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Poco X3 All Set to Debut in India on September 22
Supreme Court Verdict Gives Vodafone Idea “Some Breathing Room”
Airtel Xstream Fiber App Enables Users to Monitor Data Usage and More
India Gains Four Spots on Fixed Broadband Index, Drops Two Spots on Mobile Rankings
Infinix Note 7 With Helio G70 SoC and 5000mAh Battery Launched in India at Rs 11,499
BSNL Hikes Bharat Fiber Installation Charges Across India
Vi R217 4G MiFi Hotspot Device With Up to 15 Devices Connection Support Now Available at Rs 3,199
Airtel Digital TV Value Added Service Channels: Price and Details

Poco X3 All Set to Debut in India on September 22

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 07:13 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/poco-x3-india-launch-september/297768/, Poco X3 All Set to Debut in India on September 22

After launching the Poco X3 earlier this month globally, the company is all set to bring the phone to the Indian market on September 22. Yes, the successor to the popular Poco X2 is arriving next week. The Poco X3 is a minor upgrade to the Poco X2, but there are some noticeable changes like the Snapdragon 732G SoC, 33W fast charging and a revamped design. The Poco X2, which is currently retailing in India for Rs 17,499 for the base variant. The Poco X3 might also retail around the same price or a starting price of Rs 18,999 or Rs 19,999 is also possible, thanks to the COVID situation and also the increased GST on mobile phones.

Poco X3 India Launch: All You Need to Know

The Poco X3 was launched very recently in several global markets. The phone sports a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, similar to the Poco X2. The phone comes with the Snapdragon 732G SoC and it is expected to come with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage like its predecessor. It may well be the first phone in India with the new Snapdragon 732G SoC. Qualcomm says the SD732G is the fastest 4G processor available right now.

The quad-camera setup on the Poco X3 comprises of a primary 64MP Sony IMX682 shooter, 13MP ultra-wide-angle shooter and a couple of 2MP sensors for capturing the depth and macro shots. We also get a single 20MP shooter on the front. The phone is backed by a 5160mAh battery and there’s support for 33W fast charging as well. It could run MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out of the box.

In India, the Poco X3 will be exclusive to Flipkart as the e-commerce website already created a landing page. As for the expected pricing, we might see it starting at Rs 18,999 or Rs 19,999, but as we all know, Poco launches smartphones at aggressive prices and the same will retain with the Poco X3 as well.

Original article: Poco X3 All Set to Debut in India on September 22

Supreme Court Verdict Gives Vodafone Idea “Some Breathing Room”

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 05:12 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/supreme-court-verdict-gives-vodafone-idea-some-breathing-room/297753/, Supreme Court Verdict Gives Vodafone Idea “Some Breathing Room”

American Tower Corporation (ATC), one of the leading infrastructure providers engaged in the telecom space said that the Supreme Court verdict on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) case gives "Vodafone some breathing room." Tom Bartlett, president and CEO of ATC on Tuesday reflected on the Indian telecom space at the Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Communacopia Conference. Bartlett said that the company is "optimistic" about what it is seeing in the Indian telecom marketplace, having been in the market since 2007. ATC India is said to own and operate 78,000 tower sites across India with the company offering its services to "all major telecom service providers" in India.

AGR Verdict Provides "Some Visibility" to Indian Telecom Operators

Bartlett said that the Supreme Court verdict provides "some visibility" on how the telecom operators can "manage their cash flows going forward."

The Supreme Court in early September, enabled telecom operators to pay up their AGR dues over a period of 10 years. It is reported that Vodafone Idea owes Rs 58,000 crores in AGR dues. Further, the Department of Telecom estimates that Bharti Airtel owes Rs 43,780 crores.

"I wish it were 30 years, but it’s 10 years," Bartlett said. "It gives Vodafone some breathing room, in terms of how they’re going to be able to kind of manage their business, going forward."

Bartlett also highlighted Vodafone’s decision about "getting back into the market to raise capital." The Vodafone Idea board in early September approved up to Rs 25,000 crore fund-raising plan through sales and debt.

Further, Bartlett said that the past seven months have demonstrated how "significant" wireless connectivity is to a market like India and "to bring it back to health."

"The government itself is also looking at ways that it can be supportive to the wireless carriers," he said. "They’re trying to do as much as they can, in terms of lowering fees for spectrum, providing more spectrums, ensuring that they have the ability to raise pricing."

However, Bartlett said that ATC has seen a lot of foreign investment flowing into the Indian marketplace demonstrating the "significance of the opportunity" in India.

"We’re cautiously optimistic about being able to get back to those kinds of growth rates we’ve experienced in the past," he said.

Indian Telecom Industry Has "Long Opportunity" for Growth

Bartlett said that the Indian telecom companies "are still investing into their networks" and that the "construct of the market" is "similar to the United States" with four carriers and "really three tower companies."

"And with over 1 billion people and where the technology is and the amount of people that are still unconnected, we think that there’s a long opportunity for growth," he said.

Despite the growth opportunities, Bartlett said that company is "measured" in its investment approach towards the Indian telecom market.

"It’s not like we’re putting all of our eggs in one basket, but it is an emerging market where we do think that there’s a really solid opportunity going forward," he said.

The company in the Indian telecom space offers three major solutions to the telecom operators including a diverse array of towers, rooftops solution and distributed antenna systems. The company is also said to have its presence in over 20 countries with approximately 181,000 communication sites.

With the apex court delivering its verdict and providing some visibility for the telecom operators, Bartlett said that the company is constantly engaged with the telecom operators.

"All of our customers are looking for ways of ensuring that they’ve got capital to continue to reinvest in their networks," Bartlett said. "And so, we’re always looking with them in terms of, how best can we serve you, without giving anything up on our side."

Further, Bartlett said that the company is also carrying out "day-to-day" dialogues on lease agreements.

"When we’re looking at kind of the longer-term master lease agreements, particularly in the emerging markets, I mean, those are dialogues that go on, day-to-day," he said. "And there could be certain opportunities to be able to amend some of these agreements that are able to meet both our customers’ needs and our own."

Original article: Supreme Court Verdict Gives Vodafone Idea “Some Breathing Room”

Airtel Xstream Fiber App Enables Users to Monitor Data Usage and More

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 03:52 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-xstream-fiber-app-data-usage/297703/, Airtel Xstream Fiber App Enables Users to Monitor Data Usage and More

Airtel Xstream Fiber has become one of the most popular broadband services in the country. In a much recent update to its offerings, Airtel changed all the Xstream Fiber plans to come with unlimited data instead of a fixed amount for the month. But as we all know, Airtel Xstream Fiber unlimited data plans come with 3.3TB of data per month. Post-that, the browsing speed is reduced for the user. So it automatically becomes very important for small businesses and large families where a lot of data is used every day to check on the amount of data that is left to consume. Earlier it could be done with the Airtel Thanks app, but that now feature has been limited to Airtel Xstream Fiber app only.

Airtel Xstream Fiber App to Help in Checking Leftover Data

Airtel Xstream Fiber app is now the only place where the broadband customers of Airtel can jump to online for checking their leftover data for the month. Airtel Xstream Fiber app is available both in the Android and iOS devices. It is very easy for the customer to log-in to the app.

The customer just needs to download the app and then enter his/her registered mobile number with the broadband service. An OTP will be sent to your device. Entering the OTP will prompt you to create a new password and then confirm it by re-entering it. Once you have done that, you can log-in to your Airtel Xstream Fiber account and monitor all the activity related to your Wi-Fi connection from there.

Inside your account, your name and Wi-Fi connection's name will be displayed. With that, the status of your Wi-Fi connection will show as well. For example, if it is strong, then the Wi-Fi strength will be written as 'Fair'. For checking the amount of data that has been used and what is left, you can tap on the option 'Data Usage' located in the bottom left of your mobile screen. It will show you the total data that you get, which should be 3,333GB for the month and below that it will show you the balance data (the amount of data which is left).

One thing to note is that even if you are registered with the Airtel Thanks app, you will have to register separately for the Airtel Xstream Fiber app.

Original article: Airtel Xstream Fiber App Enables Users to Monitor Data Usage and More

India Gains Four Spots on Fixed Broadband Index, Drops Two Spots on Mobile Rankings

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 02:46 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/india-gains-four-spots-fixed-broadband-index-drops/297716/, India Gains Four Spots on Fixed Broadband Index, Drops Two Spots on Mobile Rankings

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India climbed four spots on the Speedtest Global Index for fixed broadband while the country dropped two spots in the mobile segment for the month of August. Ookla, the company behind the Speedtest platform on Tuesday released its Speedtest Global Index for the month of August. The company said that India took the 71 spot on the Speedtest Global Index for fixed broadband while the country dropped to 128 spot on the Speedtest Global Index for mobile. Ookla said that the Speedtest Global Index "compares internet speed data from around the world on a monthly basis." The company said that the data for Speedtest Global Index "comes from the hundreds of millions of tests taken by real people using Speedtest every month."

India Gains Four Spots on Speedtest Global Index for Fixed Broadband

Ookla highlighted that India recorded an average download speed of 43.04 Mbps in August while the average upload speed is said to have touched 36.77 Mbps on fixed broadband. In July, India is said to have recorded an average fixed broadband download speed of 40.45 Mbps and an average upload speed of 35.04 Mbps.

Singapore continues its position at the top of the charts on the fixed broadband index with the country recording an average download and upload speeds of 218.07 Mbps and 223.37 Mbps respectively.

Hong Kong, Romania, Thailand and Switzerland rounded off the top five spots on the Speedtest Global Index for the fixed broadband segment in August. The Speedtest Global Index for the fixed broadband segment covers 174 countries across the globe. Ookla highlights that the global average download and upload speed on fixed broadband in the month of August hit 84.33 Mbps and 44.10 Mbps respectively.

India Continues its Drop in the Mobile Index

The company highlighted that India recorded an average download speed of 12.10 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.21 Mbps on mobile in the month of August. In July, the country is said to have recorded an average mobile download and upload speeds of 12.08 Mbps and 4.21 Mbps respectively.

South Korea took the top spot on the Speedtest Global Index for mobile in the month of August with the country recording an average download of 113.01 Mbps. Further, it was said that South Korea registered an average upload speed of 17.75 Mbps.

China, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia completed the top five spots on the Speedtest Global Index for mobile in the month of August. Ookla highlights that the global average download speed for mobile touched 34.82 Mbps in August while the upload speeds hit 10.99 Mbps.

The Speedtest Global Index for mobile covers 139 countries across the globe with Libya, Zimbabwe, Algeria, Uganda, Iraq, Bangladesh, Sudan, Somalia, Venezuela, Palestine and Afghanistan registering lower download speeds than India.

Original article: India Gains Four Spots on Fixed Broadband Index, Drops Two Spots on Mobile Rankings

Infinix Note 7 With Helio G70 SoC and 5000mAh Battery Launched in India at Rs 11,499

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 01:26 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/infinix-note-7-india-specs-price/297711/, Infinix Note 7 With Helio G70 SoC and 5000mAh Battery Launched in India at Rs 11,499

Infinix Mobiles today launched a new smartphone, the Infinix Note 7, in India. The Infinix Note 7 is priced at Rs 11,499 and it comes with some decent specifications on board. Key specifications of the Note 7 include 6.95-inch HD+ display, 48MP AI quad-camera setup, MediaTek Helio G70 SoC and a 5000mAh battery backs the device. The Infinix Note 7 takes on the likes of Nokia 5.3, Realme Narzo 10 and the Redmi Note 9. The phone comes in a single variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Redmi Note 9 is a better phone than the Infinix Note 7 in the given price range.

Infinix Note 7: Specifications and Features

The Infinix Note 7 flaunts a 6.95-inch HD+ display with 20.5:9 aspect ratio, 91.5% screen-to-body ratio and a punch-hole is present on the top left of the screen. Infinix says the Note 7 comes with Gen Cut Texture design. Under the hood, the Infinix Note 7 has the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Users can also expand the storage up to 256GB with a microSD card.

The Note 7 comes with a quad-camera setup with a 48MP primary lens that works with a couple of 2MP sensors and AI lens. The rear camera offers features like slow-motion video recording, stabilisation, custom bokeh and document mode. A 16MP selfie snapper is present on the front.

Infinix has added a 5000mAh battery to the Note 7 along with 18W fast charging support. A fingerprint scanner is present on the right side and the phone weighs 207 grams. It runs on Android 10-based XOS 6.1.

Infinix Note 7: Pricing and Availability

The Infinix Note 7 has been launched in three colour options- Forest Green, Bolivia Blue and Aether Black. The company has decided to launch the device via Flipkart in only one variant and that too with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It is priced at Rs 11,499. The first sale of the device will take place on September 22 at 12 PM.

Original article: Infinix Note 7 With Helio G70 SoC and 5000mAh Battery Launched in India at Rs 11,499

BSNL Hikes Bharat Fiber Installation Charges Across India

Posted: 15 Sep 2020 11:45 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-bharat-fiber-installation-charges-increase/297686/, BSNL Hikes Bharat Fiber Installation Charges Across India

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Monday hiked the installation charges for landline and broadband connections under Bharat Fiber category. According to a circular issued by the operator to the Heads of BSNL Telecom Circles, the hike in installation charges would be applicable to new Bharat Fiber voice and broadband connections across India. Further, it was said that the users opting for a new Bharat Fiber voice and broadband combo plans are also required to pay the revised installation charges. BSNL in its circular said that the "instructions shall be effective with immediate effect in all the circles."

BSNL Hikes Installation Charges for New Bharat Fiber Broadband, Voice and Combo Connections

The revised installation charges for the users opting for the new Bharat Fiber broadband connection are said to be Rs 500 as compared to previous charges of Rs 250.

The users opting for the new Bharat Fiber voice connection are also required to pay Rs 500 as installation charges as compared to previous charges of Rs 250. Similarly, the operator said that the users opting for the combo plan with voice and broadband services are also required to pay installation charges of Rs 500 as compared to previous charges of Rs 250.

However, BSNL highlighted that the users opting for Bharat Fiber broadband service over the existing voice service can continue to pay existing charges of Rs 250 as installation charges.

BSNL Bharat Fiber Users with Annual Payment Option Not Required to Pay Installation Charges

Crucially, the operator also highlighted that it will continue to waive off installation charges for new Bharat Fiber voice, broadband and combo plan users opting for annual and "higher payment" plans.

"No separate installation charge for the ONT installation shall be levied over & above the service level installation charges as mentioned above per connection under Bharat Fiber category," the operator said in the circular.

It has to be noted that as of press time on Wednesday, BSNL national and regional portals continue to highlight the previous installation charges for Bharat Fiber services.

Original article: BSNL Hikes Bharat Fiber Installation Charges Across India

Vi R217 4G MiFi Hotspot Device With Up to 15 Devices Connection Support Now Available at Rs 3,199

Posted: 15 Sep 2020 09:53 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vi-4g-mifi-device-introduced/297674/, Vi R217 4G MiFi Hotspot Device With Up to 15 Devices Connection Support Now Available at Rs 3,199

The demand for 4G hotspot devices grew in India in recent times as a lot of users are working from home. Having a 4G hotspot device will allow the users to work seamlessly and it avoids the hassle to turn on Wi-Fi Hotspot feature on the smartphone. Reliance Jio has a lot of 4G Hotspot devices aka JioFi devices, while Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are providing only one option to the users. Airtel’s hotspot device is called as Airtel 4G Hotspot, whereas Vodafone Idea’s new device is called ‘Vi 4G MiFi Device.’ Vi has introduced a revised 4G MiFi Device after becoming a single brand earlier this month. The Vi R217 4G MiFi Device is available for purchase on the company’s website for Rs 3,199.

Vi R217 4G MiFi: Features and Technical Specifications

Similar to other hotspot devices available in the market, the 4G MiFi device also allows users to connect up to 15 devices. The MiFi device is capable of delivering data speeds up to 150 Mbps. Users with a 3G device and Wi-Fi feature can connect to the MiFi device from Vi to enjoy 4G speeds. Vodafone Idea promises a seven-hour battery life and the device can also take microSD cards up to 32GB.

As for technical specifications, Vi says the device is capable of delivering downlink or download speeds of up to 150 Mbps and uplink speeds of 50 Mbps. However, do make a note that the speeds will entirely depend on the 4G signal strength in your area. The Vi R217 4G MiFi has LTE bands of 800/900/1800/2100/2500Mhz, GSM bands of 900/1800 Mhz and UMTS bands of 900/1800/2100Mhz.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and 2X2 MIMO. Sadly, the device lacks WiFiac support which is expected in this price range. It has a 1800mAh battery and weighs 78 grams.

The MiFi device supports WPS Authentication in addition to regular WiFi password-based authentication. And the company has a hotspot monitoring app for both mobile phones and tablets.

Vi R217 4G MiFi: Pricing in India

Vodafone Idea or Vi has priced the 4G MiFi device at Rs 3,199. The device is surely priced on the higher side as there are JioFi devices available at a lower price of Rs 1,999 and even some are available at Rs 999 in India. Airtel’s 4G Hotspot device can also be purchased at less than Rs 2,000 in India. Do make a note that this hotspot device from Vi is not a new one and it is only one being rebranded to match the company’s single brand identity.

Original article: Vi R217 4G MiFi Hotspot Device With Up to 15 Devices Connection Support Now Available at Rs 3,199

Airtel Digital TV Value Added Service Channels: Price and Details

Posted: 15 Sep 2020 06:34 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-digital-tv-value-added-service-price-details/297574/, Airtel Digital TV Value Added Service Channels: Price and Details

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Airtel Digital TV is one of the biggest DTH operators in India. The DTH service provider offers customers a ton of services. One of those services is value-added service channels. Value-added service channels are different from traditional channels. They offer a lot of value to a certain kind of customers or TV viewers. There are many kinds of value-added service channels on offer from Airtel Digital TV. If a customer wants to watch Mahabharat, then they can get a particular channel for it. There is also a channel for seniors and more. Keep reading ahead to find out more about the Airtel Digital TV value-added service channels.

Airtel Digital TV Value Added Service Channels

So there are 27 value-added service channels offered by Airtel Digital TV. Let's take a look at them individually. The first channel is 'Malgudi Days', it is a channel which will show you stories related to the characters living in Malgudi, a small fictions town. Price for this channel is Rs 1.5 per day and it is available at channel number 102. Coming to the second channel, 'Mahabharat' is offered for Rs 1 per day at channel number 691.

Then there is a TV channel which is aimed at providing short-form entertaining content to the users. Name of this channel is 'Airtel ShortsTV' and it is available at channel number 259 for Rs 2 per day. If you are looking for a channel which brings fitness and wellness content, then you can go to the 'Goodlife' channel. It is priced at Rs 60 per month and is available at channel number 415.

There are more such channels. 'Rahasyamay Kahaniya' is available at Rs 45 per month on channel number 130. 'Telugu Talkies' airs on channel number 894 and it also costs Rs 45 per month.

Original article: Airtel Digital TV Value Added Service Channels: Price and Details

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