The JioPhone 2 will go up for sale once again today at 12 pm on Jio.com  The JioPhone 2, unlike the first JioPhone, is not an effectively free device and those intending to purchase the phone will need to shell out Rs 2,999 on the spot. Those completing their purchase of the JioPhone 2 via Paytm will receive a cashback of Rs 200. 

The highlight of the JioPhone 2 is its QWERTY keypad with four-way navigation key. Jio wanted to give users a horizontal display as opposed to the vertical one found on the first JioPhone.

In the app space, the JioPhone 2 gets all of Jio's apps including JioMusic, JioCinema and others. The phone also supports Facebook, WhatsApp and YouTube apps. Further, it gets support for 22 Indian languages and comes with Google Assistant voice navigation. Buyers can also purchase the JioMediaCable separately if they wish to connect their phone to their TVs and watch videos on a bigger screen.

JioPhone 2 recharge options

Reliance Jio offers three plans for JioPhone users. The first JioPhone 2 plan is priced at Rs 49 with which users get unlimited calling, 1GB high-speed data, 50 free SMS, and access to Jio’s suite of apps for 28 days.

The Rs 99 recharge plan for JioPhone 2 comes with 14GB of data, free calling, 300 SMS, along with access to Jio apps for 28 days.

Finally, the Rs 153 plan from Jio offers free calling, 42GB of data, access to Jio apps, and unlimited SMS, again, for a validity of 28 days.