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Jio Launches Safety-First JioBharat Phones With Location Tracking and Weeklong Battery

The feature-phone lineup is pitched as an affordable way to keep children or older relatives reachable without smartphone distractions.

Overview

  • Reliance Jio introduced the Safety-First capability for its entry-level JioBharat phones at IMC 2025, with sales live nationwide from Rs 799 through Jio Stores and partners including JioMart, Amazon and Swiggy Instamart.
  • The suite includes Location Monitoring that lets guardians view a loved one’s whereabouts from the device in real time.
  • A Usage Manager enables caregivers to whitelist trusted contacts, block unknown callers and limit unwanted content or distractions.
  • Phone and Service Health provides live battery and network status so families can confirm the device is charged and connected.
  • The Always Available design targets up to seven days of battery backup, a focus Jio frames as simple, dependable safety for households.