Friday 21 July 2017

Again Indian richest man rings the telecom market with effectively free Jio Phone

Reliance Jio JioPhone follows first-come, first-serve basis order will be available to users who pre-book the JioPhone from the company's website, Reliance Digital stores across the country, or via MyJio app. Bookings don't start until August 24.



Reliance Jio JioPhone 4G VoLTE feature phone has finally been unveiled by Reliance Industries Limited chairman Mr. Mukesh Ambani. The feature phone comes with 4G VoLTE support, and people will be able to use the device using voice commands as well. The two features sets the new JioPhone apart from any other feature phone in the telecom market.

Reliance Jio JioPhone shipping starts on first week of September, and pre-orders begin August 24. Reliance Jio will give out JioPhone for user testing in beta from August 15. The feature phone is free of cost, though Jio is asking customers to pay a security deposit of Rs 1500 for three years. The deposit will be refundable, which means users will get the deposit back after they return the JioPhone after three years of use. Of course, to use Internet on the device users will have to spend on recharge plans and tariffs.

As for specifications, the new JioPhone gets a 2.4-inch QVGA screen. It sports a squarish design, a headphone jack along with microphone and speaker. Reliance Jio users will get an option to browse Internet on the device as well. It supports Jio’s suite of apps including JioCinema, JioMusic, and more. There’s also an option to cast content from JioCinema app from JioPhone onto users’ TV. Reliance Jio JioPhone supports all Indian languages, which is likely to help while giving voice commands. Other features include SOS functionality, which can be activated by pressing 5, and support for NFC that enables quick payments.


Coming to data offers, Jio has announced special plans as well as sachet packs for JioPhone users. Jio’s unlimited data with 500 MB FUP (Fair Usage Policy) per day at just Rs 153 monthly plan gives users great relief.  If users who’d like to broadcast their JioTV app on their television, which lets people watch three to four hours of video will be at just Rs 309 monthly pack. Jio’s sachet packs for Rs 24 and Rs 54 come with a validity of two days and a week respectively.

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