Freedom 251: Ringing Bells shifts delivery of cheapest smartphone from June 30 to July 6

New Delhi, June 30: People who had booked Freedom 251, world's cheapest smartphone have to wait seven more days as Ringing Bell the makers of smartphone had delayed the delivery. Ringing Bell had earlier said that almost two lakh smartphone were ready which was supposed to be delivered on June 30 but the company has delayed the delivery by one week, which means those who have booked the smartphone will get their hands on it after July 6. The company has officially said that the phone will now start shipping from July 6, on its official website.

Last week, Mohit Goel, co-founder of Ringing Bells had said that they are almost ready with two lakh phone. The online booking of Freedom 251 started in February and ended for three days. During the booking customers were chosen from a state-wise draw. The company has also circulated photos of the phone online. (Also Read: Freedom 251: Two lakh smartphones ready, says Ringing Bells; to launch 'cheapest' HD LED TV)

After the first batch of deliveries will be completed, Goel said that there would be an official launch event in Delhi. Now that the shipment is shifted to July 6 the event will probably take place to July 7.

At the event Ringing Bell is also planning to launch and affordable LCD TV at the cost of Rs 10,000. The LCD TV will also be called 'Freedom'.

Goel was quoted by IANS where he said, "We are facing a loss of ₹140-150 for each unit we sell, but we hope to make a profit on volume. We will have a loss, but I am happy that the dream of connecting rural and poor Indians as part of the 'Digital India' and 'Make in India' initiatives has been fulfilled with Freedom 251″.

Goel also expressed his willingness to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi where he is looking to request him to recognise his company under 'Digital India' and 'Make In India' programs.

The Freedom 251 smartphone is full of basic specifications. It consists of 1.3 Ghz quad core processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. It is also equipped with 8 MP rear camera and flash with 3.2 MP front camera. The smartphone has a battery capacity of 1800mAH and the phone is supposed to run on Android 5.1.1.

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