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Phone pricing is seen as unattractive for low-end users and bundled offers, non-disruptive. While this could slow the pace of adoption, it may spark tariff hikes in the industry, say analysts
Point to shift in Jio strategy with greater focus on value instead of volume
The phone will be available for purchase on Jio Mart's digital network of 30,000 partners across the country
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai said that in three-five years, the affordable JioPhone Next device will have a lot of impact in connecting and helping millions take advantage of a smartphone.
The smartphone, developed in partnership with Google, will be rolled out before Diwali after missing its September 10 launch due to global chip shortages
The JioPhone Next will be powered by Google Android operating system-based Pragati OS and Qualcomm processor
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The much-awaited affordable smartphone 'JioPhone Next' is in advanced trials and its festive season roll-out will commence before Diwali, according to a statement by Jio
The company is likely to launch JioPhone Next smartphone this week, and has also acquired majority stake in Strand Life Sciences.
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Reliance Jio said it is working with Reliance Foundation to provide 300 free minutes of outgoing calls per month, which amounts to 10 minutes per day, for the entire period of the pandemic
The second Covid wave, however, is expected to dampen the show in April-June quarter
Those at Jefferies believe RJio's primary focus is still on gaining subscribers, which dampens expectations of tariff hikes going ahead
Customers offered handset, two years of unlimited voice calls and 2GB data a month for Rs 1,999
For the existing JioPhone users, 12 months of unlimited service will be provided for Rs 749 per annum, which include unlimited voice calls and unlimited high-speed internet data (2 GB every month).
The translate feature is currently available for English and several Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi and Tamil
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Existing JioPhone plans will continue alongside the newly introduced plans
Jio is making the JioPhone available for a special price of only Rs 699. This is Rs 800 less than the current price of the JioPhone