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Airtel, Google partner to offer low-cost 4G smartphones, to take on Jio

The smartphones will be powered by Android Oreo, Airtel to offer cash back offers and bundled plans

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BS Web Team New Delhi
India's largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel and Google on Tuesday announced a partnership to offer low-cost smartphones, powered by Andoid Go.

Airtel will bring Android Go-based 4G smartphones to the Indian market in in partnership with handset manufacturers under its ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ initiative from March 2018. Lava and Micromax are set to launch the first set of 4G devices powered by Android Orea.

The smartphones, along with basic specifications, will be compatible with Airtel applications, including MyAirtel, Airtel TV and Wynk Music. Airtel is reportedly said to offer cash back offers and bundled plans to take on its rival