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jio feature phone price
Talking about the price of Jio Feature Phone, most of the information regarding it has come out and it is being said that the phone will be launched between Rs 500 to Rs 1,500. When the first information about Jio Feature Phone was revealed, it was said that it can be launched in two variants ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, however, after this in another report, the price of the phone was reported to be Rs 500. Found out. In the latest report, the price of Jio feature phone is once again being said to be between Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500. But the final price has not been decided yet. The handset is said to have cost $27-28 (about Rs 1,800) to make, and there are reports of Jio selling it at a subsidized rate so that this feature phone can reach the maximum number of people.
Jio feature phone launch date
Intex has confirmed to Gadgets 360 that it is in the final stages of talks with Reliance for the Jio feature phone, but the deal is yet to be finalised. If this deal is completed then Jio feature phone made by Intex can come in the market in this quarter. Now, reports suggest that the handset will be launched at the Reliance AGM on July 21 but will hit the market on August 15. Therefore, the first batch of Jio phones can be imported from China, where the company is said to be partnering with manufacturers like Zhejiang Techain Electronics Technology Co, Shenzhen CHINO-E Communication Co, Crave and Megaphone.
The company aims to sell 100 million units (10 crore) within the first year of launching the phone while in the second year also the company will sell 10 crore more phones. For example, a total of 136.1 million feature phones were sold in 2016, according to IDC data. Apart from this, the number of users upgrading from feature phones to smartphones also decreased. This shows that this is the right opportunity for Jio to launch a feature phone with 4G capability. And the company’s user base increased. April saw the lowest growth in the company’s user base since Jio’s launch. This is a big goal but the company can make it possible. Because Jio Telecom Venture has made the record of adding the fastest 10 crore subscribers.
Jio feature phone specifications
The Jio feature phone may be a low-end, basic handset, but it will have all the features that make it stand out as a smartphone. From video calling and internet tethering to custom software (KAI OS) and app marketplace (KAIOS Plus), there will also be access to Jio TV and Jio Cinema apps. There are reports of the company providing all kinds of features in this device. It has also been revealed in the latest report that the upcoming Jio phone will have a very special feature. This phone can be connected to the TV through a cable. With this function, users will be able to watch content available on apps like Jio TV and Jio Cinema on their TV. A digital voice assistant for Indian languages can be provided in Reliance Jio feature phones.
Talking about the specifications, the Jio feature phone will have a 2.4-inch screen, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB inbuilt storage, microSD card support up to 128 GB, dual SIM, 2 megapixel rear camera and VGA front camera. Apart from this, the phone is also reported to have 2000 mAh battery, FM radio and Bluetooth 4.1+ LE. Jio is also said to launch affordable recharge packs (Rs 80-90) to keep the price down for users upgrading from 2G feature phones to 4G variants.
Jio plans for Jio feature phones
Along with feature phones, there are also reports of Mukesh Ambani’s company launching new low-cost Jio plans, which will be priced at Rs 80-90. There are also reports that these Jio plans will come with bundled offers of data, SMS and Jio apps and all calls on the Jio network will be free. It is not yet clear whether these plans will be only for feature phone users or will work for existing smartphone users as well.
Jio feature phone is much talked about and it may be very special. Telecom network Jio was launched about a year ago. The 4G VoLTE network has put Jio SIMs in the hands of more than 110 million people and the company aims to lead India in terms of data consumption in the international market. But this growth is slowing down and Jio Network saw the lowest growth in its user base in April. With a low-cost Jio feature phone in the market, the company will be able to reach millions of consumers who are currently away from the Jio mobile network because they cannot afford a high-priced smartphone.
