what is jio bharat phone user

Jio Bharat phone is a 4G-enabled phone designed for the 250 million feature phone users in India who have not been able to afford to switch to 4G network. It is a low-cost phone priced at 999 Indian rupees, or $12.2. The phone is manufactured by Jio Platforms and is designed to offer a suite of modern features including mobile payments capabilities with UPI, and access to Jio’s own on-demand video and music streaming services, JioCinema and JioSaavn. The phone is part of the offering, the other play is the new affordable tariff plan. The Jio Bharat phone is expected to empower the existing 250 million feature phone users with access to the internet.