Jio's 4G smartphone for Rs 1,999: Goes on sale in India today

The JioPhone Next is set to go on sale in India starting today. Reliance's highly-anticipated budget-friendly smartphone aims to bring 4G connectivity to a vast majority of Indians still unable to access the network.

The JioPhone Next is a result of a joint venture by Reliance and Google and runs on Pragati OS, an optimised version of Android tailored for Indian users. Customers interested in purchasing the JioPhone Next can get one at retail stores across the country.

However, Reliance is urging customers to register their interest for the device on the company's official website, before heading to a store.

What makes the JioPhone Next such an appealing proposition to so many consumers are the ton of offers customers can avail while purchasing the device.

You can purchase the JioPhone Next for Rs 1,999 through an Easy EMI option. There are several plans you can opt for if you buy the JioPhone Next using the Easy EMI option.

First Plan: Jio users will have to pay Rs 300 per month for 24 months or Rs 350 per month for 18 months. Users will also get 5GB of data and 100 minutes of calling every month bundled with this plan.

Second Plan: Under this plan, users can opt to pay Rs 450 per month for 24 months or Rs 500 per month for 18 months. Bundled with this plan is 1.5GB of data per day and unlimited voice calling.

Third Plan: Under this plan, users can opt to pay Rs 500 per month for 24 months or Rs 550 per month for 18 months. Bundled with this plan is 2GB of data per day and unlimited voice calling.

Fourth Plan: Under this plan, users can opt to pay Rs 550 per month for 24 months or Rs 600 per month for 18 months. Bundled with this plan is 2.5GB of data per day and unlimited voice calling.