Jio introduces smart safety features for JioBharat phones at IMC 2025

By Admin

09 Oct, 2025

Empowering families with safety and connectivity
Reliance Jio has taken another step toward making digital access safer and more inclusive with the launch of its new “Safety-First” feature for JioBharat phones. Introduced at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, this initiative underscores Jio’s commitment to enhancing family safety and ensuring reliable connectivity across Indian households   especially for users of its entry-level mobile platform.

A new era of secure communication
The Safety-First capability combines essential safety tools with smart connectivity features. According to Jio, the update focuses on helping users stay connected, informed, and protected in their day-to-day lives. By integrating secure communication, remote monitoring, and phone health management, the company aims to build greater confidence in using affordable mobile technology.

Key features for everyday safety
The Safety-First suite comes with four core functions designed to make everyday communication smarter and safer:

• Location Monitoring – Allows family members to track the real-time location of their loved ones through the JioBharat device.
  
  

• Usage Manager – Enables users or guardians to manage calls and messages, block unwanted numbers, and restrict access to unsuitable content.
  
  

• Phone and Service Health – Provides regular updates on battery levels and network performance, ensuring the phone remains functional and connected.
  
  

• Always Available – Offers uninterrupted communication with up to seven days of battery backup, ensuring users stay reachable even during power outages or emergencies.
  
  

Focused on families and accessibility
Jio’s latest update is designed to meet the diverse needs of every family member. Children can communicate safely without exposure to social media distractions, elderly users can benefit from easy reachability and health updates, and women can feel more secure while traveling with location and connectivity assurance.

During IMC 2025, Jio showcased real-world examples highlighting how these features enhance family safety, reflecting the company’s broader mission to make digital innovation both affordable and inclusive.

Connecting, protecting, and empowering India
Sunil Dutt, President of Reliance Jio, emphasized that the new Safety-First feature represents the company’s belief that technology should connect, protect, and empower people. He added that this update is a meaningful step toward safer, more dependable communication for millions of Indians.

Availability and pricing
The Safety-First-enabled JioBharat phones are now available at Jio Stores, major retail outlets, JioMart, Amazon, and Swiggy Instamart. Prices start at just Rs. 799, making advanced safety and connectivity accessible to every household.

Conclusion
With the launch of the Safety-First feature, Reliance Jio continues to set benchmarks in digital inclusion and user security. By blending simplicity with innovation, the JioBharat series reinforces Jio’s vision of “Digital India for Every Indian.”