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Instagram Now Enables Users to Create Reels up to 30 Seconds
BSNL Facing Bandwidth Issues in Select Cities, Unable to Serve New FTTH Connections
Reliance Jio Unveils In-Flight Connectivity Packs, Partner Airlines Listed
Meeting by Vu Video Conference Solution Announced by Vu Group
Vi (Vodafone Idea) Unique Prepaid Plans that You Can Get Today
HFCL Building Reliance Jio FTTH Network Across 300 Cities, Seeks More Clarity on BSNL 4G
Samsung Galaxy F41 India Launch Set for October 8
Tata Sky New Broadband Plans Offer Unlimited Data and Faster Speeds at Low Prices

Instagram Now Enables Users to Create Reels up to 30 Seconds

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 06:59 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/instagram-reels-30-seconds-length/299911/, Instagram Now Enables Users to Create Reels up to 30 Seconds

Instagram on Wednesday said that it is rolling out a new update that enables users to create a reel up to 30 seconds in length. Instagram in early August unveiled Instagram Reels that lets users to "create and discover short, entertaining videos" on its platform. The company prior to the update had restricted the users to record and edit clips up to 15 seconds in length. It has to be noted that TikTok, the key rival to Instagram Reels, lets users create videos up to 60 seconds in length.

Instagram Rolls Out Multiple Updates to Reels

Instagram on Twitter said that the users post the update can extend the timer to 10 seconds when recording a video. The company prior to the update had restricted the timer to three seconds, a limit also applicable on TikTok.

Crucially, the Reels update is also said to include the ability to trim and delete any clip. The company said the update is intended to make it "easier and more fun" for users to make Reels.

Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, said in a tweet that the company will keep on "listening to feedback and updating the experience" of the Instagram Reels platform.

"You've been asking for more options to create and edit reels and we hope this give you more ways to have fun with them," Mosseri said in a tweet.

Instagram Testing Different Home Screen Versions

The company in early September said that it is "testing" different versions of the home screen with one step access to Reels and Shop tabs on its app. Instagram said that the updates to the home screen layout reflect "how people are using the app."

"These changes reflect shifts we're seeing from people, both in how they use the product but also how they push culture forward on Instagram: rise of creators, explosion of video, acceleration of online shopping," Mosseri said in a tweet in early September. "We want to adapt to these shifts while keeping things simple."

Original article: Instagram Now Enables Users to Create Reels up to 30 Seconds

BSNL Facing Bandwidth Issues in Select Cities, Unable to Serve New FTTH Connections

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 04:57 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-bandwidth-issues-select-cities/299846/, BSNL Facing Bandwidth Issues in Select Cities, Unable to Serve New FTTH Connections

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is currently witnessing "severe bandwidth issue in Attappadi area" in Kerala resulting in "heavy customer complaints and churn." The development was shared by Sanchar Nigam Executives Association (SNEA) Kerala Circle in a mail to the chief general manager of BSNL Kerala circle on Monday. The Kerala arm of the SNEA, one of the largest and recognized executive associations in BSNL highlighted in the mail that the BSNL services in Attappadi area is in "heavy demand." It was said that the connectivity to the Attappadi is currently delivered through a microwave link from Mannarkkad to Kalkandi with the line extended to Agali through an optical fiber. The bandwidth for the entire area from Mannarkkad to Agali is said to have a maximum limit of 155 Mbps.

BSNL Facing Bandwidth Issues in Select Cities Across India

Additionally, it is said that the connectivity to Attappadi is also delivered through an optical fiber from Coimbatore to Agali with the operator being allotted 450 Mbps capacity.

It is said that the Attappadi area currently consists of two BSNL telephone exchanges and seven GSM sites including five 3G sites of the operator. Further, the area is also said to host five Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer, a network device that receives signals from a subscriber's DSL line at the exchange.

Crucially, two optical line termination in the area is said to serve more than 100 Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) connections with another 100 FTTH connections said to be on the waiting list.

The operator is said to currently rely on the microwave link through Kalkandi to serve its users due to the "poor reliability" of the cable emerging from Coimbatore and its low bandwidth.

BSNL Unable to Serve Users Despite Heavy Demand

The Kerala arm of the SNEA highlighted that the key rivals of the operator are yet to "build up their base" in the Attappadi area.

"The bandwidth of around 450 Mbps is totally insufficient to cater to the increasing needs of Attappadi area," the Kerala arm of the SNEA said in its letter. "The end user is suffocated with bandwidth crunch and lots of complaints are pouring in. We are also unable to give further FTTH connections in the area despite heavy demand."

The executive association made multiple proposals to the BSNL management including a proposal to implement IP microwave with at least 2.5Gbps capacity from Mannarkkad to Kalkandy. The Kerala arm of the SNEA also said that the BSNL management may look into leasing of fibre from other agencies to meet its requirements.

"It is understood that RJIO is also planning to enter the area," the Kerala arm of the SNEA said in its letter. "This may result in massive churn out of our customers unless we do something to improve the connectivity bandwidth to the region."

Original article: BSNL Facing Bandwidth Issues in Select Cities, Unable to Serve New FTTH Connections

Reliance Jio Unveils In-Flight Connectivity Packs, Partner Airlines Listed

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 03:31 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-in-flight-connectivity-packs/299884/, Reliance Jio Unveils In-Flight Connectivity Packs, Partner Airlines Listed

Reliance Jio, the largest telecom operator in India on Thursday unveiled three inflight connectivity packs said to be applicable on its 22 partner airlines. The inflight connectivity packs are priced in the range of Rs 499 to Rs 999 with a one day validity. The operator highlighted that the incoming calls are not permitted on the inflight connectivity packs and that the data speeds "may vary from airline to airline." The operator has bundled data, SMS and outgoing minutes with its inflight packs, however, it was said that the voice services would be available only on select airlines. AeroMobile is said to be the aircraft roaming partner for Reliance Jio.

Reliance Jio Introduces Inflight Connectivity Packs

The base level inflight connectivity pack priced at Rs 499 enables users to browse 250MB data along with 100 voice calls and 100 SMS.

Further, the operator unveiled a mid-tier pack priced at Rs 699 and a top-tier pack priced at Rs 999. The mid-tier pack carries over the SMS and voice benefits of the entry level pack but enhances the data limit to 500MB.

The top-tier pack enables users to browse up to 1GB data with the voice and SMS benefits identical to the entry level pack.

The operator highlighted that the one day validity on the inflight connectivity pack translates to a 24-hour period effective from the first usage at an aircraft roaming network as part of the service. However, the users will be charged for two days when the connecting flight is said to be equipped with a different aircraft roaming network as compared to the first flight.

The inflight connectivity packs are said to be prepaid but are also available to the postpaid users on a "pre-on-post" basis.

Reliance Jio Inflight Connectivity Packs Applicable on 22 Airlines

The operator highlighted that its inflight connectivity packs are applicable on its 22 partner airlines with the data, voice and SMS services said to be applicable on Air Serbia and Alitalia.

The users can also use the voice, SMS and data services on Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Egypt Air, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Euro wings, Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, SAS Scandinavian Airlines and SWISS. Uzbekistan Airways and Virgin Atlantic also enable Reliance Jio users with inflight connectivity packs to access all services such as data, voice and SMS.

Reliance Jio also highlighted that its users with inflight connectivity packs can access data and SMS services on Aer Lingus, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, TAP Air Portugal and Turkish Airlines.

It has to be noted that the inflight connectivity services would only be applicable on select routes and destinations of Reliance Jio's partner airlines.

Original article: Reliance Jio Unveils In-Flight Connectivity Packs, Partner Airlines Listed

Meeting by Vu Video Conference Solution Announced by Vu Group

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 02:00 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/meeting-by-vu-conference-solution/299840/, Meeting by Vu Video Conference Solution Announced by Vu Group

Vu Group today announced the launch of its new video conference solution dubbed ‘Meeting by Vu.’ With this move, Vu Group is extending its expertise into changing customer’ workstyles. We have seen the rise of demand for video conferencing apps and Vu Group is aiming to provide a robust offering to companies and general consumers. For the unaware, Vu Group is one of the leaders in premium 4K television segment in India. Meeting by Vu promises to make virtual meetings more realistic and lifelike. Meeting by Vu is available in three variants: Executive, Team and Conference. The pricing for the Indian market starts at Rs 1.25 lakhs.

Meeting by Vu: Features Detailed

According to the press release by Vu Group, the company will focus on delivering new-age technologies to both consumer lifestyle and business products. Meeting by Vu is said to offer the best of both worlds- the quality of traditional room-based solutions, and the ease of use and the flexibility of using video conferencing software like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Google Meet and any other video conferencing software that runs on Windows 10.

The Meeting by Vu product line-up combines large intelligent displays with a built-in Windows 10 PC, professional-grade cameras with advanced video processing DSPs and a sophisticated microphone and speaker system – all in a single package.

As mentioned above, Meeting by Vu is available in three variants: Executive, Team, and Conference. The Executive Edition is appropriate for solo professionals and business owners who are working from home. The Team Edition is better suited for groups of 4-6 people as it features a wide-angle camera that can fit more subjects into the frame. The Conference Edition is ideal for larger rooms and bigger teams as it offers a professional camera with 15x optical zoom and pan/tilt functions.

Vu Group will provide the consumers with a large screen Smart TV with the built-in computer powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of SSD, Windows 10 and a wireless keyboard with a trackpad. Smart TVs can be opted in five screen sizes- 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, 85-inch and 100-inch. Furthermore, Vu will offer the users several camera options that provide an 83° to 120° viewing angle all of which are 4K with autofocus.

While the Executive and Team edition cameras offer 4x digital zoom, the Conference edition camera features 15x optical zoom and pan/tilt functions, which comes in really handy. Furthermore, Meeting by Vu comes with disturbance-free audio capabilities with AI-based noise cancellation software that offers noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation. Other features include 4-way wireless screencasting and dual display support.

Lastly, Vu Group stated the pricing would range from Rs 1.35 lakh to Rs 8.5 lakh. However, individual pricing is yet to be revealed by the company. Meeting by Vu seems like a great option especially for business users.

Original article: Meeting by Vu Video Conference Solution Announced by Vu Group

Vi (Vodafone Idea) Unique Prepaid Plans that You Can Get Today

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 12:50 AM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vodafone-idea-unique-prepaid-plans/299821/, Vi (Vodafone Idea) Unique Prepaid Plans that You Can Get Today

After rebranding Vodafone Idea to Vi, the telco has made some changes to its prepaid offerings as well. Not only the prepaid plans come with new benefits but some new plans have been added as well. One newly added prepaid plan is the Rs 351 work from home data add-on pack. It offers double the benefits of what Rs 251 work from home data add-on pack does. So now it becomes interesting to look at the prepaid plans from Vi and see the unique benefits which they are offering. Here is our list of unique prepaid plans from Vi that you can get today.

Vi (Vodafone Idea) Unique Prepaid Plans

The first unique prepaid plan offered by the telco comes for Rs 405. This plan offers a validity of only 28 days. With the plan, the customers get unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day along with 3GB data per day. What's unique about this plan is that it offers customers an OTT benefit of ZEE5 Premium on top of MPL cash, and discounts whenever ordering from Zomato.

Coming to the second unique plan from Vi, you can go for the Rs 699 prepaid plan. This plan comes with a validity of 84 days. The unique offer about this plan is its double data offer. So under the offer, customers are getting 4GB daily data for 84 days. Along with that, there is unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day with MPL cash and Zomato discount benefit.

Then there is the Rs 595 plan which comes with a validity of 56 days. This plan comes with 2GB daily data on top of unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. With this plan, the customers get the OTT benefit of ZEE5 Premium along with MPL cash and Zomato discounts.

The Rs 2,595 plan is another unique prepaid plan on offer from Vi. This plan comes with a validity of 365 days and offers customers 2GB daily data along with unlimited calling and 100 SMS/day. With this, the customers also get the OTT benefit of ZEE5 Premium and other benefits such as MPL cash and Zomato discounts.

Original article: Vi (Vodafone Idea) Unique Prepaid Plans that You Can Get Today

HFCL Building Reliance Jio FTTH Network Across 300 Cities, Seeks More Clarity on BSNL 4G

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 11:33 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/hfcl-jio-ftth-network-300-cities/299818/, HFCL Building Reliance Jio FTTH Network Across 300 Cities, Seeks More Clarity on BSNL 4G

HFCL, a company engaged in the telecommunications infrastructure sector on Saturday said that it is currently implementing Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network for Reliance Jio in about 300 cities across India. The development was shared by Mahendra Nahata, promoter and managing director of HFCL in its first quarter earnings call for the period ended June 30, 2020. Nahata said that the FTTH network has been a "great opportunity" for HFCL. Further, it was said that the company is expanding its capacity for fibre to home ecosystem by putting up a new facility in Hyderabad.

HFCL Implementing FTTH Network for Reliance Jio Across 300 Cities

Nahata said that HFCL is supplying the "entire range" of fibre optic cable in "large volume" to Reliance Jio. Further, Nahata said that the new production facility in Hyderabad would be active in the month of November.

"We are already expanding our capacity for FTTH fibre kind of a cable," Nahata said in the first quarter earnings call. "Moreover, apart from that, accessories for FTTH cables are also being produced in our Chennai Facility and those are also being supplied in large quantity to Jio, which is the biggest, the largest implementation of FTTH network happening by Jio."

Nahata said that the fibre prices in the country have been "more or less stable" at Rs 280 per fibre kilometer.

Additionally, Nahata said that the spectrum auction for 5G services is at least six to nine months away. Nahata said that the deployment of 5G would happen in one to one and half years from now, provided the auction happens in a six to nine months period.

HFCL Seeks More Clarity on BSNL 4G Network

Meanwhile, Nahata said that HFCL is not looking at BSNL 4G rollout as an "opportunity" due to multiple reasons including the lack of clarity on the equipment requirement and payment issues.

Nahata said that HFCL does not know what kind of equipment BSNL wants with its 4G network and "what kind of implementation" the operator plans with its 4G services.

Crucially, Nahata does not believe a "large number of companies" would participate in BSNL 4G rollout "unless there is a surety" on the payment plan. Further, Nahata said that the company would look for a "commitment" from the government on how the payment will be made or secured with regards to BSNL 4G network rollout.

Original article: HFCL Building Reliance Jio FTTH Network Across 300 Cities, Seeks More Clarity on BSNL 4G

Samsung Galaxy F41 India Launch Set for October 8

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 10:14 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-f41-launch-date/299806/, Samsung Galaxy F41 India Launch Set for October 8

Samsung is all set to launch a new smartphone series in the Indian market. The South Korean company will be launching Galaxy F41 under the brand new ‘Galaxy F‘ series on October 8. The new handset will be exclusively sold via Flipkart. Samsung already has the Galaxy M and Galaxy A series in the mid-range market. And it is unknown why the company is coming with another mid-range series. Tipsters claim that the upcoming Galaxy F41 will have very identical specifications as the Galaxy M31 and the former will have a new paint job. And the next change would be the exclusivity to Flipkart.

Samsung Galaxy F41: Confirmed Specifications

As noted, the Galaxy F41 will be exclusive to Flipkart and the e-commerce website already created a landing page for the phone. Flipkart confirmed the Galaxy F41 would have a massive 6000mAh battery and also a Super AMOLED panel. Now both these features fall in-line with the earlier rumours of the phone being a rebranded version of Galaxy M31.

As for the rumours, the Galaxy F41 was already spotted on Google Play Console listing which revealed the key specifications. The Galaxy F41 will be powered by the popular Exynos 9611 SoC and it will come with 6GB of RAM. The handset was spotted running Android 10-based OneUI 2.0. Other specs include Full HD+ screen and the teaser image also confirmed the presence of triple camera setup on the back. Samsung might go with a 64MP primary sensor similar to the Galaxy M31.

It will be interesting to see how Samsung prices the Galaxy F41. The Galaxy M31 is currently retailing at a starting price of Rs 17,499 in India on Amazon and Samsung Shop Online. The Galaxy M31s starts at Rs 19,499 in the country. If Samsung prices the Galaxy F41 for less than Rs 15,000, it will become a decent mid-range option as the phone will sport identical specs as the Galaxy M31. The launch is set for October 8, where we will get to see the pricing and complete spec-sheet of the Galaxy F41.

Original article: Samsung Galaxy F41 India Launch Set for October 8

Tata Sky New Broadband Plans Offer Unlimited Data and Faster Speeds at Low Prices

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 06:31 PM PDT

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/tatasky-updated-broadband-plans-detailed/299726/, Tata Sky New Broadband Plans Offer Unlimited Data and Faster Speeds at Low Prices

Tata Sky Broadband

Tata Sky had to revamp its broadband offerings looking at what JioFiber and Airtel Xstream Fiber did with its offerings to stay in the competition. Both JioFiber and Airtel Xstream FIber customers are now getting unlimited data with any of the plans they pick regardless of their price and validity. Thus Tata Sky has also introduced new plans so that its customers can get more for less. These new plans are not applicable in every telecom circle of India and thus are subject to availability. Keep reading to find out about the new plans that are launched by Tata Sky.

Tata Sky New Unlimited Data Broadband Plans

Tata Sky is providing customers with new plans under unlimited data broadband offerings. The internet service provider (ISP) has brought in new plans which are cheaper than the older offerings and offer more benefits. A thing worth noticing here is that the same has been done by Airtel Xstream Fiber and JioFiber as well. Both Airtel Xstream Fiber and JioFiber have introduced new plans which are priced cheaper than the cheapest plans on offer earlier.

Coming back to the broadband offering from Tata Sky, the internet service provider is now offering two plans in most of the telecom circles under the 1-month validity category. This is specifically for unlimited data plans. So these two plans are priced at Rs 850 and Rs 950. For the unaware, earlier the cheapest offering from Tata Sky came for Rs 950 under the one-month validity category.

Not only this, but Tata Sky has also more than doubled the benefits which came with the plan. So earlier, when people bought the Rs 950 unlimited monthly plan, they got 25 Mbps internet speed with unlimited data. But now that has been upgraded to 150 Mbps speed with unlimited data. Along with that customers can also get a landline connection by paying Rs 100 more on the base rental of the broadband plan.

Coming to the new plan of Rs 850 per month, it offers customers unlimited data and with that also provides 100 Mbps speed. The customers can also get a landline connection with this plan by paying just Rs 100 more on top of the base rental. All the prices mentioned above are exclusive of 18% tax.

Not only that, but Tata Sky has also upgraded its broadband offerings in the category of the long-term plan. It has added more than one new plans in the three-month validity category. The two new plans added are of Rs 1,797 (50 Mbps speed) and Rs 2,400 (100 Mbps speed). Customers can also get a landline connection with these two new plans, but again they Rs 100 extra on the base rental of the broadband plans.

As for the 6 months and 12 months plan, the customers don't need to pay anything extra for getting a landline connection. It will be included for free in their plan. There are new plans in this category of the validity period (6 and 12 months) as well. The good thing is that Tata Sky is offering broadband plans with more benefits for a lesser price.

Original article: Tata Sky New Broadband Plans Offer Unlimited Data and Faster Speeds at Low Prices

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