If you need a quick recap of the tech news from this week, then you've come to the right place. One of the top highlights from this week as the news that Reliance Jio's[1] long-rumoured feature phone[2] could be unveiled soon, priced at just Rs. 500[3]. The 4G VoLTE capable Jio feature phone might be announced on July 21, but go on sale only on August 15, alongside a special tariff plan. According to reports, the feature phone will still support Jio apps[4], such as MyJio, JioTV, JioCinema, and JioMusic. Reportedly, Jio will also be launching a broadband service at the same time, under the name JioFiber[5].
While all that is still rumoured, what is official is a new offer for the JioFi[6] Wi-Fi hotspot. Now that the Jio Summer Surprise and Dhan Dhana Dhan offer benefits are coming towards an end, this will be the best way to get the most bang for your buck on Jio. The new offer provides customers with up to 224GB data[7] on purchasing a new JioFi device and a new Jio SIM card. The Rs. 99 cost of Jio Prime membership is included in the cost of the JioFi device, and consumers will only have to buy one of the Jio plans on which the offer is provided. You can get a 2GB Jio plan for Rs. 149, or pay Rs. 309 for 1GB per day Rs. 509 for 2GB per day.
Reliance Jio Summer Surprise, Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Offers End in July: What Happens Next?[8]
There were a couple of other great offers from Jio rivals as well. Airtel's Monsoon Surprise Offer[9]...