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Indian Government to Enable High Speed Connectivity for Andaman and Nicobar Islands on August 10
Bharti Airtel and JioFiber Rs 3,999 Broadband Plans Compared
MediaTek T700 to Deliver 5G Connectivity to Laptops
Vodafone and Airtel Registered Increased 4G Download Speed During July 2020: Trai
Low-Cost Broadband Plans from Airtel Xstream Fiber, ACT Fibernet, Tata Sky and JioFiber

Indian Government to Enable High Speed Connectivity for Andaman and Nicobar Islands on August 10

Posted: 08 Aug 2020 06:22 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/indian-government-connectivity-andaman-islands/288307/, Indian Government to Enable High Speed Connectivity for Andaman and Nicobar Islands on August 10

The Indian government on Friday announced that the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Chennai and Andman and Nicobar Islands (CANI Project) on August 10, 2020. The CANI project is said to enable high speed connectivity to the residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Further, the project is also said to offer "more reliable" landline and mobile services "at par with other parts of India." In a release, the Prime Minister’s office highlighted that the foundation stone for the project was laid by Modi on December 30, 2018.

CANI Project to be Inaugurated on August 10

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.

"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 release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. "4G mobile services, which were constrained due to limited backhaul bandwidth provided via satellite will also see a major improvement."

It has to be noted that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on July 1, 2020 was set to revamp its broadband, Bharat Fiber and mobile services in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. However, the revamp now delayed by the operator was tied to the CANI project and included higher speeds on broadband along with revision in tariff.

"Enhanced telecom and Broadband connectivity will boost tourism and employment generation in the Islands, give an impetus to the economy and raise standards of living,” PMO release said. “Better connectivity will also facilitate delivery of e-Governance services such as telemedicine and tele-education."

It is now expected that BSNL will deliver revamped broadband, Bharat Fiber and mobile services post the inauguration of the CANI project. The operator in a release on Wednesday requested the authorities in Andaman and Nicobar Islands to permit necessary movement of BSNL staff, officials and vehicles in the Island. BSNL said that the seamless movement of its staff and vehicles were required for "commissioning CANI System and also providing quality telecom services" across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

"Small enterprises will benefit from opportunities in e-commerce, while educational institutions will utilize the enhanced availability of bandwidth for e-learning and knowledge sharing," PMO release said. "Business Process Outsourcing services and other medium and large enterprises will also reap the benefits of better connectivity."

CANI Project Funded by Government of India

The PMO release highlighted that the project is funded by the government of India through the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications. It was also said that BSNL executed the project while Telecommunications Consultants India (TCIL) acted as technical consultants. The undersea cable connecting Chennai and Port Blair along with Port Blair and the seven islands is said to be about 2300 km in length with the project costing Rs 1224 crores.

For consumers, the revamped BSNL plans also eliminates data overage charges on its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) plans. The operator had also planned to introduce 50 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds on its Bharat Fiber FTTH plans as part of the revamp. Unlike the mainland, BSNL restricts the speeds on its FTTH plans to 10 Mbps across all price points in its Andaman and Nicobar circle. The revamped BSNL Bharat Fiber plans with improved speeds is said to be offered at existing price points in the range of Rs 799 to Rs 7999.

Similarly, the revamped ADSL plans with over 50% additional benefits in speed and data allowance would also have been delivered at existing price points. The operator currently offers eight ADSL broadband plans in its Andaman and Nicobar circle with the plans priced in the range of Rs 350 to Rs 7500.

T.K.Jijith Rekh, state spokesperson of BJP Andaman and Nicobar Islands said in a tweet on Saturday that the islanders pay "highest tariff in India."

"We Islanders would like to bring to your knowledge that at present we are paying highest Tariff in India," Rekh said.

Original article: Indian Government to Enable High Speed Connectivity for Andaman and Nicobar Islands on August 10

Bharti Airtel and JioFiber Rs 3,999 Broadband Plans Compared

Posted: 08 Aug 2020 04:26 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-jiofiber-rs3999-broadband-plans-compared/288309/, Bharti Airtel and JioFiber Rs 3,999 Broadband Plans Compared

The broadband segment in India is extensively growing as many broadband service providers are offering new plans, offers and services to their customers. There are many internet service providers across India which are operating on a larger scale. Two of the renowned and biggest broadband service providers in India are JioFiber and Bharti Airtel. Both operators have developed an extensive portfolio of broadband plans with different data benefits and internet speed to cater to the work and entertainment needs of their subscribers. One of the thing which is clear after analysing the broadband plans of Bharti Airtel and JioFiber is that both the operators are targeting different customers. The pricing and benefits of the broadband plans offered by both the operators differ. However, there is one price point were Bharti Airtel and Jio Fiber hit the same spot. Both the operators offer a Rs 3,999 broadband plan which comes with different data and additional benefits. So, this opens up the opportunity of covering major differences between both the broadband plans.

Bharti Airtel Rs 3,999 Broadband Plan

Bharti Airtel offers four different types of broadband plans which offer data benefits and high-speed internet. The costliest broadband plan of Bharti Airtel is dubbed VIP plan where customers will have to pay Rs 3,999. In the plan, customers will get unlimited internet and massive 1 Gbps internet speed. As of calling benefits, customers will get unlimited local and STD calls. Coming to the additional benefits, customers will get free subscription of Amazon Prime Video and Airtel Xstreme App Premium.

JioFiber Rs 3,999 Broadband Plan

JioFiber offers 1 Gbps internet speed in two different plans. The second costliest plan of the operator is dubbed Platinium, where customers will have to pay Rs 3,999 monthly. In the plan, they will get 2,500GB data. Also, the company is offering double data benefit of 2,500GB due to lockdown. As of calling benefits, customers will get free voice calling anywhere in India. JioFiber customers who will opt the Platinum broadband plan will also get access to various OTT benefits like SonyLIV, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and many more.

Customers will also be getting Norton device security for up to 5 devices which is worth Rs 999 per year. JioFiber Platinum broadband plan also comes with a welcome offer which includes a home gateway and set-top box. JioFiber also offers another 1 Gbps internet speed plan which is dubbed as Titanium where customers will have to pay Rs 8,499.

Which Plan to Choose?

Both JioFiber and Bharti Airtel offers a variety of high-speed broadband plans as per the needs of customers. The lowest JioFiber broadband plan starts from Rs 699 whereas Bharti Airtel broadband plan starts from Rs 799. Both operators target different customers and eliminate cut-throat competition in the market. However, the differences between the pricing of the plans fade away with the Rs 3,999 broadband plan. Bharti Airtel offers 1Gbps internet speed with unlimited internet data, whereas JioFiber offers 1Gbps internet speed with 2,500GB data. However, the company is currently offering double data benefit of 2,500GB. In our opinion, if the customers are looking for a truly unlimited broadband plan with 1Gbps internet speed, Bharti Airtel VIP plan will be our pick. However, if the customers are looking for decent data benefits along with high-speed internet and OTT subscriptions, JioFiber Platinum plan will be our pick.

Original article: Bharti Airtel and JioFiber Rs 3,999 Broadband Plans Compared

MediaTek T700 to Deliver 5G Connectivity to Laptops

Posted: 08 Aug 2020 03:07 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/mediatek-t700-5g-connectivity-laptops/288273/, MediaTek T700 to Deliver 5G Connectivity to Laptops

MediaTek said that it has made progress in its collaboration with Intel to introduce 5G connectivity to next generation laptops "with the successful development and certification of its 5G modem data card." The company shared the development on Thursday with MediaTek highlighting that its MediaTek T700 5G modem concluded 5G standalone calls in "real world test scenarios." It was said that the MediaTek T700 will be used to introduce 5G connectivity to Intel powered laptops. Further, MediaTek highlighted that Intel has made advances on system integration, validation and developing optimizations for its platform for a "superior user experience."

MediaTek T700 to Introduce 5G Connectivity to Laptops

The MediaTek T700 modem is said to support both non-standalone and standalone Sub-6GHz 5G network architectures for delivering "consistently faster speeds and more reliable connectivity."

"Our partnership with Intel is a natural extension of our growing 5G mobile business, and is an incredible market opportunity for MediaTek to move into the PC market," Joe Chen, president of MediaTek, said in a release.

The company said that the MediaTek T700 modem aids those at home and those on the go to browse, stream and game at "ultra-fast 5G speeds."

"With Intel's deep expertise in the PC space and our groundbreaking 5G modem technology, we will redefine the laptop experience and bring consumers the best 5G experiences," Chen said.

Crucially, MediaTek said that its T700 modem is also power efficient and that it aids users by extending the battery life of laptops.

"A successful partnership is measured by execution, and we're excited to see the rapid progress we are making with MediaTek on our 5G modem solution with customer sampling starting later this quarter," Chris Walker, corporate vice president and general manager of Mobile Client Platforms at Intel, said in a release.

MediaTek and Intel 5G Laptops to Arrive in 2021

It was said that the first set of laptops powered by the MediaTek and Intel 5G modem solution are expected to arrive in early 2021.

"Building on our 4G/LTE leadership in PCs, 5G is poised to further transform the way we connect, compute and communicate. Intel is committed to enhancing those capabilities on the world's best PCs," Walker said.

It has to be noted that Intel in 2019 sold its 5G business to Apple in a transaction valued at US$1 billion. As part of the transaction, it was announced that around 2,200 employees of Intel along with intellectual property, equipment and leases will join Apple.

Intel's collaboration with MediaTek also provides another option for consumers eyeing connected devices. Qualcomm currently leads the connected PC space with the company providing multiple modems for LTE and 5G connectivity.

Original article: MediaTek T700 to Deliver 5G Connectivity to Laptops

Vodafone and Airtel Registered Increased 4G Download Speed During July 2020: Trai

Posted: 08 Aug 2020 01:18 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vodafone-airtel-july-4g-speeds-increase/288277/, Vodafone and Airtel Registered Increased 4G Download Speed During July 2020: Trai

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) released data of 4G download speeds for the telcos. The report is for the month of July 2020 and it highlights that Vodafone and Airtel have registered higher 4G download speeds than the previous month's speeds. Idea, on the other hand, reported a dip in speed while Reliance Jio records identical speed as of June 2020. The data can be found in the MySpeed portal regulated by Trai. Reliance Jio registered the highest download speed of 16.5 Mbps, the same as of the last month. Vodafone gained the most in 4G download speed and none of the telcos reported growth in upload speed.

Vodafone Registers a Good Gain in 4G Download Speed

Vodafone registered a good gain in 4G download speed. Compared to the month of June when the telco recorded a speed of 7.5 Mbps, the number has increased and reached close to 8.3 Mbps. It is a significant monthly gain and percentage-wise Vodafone gained the most in 4G download speed compared to all the other telcos from their previous month's score.

Airtel, on the other hand, recorded a very minor gain, almost identical to that of its previous month. The telco recorded a 4G download speed of 7.2 Mbps in the month of June and it reached close to 7.3 Mbps in July. Reliance Jio didn't record either gain or loss in 4G download speed for the month of July when compared with that of June. It was 16.5 Mbps back in June and was the same for July.

Idea though reported a dip in 4G download speed as compared to its previous month's speed. Idea recorded 8 Mbps download speed in June and it fell down to 7.9 Mbps in the month of July.

All the Telcos Register Dip in Upload Speed

Airtel recorded a dip in upload speed with the upload speed being 3.4 Mbps in the month of June and falling in the range of 3.3 Mbps in July. Idea's upload speed dipped from 6.2 Mbps in June to 5.7 Mbps in July. As for Jio, it recorded a dip in upload speed from 3.4 Mbps in June to 3.3 Mbps in July. Vodafone's upload speed dipped from 6.2 Mbps in June to 6.1 Mbps in July.

Original article: Vodafone and Airtel Registered Increased 4G Download Speed During July 2020: Trai

Low-Cost Broadband Plans from Airtel Xstream Fiber, ACT Fibernet, Tata Sky and JioFiber

Posted: 07 Aug 2020 06:36 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/low-cost-broadband-plans-internet-providrs/288146/, Low-Cost Broadband Plans from Airtel Xstream Fiber, ACT Fibernet, Tata Sky and JioFiber

Broadband internet has swooped over the market really fast. People are finally getting around the fiber broadband technology and the market is witnessing more and more internet service providers (ISP) adding into the fierce competition. Few of the companies who have built a strong foothold in the market are Airtel, Jio, Tata Sky, and ACT Fibernet. All of these companies provide a variety of fiber broadband plans giving their customers the flexibility of choosing the best plan for themselves. Let's take a look at all the low-cost broadband plans from Xstream Fiber, ACT, Tata Sky, and JioFiber.

Airtel Xstream Fiber

Airtel Xstream Fiber is available in many cities throughout India. Every city gets the standard Xstream Fiber plans and there is absolutely no difference in the pricing of the plans in any of the telecom circles. The low-cost broadband plan from Airtel Xstream Fiber is the 'Basic' plan. It comes for Rs 799 (excluding GST) and offers 100 Mbps speed with 150GB data monthly. There is a single OTT benefit of Airtel Xstream Premium and other Airtel Thanks benefits are included as well. The user can opt for unlimited data by paying Rs 299 extra monthly.

ACT Fibernet

ACT Fibernet is present in most of the Tier-1 cities of India as well as some Tier-2 cities. We are going to be focusing on the plans offered by ACT in Bengaluru. Every other telecom circle has different pricing of the base plan but not very different from each other. In Bengaluru, the 'ACT Swift' is the low-cost broadband plan from ACT Fibernet. It offers 40 Mbps speed with a total of 200GB data per month. It comes for Rs 710 (excluding GST).

Tata Sky

Tata Sky is also in the broadband internet market now. It offers a low-cost broadband plan as well. It is priced at Rs 790 (excluding GST) and comes with 150GB data per month at 50 Mbps speed. The customer gets a free router but has to pay for the installation charges. Data rollover facility along with safe custody is availed as well.

JioFiber

JioFiber is also a popular name in the broadband internet market of India. It offers a low-cost broadband plan for Rs 699 (excluding taxes). It is called the 'Bronze' plan. The plan comes with 100 Mbps speed and 100GB data every month. For the first month right now, the user would get 350GB data because of the ongoing offer. There are many benefits such as voice calling, TV video calling, gaming, home networking, and device security included in the plan. Along with that, the customer would get three times subscription to JioCinema and JioSaavn. A home gateway + Set-Top Box is also included.

Original article: Low-Cost Broadband Plans from Airtel Xstream Fiber, ACT Fibernet, Tata Sky and JioFiber

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