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Reliance Communications Launches Its First Android Based 4G LTE HomePhone

Reliance Communications Launches Its First Android-Based 4G LTE HomePhone

By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 11 November 2016 17:24 IST

Highlights

The new 4G LTE HomePhone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop
The wireless HomePhone comes with inbuilt SIM
Other devices can use its Internet connection over Wi-Fi

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications has unveiled its first wireless 4G LTE HomePhone in India. The new wireless HomePhone from Reliance Communications comes with built-in SIM and supports 4G alongside VoLTE. The device features a 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. The wireless HomePhone will let users connect up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices thanks to its hotspot functionality.

The new device is now listed on the company's wireless phone page and interested users can register for the device. Unfortunately, the company hasn't revealed the pricing details of the new 4G LTE HomePhone. We have written to Reliance Communications seeking details of the pricing alongside offers and will update the story once we get details.

The company is heavily promoting the new device and touts, "Live life wire-fee and buffer-free with India's first 4G LTE HomePhone." The new HomePhone will also let users stream YouTube to a compatible smart TV.

A report claims that the new wireless HomePhone from Reliance Communication will be available under 299 and 499 fixed wireless phones (FWP) plans. Under the Smart Life 299 plan, users will have to pay a rental of 299 and they will get 300 free minutes (for local, STD and roaming calls), and up to 2GB of 4G data. Under the Smart Life 499 plan, users will pay Rs. 499 and 300 free minutes, and up to 4GB of free 4G data in return.

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