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Jio partners with Niantic to bring Pokémon GO to India

Jio users will be able to download and play the game sans data charges, as well as have a dedicated group chat channel.

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Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited has, in partnership with developer Niantic, brought the smash hit smartphone game Pokemon GO to India. In association with The Pokémon Company, thousands of Reliance Digital Stores and select partner premises in India will appear as PokéStops or Gyms in-game beginning Wednesday, December 14, 2016.

Jio says the launch is in line with its mission to empower Indians with opportunities fuelled by the power of data and delight them with entertainment-based apps. “We are delighted to partner with Jio to launch Pokémon GO in India.” said John Hanke, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Niantic. “It’s exciting to see Pokémon fans in India step out and explore their neighbourhoods in search of Pokémon and Jio’s disruptive high speed 4G LTE Network will be an excellent way to experience the game.”

Additionally, on Jio’s social messaging app JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon Go Channel. The chat stream will enable Pokémon Go players to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events.

Jio has also said that its users will be able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, till 31st March 2017, as part of its Happy New Year Offer.

 

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