Modernizing the feature phone for 2017: Soon, the world's feature phones will have access to 4G LTE. Written by Jake Smith, Contributor March 20, 2017 at 7:20 a.m. PT (Image: Lynn La/CNET) ...

Until you're ready to buy your first 5G device, enjoy your faster 4G LTE phone. Originally published at 5 a.m. PT Update at 3:45 p.m. PT: Adds Sprint CTO and Verizon networking executive comments.

India's Reliance Jio has announced a 4G LTE feature phone with VoLTE support, dubbed as JioPhone. The device will be sold for an effectively free price and cheaper tariffs on the Jio network.

The phone could feature dual-SIM and 4G LTE support. www.gadgets360.com. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core With 5,000mAh Battery, 8-Megapixel Rear Camera Unveiled. Tasneem ...

Speculations indicate that Idea is working on a 4G LTE feature phone which may cost Rs. 2500. It will come with a similar set of specifications as Reliance’s offering, ...

All of this is possible because new feature phones are launching with support for 4G networks, largely because carriers are dropping 2G and 3G to make way for 4G LTE expansion as well as 5G.

Verizon Wireless covers 190 markets and 200 million people with the its 4G LTE network. It is the largest and most advanced 4G network in … ...

Many feature phones still only use 4G/LTE, but that’s only because there’s little benefit to adding pricier 5G hardware to a device used primarily for making calls.

JioPhone Prima 4G is priced at Rs 2,599. Jio is touting the feature phone’s “space” design that’s seemingly stylish and ergonomic “blending aesthetics with a comfortable grip”. Its key ...