The JioPhone 2 will have its fourth flash sale today in India at 12PM on Jio.com for a price of Rs 2,999.
Additionally, interested customers who opt for the JioPhone 2 can also choose for recharges, ranging between Rs 49, Rs 99 and Rs 153 respectively.
In terms of specifications, the JioPhone 2 comes with a 2.40-inch display with a 240 X 320 pixels resolution and 512MB of RAM. The phone packs 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Jio Phone 2 packs a 2-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 0.3-megapixel front shooter for selfies. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Global Positioning System (GPS), Bluetooth, Near-field communication (NFC) and frequency modulation (FM). The Jio Phone 2 runs KAI OS and is powered by a 2000mAh battery. The device supports popular apps such as YouTube and Facebook.
WhatsApp is now available for JioPhone across India as well. The company has specifically built a new version of its private messaging app for JioPhone, running the Jio-KaiOS.
Speaking at the Reliance Industries' 41st Annual General Meeting, Mukesh Ambani earlier highlighted that Jio's subscribers grew from 124 million at the end of last year to 210 million at the end of FY18.
During the same event, Mukesh Ambani also announced the launch of fixed-line broadband services Jio GigaFiber. While explaining the broadband for large enterprises, Ambani said that fixed-line broadband will mean having the ability to compete in the global marketplace, using digital tools and techniques that are powering the fourth industrial revolution. He added that for merchants and small businesses, fixed-line broadband will enable fixed-line connectivity with the agility and customer obsession of a small owner-driven business you empower them to compete on level terms with larger businesses.