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RIL’s arm to launch 4G-enabled handsets in second week of September: Report

Date: 19-08-2015

Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries (RIL), has reportedly decided to launch 4G-enabled handsets in the second week of September, ahead of the formal launch of its 4G services. The new 4G smartphones will be priced between Rs 5,000 and Rs 25,000, and will see a nationwide launch through Reliance Retail under Reliance's consumer electronics brand, ReConnect.

RJIL is the first telecom operator to hold pan India Unified License. This license authorises RJIL to provide all telecommunication services except Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Service. RJIL holds spectrum in1800 MHz (across 14 circles) and 2300 MHz (across 22 circles) capable of offering 4G wireless services. RJIL plans to provide seamless 4G services using FDD-LTE on 1800 MHz and TDD-LTE on 2300 MHz through an integrated ecosystem.