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• SC Delays AGR Judgement to August 14, Expresses Displeasure with Telcos Attempt for Reassessment
• Paytm Launches India’s First Android POS Device for Supporting SMEs
• PM Launches CANI Project, BSNL Officially Revamps Broadband and Mobile Services
• Airtel Xstream Fiber Mesh Available With 1 Gbps VIP Broadband Plan
• Airtel Enhances 4G Services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• ACT Fibernet Introduces ACT Shield Service: Everything You Need to Know
• Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched with Google Assistant Support
• D2h Offering 4 Days of Free Service on 2 Months of Recharge

SC Delays AGR Judgement to August 14, Expresses Displeasure with Telcos Attempt for Reassessment Posted: 10 Aug 2020 07:29 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/sc-delays-agr-judgement-august14-displeasure/288919/, SC Delays AGR Judgement to August 14, Expresses Displeasure with Telcos Attempt for Reassessment The apex court had sided with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) back on the issue of AGR (adjusted gross revenue) dues. The appeal made by DoT was that the telcos must pay AGR dues on the revenue they generate from the selling of assets and other non-telecom services in addition to the revenues they generate from telecom services. But this definition of AGR dues didn't fall straight with the telecom companies. Hence the telcos made an appeal to not side with the definition of AGR dues which DoT suggested. But on October 2019, the Supreme Court of India ruled in favour of DoT and asked the telcos to clear the unpaid dues. The SC said that gains which come from the sale of capital assets and insurance claims won't be included under the AGR dues but everything else will be. In a ruling today, SC also expressed its displeasure with the telcos on a certain issue. Telcos Implying 'Fraud on the Court' by Asking for Continuous Reassessment of AGR Dues SC has expressed that it is not happy with the telecom companies as they have been continuously asking for the reassessment of the October 2019 decision on AGR dues. The SC said that the continuous attempts by telcos for the reassessment of the decision made by the court amount to reflect 'Fraud on the Court'. The bench was headed by Justices S Abdul Nazeer, Arun Mishra, and Mr Shah. The SC has made it clear that it is not going to listen to telcos plea of recalculation of AGR dues. The only issue that the apex court is going to be focusing on is at what time frame do the telcos pay the remaining dues. One of the other major topics discussed by the SC was can spectrum be sold by the companies which are undergoing IBC process. Mehta said that the submissions made by Aircel to the National Law Tribunal (NCLT) for the sale of spectrum, that can’t happen. Spectrum can't be sold by the telco because it is government property and not a private one. Mehta further said that the objection on sale of spectrum is still under consideration by the SC. To this, the bench raised a question as to why did the government take so much time in raising an appeal in the court for spectrum being a government property and hence can't be sold. One of the justices, Mr Shah asked Mehta, 'what if the spectrum was sold in the meanwhile?' The apex court has directed SG Mehta to come prepared on August 14 and make a clear statement on whether the spectrum can be sold or not for companies undergoing the IBC process. SC also asked Divan, the Resolution Professional of Reliance Communications as to how were the proceedings for Reliance Communications revived by the NCLT when the SC had directed for a settlement payment between Ericsson and Reliance on August 2019. To this Divan replied that the Committee of Creditors (CoC) had approved of the resolution plan. The SC has asked Divan to submit a hardcopy regarding this matter and will further resume the argument on August 14, 2020. Original article: SC Delays AGR Judgement to August 14, Expresses Displeasure with Telcos Attempt for Reassessment ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved.

Paytm Launches India’s First Android POS Device for Supporting SMEs Posted: 10 Aug 2020 05:36 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/paytm-android-pos-device-supporting-smes/288877/, Paytm Launches India's First Android POS Device for Supporting SMEs One of the leading mobile and online payments app of India – Paytm has launched an Android POS device. It is also India's first Android POS device. POS stands for Point of Sale. POS device is used to collect payments. With cash going out of style, this Android POS device will help the SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) in collecting payments from their customers online. It is a portable device thus the business owner can carry it with him/herself anywhere they wish to. The device will make payments a seamless process for both the customer and the business owner or service provider. Paytm's Android POS Device Features The 'Paytm All-in-One Portable Android Smart POS" has been launched for a price of Rs 499. The POS device comes with the design of a smartphone. It is much more efficient than all the other Linux based POS systems and devices present in the country. One feature of Paytm which is being adopted by a ton of restaurants and small businesses throughout India is 'Scan to Order'. It comes up with a menu or list of items available for sale and the customer can order directly from their smartphones. If it is a pickup delivery, the customer will also be notified when their order is ready to be picked up. The Android POS device from Paytm weighs 163 grams, is 12mm thick and has a 4.5-inch touch screen. It can run for a whole day and works with a powerful processor. There is also an in-built camera inside through which the device can scan QR codes. The Android POS device supports 4G SIM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Paytm has said that they are going to issue 2 million such devices in the next few months. These devices are expected to generate around 20 million transactions per month. The Android POS device is integrated with the 'Paytm for Business' app and will be able to generate GST compliant bills. The device will use cloud-based software for billing and more services. Original article: Paytm Launches India's First Android POS Device for Supporting SMEs ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved.

PM Launches CANI Project, BSNL Officially Revamps Broadband and Mobile Services Posted: 10 Aug 2020 03:33 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/pm-launches-cani-project-bsnl-officially-revamps-broadband-and-mobile-services/288866/, PM Launches CANI Project, BSNL Officially Revamps Broadband and Mobile Services The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced the launch of the submarine Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) connectivity between Chennai and Andaman and Nicobar Islands (CANI project). The 2300 km undersea high-speed cable enables telecom operators to offer enhanced mobile and broadband services to the residents of Andaman and Nicobar. Further, the CANI project is said to boost e-governance, tourism and strengthen India's strategic maritime security. The foundation stone for the project was laid on December 30, 2018. Modi said that the connectivity would now provide "endless opportunities" in the islands. PM Launches OFC Connectivity Between Mainland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands The Indian Prime Minister on Monday said that the service had begun on a "major chunk of the islands" from Chennai to Port Blair. Further, the OFC connectivity is also said to be live between Port Blair to Little Andaman and Port Blair to Swaraj Island. In a release on Friday, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) highlighted that the OFC will deliver 2x 200 Gbps between Chennai and Port Blair along with 2×100 Gbps between Port Blair and other islands. Modi said that the project had overcome several challenges including high waves, storms and monsoons coupled with the tough times owing to COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister also said that "providing better and cheap connectivity" to the residents of Andaman and Nicobar "is the responsibility of the country." "Provision of reliable, robust and high-speed telecom and Broadband facilities in these Islands will be a landmark achievement from the viewpoint of consumers, as well as for strategic and governance reasons," a PMO release on Friday said. "4G mobile services, which were constrained due to limited backhaul bandwidth provided via satellite will also see a major improvement." Modi said that the OFC will aid the residents of Andaman and Nicobar in receiving the benefits of Digital India including enhancements to online education, tele-medicine, banking system, online trading and boosting tourism. BSNL to Enhance Connectivity in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Sunday said that its users will receive "enhanced data services" following the inauguration of the OFC connectivity between Chennai to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. "BSNL announces a bonza in terms of high internet speed and multiple times increase in volume of data downloads to all its wireline and mobile customers in the islands," BSNL said in a release on Sunday. The state-run operator said that its ADSL broadband users will now be offered higher speeds up to 10 Mbps while the data limits are enhanced up to 15 times. BSNL said that its ADSL broadband users will be provided data limits in the range of 30GB to 750GB per month on its existing plans. The operator also said that the FUP speeds post data exhaustion of the allotted data will also be enhanced from 512 kbps to up to 2 Mbps on certain plans. Similarly, the operator said that the BSNL Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) users will also be offered speeds up to 100 Mbps and up to 15 times more data volume on its plans. It was said that BSNL had enhanced data limits on its FTTH plans in the range of 60GB to 1500GB. Further, the users on BSNL FTTH plans will also be offered higher speeds post the exhaustion of data allowance from 512 kbps to up to 4 Mbps on certain plans. Crucially, the operator said that the ADSL users and FTTH users will be offered enhanced speeds and higher data limits at existing price points and that BSNL will not increase the monthly tariff. Additionally, BSNL said that its mobile users will also be offered enhanced data limits in the range of two to 20 times on all existing plans. The operator said that the existing voice minutes and SMS on its plans will remain the same despite the increase in data limits. BSNL also said that "10 new customer friendly plans" will also be introduced in Andaman and Nicobar with validity in the range of seven days to one year. The 10 new plans are said to offer "high data volume" to the residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It has to be noted that BSNL was earlier set to revamp its broadband, FTTH and mobile plans in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on July 1. However, the operator pushed back the revamp of its plans that was tied to the CANI project to August. Original article: PM Launches CANI Project, BSNL Officially Revamps Broadband and Mobile Services ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved.

Airtel Xstream Fiber Mesh Available With 1 Gbps VIP Broadband Plan Posted: 10 Aug 2020 01:49 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-xstream-fiber-mesh-1gbps-plan/288804/, Airtel Xstream Fiber Mesh Available With 1 Gbps VIP Broadband Plan Xstream Fiber is a broadband internet service from Airtel. Airtel focuses on solving the issues of customers. One of the biggest issues which customers face with a broadband connection is unstable connectivity. If you are not near the router, your connectivity either gets bad and provides slow internet or disconnects from the internet entirely. But to solve this issue, Airtel Xstream Fiber Mesh service will be available for users who opt for a broadband plan which costs more than Rs 24,999 annually. So basically, it is only available for users who opt the 1 Gbps VIP broadband plan from the telco. The 1 Gbps broadband plan costs Rs 40,970 annually. Airtel Xstream Fiber Mesh Router Covers 3,500 Square-Feet For the unaware, Airtel Xstream Fiber Mesh comprises of different nodes which are kept around your house/office for providing connectivity to a larger area. One router can only cover up a limited distance, but the Mesh nodes allow that connectivity to spread throughout your selected area. The maximum area that Airtel Xstream Fiber Mesh can cover is 3,500 square feet. The area covered for you can differentiate because of different factors such as the design of your house, placement of the nodes, etc. The customer won't be charged anything extra for the Mesh nodes with their Airtel Xstream Fiber plan. They just have to opt for an annual 1 Gbps broadband plan and they will be provided with it. In case for the next year you want to change your broadband plan and don't want the Mesh service anymore, you can do that as well. The customer doesn't have to worry about installing the Mesh in their home/office, an engineer from the company will visit the location and do it. Hathway is also providing its users with a Wi-Fi Mesh solution since 2018. The internet service provider (ISP) only provides the Mesh service to customers opting for a broadband plan offering 300 Mbps speed for either 6 months or 12 months. The 6 months plan offering 300 Mbps from Hathway costs Rs 9,999 only and the 12 months plan offering 300 Mbps speed costs Rs 14,999 only. Compared to the Airtel Xstream Fiber 1 Gbps VIP plan it is very cheap. But then there is a significant speed difference between both the plans as well. Original article: Airtel Xstream Fiber Mesh Available With 1 Gbps VIP Broadband Plan ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved.

Airtel Enhances 4G Services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Posted: 10 Aug 2020 12:09 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-4g-service-enchacement-andaman/288813/, Airtel Enhances 4G Services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of its "Ultra-Fast 4G" services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The development is on the heels of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Chennai and Andman and Nicobar Islands (CANI Project). The Submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair is said to deliver 2x 200 Gbps between the two cities. Further, the project is also said to deliver 2×100 Gbps between Port Blair and other islands. In a release on Friday, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said that the 4G mobile services on the Islands will see a "major improvement" following the inauguration of the CANI project. It has to be noted that Airtel in January, 2019 had said that it launched 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. However, the CANI project enables Airtel to deliver enhanced speeds to its 4G users on the Islands. Bharti Airtel Enhances 4G Services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Airtel on Monday said that it has become the "first mobile operator" to launch "Ultra-Fast 4G" services in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. "The new fiber link marks a major milestone in India's digital transformation journey as this critical infrastructure reaches the strategic archipelago," Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman of Bharti Airtel, said in a release on Monday. "We are grateful to the Hon'ble Prime Minister for taking the time to launch this key digital infrastructure." The company in the release said that the "blazing fast speeds" on Airtel's 4G network will provide "world-class digital experience" to the users in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. "The fiber link will be a game changer for the region and unlock the true potential of 4G and even 5G in future for customers," Mittal said. "Airtel remains fully committed to the Government's vision of Digital India. We hope the Department of Telecom will accelerate the deployment of USOF for building such infrastructure backbone to complement the efforts of telecom operators to bridge the digital divide." Mobile Operators Revamp Mobile Services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands Airtel is said to have had a presence in Andaman and Nicobar since 2005 with the company highlighting that it was "first private operator to launch mobile services" in the region. "With today's launch of 'Ultra-Fast 4G' network, Airtel looks forward to further strengthening its bond with customers on the islands," the company said in a release on Monday. It has to be noted that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has also announced a revamp of its mobile plans in Andman and Nicobar Islands. The state-run operator has said that the data benefits on certain plans are increased by up to eight times. However, as of press time on Monday, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea have not announced any revamp in mobile plans in Andaman and Nicobar. Original article: Airtel Enhances 4G Services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved.

ACT Fibernet Introduces ACT Shield Service: Everything You Need to Know Posted: 09 Aug 2020 11:13 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/act-fibernet-shied-service-introduced/288790/, ACT Fibernet Introduces ACT Shield Service: Everything You Need to Know Internet security has become a major issue. Everyone wants their data to be secure and out of the reach of people who want to use it for harmful purposes. There are many ways in which someone can protect their data, but one of the best ways to do it is by getting an anti-virus and security software. ACT Fibernet users can opt for ACT Shield by paying a fee for keeping their browsing and data secure. ACT shield is your all-in-one security app. It will keep your data secure from all the hackers who are trying to steal it. ACT Shield Plans and Features There are three plans available of ACT Shield that a user can choose from and add to their monthly internet bill from ACT. The first plan will cost Rs 49 per month and it will provide security to a maximum of two devices. The second plan comes for Rs 60 per month and it will provide security to a maximum of three devices. The last plan comes for Rs 99 per month and it provides security to a maximum of five devices. The ACT Shield is a separate anti-virus app that needs to be downloaded on your Android devices. There is no iOS support for the app yet. But it can work in both Windows and macOS. It is launched in collaboration with F-Secure which is an award-winning internet security software. Your online transactions will be secured so you can have peace of mind whenever shopping online. Along with that, it will also run regular anti-virus scans to protect your device from trojans, malware, viruses, and ransomware. It is important to know what your children are browsing on the internet and most of all it is essential to set a limit to what they can browse on the internet so that they don't consume content which is harmful for their minds. ACT Shield supports child-safe browsing. There is multi-device support so you don't have to purchase a unique subscription for every device that you have. Along with that, there is a find-my-device feature in the app as well which will track and locate your device for you in case you lose it. Original article: ACT Fibernet Introduces ACT Shield Service: Everything You Need to Know ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched with Google Assistant Support Posted: 09 Aug 2020 09:27 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/sony-wh-1000xm4-headphones-launched/288074/, Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched with Google Assistant Support Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling headphones have been launched in the global market after many rumours. The newly launched headphone is a successor to the famous Sony WH-1000XM3 headphone which was launched back in 2019. Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are packed with several new features which will directly compete with other popular wireless noise-cancellation headphones from Bose, Sennheiser and many more. The newly launched wireless noise-cancellation headphones come with a MediaTek MT 2811S that senses all the noise from external surroundings and the music being played by the user for a comfortable and optimum performance. Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones: Specifications and Features Japanese multinational company Sony has claimed that the newly launched wireless headphones feature the best ever noise cancellation performance in the lineup of Sony products. The headphones feature gesture control on the outer part of the headphones. Also, it features adaptive sound control which adapts the sound as per the surrounding of the user. Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones can be connected to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously to allow users to listen to music and take calls immediately from their smartphone. Sony has revealed that the new headphones will come with 30-hour battery life and fast charging support. Sony has also equipped the headphones with a new feature which is dubbed as Precise Voice Pickup technology. This particular feature will control the five microphones in the headphones for sharp hand-free calls. Not only this but the headphones also support Sony's own 360 Reality Audio format for greater spatial sound. Sony WH-1000XM4 also comes with a speak-to-chat feature which recognises the voice of the users and pauses the music playback. Also, the headphones will let in ambient sound, which will allow the users to effectively carry a conversation without removing the headphones. Lastly, the headphones come with support for Google Assistant and Alexa. Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones: Pricing and Availability Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones have been launched in the global markets. However, it is expected that the headphone will be launched in the Indian market by September 2020. As of pricing, the headphones are priced at $350 (roughly Rs 26,236). If Sony launches the WH-1000XM4 headphones with the same price tag in India, it will directly compete with Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, which is priced at Rs 34,500 in India. Original article: Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched with Google Assistant Support ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved.

D2h Offering 4 Days of Free Service on 2 Months of Recharge Posted: 09 Aug 2020 06:33 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/d2h-free-service-recharge-offer-2020/288652/, D2h Offering 4 Days of Free Service on 2 Months of Recharge D2h is one of the leading Direct-to-the-Home (DTH) service providers in the country. One of the prime reasons why people go for a TV connection with D2h is because the DTH operator offers some of the most affordable plans to the users. Along with that, the operator keeps on introducing new plans and offers for the customers. One of the most interesting recharge offers which customers get is the long-term recharge plans. There are many long term plans and customers can choose from plans ranging between 1 to 12 months. D2h offers free services for people recharging with long-term plans. Now the DTH operator has brought an offer for people recharging for 2 months. 4 Days of Free Service on Recharge of 2 Months from D2h D2h is offering its customers 4 days of free service when they go on and recharge a plan for 2 months. The thing to note is that these 4 days will be added on top of your 2 months plan instead of discounting the plan. So people recharging by paying for 2 months plan will get the DTH service for 2 months + 4 days. For recharging your D2h connection, you can use the exclusive platform of D2h website or its app – D2h Infinity. When you complete the recharge from either of these platforms, you will get free vouchers. But this is not the only offer that D2h provides to its customers when they opt for a long-term recharge plan. Apart from this plan, there are 3 more long term recharge plans which come with the benefit of the same nature. First one is on the recharge of 3 months. When a customer recharges for 3 months, they get free 7 days (1 week) of service for free. The second one is for when the customers go for a 6 months recharge plan. With this plan, they get a service of 15 days for free from the DTH operator. The last one is for 1 year. When a customer opts for a 1-year recharge plan from D2h, they get 30 days worth of service for free. So essentially, with a one year plan, the customer is getting 13 months of service at the same cost. D2h Set-Top Boxes If you like the offer and want a new connection of D2h, you will have to purchase a Set-Top Box (STB) from them. There are a total of five Set-Top Boxes on offer from the DTH operator. The first is Digital STB which will cost you Rs 1,499. The second one is Digital HD STB which is priced at Rs 1,599. The third one is HD RF STB and it comes for a price of Rs 1,799. The next one is the same HD RF STB but this one comes with the Magicstick and is priced at Rs 2,198. The last one is an Android STB – D2h Stream priced at Rs 2,499. Original article: D2h Offering 4 Days of Free Service on 2 Months of Recharge ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved.

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