Since it started testing its telecommunication services in India, Reliance Jio has faced problems. Still, it successfully delivered the fastest mobile internet speeds to impress its users. Lately, however, the tables seem to have turned, as users started complaining about Jio’s 4G speeds, which is alarming for the new telco trying to compete with Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea.
We tested Jio’s network and found it trailing behind Airtel’s 4G. Jio’s commercial launch is slated for January, and the current status of the services is expected to be improved by then.
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The drop in speed is disappointing as the current Jio users take advantage of the Welcome Offer, which gives them free internet till December 31, access to Jio apps, and unlimited HD calls. Jio hasn’t acknowledged the ongoing speed issues, but there have been some technical workarounds.
We already addressed the major problems Jio users were facing with their connections and the basic settings to correct them. If Jio’s speed issues hit you, follow these simple steps to improve browsing.
Internet speeds are directly proportional to the phone’s speed. It is essential that your phone performs at its best so the internet works smoothly. If your phone keeps hanging most of the time, your phone’s internet will likely suffer, too.
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Clear your phone’s cache to boost its internet speed. Some tools on the Google Play Store will help you with that, but users can also manually go through individual app folders and clear the cache.
Next up is to keep the phone from running unnecessarily in the background. Go through your phone’s apps carefully and delete the ones that are not useful. This will consume less power and data due to a default setting in some phones, which permits background data usage. If an app is important to have, go to the settings and find the app to limit background data consumption.
If you are experiencing slow browsing problems despite having Jio 4G, you can disable the browser’s images, Gizbot reports. This will not load pictures on a website and show the text, increasing your speed. However, this cannot be a universal step as many users want to see the website images, so proceed based on your requirements.
