JIO Phone : All Questions Answered
The price of jio phone is totally free. However you have to pay 1500 INR as security desposit, which will be refunded when you will return the phone after 3 years.
Where I will get this phone ?
JIO Phone will be available at all Jio Stores.
When I can buy this phone ?
You have to preorder this phone on and after 24th August, 2017 to get the phone on week of september.
Can I try the phone before prebooking ?
No, on 15th August, 2017 JIO Phone will be available for trial use but for some limited users only.
What I need to take to get this JIO Phone?
1) Carry your aadhaar card
2) 1500 INR
Any wireless payment feature like tap and pay or upi ?
Yes, this phone has a NFC and can be used to pay at any shop having wireless payment facility. You will get a software update in or after september to start paying wirelessly. You need to add your bank account and start using it.
Whats are the plans and their pricing ?
* Pay 153 INR and get unlimited calls and 500 MB data per day FUP for 28 days non stop.
* Pay 303 NR and get unlimited calls and 1 GB data per day FUP and JioTV on your home TV (CRT, LCD, LED, Smart, Plasma, Flat, etc) for 28 Days non stop.
Is this a dual sim phone ?
No, this phone is not a dual sim phone. The JIO sim will be preinstalled and is not removable.
But, a newer model is also coming which will be having dual sim.
But, a newer model is also coming which will be having dual sim.
Does this phone has a WiFi and Bluetooth ?
No, neither WiFi nor bluetooth is available in this phone
Does this phone has a hotspot feature ?
Yes, its currently locked. After 2-3 months from september, they will provide you a software upgrade to get hotspot facility and nfc also
Does this phone has a hotspot feature ?
Yes, its currently locked. After 2-3 months from september, they will provide you a software upgrade to get hotspot facility and nfc also
Does this phone has a built in camera ?
Yes, this phone comes with a 2 MP rear and 0.3 MP front camera(video calling available).
Yes, this phone comes with a 2 MP rear and 0.3 MP front camera(video calling available).
What other features does this phone provide ?
Voice assistant, torch, FM Radio, TV, Music, Cinema, SD upto 64 GB, GPS, Emergency SOS, HD Speaker
Which OS is running in this phone ?
KarOS (Linux Based)
KarOS (Linux Based)
Can I connect any other sim or my old JIO sim card in this phone ?
No, this phone has a built in simcard, hence you cannot connect another sim or disconnect this sim.
Can I use my old JIO sim or my current sim in JIO phone ?
Yes, if you want your JIO Phone as a primary phone then you can port your current operators simcard or your current jio simcard to jio phones simcard.
Can I try whatsapp in this phone ?
No, you can't use whatsapp in this phone.
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