Can i use jio sim in other mobile handsets?

[vishalrao]

I have an Airtel 4G home wifi "CPE/router" device with Airtel 4G data SIM currently. When I put the device on manual mode it shows Jio network but "forbidden" - does this mean the device itself is locked to Airtel network or just because the SIM is Airtel it shows "forbidden"?

(Reason why I'm asking is because I might try getting a Jio SIM to see if 4G data might work here in Pune and if I get good speeds )

 

[x720]

To the best of my knowledge Airtel devices are network locked. Insert some other sim like Vodafone or Idea, you'll have your answer.

 

[vishalrao]

Yeah I guess I'll have to try it myself but was wondering if anyone knows if detecting JIO network in the list but displaying "forbidden" means that the device is locked or not?

 

[volcano619]

Forbidden means you have no access to that network,it shouldn't necessarily mean that it's locked or anything..but I assume the router is locked anyway..

 

[xuxiq]

I also used to get forbidden on my phone when i used to search for jio.

 

[Frustrated Customer]

Yeah I guess I'll have to try it myself but was wondering if anyone knows if detecting JIO network in the list but displaying "forbidden" means that the device is locked or not?

No your router is not locked. Its showing forbidden because it has Airtel SIM in it. The same is the case with mobile phones. They show forbidden networks for most other carriers. Try putting other SIM, then it will show forbidden in Airtel too, but allowed for the SIM being used.

 

[MrinalBanerji]

I got my hands on Jio Sim today at Gurgaona through a hack which I found online which mentioned how to get Jio sim for other 4G phones as well . I use OnePlus One. The store guy said it will take 3-4 days to be activated !!! Very unusual and lengthy onboarding time.

 

[nitinmits]

@MrinalBanerji It hardly takes 20 mins to get activated once they upload CAF. Fill the CAF by yourself.

 

[d5aqoëp]

I have an Airtel 4G home wifi "CPE/router" device with Airtel 4G data SIM currently. When I put the device on manual mode it shows Jio network but "forbidden" - does this mean the device itself is locked to Airtel network or just because the SIM is Airtel it shows "forbidden"?

(Reason why I'm asking is because I might try getting a Jio SIM to see if 4G data might work here in Pune and if I get good speeds )

Jio data is working in my Airtel wifi hotspot E5573s-606 which I have unlocked following internet tutorial. It does not have Band 5 but it catches good signal on Band 3.

 

[volcano619]

Band 40 is the MVP