each having an android smartphone. None of the phones support 4G. I know we all can connect simultaneously for internet connection.

What about calling? I can see that one person can use JioJoin app. Can we all 3 guys use JioJoin App in our phones, connect to same JioFi device and make free calls?

A big NO

Only one device can be connected to the device with Jio join App. If you tried to pair another device, previous device would be disconnected automatically.

What do u expect, 10-15 devices making free calls also, be happy with free download, plus free calling for one device

By the way in this case – I was asking so that I can compare my current phone bill so as to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of a JioFi Device. It has got nothing to do with my expectations. Cheers!

One of the sales agent is telling wifi range is only 10 ft. Can any one confirm who is using this?

what will the approx data spent for minute in 4g . voice call

Can anyone tell the range of this JioFi hotspot

@rajivanoj219 wrote:

what will the approx data spent for minute in 4g . voice call

No need to worry as voice calls are free and data is not charged for voice consumption, but only for apps and browsing, downloading and streaming.

I did some search and came up with below.

So, doing the math on a 15-minute phone call will give you a peak usage of 6kB/sec, 360kB/min, and 5.4MB/15min (1MB=1000kB). That’s absolute peak. All other usage not withstanding, that’s [very] roughly at least 92.5 hours or 5,550 minutes of talking on your 2GB plan.

@dushie wrote:

@rajivanoj219 wrote:

what will the approx data spent for minute in 4g . voice call

No need to worry as voice calls are free and data is not charged for voice consumption, but only for apps and browsing, downloading and streaming.

I did some search and came up with below.

So, doing the math on a 15-minute phone call will give you a peak usage of 6kB/sec, 360kB/min, and 5.4MB/15min (1MB=1000kB). That’s absolute peak. All other usage not withstanding, that’s [very] roughly at least 92.5 hours or 5,550 minutes of talking on your 2GB plan.

i am worried, if they deduct voice calls from data

http://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jios-free-voice...

@dd_125 wrote:

One of the sales agent is telling wifi range is only 10 ft. Can any one confirm who is using this?

Range is sufficient for a 3 BHK appartment.
1 signal drop after 10 feet.

“@aVeNiR ":http://www.desidime.com/users...82 wrote:

@chawla9052 wrote:

@SmallKing wrote:

“@aVeNiR ":http://www.desidime.com/users...82 wrote:

I have a doubt.

We are 3 people living in an apartment with each having an android smartphone. None of the phones support 4G. I know we all can connect simultaneously for internet connection.

What about calling? I can see that one person can use JioJoin app. Can we all 3 guys use JioJoin App in our phones, connect to same JioFi device and make free calls?

A big NO

Only one device can be connected to the device with Jio join App. If you tried to pair another device, previous device would be disconnected automatically.

What do u expect, 10-15 devices making free calls also, be happy with free download, plus free calling for one device

The progress of human society lies in the never ending desire of expecting a little more.

By the way in this case – I was asking so that I can compare my current phone bill so as to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of a JioFi Device. It has got nothing to do with my expectations. Cheers!

Very fair..

I suggest to all , dont just blindly disconnect all your cable BB services of a good provider ( u could also see price cut in these soon) , this is a tiny instrument, if u can borrow from your friend, check the performance at your actual location ( inside your house) and see the signal quality,speed then decide accordingly. Yes this has a big advantage of mobility, i mean you can carry BB alongwith your laptop within city coverage area.

I have decided to park my BSNL connection in safe custody ( mean no active services only registered connection installed) and pay the monthly fee of Rs50/-+Tax(Rs7) on trial basis for 2-3 months and then decide after verifying the performance.

other operators coming out with detailed breakup ! trying hard to prove jio is not as cheap as announced!

@rajivanoj219 wrote:

@dushie wrote:

@rajivanoj219 wrote:

what will the approx data spent for minute in 4g . voice call

No need to worry as voice calls are free and data is not charged for voice consumption, but only for apps and browsing, downloading and streaming.

I did some search and came up with below.

So, doing the math on a 15-minute phone call will give you a peak usage of 6kB/sec, 360kB/min, and 5.4MB/15min (1MB=1000kB). That’s absolute peak. All other usage not withstanding, that’s [very] roughly at least 92.5 hours or 5,550 minutes of talking on your 2GB plan.

i am worried, if they deduct voice calls from data

http://www.bgr.in/news/reliance-jios-free-voice...

read the 1st point below the listed plans on jio
1. Voice is truly free – no charge towards voice or the data used to make 4G voice calls.

But the strategy is awesome, they have positioned it differently, there 28 days plans start from 150 rs only which on an average other player earns from a user. so in no terms it is cheap, it is same as other network but they have positioned is as free free and free, Indian mentality is to grab everything free. nobody think about it the price they are paying is same or even more on some cases. don’t believe me,See for yourself, how many offer run on in the retail industry, buy 1 get 1 free, buy 2 get 1 free and so on. the famous koutons 50%+50% discount. but everybody inflates the price and give discount.
so make informed decision.

@qumaralam2012721 wrote:

@dd_125 wrote:

One of the sales agent is telling wifi range is only 10 ft. Can any one confirm who is using this?

Range is sufficient for a 3 BHK appartment.
1 signal drop after 10 feet.

it is weak if you go to different room but workable. it does not have any dedicated antenna so don’t think of it as a conventional wifi router.

@vicks619 wrote:

@qumaralam2012721 wrote:

@dd_125 wrote:

One of the sales agent is telling wifi range is only 10 ft. Can any one confirm who is using this?

Range is sufficient for a 3 BHK appartment.
1 signal drop after 10 feet.

it is weak if you go to different room but workable. it does not have any dedicated antenna so don’t think of it as a conventional wifi router.

Can we set up an additional router alongwith this ( in case we have spare available) for range increase etc. Any technical expert or user pl pl suggest

@chawla9052 wrote:

@vicks619 wrote:

@qumaralam2012721 wrote:

@dd_125 wrote:

One of the sales agent is telling wifi range is only 10 ft. Can any one confirm who is using this?

Range is sufficient for a 3 BHK appartment.
1 signal drop after 10 feet.

it is weak if you go to different room but workable. it does not have any dedicated antenna so don’t think of it as a conventional wifi router.

Can we set up an additional router alongwith this ( in case we have spare available) for range increase etc. Any technical expert or user pl pl suggest

Easily. Your router just needs to support bridge access point mode.

@chawla9052 wrote:

@vicks619 wrote:

@qumaralam2012721 wrote:

@dd_125 wrote:

One of the sales agent is telling wifi range is only 10 ft. Can any one confirm who is using this?

Range is sufficient for a 3 BHK appartment.
1 signal drop after 10 feet.

it is weak if you go to different room but workable. it does not have any dedicated antenna so don’t think of it as a conventional wifi router.

Can we set up an additional router alongwith this ( in case we have spare available) for range increase etc. Any technical expert or user pl pl suggest

you can think of buying a wifi repeater or a custom firmware may be available from DDWRT for your existing router for this purpose.. but before making any further purchase wait and watch for their plans in 2017 as well as speed you are getting.