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- Reliance Jio, Qualcomm Quick Dial 5G, 1Gbps Speeds Achieved
- Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker Review
- Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai Among Top Indian Cities for Mobile Gaming: Opensignal
- Indians Prefer Chinese Brand Alternatives, Samsung and Lava Emerge as Favourites: CMR
- Indian Government to Soon Lift Higher Basic Customs Duty on Mobiles, TVs
- Nokia 215, Nokia 225 Unveiled in India, 4G Experience at Affordable Price
- DoT Request for 5G Airwaves to be Considered by DoS, Defence Ministry
- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Indian Price Comparison
- Broadband: Should Speed Be the Lone Factor for Choosing Your Next ISP?
- Airtel Digital TV Removes Two Channels, Adds Bansal News
| Reliance Jio, Qualcomm Quick Dial 5G, 1Gbps Speeds Achieved Posted: 20 Oct 2020 09:00 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-qualcomm-dial-5g-1gbps-speeds/305563/, Reliance Jio, Qualcomm Quick Dial 5G, 1Gbps Speeds Achieved
Reliance Jio today announced that they achieved over a 1 Gbps milestone on the Reliance Jio 5GNR solution, leveraging the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms. This achievement not only supports Jio's 5G credentials but also signifies the entry of Jio and India into the Gigabit 5G NR product portfolio. With 5G technology, users will experience the benefits of higher data rates, low latency communications and enhanced digital experiences across a wide array of connected devices, from 5G-enabled smartphones to enterprise laptops to AR/VR products to vertical IoT solutions. Mathew Oommen, president, Reliance Jio Infocomm, said, "We are excited about working with Qualcomm Technologies in developing new generation cloud-native 5G RAN technology that is truly open and software-defined. The development of secure RAN solutions with Qualcomm Technologies combined with Jio Platforms and scale provides the ideal combination for local manufacturing and for accelerating the realization of Atmanirbhar Bharat for an inclusive 5G nation." Reliance Jio 5G 1 Gbps Speed MilestoneReliance Jio's innovation has spearheaded the transformation of India into one of the world's largest consumers of mobile broadband. With disaggregated and virtualized 5GNR solutions, Reliance Jio is advancing the ecosystem of carrier-grade software-based RAN solutions that are designed to enable 5G services and experiences for all of India and beyond. The portfolio of Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms is designed to provide a foundation for flexible, virtualized, scalable, and interoperable cellular network infrastructure. The platforms offer scalable support for a wide range of infrastructure categories ranging from macro base stations with massive MIMO to small cells and feature support for all key frequency bands on sub-6 GHz and mmWave spectrum Original article: Reliance Jio, Qualcomm Quick Dial 5G, 1Gbps Speeds Achieved ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker Review Posted: 20 Oct 2020 07:09 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/xiaomi-mi-smart-speaker-review/305545/, Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker Review
Xiaomi has been pushing very hard to provide customers with everything they need. Be it shoes, speakers, light, TV, smartphone, or more, Xiaomi is selling it. The Chinese tech giant wants to create an ecosystem of products for its customers so that they don't have to go to any other company or brand for any of the products. One thing is true for Xiaomi in every case, any product that you purchase from the company, you are bound to get a great value for it. Almost every product from Xiaomi is priced at a reasonable range so that customers with lesser disposable income can also purchase it. Today I am going to review one such product for you. It is the Mi Smart Speaker. It comes with Google Assistant. I am going to tell you if it is worth your money or not. Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker Review: Everything That is Right With the ProductThe Mi Smart Speaker comes with a basic design. There is nothing extra about the design, but it will sit well with most of the drawing rooms. It has a metal grill all over its body out of which the sound comes out. The reason why this design stands out is that it is nothing alike from what Google and Amazon offer to its customers. For controlling the speaker, there are four buttons on the surface. These buttons consist of volume up, volume down, mute, and play/pause functions. There is a very small logo of Mi on the bottom front of the speaker. The bottom of the speaker is made of rubber so that it doesn't slip on the surface it is kept. One of the coolest things about the Mi Smart Speaker is that there is a ring light on the top which will come to life whenever you get a notification. Another thing that I really liked about the Mi Smart Speaker is its capability of understanding commands even when I was standing across the room. One thing that is easily noticeable is that the Mi Smart Speaker is taller than the smart speakers from Google and Amazon. But it quite heavy as well compared to the other smart speakers.
For sound, there is a 2.5-inch driver inside the speaker which can deliver the sound of up to 12W. The quality of the sound is quite impressive and compared to speakers from Google and Amazon; it is not behind in any way. For connectivity, there is Bluetooth 4.2, which is not bad. Another great feature is that you can connect to two devices in a go and get more sound. There is also Chromecast in-built in the speaker and you can configure its settings via the Google Home app. You can also add the Mi Home Speaker with your other speakers with Google Assistant and Chromecast with the help of Google Home app. Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker: Things that Can be ImprovedSurprisingly, there isn't much that can be complained about the Mi Smart Speaker. The sound is great; functionality is almost the same as smart speakers from Google and Amazon. The only thing that may happen is that when Google sends out updates for the Google Assistant, the update might not reach the Mi Smart Speakers directly because the firmware is handled by Xiaomi and not Google. Apart from that, there is nothing else that can be counted as a negative about the product. Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker: Price, Competition, and VerdictLet's start with the price of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker. It is launched in India for a price of Rs 3,499. It is a price range where Google and Amazon might feel a bit nervous. The direct competition for Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker is Amazon Echo Dot 4 which is priced at Rs 4,499 and the Google Nest Mini, which is also priced at Rs 4,499. Xiaomi has launched a smart speaker and priced it Rs 1,000 lesser than what Google and Amazon are offering and still offers almost everything right from the features to quality the same as of its competition. So is it worth your money? The answer is pretty much obvious by now. Yes, the Mi Smart Speaker is worth your money. If you want to move from Google and Amazon and try out a new product in the line of smart speakers, then the Xiaomi Mi Smart speaker is what you should get. It comes with the Google Assistant, so if you want Alexa, this is not for you, but if you want Google Assistant, then surely consider the Mi Smart Speaker. Another reason why I would recommend this to you would be its price. It is priced lesser than what it should come for. One thing that Xiaomi has always done perfectly is to win customers hearts with its pricing. You get more and more by paying less. It is a perfect product in a sense looking at what competes in the market at the moment. And guess what, the speaker is currently selling for just Rs 2,999 on Flipkart as part of the Big Billion Days. Original article: Xiaomi Mi Smart Speaker Review ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai Among Top Indian Cities for Mobile Gaming: Opensignal Posted: 20 Oct 2020 06:14 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/ahmedabad-navi-mumbai-top-cities-mobile-gaming/305518/, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai Among Top Indian Cities for Mobile Gaming: Opensignal
Opensignal, a mobile analytics company on Tuesday said that the users in Ahmedabad had the "best games experience" followed by Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The company said that it analysed the mobile network experience in 48 cities across India to see how the cities compare on its Games Experience metric. Opensignal said that its Games Experience metric charts "how mobile phone users experience real-time multiplayer mobile gaming on an operator network." The company highlighted that the network conditions including latency, packet loss and jitter impact overall multiplayer games experience. Ahmedabad Emerges as Ideal City for Mobile GamersAccording to Opensignal, Ahmedabad and Mumbai were the only Tier 1 cities in its list of top 10 cities in India for best mobile games experience. Surat, Bhopal, Thane, Rajkot are the other cities in the top 10 list for mobile games experience. The games that were tested for the study is said to include Battle Royale, Call of Duty, PUBG and Clash Royale. Opensignal said that Gujarat and Maharashtra "dominated" its study with seven of the top 10 cities in India said to be from either of the states. Further, the company said that only four out of eight Tier 1 cities were under the top 20 cities in India to deliver over 50 points. Opensignal Games Experience metric is said to be on a scale of zero to 100 with Ahmedabad scoring 71.7 points. India Among Top Five Markets for Mobile GamingThe company highlighted that India is among the top five markets for mobile gaming in terms of user base. "On the back of growing penetration of affordable smartphones, low-cost data, and improved bandwidth, the number of online gamers has risen exponentially over the last couple of years," the firm said in its release. The company highlighted that lower latency enhances the reaction time of players in action games while packet loss relates to player action never taking an effect. Further, jitter is said to be "variability of the arrival time of data packets." "All data packets take time to travel between locations — for example between a player and the game server — but often the amount of delay varies between packets," the company said in the release. Original article: Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai Among Top Indian Cities for Mobile Gaming: Opensignal ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Indians Prefer Chinese Brand Alternatives, Samsung and Lava Emerge as Favourites: CMR Posted: 20 Oct 2020 04:30 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/indians-prefer-chinese-brand-alternatives-samsung-lava/305496/, Indians Prefer Chinese Brand Alternatives, Samsung and Lava Emerge as Favourites: CMR
Indians Seek Alternative to Chinese Smartphone BrandsThe firm said that retailers' preference of Chinese smartphone brands have also taken a dip due to anti-China sentiment. "Indian smartphone users have predominantly been using Chinese smartphones," Amit Sharma, analyst at CMR, said in a release. "In Q2 2020, the cumulative market share of Chinese brands fell to 73%, akin to the levels last seen in Q3 2019. In addition to COVID-19 and consequent supply side challenges, the anti-China sentiment also emerged as a key factor." CMR said that one in five retailers face "difficulties in convincing" users to buy devices sold by Chinese brands with the firm highlighting that the trend is "more pronounced" in Tier II cities. However, three in seven retailers are said to have felt that India's dispute with China will not cause an impact on their ability to sell devices made by Chinese brands. "The broad takeaway from the study is that there exists a chasm between those who feel angry and seek alternatives to their Chinese phones, and those who remain unaffected by current sentiments," Satya Mohanty, head of industry consulting group at CMR, said in the release. Lava Favoured by Around 48% of Potential UsersThe company also shared "key highlights" from CMR Insights On the Go Survey that reveals that around 48% of the potential users who are seeking alternatives have favoured Lava. Further, one in three users in the country are said to be preferring Samsung over rival brands with the South Korean giant also said to have high loyalty among its existing and potential users. "The Lava brand resonates strongly with consumers and retailers alike, with their overall value proposition," Sharma said. "This brand association is especially stronger in Aspirational India. The current market sentiments indicate major gains for Lava as a potential alternative. It remains to be seen how Lava is able to convert these into strong market performance." Original article: Indians Prefer Chinese Brand Alternatives, Samsung and Lava Emerge as Favourites: CMR ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Indian Government to Soon Lift Higher Basic Customs Duty on Mobiles, TVs Posted: 20 Oct 2020 03:00 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/indian-government-lift-customs-duty-mobiles-tvs/305484/, Indian Government to Soon Lift Higher Basic Customs Duty on Mobiles, TVs
All the smartphones and TVs which are shipped to India at the moment attract high basic customs duty (BCD). This is not just to increase the cost for the end Indian consumer, but to protect the local producers. The local Indian producers are said to be currently at capacity building stage right now so that they can also manufacture smartphones and its components. The placement of higher BCD protects them marginally. But this protection is not going to be there for long. As per a report from Mint, the government is looking to introduce an end date for the higher BCD. More on the story ahead. Government Aiming to Raise Capacity of Domestic Electronics IndustryBCD on both mobile handsets and television is 20% currently. Even for companies who want to manufacture locally such as Apple, many of the components of the smartphone attract a BCD of 15%-20%. The government from October 1, 2020, also imposed a 10% customs duty on display parts and touch panels of the smartphone as well. For the unaware, BCD is an extra tax which is put on top of all the indirect taxes on the imported products and materials. This makes it expensive for the end-users to buy as well the company to manufacture its products in India. However, the government might remove the higher BCD that is imposed on mobile handsets and TVs. This is because the higher BCD is said to be only temporary protection and not a permanent measure. Mint highlights that India wants to portray itself as an open economy and the elimination of tariff measures will send positive signals to the world. With enhancing and motivating local production, the Indian government is seeking to scale up its domestic electronics industry to $400 billion in FY25 from $59 billion in FY18. The US and some other countries have already complained about the high tariffs that India is imposing on the technology products said to be against the principles of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). Original article: Indian Government to Soon Lift Higher Basic Customs Duty on Mobiles, TVs ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Nokia 215, Nokia 225 Unveiled in India, 4G Experience at Affordable Price Posted: 20 Oct 2020 01:38 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/nokia215-nokia225-unveiled-india-4g/305468/, Nokia 215, Nokia 225 Unveiled in India, 4G Experience at Affordable Price
HMD Global Unveils Nokia 215 and Nokia 225 "Affordable" 4G SmartphonesThe Nokia 215 is said to include the classic Snake game along with other "try-and-buy" games like Crossy Road. The company highlighted that the Nokia 215 is designed to "survive daily bumps and knocks" and that it has "responsive soft-touch keymat" for easy navigation on the device. The Nokia 215 features a 1150mAh removable battery with the company promising up to 24 days standby time. "By bringing 4G to the Nokia 215 and Nokia 225 without compromising the accessible price point, we take another step towards our mission of providing low-cost access to global connectivity to those who need it the most – the billions of people who remain unconnected," Juho Sarvikas, chief product officer of HMD Global, said in the release. Meanwhile, the Nokia 225 also said to pack in a 1150mAh battery with the company promising a similar standby time as the Nokia 215. Further, the Nokia 225 also features a 0.3MP camera in the rear enabling users to "explore the world with its camera." "To strengthen our commitment to India further, we are excited to bring to our consumers Nokia 215 and Nokia 225, which are an amalgamation of affordability, 4G connectivity and modern essentials," Sanmeet Singh, vice president, HMD Global, said in the release. "With this, we ensure that our consumers can enjoy extra clear call quality in VoLTE networks, easy social media browsing and multiplayer gaming." Nokia 215 and Nokia 225: Pricing and AvailabilityThe Nokia 215 is said to be available in two colour options including Cyan Green and Black with the device carrying a price tag of Rs 2949. The company said that the Nokia 215 will be available online on Nokia web portal from October 23, 2020 and across "top retail outlets" from November 6, 2020. Further, the Nokia 225 will be available in three colours including Classic Blue, Metallic Sand and Black with the device carrying a price tag of Rs 3499. The company said that the Nokia 225 will be available on Flipkart from October 23, 2020 and across 'top retail outlets" from November 6, 2020. Original article: Nokia 215, Nokia 225 Unveiled in India, 4G Experience at Affordable Price ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| DoT Request for 5G Airwaves to be Considered by DoS, Defence Ministry Posted: 19 Oct 2020 11:57 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/dot-request-5g-airwaves-considered-dos-defence/305456/, DoT Request for 5G Airwaves to be Considered by DoS, Defence Ministry
DoT Wants the Airwaves in 26-28 GHz Bands and 3.3-3.6 GHz BandsFor smooth 5G services rollout, DoT wants 3000 units of premium millimetre waves in the 26-28 GHz bands and around 125 units in the 3.3-3.6 GHz bands. The DoS is said to have assured the officials that it is ready to give the airwaves to DoT in all the locations it is not already using the requested bandwidths. The telecom operators have warned the government about the repercussions if they were not to get the requested bandwidths. The operators have said that the 5G rollout would be very costly without the access to that 26 GHz spectrum as India would not be able to tap into the global devices ecosystem. Multiple countries including USA, South Korea, China and Japan have backed super-efficient millimetre waves for 5G deployment. At the same time, the report highlights that DoS is not keen to part with its airwaves due to its concern that it might cause interference between the 5G mobile networks and satellite. Meanwhile, the panel of secretaries have also asked the information & broadcasting and defence ministries to check if they have any 700 MHz idle bands. If so, it can also be re-assigned to DoT for 5G. While the discussion around 5G airwaves is still going, the auction for 4G airwaves is all set to take place in early 2021. Followed by this, 5G spectrum auction might also take place in the year ahead. However, the telecom operators are not said to be too excited about the 5G auction since the price set by the government for the spectrum is too costly. Original article: DoT Request for 5G Airwaves to be Considered by DoS, Defence Ministry ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Indian Price Comparison Posted: 19 Oct 2020 10:19 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/playstation5-xbox-seriesx-indian-price-comparison/305436/, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Indian Price Comparison
PS5 and Xbox Series X: Indian Price ComparedSony announced that both its PS5 units will be made available in India. It has to be noted that the company in early June unwrapped two models of the PS5 including a standard model that features a Ultra High-definition (UHD) Blue-ray disc drive. The company on Saturday said that the standard model is priced at Rs 49,990. The second model is known as the 'PlayStation 5 Digital Edition' and the company on Saturday announced that it carries a price tag of Rs 39,990. Meanwhile, the next generation Xbox Series will also be available in two variants with the entry-level variant known as Xbox Series S while the second variant is called the Xbox Series X. The Xbox Series S is priced at Rs 34,990 while the second variant is priced at Rs 49,990. It is interesting to note that there is a difference of Rs 5,000 in the base variants of the PS5 and Xbox Series X with the PS5 being more expensive. But then the superior variants of both the consoles come for the same price which is Rs 49,990. Sony also announced the prices for accessories and the controllers of the PS5. The DualSense Wireless Controller is priced at Rs 5990 while the PULSE 3D Wireless Headset is priced at Rs 8590. Further, there is an HD Camera which is priced at Rs 5190 while the Media Remote and DualSense Charging Station are both priced at Rs 2590 each. Sony has also announced 5 games for the PS5 already and its prices are also out for India. There are three games priced at Rs 4999 including 'Demon's Souls', 'Destruction Allstars', and 'Marvel Spiderman Miles Morales: Ultimate Edition.' Further, the company announced two games that are priced a little lower at Rs 3999 including 'Sackboy A Big Adventure' and 'Marvel Spiderman: Miles Morales'. The next generation Xbox Series has been available for pre-order from September 22, 2020. The sales for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles will start from November 10. However, no pre-order or release date for PS5 has been revealed by Sony yet. Original article: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Indian Price Comparison ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Broadband: Should Speed Be the Lone Factor for Choosing Your Next ISP? Posted: 19 Oct 2020 08:32 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/broadband-should-speed-be-the-lone-factor-for-choosing-your-next-isp/305376/, Broadband: Should Speed Be the Lone Factor for Choosing Your Next ISP?
How to Choose an ISP?Speed is important, so if that is right, the next thing that you should look at is the kind of service that the ISP offers in your area. Getting 'internet service' is different from getting 'quality internet service'. Look into the feedback and reviews that people in your area are providing about various internet service providers. Because even if the speed offered is good, but the network and the service of the ISP are not reliable, the speed won't make any positive difference. The next thing that you should look at is the amount of money that you are paying to the ISP for various plans. There are ISPs which provide broadband plans with good benefits but at a very high cost. Then there are other ISPs which offer cheaper plans, but the benefits are also less. Thus, compare the prices of the plans offered by different ISPs and ensure that you don't overpay for your plan. The third thing would be to check the kind of OTT benefits that are available to you. Almost every ISP is offering OTT benefits with its broadband plans to the users now. Jio, for example, provides its users with several OTT benefits with its broadband plans. Some plans of JioFiber come with a free subscription of all the major OTT platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Amazon Prime Video, and more. Another thing which most of the people usually ignore is down-time and up-time of the internet connection. Ensure that the ISP you are trusting has an excellent record when it comes to up-time of its internet connection. In case you are purchasing an internet connection for your business which relies on the internet to function, you need a reliable internet service which is up 99.9% of the time in a year. Hence, it is not just speed but a variety of factors when it comes to choosing the internet service provider. There is OTT benefits, feedback of service in your area, up-time and down-time, and the kind of money that you are paying for your internet plan. Original article: Broadband: Should Speed Be the Lone Factor for Choosing Your Next ISP? ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Airtel Digital TV Removes Two Channels, Adds Bansal News Posted: 19 Oct 2020 06:32 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-digital-removes-two-channels-adds-bansal/305349/, Airtel Digital TV Removes Two Channels, Adds Bansal News
Airtel Digital TV Adds Bansal NewsAirtel Digital TV has added a new channel for its subscribers, Bansal News. The newly added Bansal News is available at channel number 365 on the Airtel Digital TV platform. It is a free channel for subscribers. Talking about the channels which Airtel Digital TV has removed from its platform, it is Sahara Samay and Sahara Samay Rajasthan. Sahara Samay, a news channel was available to the users at channel number 330 while Sahara Samay Rajasthan offered subscribers local news from Rajasthan. The Sahara Samay Rajasthan was available at channel number 332. Airtel Digital TV has removed a number of 'Sahara Samay' channels recently. Just a few days back, the DTH operator removed three other Sahara Samay channels namely Sahara Samay UP, Sahara Samay MP and Sahara Samay Bihar. Sahara Samay UP offered subscribers local news from Uttar Pradesh and was available at channel number 333. Further, the Sahara Samay MP offered subscribers local news from Madhya Pradesh and was available at channel number 344. The last one, Sahara Samay Bihar'was available at channel number 340 and it offered subscribers news from Bihar. All these channels came for free of cost for the users. However, the DTH operator has added multiple news channels over the last few weeks to its platform including Bansal News and MK News. A Hindi news channel, MK News is available to the subscribers for no additional cost on channel number 345. In a release late last week, Airtel Digital TV highlighted that it has 17 million DTH users across India. Original article: Airtel Digital TV Removes Two Channels, Adds Bansal News ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
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