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Vi No Longer Offering ‘Priority 4G Network’ Benefit to Customers With RedX Postpaid Plan
Nokia C3 With 1-Year Replacement Guarantee Now Retailing in India for Rs 7,499
Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Band 5 to launch in India on September 29
Vi (Vodafone Idea) Movies and TV App Updated With New SD and HD Channels
Realme 7i With Snapdragon 662 SoC, HD+ Display and 90Hz Refresh Rate Officially Launched
2G Not Going Away Anytime Soon, Says Indian Government
Tata Sky Adds 2 New FTA Channels- Enterr10 and Kashish News
Realme Narzo 20 Pro Might Offer 65W Fast Charging and Helio G95 SoC
Tata Sky Value Added Service Channels: Price and Details

Vi No Longer Offering ‘Priority 4G Network’ Benefit to Customers With RedX Postpaid Plan

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 08:25 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vi-priority-benefit-removed-postpaid-plan/298017/, Vi No Longer Offering 'Priority 4G Network' Benefit to Customers With RedX Postpaid Plan

Vodafone Idea Limited had been going back and forth with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) discussing its 'Priority 4G Network'. For the unaware, the Priority 4G Network is a service offered to the customers who are opting the RedX postpaid plans of Vi. The Priority 4G Network plan has been removed after the rebranding of Vodafone Idea to Vi and is no longer on offering to the customers. This is so that Vi can save itself from any trouble arising from the end of Trai. Trai had asked Vodafone earlier about why did the telco not submit its Priority 4G Network offering as a new kind of service.

Priority 4G Network Benefit Scrapped from the Offerings

Priority 4G network promised customers a higher internet speed and priority when dealing with customer care service. As per an ET Telecom report, the service has been scrapped by the telco now. Trai had questioned the telco about the service saying that it is misleading the customers. Yet the website of the telco is showing that there is priority customer service still on offer.

Back in November 2019, when the offering was launched, the customers were promised that they will get 50% faster 4G speeds than the average customers. Later in May, Vodafone had changed the benefit from saying 50% faster speed to just the 'Priority 4G Network' offering faster speeds.

One of the major questions that Trai had related to the offering was that whether it would degrade the internet speed that is offered to the telco’s normal customers. Trai was looking to ban the offering from Vodafone saying that the plan is making false claims about providing users with faster speeds.

Adding to that, Trai isn't very happy with the reply that Vi has provided to its show-cause notice issued. The regulator believes that the 'Priority 4G Service' is not a continuous benefit and that it is only applied when there is network congestion. So essentially, RedX customers were not getting any kind of fast 4G speed but normal speeds during the peak hours.

Original article: Vi No Longer Offering 'Priority 4G Network' Benefit to Customers With RedX Postpaid Plan

Nokia C3 With 1-Year Replacement Guarantee Now Retailing in India for Rs 7,499

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 07:01 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/nokia-c3-availability-india-pricing/298005/, Nokia C3 With 1-Year Replacement Guarantee Now Retailing in India for Rs 7,499

HMD Global’s Nokia C3 is now up for sale in India. Launched alongside the Nokia 5.3 last month, the Nokia C3 is an entry-level smartphone which competes against the likes of Redmi 9A and Realme C11 smartphones. Similar to other Nokia smartphones, the C3 also bets on the user experience, unlike its competitors which are spec-heavy on paper. For instance, the Nokia C3 is powered by the UNISOC SC9863A processor. Usually, we don’t get to see smartphones powered by UNISOC chipsets in India. The sub-Rs 10,000 market in India is being dominated by devices with powerful MediaTek chipsets. The Nokia C3 comes in two variants with a starting price of Rs 7,499.

Nokia C3: Specifications and Features

The Nokia C3 rocks a 5.99-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by UNISOC SC9863A chipset which is an entry-level octa-core SoC with 8 ARM Cortex-A55 cores in two clusters. The SC9863A is said to offer performance on-par with the Snapdragon 429 chip which we earlier saw on some Nokia phones. The Nokia C3 comes in two variants- 2GB+16GB and 3GB+32GB, along with a microSD card slot for expanding storage.

Similar to the Nokia smartphones launched in recent years, the Nokia C3 also has a dedicated button for triggering Google Assistant. And yes, the phone runs a pure version of Android 10 out of the box. There’s a fingerprint scanner as well on the rear side of the Nokia C3. Other sensors include Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor and Accelerometer (G-sensor).

As for the cameras, we get a single 8MP shooter on the back with LED flash along with a 5MP shooter on the front. The phone packs a 3040mAh battery and offers 5V/1A charging support. Lastly, HMD Global added connectivity options like Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 and a Micro USB port.

Nokia C3: Pricing and Availability in India

In India, HMD Global will be selling the dual SIM variant of the Nokia C3 across top mobile retailers. The phone can also be picked up via Nokia.com/phones in Nordic Blue and Sand colour options. The 2GB+16GB variant of the Nokia C3 costs Rs 7,499, whereas the 3GB+32GB model is retailing for Rs 8,999. Furthermore, the Nokia C3 also comes with a one-year replacement guarantee.

Original article: Nokia C3 With 1-Year Replacement Guarantee Now Retailing in India for Rs 7,499

Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Band 5 to launch in India on September 29

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 05:21 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/mi-smarter-living-event-2020/297986/, Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Band 5 to launch in India on September 29

It has been a long time since Xiaomi came out with its Mi Band 4. The Chinese tech giant manufactures a ton of products that fit into a different category of products. Due to the COVID-19 issue, the company did face hindrances in developing new products and launching them around the world, but now it is finally going to come out with two of its most anticipated products of the year. The Mi Watch Revolve and the Mi Smart Band 5 are all set to launch in India on September 29. Name of the event that is going to take place on September 29 is 'Smarter Living'. Let's take a look at both the products.

Mi Watch Revolve Specifications (Expected)

First of all, it is worth to note that the name of the Mi Watch Revolve may change to Mi Watch SE on the launch. It is expected to be an affordable product. Another thing that is worthy to note about the watch is that it could be the rebranded version of Mi Watch Color already selling in China. It might come with a 1.39-inch AMOLED Display (454×454). The Smartwatch will come with many smart features and sensors. It should give a good competition to the smartwatches from Realme and other companies in the affordable segment.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 Specifications (Expected)

Xiaomi Band series has been one of the most successful lines of products from the tech giant in India. They are priced in the affordable segment and come with valuable features. The Mi Band 5 is again made with a focus on people who are sporty and active. It might come with a 1.1-inch AMOLED display and offer a battery backup of up to 14 days. The Mi Band 5 is also expected to come with 11 different sports modes and number of sensors to track your activity on the go. The band might also be water-resistant up to 50 meters and will again be priced in the affordable segment like many of Xiaomi's other products and brands.

Original article: Mi Watch Revolve and Mi Smart Band 5 to launch in India on September 29

Vi (Vodafone Idea) Movies and TV App Updated With New SD and HD Channels

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 03:56 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vi-movies-tv-app-new-channels/297962/, Vi (Vodafone Idea) Movies and TV App Updated With New SD and HD Channels

Vi is the new branding for Vodafone Idea Limited. With the new branding and a new name, Vi is looking to improve its image by enhancing customer service and adding in new offers. Vi has also brought in a new Work from Home data add-on pack for Rs 351 which brings double the benefits of what Rs 251 Work from Home data add-on pack brought. In its efforts to bring customers more value, Vi has also updated the Vi Movies and TV app. Now the new Vi Movies and TV app has been updated with around 50 SD and HD TV channels.

Vi Movies and TV App SD and HD Channels

Vi Movies and TV app now come with newly added HD TV channels. Channels of different genres and languages have been added to cater to the needs of a variety of customers. New channels added are — History TV18, Discovery, History TV18 HD, Animal Planet HD, Animal Planet, Discovery World HD, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Colors, CNBC TV18, MTV, Colors Rishtey, News18 India, Rishtey Cineplex, MTV Beats, Comedy Central, CNN News 18, Colors Infinity, CNBC Awaz, CNBC TV18 Prime HD, MTV HD, Nick Jr, Nick, Nick HD+, Nickelodeon Sonic, Comedy Central HD, Colors Super, and many other Colors channels both in SD and HD quality with different languages have been added.

The good thing about the HD channels that are on offer to the Vi or Vodafone Idea customers is that their quality is not compressed. When Airtel and Jio TV HD channels are talked about, most often people have observed that the quality is compressed and it doesn't feel like HD. But it is not the same case with VI Movies and TV app HD channels.

There is more to the Vi Movies and TV app than just live TV. The Vi Movies and TV app also bring customers movies, originals, and news. Vi customers can register on the app simply by downloading it and entering their registered Vi number after which they will receive an OTP which should automatically sign-in to their account. Then the customers can stream from their favourite TV channels, movies, and shows.

Original article: Vi (Vodafone Idea) Movies and TV App Updated With New SD and HD Channels

Realme 7i With Snapdragon 662 SoC, HD+ Display and 90Hz Refresh Rate Officially Launched

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 02:11 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/realme-7i-chipset-price-specs/297951/, Realme 7i With Snapdragon 662 SoC, HD+ Display and 90Hz Refresh Rate Officially Launched

Realme 7i just went official in the Indonesian market and the phone could be launched as a Narzo 20 series variant in India. The Realme 7 also made its debut in Indonesia today alongside the Realme 7i. For the unaware, the Realme 7 was launched in India very recently, but the Realme 7i is yet to make its way to the Asian sub-continent. In the past, we have seen Realme tinkering with the specifications of the Realme ‘i’ smartphones. The Realme 6i that was launched in Myanmar arrived in India as Realme Narzo 10. And it might be the same case this time around. We might see one of the Realme Narzo 20 series phone featuring identical specs as the Realme 7i that went official today. Continue reading to know more about the Realme 7i in detail.

Realme 7i: Specifications and Features

The Realme 7i features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720×1,600 pixels and 90Hz refresh rate. Yes, Realme has added a 90Hz refresh rate even to the HD+ panel. Realme confirmed that there’s Corning Glass protection on the 7i. Underneath, we get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Notably, the handset comes in a single variant and there’s a microSD card slot as well for storage expansion up to 256GB.

Cameras on the Realme 7i include a primary 64MP shooter with f/1.8 aperture, 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. To the front, Realme has added a 16MP shooter which will allow users to capture selfies and attend video calls. The Realme 7i is backed by a 5000mAh battery and there’s 18W fast charging support as well.

Connectivity options on the Realme 7i include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and a USB Type-C port. The fingerprint scanner is located on the rear side of the smartphone.

Realme 7i: Pricing and Availability

The Realme 7i comes in a single variant as mentioned above and it is priced at IDR 3,199,000 (approx. Rs 15,700). The phone comes in two finishes- Polar Blue and Aurora Blue. The first sale of the smartphone will take place on September 18 in Indonesia. Indian launch details of the Realme 7i are unknown at the moment. Next week, the company is launching the Narzo 20 series in the Indian market.

Original article: Realme 7i With Snapdragon 662 SoC, HD+ Display and 90Hz Refresh Rate Officially Launched

2G Not Going Away Anytime Soon, Says Indian Government

Posted: 17 Sep 2020 12:31 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/2g-not-going-away-soon-india/297919/, 2G Not Going Away Anytime Soon, Says Indian Government

A few days back, Mr Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited said that he wants to make India '2G mukt' country. There are still over 300 million people using the 2G network in India and that has to change because they don't get access to the same benefits which the people using 3G or 4G do. But the government looks at 2G in a very different way. Even though it is an outdated network technology, the Indian government believes that if there is a demand then it needs to be catered by the telecom service providers. The government has no problem with 2G as of now.

Demand for 2G Means it is Going to Stay

As per an ET Telecom report, the Indian government has given telecom service providers the right of choice of technology for providing telecom services. Sanjay Dhotre, minister of State for Communications said in Lok Sabha, Wednesday, "The choice of technology for provision of telecom services are left to the service provider as per their respective business considerations."

Even though the world is shifting to 5G, there are around 300 million Indian still using the 2G network. The government's view of 2G is if the people need it and the telecom service providers want to provide the service of it, then there is no objection to it. Telecom service providers have the right to provide any kind of network they want to using the spectrum bands made available by the government.

Mr Mukesh Ambani had said that there is an urgent need of new stringent policy measures so that India can be made 2G free which started 25 years back. Mr Ambani led Reliance Industries Limited is working on developing homegrown 5G solutions through its subsidiary Reliance Jio and as soon as the spectrum is made available, Jio will start testing for 5G. As of now, there is no information on when the 5G spectrum auctions will be held, but as per the developments in the market, it feels like it won't be this year. The government needs to bring down the price of the spectrum or else it will become too expensive for the telcos to bear the load.

Original article: 2G Not Going Away Anytime Soon, Says Indian Government

Tata Sky Adds 2 New FTA Channels- Enterr10 and Kashish News

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 11:33 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/tatasky-enterr10-news-channels-fta-pack/297923/, Tata Sky Adds 2 New FTA Channels- Enterr10 and Kashish News

Tata Sky continues to add new channels to its platform. On September 17, the DTH operator has added two new free-to-air (FTA) channels- Enterr10 and Kashish News. Existing Tata Sky customers will be able to watch both the channels for free as they are part of the FTA pack. The Enterr10 channel number is available for viewing at LCN 182, whereas Kashish News can be viewed from LCN 1125. Since Tata Sky is India’s leading DTH operator, it continually adds and removes new channels. Tata Sky also updated the list of channels on its website.

Enterr10 and Kashish News Arrives on Tata Sky

The first FTA channel, Enterr10, is owned by Enterr10 Television Private Limited. The channel was launched way back in 2006 as a free-to-air channel across all major DTH platforms. Enterr10 is categorised as ‘Hindi Entertainment’ channel, and as mentioned, it can be viewed at channel number 182. Since it is an FTA channel, users can view the new channel at no extra cost in the said LCN.

Besides Enterr10, Tata Sky is also offering Enterr10 Movies and Enterr10 Bangla at channel numbers 344 and 1333 respectively. The new Enterr10 channel is a Hindi entertainment channel which makes it a perfect choice for people who watch entertainment channels at no extra cost.

The second FTA channel Kashish News is also a free-to-air one that can be accessed at channel number 1125. Similar to Enterr10, Tata Sky users will not have to pay anything to watch the Kashish News channel. Tata Sky is categorising the channel as ‘Hindi Regional.’

Talking about Kashish News, it was launched back in 2011 from Ranchi. The channel focusses on airing news from Bihar and Jharkhand primarily. Tata Sky subscribers in the Bihar and Jharkhand region can watch regional news on Kashish News. Very recently, Tata Sky added News India 24×7 and Filamchi channels on its platform and also revised the entire channel numbers recently.

Original article: Tata Sky Adds 2 New FTA Channels- Enterr10 and Kashish News

Realme Narzo 20 Pro Might Offer 65W Fast Charging and Helio G95 SoC

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 10:00 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/realme-narzo-20-pro-specs-pricing/297902/, Realme Narzo 20 Pro Might Offer 65W Fast Charging and Helio G95 SoC

Realme will be launching the Narzo 20 series in India on September 21. This time around the series will have three phones- Narzo 20, Narzo 20A and the Narzo 20 Pro. As the name itself suggests, the Narzo 20 Pro will be the premium device in Narzo 20 series. Ahead of the launch, full specifications of the Narzo 20 Pro have been leaked online. Going by this leak, we can safely say the Narzo 20 Pro will just be a variant of the recently launched Realme 7 with 65W fast charging onboard. So it could be the cheapest phone with India’s fastest charging technology.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro: Leaked Specifications

The leaked specifications, coming from tipster Mukul Sharma, suggests the Narzo 20 Pro will flaunt a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with 90.5% screen-to-body ratio and 90Hz refresh rate. Realme is focussed on offering at least a 90Hz refresh rate on smartphones above and around Rs 15,000 price point. The Narzo 20 Pro will be making use of the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset that debuted with the Realme 7 earlier this month.

The phone might come in different configurations- 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. There might also be a microSD card slot for storage expansion. As for the cameras, the phone is reported to have a primary 48MP lens, 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 2MP macro lens and a 2MP B&W portrait lens. It could ship with a 16MP front-facing camera.

Lastly, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro will have a 4500mAh battery along with the incredible 65W fast charging support. Yes, you heard it right. Realme seems to be bringing the fastest charging technology in India to even lower price point. The phone weighs 191 grams and measures 9.3mm in thickness.

As you can see, the leaked specifications of the Realme Narzo 20 Pro are very much on-par with the Realme 7, except for the addition of 65W charging tech on the former. So the price of the Narzo 20 Pro could start above Rs 15,000. We are expecting it to cost Rs 17,999 or Rs 18,999. Full pricing details will be revealed on September 21 at the official launch event.

Original article: Realme Narzo 20 Pro Might Offer 65W Fast Charging and Helio G95 SoC

Tata Sky Value Added Service Channels: Price and Details

Posted: 16 Sep 2020 06:33 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/tata-sky-value-added-service-channels-price-details/297818/, Tata Sky Value Added Service Channels: Price and Details

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There are multiple value-added service channels on offer from Tata Sky. Tata Sky provides its users with a ton of useful quality services and that is the reason why it has been the leading DTH operator of India for a long time now. Airtel also offers value-added service channels to its users. There is very little difference between the value-added service channels from the two DTH operators. There more than 30 value-added service channels on offer by Tata Sky and all of them cater to a certain kind of need. Take a look at all the value-added service channels.

Tata Sky Value Added Service Channels Trending at the Moment

First Tata Sky value-added service channel which is trending right now is 'Tata Sky Classic Cinema' and is available for Rs 59 per month. Then there is the 'Tata Sky Fun Learn' which is available to the customers for Rs 60/month. 'Tata Sky Darshan' which is a trending service is totally free at the moment.

Then there are two more channels in the trending list which are available at Rs 59 per month and they are – 'Tata Sky Aradhana' and 'Tata Sky Fitness'. Talking about popular entertainment channels, there are three channels trending at Rs 60 per month. First one is 'Tata Sky Comedy' followed by 'Tata Sky Hollywood Local' and 'Tata Sky Seniors'. There are two more channels on offer for Rs 75/month which are trending and provide entertainment content — 'Tata Sky Theatre' and 'Tata Sky Bollywood Premiere'.

There are some more free value-added service channels on offer at the moment — 'Tata Sky Family Health', 'Tata Sky Classroom', and 'Tata Sky Bhojpuri Sanima'. Then there are two service channels which are priced very expensive. 'Tata Sky Vedic Maths' and 'Tata Sky Smart Manager' each come for Rs 300 per month.

Tata Sky Vedic Maths offers a long course in Vedic maths to the customers so that they can increase their knowledge and be really sharp in all the competitive exams they appear on. Talking about the 'Tata Sky Smart Manager', it offers customers knowledge on how they can develop their soft skills and become really smart in a work environment.

There are Tata Sky Value-added service channels which come in different languages. For people who want to watch Telugu, they can subscribe to the 'Tata Sky Telugu Cinema' and people who want to watch Tamil they can watch 'Tata Sky Tamil Cinema'. There are channels for people who want to watch content in Kannada and Marathi as well as more languages. With its value-added service channels, Tata Sky has made sure that its customers are enjoying their content in the way they want to.

Original article: Tata Sky Value Added Service Channels: Price and Details

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