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Cash refund of Rs 1,500 in two tranches makes the effective cost Rs 1,399 LATEST NEWS : Looking to take on Reliance Jio in the handset space, the united states of america’s top telecom operator, Bharti Airtel, has partnered Karbonn Mobiles to offer a 4G smartphone at an “effective fee” of Rs 1,399. In a dig at Jio’s Rs 1,500 4G-enabled feature cellphone, the Sunil Bharti Mittal-led agency said its smartphone could be made available for the charge of a feature smartphone. Airtel said this changed into the primary of several partnerships it plans with handset manufacturers to deliver less expensive bundled 4G phone options to its clients. In July, Jio had announced a 4G feature cellphone for a protection deposit of Rs 1,500, returnable on the end of three years for a complete refund, making the tool virtually loose for purchasers. “A consumer needs to make a down-charge of Rs 2,899 for the 4G phone and make 36 non-stop monthly recharges of Rs 169 each. The patron get...

Recently, Jio announced a 4G-enabled feature phone with smartphone like capabilities LATEST NEWS  :  India’s leading telecom major Bharti Airtel is reportedly all set to take on Reliance Jio with its own 4G-enabled Rs 2,500 smartphone. According to a report in Economic Times, Bharti in talks with mobile phone makers to launch the 4G-enabled smartphone bundled with voice and data services by Diwali. The report the phone will come with a bigger display, battery and camera than seen in other feature phones, and Bharti is in talks with brands like Lava and Karbonn to manufacture the device. The 4G-enabled smartphone is touted to run Google Android operating system and will allow users to download apps available on Google Play Store. The smartphone will be co-promoted by Airtel but will not receive any subsidy from the telecom major. Instead, Airtel will bundle data and voice benefits to bring down the price of the smartphone. ALSO READ THIS : SC verdict on triple...

Prices of 4G feature phones currently start at about Rs 3,000 Last year, Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio disrupted the telecom space with extremely affordable 4G tariffs. The company seems to be geared to continue its disruptive streak by launching low-cost feature phones that, apparently, will do away with the need for smartphones. Business Standard in January had reported that Reliance Jio was considering to launch 4G VoLTE-ready feature phones that would cost around Rs 999, with access to Jio’s high-speed 4G internet, the Jio digital store and play music. Read this: The impact so far: Has Jio's entry delayed Modi's Digital India goals? According to a report published by The Economic Times on Tuesday, Chinese mobile chip maker Spreadtrum Communications has said it is working on reducing starting prices by at least half from the current levels, which might bring the 4G feature phone prices down to Rs 1,500. Shanghai-based Spreadtrum Communications has a tw...