Reliance Jio announced the launch of Jio Bharat 4G phones in India for just Rs 999. The company says its two new phones aim to make India free of 2G (2G-Mukt) with its 4G services, while smartphones by other brands are getting ready with Jio 5G services.
The Jio Bharat also comes as the company’s initiative to empower Indians with digital services.
The first beta trial of the phones will begin this week across 6,500 tehsils. The company has also launched Jio Bharat mobile plans, promising internet data at an affordable price. Here are five things to know about Jio’s new Jio Bharat initiative.
Jio Bharat Announced The Entry Level Phones
There are two Jio Bharat entry-level phones with some smartphone-like capabilities at a competitive price. The two look similar to old feature phones but with support for 4G connectivity. One of the Jio phones was co-created with Indian manufacturer Karbonn, called Jio Bharat K1 Karbonn. Jio says other manufacturers will also get to adopt the ‘Jio platform’ to build ‘Jio phones.
Phone Features
- A blend of red and dark.
- The front incorporates the “Bharat” marking, while the back has the “Karbonn” logo.
- The telephone incorporates the old-fashioned T9 console and electric lamp at the top.
- There’s likewise a camera on the back, however, the details stay hazy.
- The telephone upholds UPI installments with JioPay. Clients can likewise watch motion pictures or sports matches on JioCinema.
Additional Features
Another iteration of the Jio Bharat phone created by Reliance Jio, dubbed Jio Bharat V2, adopts a blue color, similar to the company’s brand color. The camera module on the back features a different rectangular design. There’s no flashlight, but there’s a headphone jack.
Availability
Jio says Jio telephone’s most memorable clump, which incorporates 10 lakh units, will be accessible across 6,500 tehsils. The cost continues as before at Rs 999. Strangely, Jio sent off the JioPhone Next with the Android operating system in 2021. It was valued at Rs 6,499.
Company Announced The Best Recharge Price
The company has also announced the basic price of recharge plans. It will offer unlimited voice calls and 14GB of data at just Rs 123 per month for Jio users. The annual plan costs Rs 1234 with 168GB of data (500MB per day).