The free JIO 4G feature phone is out and here are its key highlights

Prebooking starts from August 24 onwards, phone will go on sale starting September

Mukesh Ambani-backed Reliance Industries has launched the JioPhone for free during the 40th annual general meet that was held in Mumbai on July 21. The feature phone with smartphone alike features will go on testing beta phase starting August 15 and the preorder will begin starting August 24. The phone will go on sale in September to users who prebook the device. ( The details on how to pre-book with device have yet not been shared by RIL).

Even though the phone is effectively free, there is a catch in the form of one-time security deposit fee of Rs