Now, you can book Reliance JioPhone for Rs 500

New Delhi: The much awaited JioPhone will open for pre-booking on 24 August 2017, 5:30 pm. Notably, any customer who wishes to pre-book the handset will have to pay Rs 500 only and rest of the amount of Rs 1,000 has to be paid at the time of delivery next month.

This device, that was unveiled at the Reliance Industries AGM on 21st July 2017 is available to customers at an effective price of zero, ie, effectively free. Customers are required to pay a fully refundable, one-time, security deposit of Rs 1,500 against every JioPhone to avoid potential misuse. The JioPhone will be distributed on a ‘first come first serve’ basis to only those who pre-book starting 24th August, 2017.

HOW TO PREBOOK

One can pre-book the JioPhone through online and offline channels. The offline mode comprises of Jio retailers and multi-brand device retailers including the Reliance Digital stores network. The online channel includes the highest downloaded selfcare app in the world - MyJio and the company’s own websitejio.com. 

The handset offers free voice calls and luring data packs. These frenzied deals by Reliance Jio compelled the fellow telecom companies to slash off their rates in order to retain their customers. JioPhone will start at Rs 500 across Reliance Jio retail stores barring the website and My Jio app.