Reliance Jio launches new 4G hotspot device for Rs 999

Reliance Jio is expanding its JioFi portfolio with the launch of a new 4G LTE hotspot device. The Mukesh Ambani led telecom operator has launched a new 4G data card model named JioFi JMR815 which can deliver up to 150 Mbps download speeds and an upload speed of up to 50Mbps.

The new JioFi model has a circular build with physical buttons of power on/ off and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). There are also notification lights for battery, 4G, and Wi-Fi signal strength. The device allows 32 users to connect to a high-speed data network, including 31 on Wi-Fi and one on USB. Once connected, it offers HD voice and video calls via Jio 4G Voice app on smartphones. Besides, it is powered by an ALT3800 processor and supports FDD-Band 3, Band 5, and TDD-Band 40. The new JioFi JMR815 device comes with "Designed in India" tag on the back side.

The new JioFi model has a microSD card slot that supports storage expansion up to 64GB. The device also packs a 3,000mAh battery that is rated to have a charging time of 3.5 hours.

The device is available in black colour and comes with one year warranty on the main device and 6 months warranty on the accessories. The 4G data card is priced at Rs 999 and is exclusively available on Flipkart (still not listed on Jio.com).