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Vodafone Idea Launches New Vi Callertunes App for Android & iOS Users, Plans Start at Rs 49
JioFiber Users Reaching FUP Limits will be Restricted to 1 Mbps Speeds
Tata Sky to Revise More Regional Channels on September 14, 15
Xbox Series X, Series S Set to Launch in India on November 10, Prices Start at Rs 34,990
Samsung Galaxy M51 with Snapdragon 730G SoC and 7000mAh Battery Launched at Rs 24,999
Airtel Xstream Fiber DTH Packs Detailed
AUAB to Observe Black Day On October 1 Over Denial of 4G Technology to BSNL
Motorola Razr 5G With Snapdragon 765G SoC and 5G Support Launched, Coming to India Soon
BSNL STV-49 Offers 2GB Data and Free Voice Calling to Customers

Vodafone Idea Launches New Vi Callertunes App for Android & iOS Users, Plans Start at Rs 49

Posted: 10 Sep 2020 09:06 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vi-callertunes-app-android-ios-plans-rs49/296422/, Vodafone Idea Launches New Vi Callertunes App for Android & iOS Users, Plans Start at Rs 49

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Continuing its rebranding spree, telecom operator, Vodafone Idea has introduced an updated caller tune app called ‘Vi Callertunes.’ The new application has been launched for both Android and iOS users. Firstly, Vi launched the app on Apple App Store which is now followed by the launch on Google Play Store. As the name itself suggests, Vi Callertunes allows the subscribers of Vodafone Idea to set a caller tune. The application has a very neat interface with four tabs on the Home Screen. The caller tune plans from Vodafone Idea start at just Rs 49 and they go all the way up to Rs 249.

Vi Callertunes App: Features and Plans Detailed

The Vi Callertunes app has a very minimalistic and easy-to-use interface. Once you download and log into the app, you will be presented with four options on the home screen- Home, Store, Activity and Profile. In the Home section, there are several sections like Trending, Profile Tunes, Name Tunes and more. The Store section is where all the caller tunes are located and they can be easily browsed using sections like Your Tunes for the day, Recommended for you and even there’s an Artists section.

Also Read: Vodafone Idea Changes Carrier Name to Vi is here

In the activity section, you can see the caller tunes set by you currently and in the past. The Profile section gives access to the plans and there are four options to choose from.

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The Vi Callertunes plans we are talking about are Rs 49, Rs 69, Rs 99 and Rs 249. The Rs 49 caller tune plan offers 50 caller tunes free for four weeks (prepaid users) and 30 days (postpaid users). The Rs 69 plan allows users to change unlimited caller tunes and the validity is the same as mentioned for prepaid and postpaid users.

The Rs 99 Vi Callertune plan offers 100 caller tunes for free for three months. Lastly, we have the Rs 249 Vi Callertune pack which allows subscribers to change 250 caller tunes at no extra cost for one year.

Original article: Vodafone Idea Launches New Vi Callertunes App for Android & iOS Users, Plans Start at Rs 49

JioFiber Users Reaching FUP Limits will be Restricted to 1 Mbps Speeds

Posted: 10 Sep 2020 07:59 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jiofiber-fup-limit-1mbps-speeds-restricted/296397/, JioFiber Users Reaching FUP Limits will be Restricted to 1 Mbps Speeds

The JioFiber users on revamped plans will be restricted to 1 Mbps upon reaching the allotted data limits, Reliance Jio highlighted in its revised terms and conditions. The company on August 31, 2020 revamped its JioFiber plans with "truly unlimited" data. The revamped JioFiber plans are priced in the range of Rs 399 to Rs 8499 with Reliance Jio highlighting that the plans offer symmetric speeds. While the company initially highlighted the plans as "truly unlimited," it later emerged that the revamped JioFiber plans carried a commercial usage policy of 3300GB or 3.3TB.

JioFiber Users to be Restricted to 1 Mbps Upon Hitting Data Limits

The company highlighted that the users on the "truly unlimited" plans will be restricted to 1 Mbps upon hitting the allotted data limits.

Reliance Jio said that its plans are "intended only for personal use" and that the company "reserves the right to discontinue the free voice and unlimited data benefits."

Further, the company said that the users who have registered for JioFiber connections between August 15, 2020 to August 31, 2020 will be provided a one month trial period. Reliance Jio said that the JioFiber users eligible for the trial period will be offered benefits "in the form of a redeemable coupon."

Crucially, the company said that the users who pay Rs 3500 as security deposit will be provided "high range" customer premise equipment (CPE). However, the JioFiber users who pay Rs 1500 as security deposit are said to be offered "mid range" CPE.

Reliance Jio to Offer Curtailed Benefits to Users on Grace Period

Reliance Jio said that it "reserves the right to provide the plan benefits in a curtailed manner" to those users on the grace period of up to 30 days. Further, the company said that it "reserves the right to disconnect the services" in case of users not recharging their accounts at the end of 90 days from date of last recharge.

Original article: JioFiber Users Reaching FUP Limits will be Restricted to 1 Mbps Speeds

Tata Sky to Revise More Regional Channels on September 14, 15

Posted: 10 Sep 2020 06:15 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/tata-sky-more-regional-channels-revision/296264/, Tata Sky to Revise More Regional Channels on September 14, 15

Tata Sky, the largest Direct-to-Home (DTH) operator in India on Thursday announced that electronic programming guide (EPG) numbers of over 20 regional channels will be revised on September 14 and September 15, 2020. The operator said that the EPG numbers of 13 Marathi regional channels will be revised on September 14, 2020 followed by EPG revisions of 10 Marathi regional channels on September 15, 2020. The development is on the heels of Tata Sky since early September revising the EPG numbers of over 50 channels on its platform including multiple English entertainment and Tamil regional channels.

Tata Sky to Revise EPG Numbers of Over 20 Marathi Channels Beginning September 14

The operator said that Colors Marathi and Colors Marathi HD will be revised from its existing EPG of 1204 and 1203 to the new EPG of 1202 and 1201 respectively on September 14.

Similarly, the operator said that Zee Marathi, Zee Marathi HD, Star Pravah, Star Pravah HD, ABP Majha, News 18 Lokmat and Zee Yuva wiill have its EPG revisions on September 14. Further, Zee 24 Taas, Zee Talkies, Zee Talkies HD and TV9 Marathi are the other channels said to have the EPG revisions on September 14.

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Sony Marathu, 9X Jhakaas and Jai Maharashtra Set to Have EPG Revisions on September 15

The operator highlighted that Sony Marathi and 9X Jhakaas will be revised from its existing EPG of 1220 and 1223 to its new EPG of 1213 and 1262 respectively on September 15.

Further, Tata Sky announced that Saam TV, Jai Maharashtra, Sangeet Marathi, Fakt Marathi, Shemaroo Marathi Bana, AM News, Lokshahi and DD Sahyadri will also have its EPG revisions on September 15.

In early September, Tata Sky announced that multiple English entertainment channels such as Star World, Star World HD, Star World Premiere HD and Colors Infinity will be revised to new EPG slots. Further, the operator also revised EPG slots of several Tamil regional channels such as Star Vijay, Sun Music and KTV. Additionally, the operator revised EPG slots of select Star Sports 1 regional channels to new slots on its platform.

Original article: Tata Sky to Revise More Regional Channels on September 14, 15

Xbox Series X, Series S Set to Launch in India on November 10, Prices Start at Rs 34,990

Posted: 10 Sep 2020 04:41 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/xbox-series-x-india-pricing-official/296246/, Xbox Series X, Series S Set to Launch in India on November 10, Prices Start at Rs 34,990

Microsoft on Wednesday said that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will hit the Indian shores on November 10, 2020, at a base price of Rs 34,990. The development was shared by Xbox India in a Facebook post. The company also highlighted that the pre-orders for the new generation devices will begin on September 22, 2020 with the dates similar to that of the global markets. Microsoft introduced Xbox Series S earlier this week with the device delivering "faster load times, higher time frames and richer, more dynamic worlds." The "smallest Xbox ever" is said to be an all-digital variant with the company highlighting that the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series S share the same development environment, tools and capabilities.

Xbox Series S Supports Lower Resolution Compared to Xbox Series X

The Xbox Series S is said to deliver four times more processing power than an Xbox One console with the device supporting up to 120 frames per second (FPS).

"The primary difference between Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S is in resolution," Liz Hamren, head of platform engineering and hardware at Xbox, said in a post. "Through talking to our customers, we found that many of our fans prioritise framerate over resolution, so we wanted to build a console that didn't require a 4K TV."

The Xbox Series S is said to be designed to play games at 1440p at 60fps. The device houses a similar Zen 2 based CPU as found on Xbox Series X but at 3.6 GHz speed.

However, the Xbox Series S is said to pack in a AMD RDNA 2 GPU with 20 Cus at 1.56GHz. The company highlights that the GPU inside Xbox Series S translates to four teraflops of performance as compared to 12.15 teraflops of performance on the Xbox Series X.

Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X: Prices Start at Rs 34,990

Microsoft said that the Xbox Series S is said to carry an estimated retail price (ERP) tag of Rs 34,990 while the Xbox Series X carries an ERP of Rs 49,990. It has to be noted that the Xbox Series X and S carry an ERP of US$499 (approximately Rs 36,614) and US$299 (approx Rs 21,939) respectively in the US market.

Microsoft said that the Xbox Series X and S will launch in multiple other markets such as the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand.

Further, the company said that 12 countries including the UK and the US will also have access to Xbox All Access. The Xbox All Access enables users to purchase Xbox Series S, X and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for US$24.99 (approximately Rs 1833.66) a month with no upfront costs. Additionally, the Xbox All Access also provides users multiple benefits such as access to over 100 games to play on console or PC.

Original article: Xbox Series X, Series S Set to Launch in India on November 10, Prices Start at Rs 34,990

Samsung Galaxy M51 with Snapdragon 730G SoC and 7000mAh Battery Launched at Rs 24,999

Posted: 10 Sep 2020 02:07 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-m51-india-price-specs/296249/, Samsung Galaxy M51 with Snapdragon 730G SoC and 7000mAh Battery Launched at Rs 24,999

Samsung Galaxy M51 has been officially launched in India today at a starting price of Rs 24,999. The Galaxy M51 goes against the OnePlus Nord which also starts at Rs 24,999. The USP of the newly launched Galaxy M51 is its massive 7000mAh battery and the Snapdragon 730G SoC. The OnePlus Nord, in comparison, offers the Snapdragon 765G chipset along with 5G support. Samsung has launched the Galaxy M51 in two configurations with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The first sale of the Galaxy M51 will take place on September 18 via Amazon India and Samsung Shop.

Samsung Galaxy M51: Specifications and Features

The Galaxy M51 rocks a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 20:9 aspect ratio and centred punch-hole cutout. The single cutout on display houses 32MP selfie camera. Under the hood, the Galaxy M51 has the Snapdragon 730G chipset, paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The phone also has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 512GB.

Cameras on the Galaxy M51 include a 64MP Sony IMX682 sensor with f1/8 aperture, 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with 123-degree field-of-view, 5MP macro camera and a 5MP depth sensor. The handset runs Android 10-based OneUI out of the box.

Now coming to the USP of Galaxy M51, the 7000mAh battery, Samsung says it will last for two days with continuous usage. The handset ships with a 25W fast charger inside the retail box. Connectivity options on the Galaxy M51 include 4G LTE, VoWi-Fi, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a USB Type-C port. The M51 also has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Samsung Galaxy M51: Pricing and Availability

The Galaxy M51 comes in two variants- 6GB+128GB priced at Rs 24,999 and 8GB+128GB at Rs 26,999. The first sale of the Galaxy M51 will be on Amazon on September 18. Main competitors of the Galaxy M51 include OnePlus Nord, Realme X3 and the Redmi K20 Pro.

Original article: Samsung Galaxy M51 with Snapdragon 730G SoC and 7000mAh Battery Launched at Rs 24,999

Airtel Xstream Fiber DTH Packs Detailed

Posted: 10 Sep 2020 01:44 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-xstream-fiber-dth-packs-detailed/296231/, Airtel Xstream Fiber DTH Packs Detailed

Just a few days back we reported the new changes that were introduced by Airtel in its broadband offerings. Airtel Xstream Fiber plans now come in a bundle which offer a great number of benefits. One of those benefits is the DTH. However, it is important to note that the customer isn't essentially getting it for free at the point of purchase. To get the DTH benefit (Xstream Box), the customer will have to pay a refundable Rs 1,500 security deposit to Airtel. But wait, there are more underlying costs. Once you get the STB (Xstream Box), you need to pay more to keep it active. Keep reading ahead to find out about it.

Airtel Xstream Fiber 9 DTH Plans You Can Choose From

Airtel on its website has clearly mentioned that the customer will have to pay to keep the DTH box active so that they can watch OTT content on it. It is not like the customer can pay Rs 1,500 once and then keep watching OTT content on the TV just like that. The customer will have to purchase a DTH pack along with the STB to keep it active.

So the customers have two options. They can either purchase the Rs 452 DTH pack which comes with a total of 225+ FTA channels or pay the NCF charge of Rs 153 to keep the Xstream Box active. Paying the NCF charge will also bring 225+ FTA channels.

Coming to the 9 channel packs which are on offer — Freedom Sports and Kids Plus HD Pack – GT with a total of 373 channels (24 HD and 81 SD), WB Freedom Sports and Kids Plus HD Pack – GT with a total of 369 channels (25 HD and 76 SD), Guj Freedom Sports and Kids Plus HD Pack – GT with a total of 367 channels (24 HD and 75 SD), Mah Freedom Sports and Kids Plus HD Pack – GT with a total of 367 channels (27 HD and 72 SD), Oriya Freedom Sports and Kids Plus HD Pack – GT with a total of 364 channels (24 HD and 72 SD), TN Freedom Sports and Kids Plus HD Pack – GT with a total of 347 channels (28 HD and 51 SD), KER Freedom Sports and Kids Plus HD Pack – GT with a total of 357 channels (38 HD and 51 SD), KAR freedom Sports and Kids Plus HD Pack – GT with a total of 346 channels (25 HD and 53 SD), and AP Freedom Sports and Kids Plus HD Pack – GT with a total of 365 channels (31 HD and 66 SD).

One thing that you should know is that Airtel users in Non-LCO cities are mandatorily required to opt for the Xstream Box if they want the OTT benefits. But the users living in LCO cities, they don't have to select the Xstream Box to get the OTT benefits. The above mentioned 9 plans all cost Rs 452 per month and the user can choose either of them initially to keep the STB active or just pay Rs 153 NCF charge.

Original article: Airtel Xstream Fiber DTH Packs Detailed

AUAB to Observe Black Day On October 1 Over Denial of 4G Technology to BSNL

Posted: 09 Sep 2020 11:36 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/auab-black-day-bsnl-4g-denial/296198/, AUAB to Observe Black Day On October 1 Over Denial of 4G Technology to BSNL

The All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB) said that it decided to observe a Black Day on October 1, 2020 over the denial of 4G technology to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The umbrella organisation of all the employees' unions of the state-run telecom operator on Tuesday said in a circular that the "cancellation of BSNL's 4G tender has done great harm for the revival of BSNL." It has to be noted that the Indian government in October 2019, approved a "revival plan" of BSNL and MTNL with the measures included the allotment of spectrum for 4G services.

Government Does Not Want BSNL to Launch 4G Services: AUAB

BSNL in early 2020 issued a tender that required the vendors to deal with the "commissioning and annual maintenance of 4G mobile network." The operator highlighted that the winners of the tender would deal with around 50,000 sites of BSNL and 7000 sites of MTNL in Delhi and Mumbai.

The tender was estimated to be opened in late June following multiple delays. However, the confrontation between the Chinese soldiers and Indian soldiers resulted in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) placing restrictions on BSNL sourcing telecom gear from Chinese vendors. In mid July, the operator cancelled its 4G tender.

The AUAB on Tuesday said that "there is no credible domestic manufacturer of 4G equipments."

"In such a situation, the cancellation of BSNL's 4G tender, on the plea that, BSNL has violated the norms of Prime Minister's Make in India policy is untenable," the AUAB said in its circular. "This clearly indicates that the government does not want BSNL to launch its 4G service."

The AUAB said that the roadblocks that are being created in the launch of BSNL 4G services has resulted in BSNL's revival "next to impossible."

"Thus, the future of BSNL, as well as the future of its employees is becoming dark," the AUAB said. "Under these circumstances, the AUAB decides to observe a Black Day on 1st October, 2020, to express the anguish and agony of the BSNL employees, over the denial of 4G technology to BSNL and thereby ruining its future."

The umbrella organisation has asked its employees to wear black badges while being on duty on October 1, 2020. Further, the AUAB said that it has decided to organise a "hunger strike" on the same day, demanding BSNL management and the Indian government to take "immediate steps" in launching BSNL 4G services.

AUAB to Observe "Customer Delight Month" in October

The AUAB has also asked its employees to observe a "Customer Delight Month" from October 1, 2020. The umbrella organisation in the circular asked its employees to dedicate the month of October for "improving the quality of services" and also to bring in new landline, broadband and mobile users.

"The AUAB also calls on the employees to utilise this full month for contacting the customers and to know their grievances, with the view to find solution to them," it said.

Crucially, it was also highlighted that the faults on landlines, Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) and broadband connections "have increased tremendously" post the operator outsourcing its network maintenance and customer services.

"As a result, a lot of broadband and landline connections are getting disconnected," the AUAB said. "This is a matter of serious concern to the employees. It is decided that, the AUAB shall write to the CMD BSNL, requesting to take immediate steps to overcome this undesirable situation."

Original article: AUAB to Observe Black Day On October 1 Over Denial of 4G Technology to BSNL

Motorola Razr 5G With Snapdragon 765G SoC and 5G Support Launched, Coming to India Soon

Posted: 09 Sep 2020 10:07 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/motorola-razr-5g-specs-pricing/296188/, Motorola Razr 5G With Snapdragon 765G SoC and 5G Support Launched, Coming to India Soon

Motorola has officially announced the second-generation Motorola Razr aka Motorola Razr 5G. The handset brings some improvements to the Motorola Razr that was launched a few months ago in India as well as other markets. The Razr 5G will also launch in India, as confirmed by a landing page on the company’s official website. The Razr 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC which also paves the way for 5G support. This time around, Motorola has launched the phone in three colours- Polished Graphite, Liquid Mercury, and Blush Gold. The company has tweaked the hinge design on the Razr 5G and it is now said to be more durable. Continue reading to know more about the Motorola Razr 5G in detail.

Motorola Razr 5G: Specifications and Features

The Motorola Razr 5G is a vertically folding phone with an inner display of 6.2-inches and an outer display of 2.7-inches. The 6.2-inch CinemaVision screen has an aspect ratio of 21:9 and it is an OLED panel. When held vertically, the narrow design means it's easy to use with just one hand.

The screen works in accord with the company’s unique hinge design, offering zero-gap closure on a foldable phone. When the phone is folded, we get to see the inner screen of 2.7-inch. The compact screen can be used to click pictures, navigate Google Maps and also control music. Motorola says the Razr 5G is designed to withstand up to 200,000 flips, meaning it would take a power user over five years to reach that level of use

On the hardware front, the Motorola Razr 5G offers Snapdragon 765G SoC, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone has a 48MP primary shooter with quad-pixel technology; It seems like Motorola is using Samsung’s 48MP sensor on the Razr 5G and the phone also has Optical Image Stabilisation support. The 48MP camera system also doubles as the selfie camera when the phone is closed. Additionally, Motorola has also added a 20MP camera which comes in handy for video calls when the phone is not folded.

Lastly, the Motorola Razr 5G boots Android 10 out of the box and it has a 2800mAh battery with 18W charging support.

Motorola Razr 5G: Expected Pricing in India

As mentioned above, Motorola already created a landing page where it is asking users to register themselves for staying up to date on when the Razr 5G launches in India. The original Motorola Razr landed in India for Rs 1,24,999 We are expecting the Razr 5G also to cost over Rs 1,00,000 in India, despite having mid-range specs.

In the United States, the Razr 5G will be available at Best Buy, B&H Photo, Amazon.com and Motorola.com for $1,399.99 (approx. Rs 1,04,000).

Original article: Motorola Razr 5G With Snapdragon 765G SoC and 5G Support Launched, Coming to India Soon

BSNL STV-49 Offers 2GB Data and Free Voice Calling to Customers

Posted: 09 Sep 2020 06:35 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-stv49-2gb-data-free-voice-calling/296103/, BSNL STV-49 Offers 2GB Data and Free Voice Calling to Customers

BSNL STV49

BSNL keeps on introducing new offers and plans for its customers to keep them happy. There are some really unique prepaid plans which the telco offers and none of the others do giving an upper-hand to BSNL. Yet the reason why BSNL hasn't capitalised on the market is that it hasn't introduced its 4G services yet. Just a few days back we reported on how 4G can change things for BSNL. Everyone's rooting for the telco to bring 4G as fast as possible. Coming back to the interesting plans which the telco offers, there is the STV-49. It was introduced a few days back and is offered for a limited time only.

BSNL STV-49 Comes With 2GB of Data

The BSNL STV-49 came on the list of offerings from September 1, 2020. It is going to be on offer for 90 days only. The STV-49 comes with 2GB data benefit. That is all the data that you are going to get for free which makes sense because the STV is priced at Rs 49 only. With the data, the customer is eligible to get 100 minutes of free call only. After that, the calls would be charged at 45 paisa per minute. Along with the data and voice calling, there are a total of 100 free SMS as well. The STV-49 comes with a validity of 28 days only which is good for people who just want a plan for short-term. Selfcare Keyword for the STV 49 is – 'STV COMBO49'.

One of the many upsides of this plan is that none of the other telcos is offering anything like this. It comes with 28 days of validity for such a small price. For someone who doesn't use their phone much for data but only calling, this plan is great. Even if the call charge of 45 paisa per minute is charged, it won't become extraordinarily expensive in 28 days. Adding to that, there are 100 minutes of free calling given as well. This plan is also good for customers who just want to keep their BSNL SIM card active. It doesn't cost too much and can be used in case of an emergency for making calls or when you just need extra data.

BSNL offers a number of prepaid plans which are priced under Rs 100 like this one. There are two plans — Rs 94 and Rs 95 which were introduced just a few weeks back in July. These plans come with a validity of 90 days initially and can be extended using prepaid vouchers. Both the plans come with 3GB of data benefit and 100 minutes of free calling which can be utilised on the home network and on roaming in Delhi and Mumbai circles. The benefits are to be consumed within the first 90 days only or else they will expire.

Original article: BSNL STV-49 Offers 2GB Data and Free Voice Calling to Customers

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