Reliance Jio's 4G VoLTE phones, with Rs 1,000 price tag, can be disruptive

Reliance Jio is working with domestic manufacturers like Lava to manufacture these phones

Last year, Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio disrupted the telecom space with super affordable 4G tariffs. The company seems to be geared to continue its disruptive streak by launching super-affordble feature phones that, apparently, will do away with the need for smartphones.

According to an Economic Times report, Reliance Jio is considering launching 4G VoLTE-ready feature phones that would cost as little as Rs 999. What's more? The phone is said to be able to access Jio’s high-speed 4G internet, the Jio digital store and play music.

The phone, keeping affordable pricing in view, might lack some advanced