Reliance Jio 4G services launch splits social media into extreme halves

When Reliance Jio launched its 4G LTE network services, the disruptive free local voice calls and low tariffs were the talk of the web. Social media couldn’t resist commentary on how other telecoms would have to up their game to keep up. Twitter and Facebook being what they are, a divide quickly formed.  Firstpost sifted through the chatter to see what both sides had to say.

When Chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani offered the promise of free voice calls, zero roaming and cheaper data, some really hilarious reactions to Reliance’s expected domination surfaced.

Twitterati had a field day wondering how the competition was reacting to this launch.

CEOs of Airtel, Vodafone and BSNL outside Reliance #Jio office. pic.twitter.com/xHOJAdEqeZ

— The Lying Lama 2.0 (@KyaUkhaadLega) September 1, 2016

.@Airtel_Presence and @VodafoneIN right now. #Jio pic.twitter.com/ceOYq97Hv6

— Rofl Gandhi 2.0 🏹 (@RoflGandhi_) September 1, 2016

Pic 1: Jio
Pic 2: Airtel , Idea , Vodafone , BSNL
.@KyaUkhaadLega pic.twitter.com/0bKDO2Km4G

— Brock (@HooCheeReePa_Pk) September 1, 2016

Just reading Mukesh Ambani's speech about #Jio ."Duniya hila denge hum" wasn't only for Mumbai Indians, by the looks of it.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 1, 2016

Tum please Jio hazaaron saal#relianceagm pic.twitter.com/SVHA1iVudv

— All India Bakchod (@AllIndiaBakchod) September 1, 2016

People entering shop to get Reliance jio sim #RelianceJio4G pic.twitter.com/i4EbHJpHBF

— Debarpita (@Ethereal_Rayne) September 1, 2016

You vs the guy she told you not to worry about. #Jio pic.twitter.com/XqXog3E3Rl

— Rofl Gandhi 2.0 🏹 (@RoflGandhi_) September 1, 2016

Airtel 4G Girl: Itne saste plans? Kuch toh gadbad hai
Ambani: Gadbad nahi Jio Hai yaar

— Sand-d Singh (@Sand_In_Deed) September 1, 2016

Below the picture was printed Mukesh Ambani’s dedication of Jio to Modi’s Digital India vision with which he opened his speech during Thursday’s launch: “Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Digital India is a life changing moment. Jio is a dedication to that Digital India dream of the Prime Minister, his vision for the 1.2 billion people of India.” Here’s how social media reacted to it:

Any more proof reqd to prove that - मोदी जी अम्बानी की जेब में। pic.twitter.com/YyBOUQn9Xt

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 2, 2016

Narendra Modi's Pic in Reliance Jio Ad is Tricky debate. Companies can't use PM's Pic for Promotion - but they can use their employee's pic

— Joy (@Joydas) September 2, 2016

Well, you do know that "I'm Jio'd" is an anagram of Modi-ji. pic.twitter.com/jKfcLbLpob

— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) September 2, 2016

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