"Reliance Jio Launches $12 Internet-Enabled Phone with Digital Pay and Streaming"

Reliance's digital arm, Jio Platforms, has launched the Jio Bharat, a 4G-enabled mobile handset priced at $12.2, targeting the 250 million Indian consumers who have been unable to afford the transition to 4G networks. The Jio Bharat offers mobile payment capabilities, access to Jio's streaming services, and comes with an affordable tariff plan costing $1.5 per month for 14GB of data and unlimited voice calls. Reliance plans to manufacture the Jio Bharat and partner with other phonemakers to adopt the Jio Bharat Platform. The company aims to convert users still using legacy 2G networks to its 4G services.