The iPhone X is a gorgeous device that exudes premiumness thanks to its striking bezel-less design and flowing edge-to-edge OLED display. It is powered by the lightning fast A11 Bionic processor and comes with future forward AI tricks, excellent build quality and wireless charging. The problem is that all this indulgence comes at a cost - almost one lakh rupees. However, you can get your hands on the iPhone X for as low as Rs 26,700 - if you avail Reliance Jio's buyback scheme.
On first glance the offer seems too good to be true - and some way it really is mouthwatering. After all, Jio is ready to give back close to 70 percent of the MRP of the iPhone X - close to 70,000 rupees. However, as the popular saying goes - there are no free lunches in the world - this scheme comes with its own set of caveats and terms and conditions.
Jio's scheme comes with its own set of caveats and terms and conditions.
First of all you have to give the iPhone X back after a year to be eligible for the buyback. And the phone needs to be in mint condition. This offer is surely not for butter fingered people. Secondly, you have to opt for a compulsory Rs 799/month plan which gives you 90GB (3GB per day) of 4G data and unlimited calling. You can also pay Rs 9,999 in one go at the time of enrollment and get voice/data services for a whole year.
Remember, you will have to pay the entire Rs 89,000 (or Rs 1,02,000 of you are opting for the higher-end 256GB variant) in one go whilst buying the iPhone X. You cannot just pay Rs 26,700. You will receive Rs 62,300 back when you return the smartphone after one year - that too if you have successfully met all of the above terms of the agreement.
Now, pessimism aside, the offer is pretty lucrative if you are fine with the fact that the iPhone X will never truly be your own and that you will have to take pretty good care of it. The monthly commitment (Rs 799) is a little steep however the amount of data on offer is very generous. Plus the offer makes perfect sense for gadget junkies who like updating their smartphones every year or so.
This offer makes perfect sense for gadget junkies who like updating their smartphones every year or so.
However, you have to keep in mind that iPhones as a general rule of thumb have terrific resale value. Also, most iPhone users tend to use their smartphones for at least two years. Some even use them for three or four years - the phones do have the chops to last that long in terms of build quality.
Even after two years, an iPhone can fetch a respectable amount of money in the second hand market - thereby reducing the initial investment considerably. Buying the iPhone X outside of the scheme also gives you the flexibility to opt for whichever plan you want (spend less than Rs 799 per month if you wish) and also switch network operators if need be.
How to avail Jio's offer
The buyback offer is valid for iPhone X's bought from Reliance retail stores, Jio.com, MyJio or Amazon.in (only via seller Reliance Digital though). At the time of writing this article, Jio.com is no longer selling the iPhone X outright. Instead, there is a register link which will inform you when the smartphone comes back in stock.
However, you canstill buy the phone from any of the other options listed above and enroll your smartphone for the buyback offer. You can enroll anytime before 31st December, 2017. To enroll, you have to follow these steps:
1. Visit Jio.com
2. Locate the 'iPhone X 70% buyback' banner in the homepage
3. Click on 'Enroll for buyback'.
4. Enter your iPhone X's IMEI number and your mobile number
5. Click on 'I accept terms & conditions' and then on 'submit' at the bottom of the page.
6. Voila. You are done. Now make sure you take good care of your iPhone X so that it remains in 'mint condition'.
The Department of Telecom has introduced three new methods to link the registered mobile number with Aadhaar - OTP based, app-based and IVRS facility.
While linking Aadhaar with mobile SIM has been made compulsory, you shouldn't worry if you haven't done it so. You don't need to visit the store of your service provider in order to do so. The whole process of linking 12-digit Unique Identity Number or UID with the mobile SIM has been made simpler by the government. The Department of Telecom has introduced three new methods to link the registered mobile number with Aadhaar - OTP based, app-based and IVRS facility. Subscribers can verify or re-verify their mobile numbers from anywhere in the country irrespective of which service area their mobile connection belongs to.
As far as senior citizens are concerned, telecom operators are directed to offer verification facility to subscribers at their doorsteps for the convenience of those with disability, illness or old age. They are further directed to build an online mechanism - which can be through the website or any other means - to request such service.
Here's the process of linking Aadhaar and mobile number using a one-time password
You need to message Aadhaar number from their registered mobile numbers at a number provided by their service providers.
The service providers will then do a demographic verification of the number.
After the verification process, the service provider will send OTP request to UIDAI.
UIDAI will send the OTP on the mobile number
The user will send this OTP to the registered mobile number
The e-KYC verification process gets complete with this
Aadhaar-based e-KYC is essential for subscribers going for new SIMs. Further, the government has asked mobile operators to re-verify existing prepaid and postpaid customers, with the help of the 12-digit unique identity number. The re-verification exercise is scheduled to be completed by early 2018. The Indian telecom market with subscriber base of over a billion is second-largest in the world after China.
Just Load Rs 500 or more and get 10 % Cashback (up to Rs 500). 10% offer for Repeat Customers: If you have added Amazon Pay balance anytime in the past then you are eligible for a 10% cashback up to Rs. 500. The customer will receive the cashback amount in the form of Amazon Pay balance, which will be credited to their balance by 21st November 2017.
Load Rs 5000 to get the maximum benefit of Rs 500 cashback.
Just Load Rs.300 or more and get 15% back, up to Rs.150 on your first load. This offer is valid on the first load only. The cashback will be credited by 21st November. Load Rs 1000 to get the maximum benefit of Rs 150 cashback.
Get 10% cashback as Amazon Pay balance on the purchase of Amazon Email Gift CardsThis offer is valid on the first load only. The cashback will be credited within 10 days from the date of purchase. Max cashback per customer is Rs.100 worth Amazon Pay balance.
Just Load Rs 100 or more and get 20 % Cashback of the Amazon Pay Balance load value, on the first Amazon Pay Balance cash load and 10% of the Amazon Pay Balance load value, on the subsequent / repeat Amazon Pay Balance cash load. Maximum Rs 500 can be availed by this offer. Load Rs 2500 in the first transaction to get the maximum benefit of Rs 500 cashback.
For Example: You load Rs 1000 for first time and Rs 500, Rs 700 during the offer period. Then you will get: Rs 1000*20% + Rs 500*10% + Rs 700*10% = Rs 320 Rs 320 will be the cashback in this case
Valid till : Stock Lasts
T&C :
This offer is valid on a minimum order value of Rs. 1000.
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. http://clnk.in/fjJx
Install & Open the Samsung Pay App.
Sign up for Account.
Note:- Samsung Pay is currently available on the Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S7, S6 edge+, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017), A5 (2016), A7 (2016), Galaxy A9 Pro and Galaxy J7 Pro.
Make your 1st UPI Transaction of Rs 100 or above.
You will get the Rs 151 Cashback within a month from the date of the debit transaction made by the user.
Terms & Conditions:-
OFFER VALIDITY – 1st November to 31st December
Offer – All those users who successfully registered and create the VPA will get Rs 151 cashback for his first ever debit transaction of minimum Rs 100 on Samsung pay or Samsung Pay Mini Apps.
A user can get the cashback amount only once during the Offer period.
CASHBACK WILL BE CREDITED WITHIN A MONTH FROM THE DATE OF TRANSACTION
