Jio Bharat V2 Price, Specifications: Reliance Jio brings Jio Bharat V2 at only ₹999 to make 2G-MUKT BHARAT
Reliance Jio is again here to disrupt the Indian market with its most affordable 4G phone, the Jio Bharat V2 which will cost only ₹999 to target the most people who still rely on feature phones. The 2G-based feature phones are still quite popular in rural cities of India and to put an end to them, Jio has brought this Jio Bharat V2 at such a price most people will be comfortable buying.
Jio Accelerates ‘2G-Mukt Bharat’ Vision with Jio Bharat Phone Platform
Reliance Jio has launched the Jio Bharat Phone Platform, a new initiative to help India’s 250 million feature phone users move to internet-enabled phones. The Jio Bharat Phone Platform is a low-cost, entry-level platform that leverages device and network capabilities to deliver internet-enabled services on entry-level phones.
In addition to Reliance Retail, other phone brands (starting with Karbonn) will also adopt the Jio Bharat Phone Platform to build Jio Bharat phones. The first 1 million Jio Bharat phones will be available for beta testing starting July 7, 2023.
The Jio Bharat Phone Platform is priced at just ₹999, making it the lowest entry price for an internet-enabled phone in India. The platform also offers a 30% cheaper monthly plan and 7 times more data compared to feature phone offerings of other operators. For example, the Jio Bharat Phone Platform offers unlimited voice calls and 14 GB of data for just ₹123 per month, while other operators charge ₹179 for voice calls and 2 GB of data.
The launch of the Jio Bharat Phone Platform is a significant step towards Jio’s vision of a ‘2G-Mukt Bharat’. The platform will help millions of feature phone users in India to access the internet and the benefits of digital services.
Here are some additional details about the Jio Bharat Phone Platform:
- The platform is based on a customized version of Android that is optimized for entry-level phones.
- The platform offers a range of pre-installed apps, including JioTV, JioCinema, JioMusic, and JioNews.
- The platform also offers access to a variety of third-party apps and services.
The launch of the Jio Bharat Phone Platform is a welcome development for India’s feature phone users. The platform offers a low-cost, entry-level way to access the internet and the benefits of digital services. This will help to bridge the digital divide in India and make it possible for more people to participate in the digital economy.
Why Jio Bharat Platform?
1. Jio Bharat is being launched with the objective of empowering every Indian with the power of digital services, especially those who cannot afford a smartphone.
2. This will truly mark the beginning of Digital Freedom for the 250 million feature phone users in India and will bridge the digital divide.
3. High-quality and affordable data will be within the reach of the common man.
4. The phone will provide features and digital capabilities that allow different segments of society to achieve more by doing more.
Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Akash Ambani, Chairman, of Reliance Jio, commented, “There are still 250 million mobile phone users in India who remain ‘trapped’ in the 2G era, unable to tap into basic features of the internet at a time when the world stands at the cusp of a 5G revolution. 6 years ago when Jio was launched, we made it clear that Jio will leave no stone unturned to democratize internet and pass the benefits of technology to every Indian. Technology will no longer remain a privilege for a select few.
The new Jio Bharat phone is another step in that direction. It is at the center of innovation, and it continues to demonstrate our focus on bringing disproportionate and true value for different segments of users with meaningful, real-life use cases. At Jio, we have and will continue to take bold steps to eradicate this DIGITAL DIVIDE and welcome every Indian to JOIN THIS MOVEMENT. WE CARE for every citizen of our nation, and we will go the extra mile to ensure every single person reaps the benefits of this DIGITAL SOCIETY that our great nation is turning into.”
How and where can buy Jio Bharat V2?
The new Jio Bharat V2 4G phone will be based on this new Jio Bharat platform which as told previously is based customized version of Android, similar to JioPhone’s KaiOS that brings support not only to Jio apps but also to other apps as well. So, this Jio Bharat V2 4G phone will let millions of people who use cheap 2G phones enjoy apps like JioCinema and JioSaavn, listen to FM Radio, and make UPI payments through JioPay.
So, apart from paying ₹999 for the Jio Bharat V2 4G phone itself, users need to do a recharge of ₹123 a month which will give them 12GB of data for 28 days or 0.5GB/day along with unlimited voice calls. Also, one can do an annual ₹1234 recharge for 365 days to save even more and enjoy the same benefits as told earlier.
In terms of specs this Jio Bharat V2 itself, it has a 4.5 cm TFT screen, 128GB memory card support, a 0.3-megapixel camera, a 1000 mAh battery, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a powerful loudspeaker, and a torch as well. The phone has also support for 23 Indian languages so that no Indian is left behind in this 4G transformation and one can get this Jio Bharat V2 in both Ash Blue and Solo Black color variants.
Jio will share this platform with Indian maker Karbonn as well, its variant will be called JioBharat K1 Karbonn and will be targeting rural areas very soon, contact your nearest Jio retail store to know more or visit Jio’s website.
