Jio has introduced its ‘Safety-First’ JioBharat phones at the ongoing IMC (Indian Mobile Congress) 2025 event. The feature phone offers several smart security features, enabling people, particularly elderly, women, and children, to stay connected. Let’s check out the features.
JioBharat Phone Safety-First Features
Jio’s ‘Safety-First’ phone is touted to be “India’s first smart, secure, and always-connected solution for children and dependent elders.” The phone supports,
- Location Monitoring.
- Parental controls to track calls and messages, and block unknown callers. There will be an option to block access to apps and unnecessary distractions.
- The ability to monitor the phone’s battery health and network strength.
The JioBharat feature phone will also come with up to 7 days of battery life, allowing people to use it for a longer duration.
Jio also showcased the real-life scenarios where the above-mentioned capabilities will come in handy. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Dutt, President, Reliance Jio, said,
At Jio, we believe technology should serve a deeper purpose to connect, protect, and empower every Indian. The JioBharat Safety-First solution is built with that very intent. It’s more than just a phone feature — it’s a life- enabling innovation that offers families peace of mind, trust, and care in an easy and affordable way. With this, Jio continues to redefine how technology can make everyday life safer and simpler for millions.
The JioBharat phone starts at Rs 799 and will be available via Jio Stores, leading mobile outlets, JioMart, Amazon, and Swiggy Instamart. More details on the phone are awaited, so, stay tuned for further updates.
