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Jio Working With Itel, Lava, and Nokia to Launch New Variants of JioBharat 4G Feature Phone: Report

Reliance Jio is offering JioBharat feature phones in India with 4G Internet connectivity, UPI (Unified Payments Interface) support, and a variety of apps. The company currently has JioBharat V2, JioBharat K1 Karbonn, and JioBharat B1 models in its portfolio. As per a new report, Reliance Jio is now working with several feature phone makers including Transsion group’s Itel, Lava, and Nokia to make new versions of affordable JioBharat 4G handsets. The company is aiming to convert approximately 250 million 2G users to 4G and beyond with this move.

As per a report by Economic Times, Sunil Dutt, President at Reliance Jio, revealed that Reliance Jio is working with Itel, Lava, and Nokia to make their new versions of budget-friendly JioBharat 4G phones, in a bid to convert around 250 million 2G users to go 4G and beyond. The company is gearing up to release an updated version of its Rs. 999 4G phone with support for UPI payments, WhatsApp, and live TV streaming.

“We wanted to establish the product in the market and in the minds of the consumer, so they could associate with it, relate with it. Today, all brands, whether it’s Itel, Lava or Nokia, are in touch with us in terms of how do we make it happen” the report quotes Dutt as saying.

He reportedly said that besides the existing four models, the company is planning to launch more JioBharat models later this year. “We are already finalising the range that will come in the next fiscal year, the phones could come in different sizes, form factors, or colours” he said.

Further, he opined that the 5G handset ecosystem has not been able to break into the sub-Rs. 10,000 price point to drive volumes. “A lot of them (smartphone brands) have different issues to deal with, which sort of clouded their priorities. But we are now working with the brands to ensure people get great 5G experiences,” Dutt said.

The JioBharat series currently comprises three models — JioBharat V2, JioBharat K1 Karbonn, and JioBharat B1. They are priced at Rs. 999, Rs. 999, and Rs. 1,299, respectively. They come with 4G connectivity, support for UPI, Jio apps, and more.

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JioMotive Plug-and-Play 4G GPS Tracker for Cars Launched: Price in India, Features and Availability Details

JioMotive, a plug-and-play 4G GPS tracker for cars, has been launched by Reliance Jio. The car tracker is very easy to use as it connects to the vehicle’s OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) port to perform its functions. It can help trace a lot of important functions including the real-time location of a vehicle, driving behaviour as well as other insights. The device also acts as a WiFi hotspot for the car. Jio has launched the JioMotive at a minimal price of Rs. 11,999. However, it is currently available at a discounted price. The company also provides a step-to-step guide of installing the device on your vehicle.

JioMotive Plug-and-Play 4G GPS Tracker: Price in India, Availability

The device from Reliance Jio has been launched at a price of Rs. 11,999. However, it can be purchased for Rs. 4,999 on Reliance Digital store with a 58 percent instant discount. JioMotive tracker is also available for purchase on the Jio official store. The customers in India can get a complimentary one-year subscription on buying the tracker. After one year, the subscription fee will cost Rs. 599 per year.

JioMotive Plug-and-Play 4G GPS Tracker: Features

Unlike most OBD tracker devices, JioMotive is a 4G device that can be easy connected to the OBD port in any car. One doesn’t need an expert to install the device. Reliance has provided an easy guide to help with the installation process.

The real-time tracker allows to check vehicle’s health and also acts as a WiFi hotspot. It is capable of sending alerts for various actions such as anti-theft, anti-tow, harsh driving or geo fencing. To manage these things, all one need to do is install JioThings app, which is available on both App Store and Google Play Store.

JioMotive is compatible to work with Jio SIM card only. However, existing Jio users will not need an extra Jio SIM as they can extend the Jio smartphone plan to JioMotive.

How to setup the JioMotive device on your vehicle

  1. Download and install JioThings app on your smartphone from App Store or Google Play Store.

  2. Login on the app using your Jio number.

  3. Add JioMotive device to the list of existing devices using the ‘+’ sign.

  4. Add IMEI number on the JioMotive and select ‘Proceed’ for next steps.

  5. Enter the car details asked in the next step, such as vehicle number, registration date, model type, and other.

  6. Attach the JioMotive on car’s OBD port and turn on your car on. Ensure that you are in a good Jio connection zone.

  7. Agree to the T&C of JioEverywhereConnect Number Sharing Plan and click ‘Enable’.

  8. Click on ‘JioJCR1440’ and ‘Proceed’ to the next step.

  9. The screen will display a confirmatory message once the device is connected.

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JioSpaceFiber Satellite-Based Giga Fibre Internet Service Demonstrated at India Mobile Congress

JioSpaceFiber was demonstrated on Friday at the 2023 India Mobile Congress as the country’s first satellite-based giga fibre Internet service. The mobile network service provider is working towards the launch of its satellite Internet services in India, to bring access to the Internet in areas that are not supported by traditional networks. JioSpaceFiber is expected to compete with rival service providers like Bharti Enterprises’ OneWeb, Amazon’s Project Kuiper, and Elon Musk’s Starlink, which are all looking to offer satellite internet services in the country.

Jio said it has already connected four remote locations across India with its JioSpaceFiber satellite-based giga fibre Internet service. The areas that have access to the new satellite service — presumably for testing purposes — are Gir in Gujarat, Korba in Chattisgarh, Nabrangpur in Odisha, and ONGC-Jorhat in Assam. The company has not yet provided a timeline for the launch of its services for customers in India, or how much it will cost.

According to the telecom provider the JioSpaceFiber satellite-based giga fibre Internet service will rely on Luxembourg-based satellite telecommunications network provider Société Européenne des Satellites (SES). The network’s medium earth orbit (MEO) satellites will provide gigabit-level Internet access using both SES’s O3b and new O3b mPOWER satellites.

“Jio has enabled millions of homes and businesses in India to experience broadband internet for the first time. With JioSpaceFiber, we expand our reach to cover the millions yet to be connected,” Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said in a prepared statement.

There’s no word from the company on when JioSpaceFiber will be launched in India, and the service will eventually compete with service providers like OneWeb (Bharti), Project Kuiper (Amazon), and Starlink (SpaceX). Jio will also benefit from being one of the first providers to bring fibre-grade Internet services to users in remote regions, adding to its existing 450 million customers is the country. 

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Jio Bharat B1 4G With 2.4-Inch Display, Pre-Installed JioPay Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Jio launched its new affordable 4G feature phone, the Jio Bharat B1, on Thursday, October 12. It is the latest addition to Jio’s line of affordable feature phones like the Jio V2 series and the Jio K2 Karbonn. The B1 variant, however, is listed on the official website as part of a different series, indicating that there could be more models in the same lineup in the future. The newly-launched phone comes pre-installed with several Jio applications and supports multiple Indian regional languages.

Jio Bharat B1 4G price in India, availability

Available in a singular black colour option, the Jio Bharat B1 4G is priced at Rs. 1,299 and is available for purchase through the official Jio website and via Amazon.

Notably, both the Jio Bharat V2 and Jio Bharat K2 Karbonn, are priced at Rs. 999.

Jio Bharat B1 4G specifications

Jio Bharat B1 features a 2.4-inch QVGA rectangular display. The feature phone runs ‎Threadx RTOS and comes with ‎0.05GB of RAM. The phone houses a single nano SIM and supports ‎Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB connectivity.

The phone supports 4G connectivity and has expandable memory up to 128GB, via a microSD card. It packs a 2,000mAh battery, that is said to offer a standy battery life of up to ‎343 hours. The Jio Bharat B1 also has an unspecified rear camera unit. It is equipped with a ‎3.5mm headphone jack, weighs 110 grams, and measures ‎125mm x 52mm x 17mm in size.

Jio’s latest feature phone supports 23 languages including multiple Indian regional languages. It is also pre-installed with JioCinema and JioSaavn for access to entertainment like films, TV series, sports and music. The Jio Bharat B1 comes with inbuilt JioPay, which will allow users to make UPI payments.

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After Reliance, Tata Group Also Said to Announce AI Partnership With Nvidia

India’s Tata Group is set to announce an AI partnership with US chip firm Nvidia, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

An announcement is expected later in the day, the source added.

Meanwhile, India’s Reliance and Nvidia said on Friday they have formed a partnership to create AI language models and generative apps for millions of telecom users of the Indian company.

Nvidia will provide the computing power required for the efforts, while Reliance unit Jio will manage and maintain the AI infrastructure and oversee customer engagement, the companies said.

“Reliance will create AI applications and services for their 450 million Jio (telecom) customers and provide energy-efficient AI infrastructure to scientists, developers and startups across India,” Nvidia said.

Nvidia globally has a near-monopoly on the computing systems used to power services like ChatGPT, OpenAI‘s blockbuster generative AI chatbot. The AI powering such apps is known as a large language model because it takes in a text prompt and from that writes a human-like response.

The partnership will give Reliance access to the latest version of Nvidia’s Grace Hopper Superchip, its AI chips that are optimized to perform AI inference functions that effectively power apps like ChatGPT.

Reliance said the new AI infrastructure will speed up a range of India’s key AI projects, including chatbots, drug discovery, and climate research.

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Jio Phones Purportedly Bag BIS Certification, Hinting at Imminent Launch in India

Reliance might launch two Jio smartphones in the Indian market soon. While details of the upcoming handsets are yet to be officially announced, they have purportedly bagged certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent arrival. Reliance is all set to host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) event on August 28, and the company is expected to make an announcement about the Jio Phones during the event. The purported Jio Phones could be powered by the Snapdragon 480 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.

Tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) posted a screenshot of the purported listing of Jio Phones on the BIS website. As per the leak, handsets carrying model numbers JBV161W1 and JBV162W1 have bagged approval from BIS on Friday, August 11. Besides the model number, the listing does not reveal any specifications of the smartphones.

Reliance Jio has not yet announced any details regarding the launch of new Jio Phones. Reliance Industries is hosting its 46th AGM on August 28 at 2:00pm IST. Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani is expected to make an announcement about Jio Phones during the event.

The Jio Phones have been in rumours for quite some time now. A Jio Phone with model number Jio LS1654QB5 was spotted last year on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with Snapdragon 480+ SoC, paired with an Adreno 619 GPU and 4GB of RAM.

Past leaks claimed 32GB internal storage and a 13-megapixel dual rear camera unit on the upcoming 5G handset. It could ship with Android 12 and is likely to feature a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate. It is expected to come with an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The Jio Phone is tipped to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W charging.

As per a CounterPoint Research report, the 5G handset could be priced between Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 12,000.

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JioBook (2023) Laptop With 4G, Up to 8 Hours Battery Life Launched in India: Price, Specifications

JioBook (2023) was launched in India on Monday, July 31 as the second laptop model from Jio. The new laptop features a plastic body and it is powered by an octa-core Mediatek MT 8788 processor. The JioBook 4G comes in a JioBlue shade and an embedded Jio SIM card. The budget laptop sports connectivity options including dual-band Wi-Fi and gets an HDMI mini port. The JioBook (2023) is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that is claimed to deliver up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge.

JioBook (2023) price in India and availability

JioBook (2023) price in India has been set at Rs. 16,499. The laptop comes in a sole Jio Blue colour options and is available for pre-order through Amazon, Reliance Digital’s e-commerce website, and leading retail stores. It will be go on sale starting August 5.

To recall, Reliance launched its first JioBook in October last year with a price tag of Rs. 15,799.

JioBook (2023) specifications

The JioBook (2023) runs on Android-based JioOS operating system and features an 11.6-inch HD (768X1,366 pixels) display. The 4G laptop has a plastic body and it comes with an inbuilt 4G SIM card. It runs on an octa-core MediaTek MT8788 processor paired with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage. The available storage can be expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. Last year’s JioBook is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC paired with Adreno 610 GPU, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC storage.

JioBook (2023) has connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, an HDMI mini port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The laptop packs dual stereo speakers and features a 2-megapixel Web camera as well. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, that is claimed to deliver up to eight hours of battery life on a single charge. The JioBook (2023) is also super light, weighing in at just 990 grams. The new model is significantly higher than the preceding model which weighed 1.2 kilograms.

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Jio Platforms Net Profit Rises to Rs. 5,098 Crore in First Quarter Amid 5G Adoption

Digital services company Jio Platforms on Friday posted a 12.5 percent year-over-year rise in net profit at Rs. 5,098 crore in the June 2023 quarter on account of subscriber additions and better realisation per user. The company had posted a net profit of Rs. 4,530 crore in the same period a year ago.

The revenue from operations of Jio Platforms came in at Rs. 26,115 crore during the reported quarter, up 11.3 percent from Rs. 23,467 crore over the year-ago period.

The net subscriber addition of the company surpassed 90 lakh with total data traffic jumping over 28 percent YoY to 33.2 billion gigabytes for the quarter.

The average revenue per user, measured in terms of ARPU, improved by 2.8 percent YoY to Rs. 180.5 fuelled by a better subscriber mix and ramp-up of wireline business.

Jio Platforms comprises telecom arm Reliance Jio Infocomm, a host of startups, and music and video streaming apps.

“5G adoption and FTTH ramp-up drive strong 28.3 percent Y-o-Y growth in data usage as monthly data traffic on the Jio network crosses 11 Exabytes during the first quarter of FY’24,” the company said. The Per Capita monthly data usage increased 20 percent year-on-year to 24.9GB.

Jio has deployed over 1,15,000 sites with about 6,90,000 5G cells covering more than 90 percent of census towns.

“Jio continues to make rapid progress in rolling out its True5G network. Jio is on track to complete pan India 5G rollout before December 2023,” Reliance Jio Infocomm, Chairman, Akash M Ambani said.

Jio Platforms said that its JioBharat platform is ready for scale-up with successful initial trials of 1 million devices.

” The new JioBharat phone is another innovation by Jio combining network and device capabilities to help accelerate the ‘2G-mukt Bharat’ vision and democratize the internet. With these investments, Jio is embarking on a journey to accelerate growth momentum across connectivity and digital platforms over the coming years,” Ambani said.

Jio Platforms CEO Kiran Thomas said that around 98 percent of new additions in JioFibre are coming in for postpaid plans.

He said the company is planning to use air fibre technology to accelerate broadband connectivity to homes with a target to connect 100 million at the earliest.

Jio Platforms telecom arm Reliance Jio reported over 12 percent rise in net profit to Rs. 4,863 crore in the June 2023 quarter.

Reliance Jio had posted a net profit of Rs. 4,335 crore in the same period a year ago.

The total income of Reliance Jio during the reported quarter rose to Rs. 24,127 crore from Rs. 21,995 crore a year ago.

The revenue from operations increased by 9.9 percent to Rs. 24,042 crore during the reported quarter from Rs. 21,873 crore in the June 2022 quarter.

The operating revenue growth was fuelled by subscriber gains in the connectivity business and the scale-up of digital services, according to a statement.

EBITDA grew 14.8 percent year on year led by revenue increase with better margins, it said. Finance Cost is lower due to repayment of short-term loans in 1Q FY24.

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JioPhone 5G Alleged Live Images Showcase Design; Specifications and Launch Timeline Tipped

Reliance Jio, Mukesh Ambani’s telecom firm, is set to launch a JioPhone 5G device later this year. While not much is confirmed about the phone, newly leaked live images of the purported handset have revealed new details about the design of the upcoming JioPhone 5G. According to alleged hands-on images tweeted by a tipster, the JioPhone will likely sport a dual rear camera setup and come in a black colourway. Additionally, the tipster has also hinted at a launch timeline for the device and provided some key specifications for the smartphone. While we cannot confirm if these images are, indeed, of the unreleased JioPhone 5G, but if they are, the images do give more insights into the upcoming budget device.

A twitter user (@ArpitNahiMila) has posted live images of the purported JioPhone 5G, showcasing the front and back design of the handset. In the images, the dual rear camera module is situated at the top centre, likely led by a 13-megapixel AI camera, accompanied with a 2-megapixel secondary lens, according to the Twitter user.

The display sports a waterdrop-style notch housing the front camera, which could be a 5-megapixel shooter. The back of the phone is supposedly made of fibre plastic body. The Jio logo can also be seen on the back of the device.

Additionally, the tweet mentions that the JioPhone 5G is expected to launch later this year, between Diwali and New Year and will likely be priced under Rs. 10,000. The tipster also mentions that the handset could be powered by a Unisoc 5G or a Dimensity 700 SoC.

Gadgets 360 could not verify if these images are, indeed, of the upcoming JioPhone 5G.

A previous report, claimed that the JioPhone 5G could be powered by the Snapdragon 480 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage.

The 5G phone could likely feature a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate and could run on Android 12 out-of-the-box. The JioPhone could pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W charging.

The upcoming smartphone could be priced between Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 12,000, a CounterPoint Research report had estimated last year.

The phone is said to come pre-loaded with Google Mobile Services and Jio apps. Last year, Reliance has confirmed that it was working with Google to launch a budget 5G smartphone.

This is not the first time that Ambani’s Jio is working to launch an affordable device for the masses. In October last year, the company debuted its first-ever laptop, called the JioBook.

The budget laptop packs an 11.6-inch display, Snapdragon 665 SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery. It was launched at Rs. 15,799.

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JioCinema Sets New Viewership Record of 24 Million Views During RCB vs CSK IPL Match

JioCinema has broken its own record of viewership, with the viewership during the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match crossing 24 million. This is, so far, the highest viewership for any match in the current IPL 2023 season, with JioCinema breaking its own previous record of 22 million which was set on April 12. In the last over of the second innings of the match, the number of viewers on Jio Cinema reached 24 million. Chennai Super Kings won the thrilling match by 8 runs.

The BCCI awarded TV and digital broadcasting rights of the Tata IPL 2023 to different companies, and digital is seeing its direct benefit. JioCinema is streaming IPL matches for free this season for all, as the streaming platform does not have a subscription model as of now. This has further helped in bolstering IPL’s viewership through the growing popularity of digital streaming. Additionally, JioCinema has also improved the quality of the stream from this season, offering the IPL 2023 stream in up to Ultra-HD resolution for all matches, as well as offering multiple languages for commentary and graphics, and different user-selectable camera angles.

The achievement of 24 million viewers is particularly impressive, given that the final match of the 2019 season recorded the highest viewership on Disney Hotstar at 18.6 million, prior to JioCinema’s entry into the segment. IPL is currently in its league stage and as of now, JioCinema has broken all previous viewership records for the tournament. As the IPL moves towards the finals, the number of viewers on JioCinema is likely to increase further. The company claims that millions of new viewers are connecting to IPL daily through its streaming app.

The streaming service is expected to start charging a subscription fee following the conclusion of IPL 2023, and has also announced a massive film and web series slate of content set to come to the streaming platform in the coming months. The platform was also the streaming partner for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, although securing the rights for IPL has been a significant boost for JioCinema given India’s preference for cricket over other sports.

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