Reliance Jio is reviewing its strategy for launching the affordable 5G phone in partnership with Google, announced last year. According to sources, Jio is on the fence over whether it will launch the 5G phone in collaboration with Google or on its own. On August 29, 2022, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced plans to introduce an affordable 5G handset in collaboration with Google, during the company’s annual general meeting. However, there is little clarity over other 5G applications, especially the affordable 5G phone. Subsequent iterations of the phones have not done so well — however, Reliance Jio’ did push competitors to build affordable entry-level devices.

Source: The Hindu July 27, 2023 14:45 UTC