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Airtel Providing Linksys Velop AC 2200 Mesh Router with Fiber Plus Mesh Plan
Sun Direct ROI HD Pack Emerges as Lowest Tier Plan for Rest of India
Samsung India and Microsoft Introduce Exclusive Schemes for Galaxy Note 20 Users
JioFiber Introduces Jio WiFi Mesh Router for Rs 2499
HMD Global Launches Nokia 5.3, Nokia C3, Nokia 125 and Nokia 150 in India
Another Tariff Hike Should Happen in Next 6 Months, Says Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel
Nokia 5.3 First Impressions
Samsung Galaxy M51 Specifications Leaked Online Suggest a Massive 7000mAh Battery
BSNL Set to Launch IPTV Service on August 27

Airtel Providing Linksys Velop AC 2200 Mesh Router with Fiber Plus Mesh Plan

Posted: 25 Aug 2020 07:43 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-mesh-router-fiber-plus-plan/292629/, Airtel Providing Linksys Velop AC 2200 Mesh Router with Fiber Plus Mesh Plan

Bharti Airtel is said to be offering Linksys Velop AC 2200 Mesh Router to the subscribers opting for the Fiber Plus Mesh plan. The company earlier in the month had unveiled the Fiber Plus Mesh plan with a price tag of Rs 25,000 per year. The Fiber Plus Mesh plan enables users to browse up to 300 Mbps speed till 500GB per month with the operator also offering unlimited local and STD calls to any network across India. Crucially, Airtel highlighted that the Fiber Plus Mesh plan included a dedicated Linksys Velop device priced at Rs 50,000. However, the company did not highlight the exact model of the device offered to the users opting for the dedicated mesh plan.

Airtel Offers Linksys Velop AC 2200 Mesh Router with Fiber Plus Mesh Plan

It has now emerged that the company is offering the Linksys Velop AC 2200 Mesh Router with the Fiber Plus Mesh plan.

The company in a dedicated portal for the Fiber Plus Mesh plan said that the mesh system consists of nodes that are designed to work "seamlessly together" to provide "uninterrupted" coverage to users. Airtel said that its mesh system with three units has a capacity to cover around 3500 sq feet and that the users requiring additional nodes can purchase the system from the market.

"The area covered by each node also depends on the type of house, layout of house or number of walls, construction materials and various other local factors," Airtel said in a dedicated portal.

Airtel said that its mesh system due to its "intelligent design" will be able "dynamically recalibrate itself" according to the environment resulting in "optimal speed and coverage" as compared to repeaters and extenders. The company said that the device with its multi-band technology will not be "limited by the constraints of backhaul" that typically impacts the speed of the connection.

The device is said to be covered under warranty for a period of two years and the company said that the installation will be completed within 48 hours from the time of registration.

The users are also said to be provided access to a Mesh App that acts as a "one point solution" to all the user issues.

"It shows if all the devices are properly set up and are up and running, the devices connected to the system, parental control, speed check, guest access," Airtel said.

Linksys Velop AC 2200 Available Under Rs 40,000 on E-commerce Sites

It has to be noted that the three pack Linksys Velop AC 2200 is available on the leading e-commerce sites for a price of Rs 39,999.

Linksys on its site highlighted that its mesh system consists of a primary router connecting directly to the modem and a series of satellite nodes placed around the house for complete WiFi coverage. The company said that each node features three WiFI radios including one 2.4 GHz and two 5 GHz radios. The 2.4 GHz is said to have the capacity to handle up to 400 Mbps speed while each 5 GHz radio frequency is said to have a throughput of 867 Mbps.

Further, Linksys said that the nodes could cover up to 2000 square feet "under normal use conditions" but that the actual range depends on factors like “wireless obstructions, operating environments and building material.”

The Linksys Velop AC 2200 also said to feature Linksys Shield that provides access to parental control features for filtering content and managing screen time on specific devices.

Airtel Annual Premium Plan Priced at Rs 15,290

The Premium plan currently provided by Airtel under its Fiber Plus Mesh plan is available at a monthly subscription price of Rs 1499. The users can also subscribe to the Premium plan on a yearly basis for a price of Rs 15,290 inclusive of the 15% discount that Airtel currently offers to its consumers.

Airtel in its dedicated portal for the Fiber Plus Mesh plan highlights that the users will not be allowed to move to a different plan post the installation of the mesh system for a period of one year. However, the users are said to have the "freedom to choose" the plan of their choice in the second year.

Original article: Airtel Providing Linksys Velop AC 2200 Mesh Router with Fiber Plus Mesh Plan

Sun Direct ROI HD Pack Emerges as Lowest Tier Plan for Rest of India

Posted: 25 Aug 2020 06:42 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/sun-direct-rest-of-india-plan/292634/, Sun Direct ROI HD Pack Emerges as Lowest Tier Plan for Rest of India

Sun Direct is one of the biggest DTH operators in India. It has been providing DTH services since 2007 and has served millions of customers since then. One thing which sets Sun Direct apart from other DTH operators is its low pricing. The DTH operator offers some of the cheapest SD and HD plans to its customers. Now, a plan from Sun Direct has been recognised as one of the cheapest HD plans currently offered in the country. The name of the particular plan is ROI HD A1. It falls under the Rest of India category of plans. Let's take a look at what is under the offer with this plan.

Sun Direct ROI HD A1

Sun Direct ROI HD A1 comes with a total of 246 channels. The 246 channels comprise of 81 channels which are paid for and 165 FTA (Free To Air) channels. The monthly subscription of this plan comes for Rs 253.39 (exclusive of taxes). You will be offered the best of sports, kids, regional, and other entertainment channels.

Out of the 81 paid channels, the customer will get 20 Hindi channels which will include channels such as Sony Wah, Zoom, Star Gold 2, UTV Movies, UTV Action, Zee Cinema, and more. There are two infotainment channels as well — Discovery Turbo and Discovery Science. For kids, there are 7 channels which include famous channels such as Cartoon Network, Nick Jr, Pogo, Sonic Nickelodeon, Discovery Kids, Cbeebies by BBC, Sony Yay. There is one Marathi, Bhojpuri, and Assamese channel as well. If you are a sports lover, you get three sports channels — Star Sports 3, Star Sports First, and Eurosport. These are all normal SD channels.

There are 32 HD channels as well — &TV HD, Animal Planet HD World, Cartoon Network HD+, Colors HD, Cineplex HD, Discovery ID HD, MTV HD+, History TV 18 HD, HBO HD, Discovery HD, MNX HD, MN Plus HD, Max HD, Nat Geo Wild HD, MTV Beats HD, Movie Now HD, SAB HD, Romedy Now HD, Nick HD+, National Geographic HD, SET HD, Sony BBC Earth HD, Star Bharat HD, Star Gold HD, Star Plus HD, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports HD 2, TLC World HD, Travel XP HD, UTV HD, VH1 HD, and Zee TV HD.

Original article: Sun Direct ROI HD Pack Emerges as Lowest Tier Plan for Rest of India

Samsung India and Microsoft Introduce Exclusive Schemes for Galaxy Note 20 Users

Posted: 25 Aug 2020 05:27 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-microsoft-exclusive-scheme-note-users/292537/, Samsung India and Microsoft Introduce Exclusive Schemes for Galaxy Note 20 Users

Samsung India on Monday announced a collaboration with Microsoft India to introduce exclusive offers for its Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G and Galaxy Note 20 users. The company said that the new offers are an "extension of the announcement" that was made earlier in the month between Samsung and Microsoft. In early August, Microsoft and Samsung announced a "deeper relationship" to enable Galaxy Note 20 series to "seamlessly work" with Windows computers and laptops. Samsung India said that the collaboration with Microsoft enables Galaxy Note 20 users to access Microsoft 365 at a "special price." Microsoft 365, a productivity suite, consists of cloud storage along with access to multiple Microsoft applications like Outlook and Office.

Samsung and Microsoft Collaboration Enables Seamless Integration

It was said that Microsoft’s 'Your Phone' app with Link to Windows integration now allows simple access to user's mobile apps directly from Windows 10 machines "without disrupting your flow." The "Your Phone" app enables users to send messages, manage notifications, sync photos and make and receive calls from Windows 10 machines.

"The new wireless Samsung DeX and our close collaboration with Microsoft, lets you stay connected across work devices," Aditya Babbar, director for mobile business at Samsung India, said in the release. "Consumers will get access to premium Microsoft features and applications to integrate work between their smartphone and personal computer, giving them the power to work and play."

The Galaxy Note 20 series users with access to Microsoft 365 account will be offered up to 6TB OneDrive cloud storage along with access to apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. The users can access the Microsoft apps on all devices including smartphones, computers and laptops.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Series Users can Access Microsoft 365 at 22.6% Discount

It was said that the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series users can access the Microsoft 365 with an effective discounted price of 22.6%. The Microsoft 365 is normally priced at Rs 5299 and with the "special" discount, the users can purchase the productivity suite at an effective price of Rs 4100.

"We are excited to partner with Samsung in offering users more flexibility and productivity and connected experiences across devices," Farhana Haque, group director, devices, at Microsoft India, said in the release. "Combining the array of apps and services across Microsoft 365 and Windows 10 with Samsung's new devices provides users seamless and productive experiences across their work and personal lives."

Samsung India said that the users seeking to redeem the special price for Microsoft 365 are required to log on to the Samsung Shop from the eligible device. The company said that the users will need to hit the "For You" section and enter the IMEI number to check the eligibility. The eligible users can validate using a one-time password and make the payment to purchase Microsoft 365.

It has to be noted that the Galaxy Note 20 is priced at Rs 77,999 while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G carries a price tag of Rs 1,04,999.

Original article: Samsung India and Microsoft Introduce Exclusive Schemes for Galaxy Note 20 Users

JioFiber Introduces Jio WiFi Mesh Router for Rs 2499

Posted: 25 Aug 2020 03:29 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jiofiber-wifi-mesh-router-introduction/292573/, JioFiber Introduces Jio WiFi Mesh Router for Rs 2499

Reliance Jio, the largest telecom operator in India has introduced a WiFi mesh router for its Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) JioFiber service. The mesh routers enable users to expand the WiFi coverage across their home or office beyond the range provided by the default router offered by the internet service provider. According to a dedicated self-care section on the JioFiber website, Jio highlights that the WiFi coverage provided by the Jio Home Gateway covers an area of 1000 sq feet across a single floor. Further, the company said that the "range can be affected by several external factors" such as "interference from other WiFi Access Points" and the "placement of the Home Gateway in the house."

JioFiber Introduces Mesh WiFi Router for Rs 2499

The company has now introduced a mesh WiFi router to aid those users seeking to expand the WiFi coverage offered by the default device. The mesh WiFi router provided by JioFiber is said to be available across India at a price of Rs 2499. However, the company has not provided additional details about the device including the range nor details about the manufacturer.

According to Smart Consumer, a portal developed by GS1 India, a standard body set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Jio WiFi mesh router is manufactured by Neolync Electronics. Smart Consumer highlights that the device weighs 174 grams and carries a price tag of Rs 2499 per unit.

Jio Undercuts Airtel Mesh Router Plans

It has to be noted that Airtel has recently unveiled dedicated mesh router plans to its Xstream Fiber users. Airtel Fiber Plus Mesh plan carries a price tag of Rs 25,000 with the company offering Linksys Velop Triband devices. Airtel highlights that its users subscribing to the Fiber Plus Mesh plan will receive three mesh units with a capacity to cover 3500 sq feet.

Linksys in a resource article highlights that a typical mesh WiFi system consists of a primary router connected to a modem and a series of satellite modules placed across the home for complete coverage.

It is believed that the JioFiber users will be allowed to purchase additional modules upon their requirements to further expand their coverage.

Original article: JioFiber Introduces Jio WiFi Mesh Router for Rs 2499

HMD Global Launches Nokia 5.3, Nokia C3, Nokia 125 and Nokia 150 in India

Posted: 25 Aug 2020 01:44 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/nokia-5-c3-phones-india-launch/292562/, HMD Global Launches Nokia 5.3, Nokia C3, Nokia 125 and Nokia 150 in India

Nokia has launched its latest devices in the Indian market. It has come out with four new devices — Nokia 5.3, Nokia C3, Nokia 125, and Nokia 150. All of these devices are aimed to be affordable yet of good quality for the customer. Nokia C3 has been manufactured in India itself and comes with a one-year replacement guarantee. As for the Nokia 5.3, it comes with a 6.55-inch display and has excellent battery life (can run-up to 2 days). Nokia 125 and Nokia 150 come with a very ergonomic design and long-lasting battery. Let’s take a look at the specs and price of these devices.

Nokia 5.3: Specifications and Price

Nokia 5.3 comes with a 6.55-inch display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660. The smartphone is available in two options — 4GB/6GB RAM and has an internal storage of 64GB. There is a quad-camera setup in the rear and an 8MP front camera for selfies. The smartphone is being launched in three different colours — Sand, Cyan, and Charcoal. The Nokia 5.3 will run on Android 10 and has a dedicated button for activating Google Assistant. Pre-booking of the device starts on August 25, 2020, and the shipping will start from September 1. The 4GB/64GB variant of the device is priced at Rs 13,999 and the 6GB/64GB variant is priced at Rs 15,499.

Nokia C3: Specifications and Price

The Nokia C3 will come with a 5.3-inch display and is powered by an octa-core processor. It will be running on Android 10 and will come equipped with a biometric sensor for enhanced security. The device is aimed to be very productive for the user. There is also a dedicated Google Assistant button on this smartphone. It comes with a replacement guarantee of one year and Nokia has claimed that the device is manufactured in India. Pre-bookings for the Nokia C3 will start from September 10 and the device will start shipping from September 17. The Nokia C3 is available in 2 different variants – 2GB+16GB and 3GB + 32GB priced at Rs 7,499 and Rs 8,999 respectively. It will come in two different colour options – Sand and Nordic Blue.

Nokia 125: Specifications and Price

The Nokia 125 comes with a 2.4-inch screen which is small but understandable when looked at the price. The device comes with bigger buttons and an ergonomic design to make the experience of the customers easy. There is the famous classic Snake game and other try and buy games available as well. The user can access the wireless FM Radio in case he/she wants to listen to some music. The device is comfortable with storing up to 2,000 contacts and 500 SMS and has a very long battery life as well. Pre-booking of the device will start from August 25. The device will sell for Rs 1,999 only.

Nokia 150: Specifications and Price

The Nokia 150 is a step up from the Nokia 125. With the device, the user gets internal storage expandable up to 32GB. There is also an MP3 player allowing the user to play songs of his/her choice. The classic Snake game is installed in this device as well. Just like the Nokia 125, this device also supports FM Radio without the need of an earphone or headset. The device is made from high-quality polycarbonate so it can handle the knocks of everyday life. Pre-booking of the device will start from August 25. Nokia has priced the device at Rs 2,299 only.

Original article: HMD Global Launches Nokia 5.3, Nokia C3, Nokia 125 and Nokia 150 in India

Another Tariff Hike Should Happen in Next 6 Months, Says Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel

Posted: 25 Aug 2020 12:30 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/another-tariff-hike-airtel-sunil-mittal/292564/, Another Tariff Hike Should Happen in Next 6 Months, Says Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel

Telecom operators in India are struggling a lot when it comes to the financial aspect. A lot has been said about the Indian telecom industry over the last six months, but telcos are trying their best to provide services during these tough times. And to improve their financial stability, telcos will have to increase the tariff prices. The last tariff hike which happened in December 2019 had a very positive impact on ARPU of Bharti Airtel. But the former leading telecom operator is not stopping yet. Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel now opined that a new tariff hike should happen in the next six months so that the ARPU will increase further. As we already know, Bharti Airtel is eyeing for an ARPU or Average Revenue per User of Rs 300 in the near future.

Airtel Eyes at Achieving Rs 300 ARPU in the Future

The entry of Reliance Jio shattered the Indian telecom market. Jio is now the leading telecom operator in terms of subscriber base, but Airtel is leading the ARPU front as it is focussing heavily on revenue-generating customers. Speaking to PTI, Sunil Bharti Mittal said that the current data prices in India are not sustainable, not only for Airtel but for the entire telecom industry. Mittal stated that the consumption of 16GB data a month for just Rs 160 is a tragedy.

“You either consume 1.6GB of capacity per month either at this price point or you may prepare to pay a lot more. We are not wanting $50-60 like the U.S. or Europe but certainly $2 for 16GB a month is not sustainable,” Mittal said at an event, as reported by PTI.

Bharti Airtel reported Rs 157 ARPU in Q1 FY21 and it is the only telco with an ARPU of Rs 150 in India right now. Mittal expects the ARPU of Bharti Airtel to cross Rs 200 in the next six months, owing to digital content consumption. The addition of prepaid plans with Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription will further boost the ARPU of Airtel.

Furthermore, Airtel is also trying to achieve Rs 300 ARPU in the coming quarters, but that will depend on the impact of the tariff hike, which is expected to happen in the next six months.

Original article: Another Tariff Hike Should Happen in Next 6 Months, Says Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel

Nokia 5.3 First Impressions

Posted: 24 Aug 2020 11:03 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/nokia-5-2020-first-impressions/292539/, Nokia 5.3 First Impressions

HMD Global hasn’t been that active in the Indian smartphone market for a while now. However, it is changing now with the launch of the Nokia 5.3. The Nokia 5.3 comes as a successor to the Nokia 5.1 Plus that was launched a while back in India. HMD Global has been teasing the arrival of Nokia 5.3 for a while now. The Nokia 5.3 is a mid-range smartphone priced under Rs 15,000 to take on the likes of Poco M2 Pro, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Realme 6i and even the Redmi Note 9. As we have seen in the past, HMD Global is not betting on the specifications of the Nokia 5.3, instead, the company is trying to gain consumers on user experience factor. The Nokia 5.3 is powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC and it features a 4000mAh battery promising two-day battery life. I have been using the Nokia 5.3 for a while now and here are my initial impressions.

Nokia 5.3 First Impressions: Design and Display

One thing that is quite noticeable right from the first impression that you get of the smartphone is that it looks similar. You are not wrong though; the Nokia 5.3 comes with a front body design which is almost the same to that of its other smartphones. There are bezels on the smartphone which are again quite thick. You will find the Nokia logo at the bottom of the screen. The screen has a tear-drop notch at the top which houses the front camera.

Coming to the rear body of the smartphone, you will notice a very symmetrical camera. All the lenses at equal distances from each other will make you feel satisfied while looking at it. The quad-camera set up in a round design which also has a flash right at the centre. The colour and design of the smartphone are quite good, and it certainly looks classy. Body of the smartphone is made of plastic. But don't worry, it is a very high-quality plastic which is made of polymer composite and both the frame and backplate are matte coated.

The power button of the smartphone is situated on the right side of the Nokia 5.3 along with the volume rockers right above it. All the proximity sensors, light, and front camera are on the top of the device. SIM slots are present on the left side of the smartphone, and it is a dual-SIM smartphone. Along with that, there is also a dedicated button for activating the Google Assistant. There is a 3.5mm audio jack present at the top of the smartphone, and the Type-C charging port is in the bottom. On the back of the smartphone, right below the camera setup, there is a fingerprint scanner as well.

The Nokia 5.3 comes with a 6.55-inch HD+ IPS display with a resolution 1,600 x 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. There’s nothing to talk about this display as it renders decent colours and the brightness levels are also on par with other phones available in this price range. However, the addition of Full HD+ display could’ve been a better choice to compete with others in the price segment.

Nokia 5.3 First Impressions: Performance and Software

The Nokia 5.3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Mobile Platform built on 11nm process. The Adreno 610 GPU supports the smartphone for graphic processing. There are different options for RAM available – 4GB/6GB RAM. As for the storage, there is 64GB of internal storage where 46.37GB is available for the customer to store his files and data upon activation of the smartphone. The good thing is that the internal memory is expandable up to 512GB. It is not the fastest smartphone you will find in the market, but it has a very decent performance when the price is considered.

There is a fingerprint scanner at the back which enhances the security of your device. You also get the support of basic gestures for giving commands to the smartphone. For connectivity, the smartphone supports Wi-Fi 5 and NFC.

The phone runs Android 10 out of the box and it is part of Android One programme, meaning we are getting stock Android experience. Right out of the box, the phone has an OTA update which brought the security patch to June 2020. HMD Global also assured the Nokia 5.3 is Android 11 ready, so expect it to get the forthcoming Android update by the end of this year.

Nokia 5.3 First Impressions: Cameras

There are four camera sensors at the rear of the Nokia 5.3. The primary camera comes with a 13MP lens paired with a 5MP wide-angle lens, and the other two sensors are 2MP macro and depth sensor. To the front, we get an 8MP shooter for clicking selfies and attending video calls.

Here are some of the camera samples shot on the Nokia 5.3. What do think of them? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Nokia 5.3 First Impressions: Battery

Battery is one of the most important things that people consider before they buy a smartphone. The Nokia 5.3 comes with a 4000mAh cell which supports up to 10W fast charging. HMD Global says promises two-day battery life with the Nokia 5.3 which is pretty good. I did not charge the handset from for over two days, so it seems the claims are true. But the full battery life examination will be done over the next week and will be presented in the detailed review.

Nokia 5.3 First Impressions: Verdict

HMD Global has announced the Nokia 5.3 in two variants in India- 4GB+64GB at Rs 13,999 and 6GB+64GB at Rs 15,499. The phone can be picked up via Amazon.in and Nokia.com/phones in Cyan, Sand and Charcoal colour options.

The Nokia 5.3 goes against the Poco M2 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro in India with its starting price of Rs 13,999. As we all know, HMD Global never goes after the specs and what matters for the company is the user experience. The phone lacks behind the competition when it comes to specs-to-price ratio, but again, we get a clean stock experience and a guaranteed two major Android updates along with monthly security updates for three years. This is something which makes the Nokia 5.3 a unique proportion in the sub-Rs 15,000 price segment.

Will you pick up the Nokia 5.3 over its competitors? Let us know in the comments section below.

Original article: Nokia 5.3 First Impressions

Samsung Galaxy M51 Specifications Leaked Online Suggest a Massive 7000mAh Battery

Posted: 24 Aug 2020 09:44 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-m51-specs-leaked/292527/, Samsung Galaxy M51 Specifications Leaked Online Suggest a Massive 7000mAh Battery

South Korean smartphone giant, Samsung will soon be launching the Galaxy M51 in India. While the exact launch date of the handset is yet to be confirmed, complete specifications of the device have been leaked online. The Galaxy M51 will be the first Samsung smartphone to sport a mammoth 7000mAh battery. Over the last year, we have seen Samsung making use of 6000mAh battery cells on several Galaxy M devices, and now, it is upping the ante with the Galaxy M51. The phone will also have 25W fast charging support. Other key specifications of the Galaxy M51 include Snapdragon 730G SoC, 64MP quad-camera setup and a 6.67-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen will be present on the front.

Samsung Galaxy M51: Expected Price and Specifications

The entire spec-sheet of the Galaxy M51 was leaked by tipster Sudhanshu. According to him, the smartphone will flaunt a 6.67-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. Sadly, there will be no high refresh rate. Under the hood, the handset will feature Snapdragon 730G SoC which we have earlier seen on several smartphones like the Poco X2, Realme X2 and several Samsung devices. We are expecting the phone to offer up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

As for the cameras, the tipster tweeted the Galaxy M51 will have a 64MP primary shooter on the back which will work in tandem with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, 5MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro sensor. There might be a 32MP shooter on the front as well. The handset is mentioned to run Android 10 out of the box and it could weigh 213 grams.

The major highlight of the Galaxy M51 is the 7000mAh battery which will also support 25W fast charging. And yes, the phone is said to sport a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as well.

A separate report by IANS also stated that the Galaxy M51 will launch in early September before the festive season in the country, and it will be priced between Rs 25,000-Rs 30,000.

Original article: Samsung Galaxy M51 Specifications Leaked Online Suggest a Massive 7000mAh Battery

BSNL Set to Launch IPTV Service on August 27

Posted: 24 Aug 2020 06:34 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-iptv-service-launch-august/292416/, BSNL Set to Launch IPTV Service on August 27

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will launch its internet protocol television (IPTV) services in the Kerala circle on August 27, 2020 on a "trial basis." The development was shared by P G Nirmal, BSNL Kerala general manager for sales and marketing in a letter to the operator's business area heads on Friday. It has to be noted that BSNL in February unveiled its IPTV services in Kerala. However, the IPTV service in the region remained a "non starter" due to the lack of an "acceptable revenue share formula" between BSNL, IPTV service provider and the local cable operator (LCO).

BSNL Set to Launch IPTV Services in 3 Areas

According to the letter, BSNL is said to launch its IPTV services in three areas namely Ernakulam, Alleppey and Thrissur. The trial period is said to be between August 27, 2020 to October 31, 2020.

It was said that the BSNL users registering for the IPTV service on or before September 10, 2020 will be provided complimentary access to all free-to-air (FTA) channels for one month.

The operator is likely to share further details about the service in the upcoming days including charges for the IPTV service beyond the free period.

BSNL Could Charge Rs 130 Per Month for IPTV Service

In early May, it emerged that Cinesoft, the IPTV service provider for the operator proposed a fifty-fifty revenue share model that enabled BSNL to earn Rs 65 per connection. Under the proposed revenue share model, Cinesoft was set to earn Rs 65 for the Rs 130 FTA plan. Further, the service provider in its initial discussions is said to have offered to provide IPTV feed for Rs 25 per user to the LCOs which would have enabled LCOs to earn Rs 40 per connection.

However, the proposed model was said to have been an "extremely unattractive package" as the LCOs in the state were offered better revenue sharing schemes with other multiple-system operators (MSO). The Sanchar Nigam Executives' Association, the BSNL executive association with over 12000 members proposed a different revenue sharing system which fixed the revenue share between BSNL and Cinesoft at Rs 25 each. Further, the model proposed by the BSNL executive association enabled LCOs to sell the connection at Rs 130 per user but the LCOs were set to receive Rs 80 per connection.

It remains to be seen whether the operator had opted for the revenue sharing model proposed by its Sanchar Nigam Executives' Association. Meanwhile, BSNL has also been teasing the launch of its IPTV services in multiple states including Gujarat.

Original article: BSNL Set to Launch IPTV Service on August 27

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