{"id":4976,"date":"2023-07-03T19:40:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T14:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bscrackers.com\/?p=4976"},"modified":"2023-07-03T19:40:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T14:10:26","slug":"jiobharat-4g-mobile-is-for-those-trapped-in-2g-era-says-reliance-jio-chairman-akash-ambani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bscrackers.com\/?p=4976","title":{"rendered":"JioBharat 4G Mobile Is For Those \u2018Trapped\u2019 In 2G Era, Says Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;background:#f3f3f3;padding:0 15px 10px 10px;border-bottom:5px solid #e1261c\">\n<div style=\"width:510px;padding-top:10px;position:relative;height:350px\" class=\"jsx-1647035624 article_bimg\">\n<figure style=\"line-height:0;width:510px;height:340px\" class=\"jsx-1647035624\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"At the launch of the JioBharat phone, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said, ''There are still 250 million mobile phone users in India who remain \u2018trapped\u2019 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.''\" title=\"At the launch of the JioBharat phone, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said, ''There are still 250 million mobile phone users in India who remain \u2018trapped\u2019 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.''\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=510&amp;height=356\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" class=\"jsx-1647035624\"\/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"line-height:18px;position:absolute;bottom:0;background:linear-gradient(transparent,#000);left:0;right:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:12px;color:#fff;padding:32px 10px 5px;min-height:55px\" class=\"jsx-1647035624 imageCaption\">At the launch of the JioBharat phone, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said, &#8221;There are still 250 million mobile phone users in India who remain \u2018trapped\u2019 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width:359px;padding-top:10px\" class=\"jsx-1647035624 article_bnow_box\">\n<h2 style=\"min-height:24px;font-size:14px;line-height:24px;color:#3f3f3f;font-weight:400\" class=\"jsx-1647035624\">Another key announcement is that Jio will allow other phone brands to adopt the JioBharat platform. This will enable other brands to also launch devices that are similar to this handset.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article_ContentWrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1647035624\">\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Reliance Jio, in another effort, to help millions of Indians to get access to mobile internet connectivity has introduced the JioBharat 4G handset. Jio\u2019s mission is clear: make India \u20182G-Mukt\u2019 (freedom from 2G network). At a price of Rs 999, the JioBharat handset is basically a feature phone but provides all the essential functionalities of a smartphone. Users can make UPI payment using the JioPay app, click photos with the camera, stream content online with JioSaavn, JioCinema apps and listen to FM Radio. Not just that, there\u2019s a subsidised data plan for the JioBharat phone as well which offers unlimited voice calls. <\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">At the launch of the JioBharat phone, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said, \u201cThere are still 250 million mobile phone users in India who remain \u2018trapped\u2019 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><nonfly class=\"article_mad\" adunit=\"NW18_ENG_Desktop\/NW18_ENG_Tech\/NW18_ENG_Tech_AS\/NW18_ENG_TECH_AS_ROS_MID_728\" slotid=\"nw18-dynamic-div-8239255_1_9\" id=\"new_ad_2\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/tech\/jiobharat-4g-mobile-launched-with-upi-support-at-rs-999-all-details-8238493.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Also read: JioBharat 4G Mobile Launched With UPI Support At Rs 999: All Details<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">\u201c6 years ago, when Jio was launched, we made it clear that Jio will leave no stone unturned to democratise the 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,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Another key announcement is that Jio will allow other phone brands to adopt the JioBharat platform. This will enable other brands to also launch devices that are similar to this handset. \u201cBesides Reliance Retail, other phone brands (starting with Karbonn), to adopt the \u2018Jio Bharat platform\u2019 to build Jio Bharat phones,\u201d said Jio. <\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">The beta trial for the first 1 million Jio Bharat phones starts July 7, 2023 and more information about the availability of the device will be made public. These trials will be carried out across 6,500 tehsils. <\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">The data plan for the JioBharat handset is also the cheapest gateway to mobile internet. Jio claimed that the monthly plan is 30% cheaper and 7 times more data compared to feature phone offerings of other operators.  For Rs 123 per month, users will get unlimited voice calls and 14 GB data, compared to other operator\u2019s Rs 179 plan for voice calls and 2GB data. <\/p>\n<p><videocarousel\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">\u201cAt 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,\u201d said Akash Ambani. <\/p>\n<p><span>Disclaimer:<\/span>Network18 and TV18 \u2013 the companies that operate news18.com \u2013 are controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1647035624 authorBox21 article_author\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1647035624 author_box\">\n<div class=\"author_box_inner\">\n<div class=\"img_box1 author_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/12\/debashis-sarkar.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=70&amp;height=70\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"text1 author_content\"><a class=\"smalldesc1 author_name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/debashis-sarkar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Debashis Sarkar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div>Debashis Sarkar, Editor at News18 Tech, reports on internet lifestyle, technology and gadgets. 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