The update is a major relief for frequent travellers who rely on OTPs and bank alerts while abroad. Reliance Jio now lets users receive incoming SMS abroad over Wi-Fi without activating an international roaming pack. Built on VoWiFi, the feature ensures delivery of OTPs, bank alerts and verification codes.

Reliance Jio has rolled out a new capability for its subscribers travelling internationally. It has introduced the ability to receive incoming SMS messages over Wi-Fi, without activating an International Roaming (IR) pack. The feature, built on Jio's existing VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi) infrastructure, is designed to keep users connected to critical communications even when they are outside India and off the domestic network.

Until now, Jio users travelling abroad had to purchase an International Roaming plan to stay reachable on their Indian number. The new update changes that equation for incoming SMS. Users on any active Jio domestic base recharge can now receive text messages - including bank OTPs, transaction alerts, and service verification codes - simply by connecting to a Wi-Fi network abroad. There is no additional charge for receiving these messages.

For the modern traveller, the practical value of this feature is significant. OTPs for net banking, UPI transactions, and app logins are often sent to the registered Indian mobile number. Missing these messages abroad could disrupt payments, block access to critical apps, or delay urgent financial transactions.

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