Ringng Bells Freedom 251 cannot be manufactured for less than Rs 2,300: DoT

Indian Cellular Association said the bill of material value for a product like Freedom 251 when sourced from the cheapest supply chain cost approximately USD 40 (Rs 2,700).
With questions being raised over the promised price of Rs 251 for a 3G smartphone by new entrant Ringing Bells, the Telecom Ministry has found that a device with such specifications would cost about Rs 2,300.
“The Ministry has analysed the issue and it feels that such a device can be manufactured fo