Reliance Jio launches Jio Bharat phone at Rs 999

The phone has been launched with the "2G-mukt Bharat vision", and is aimed at providing the "existing 250 million feature phone users" in the country with internet-enabled phones, Jio said.

Hyderabad: Reliance Jio announced the launch of the internet-enabled ‘Jio Bharat’ phones, at starting price of Rs 999 on Monday. The beta trial for first 10 lakh Jio Bharat phones will begin from July 7, Jio said in a release, adding that it will be carried out in “6,500 tehsils” across the country.

The phone has been launched with the “2G-mukt Bharat vision”, and is aimed at providing the “existing 250 million feature phone users” in the country with internet-enabled phones, Jio said.

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Specifications:

The affordable phone includes a 1.77-inch screen, Jio apps for entertainment and digital payments, a torch, a radio, a 0.3MP camera, expandable storage, and a headphone jack. It aims to provide internet-enabled phones to a wider audience.

It also features a 3.5mm headphone jack, enabling users to connect earphones for content consumption or music listening.

Tariff Plans

The basic recharge plan has been priced at Rs 123 per month for unlimited voice calls and 14 GB data.