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

Priced from Rs 799, the devices are now on sale across major retailers nationwide.

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Jio has launched a new Safety-First feature on JioBharat phones to enhance family communication safety.
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Overview

  • Reliance Jio announced the Safety-First upgrade for JioBharat at India Mobile Congress 2025 with immediate availability.
  • The suite bundles four functions: Location Monitoring, Usage Manager, Phone and Service Health, and Always Available.
  • Location Monitoring supports real-time tracking by guardians, while Usage Manager lets caregivers whitelist contacts, block unknown callers, and curb distractions.
  • Phone and Service Health reports battery level and network strength so families can verify the device remains charged and connected.
  • Jio is pitching the phones to children, elderly users, and women as a simple alternative to smartphones, and it also unveiled a free Jio AI Classroom foundation course.