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- OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 Launched, Most Affordable Devices from OnePlus Yet?
- JioGames Beta Goes Live, Announces JioMart Gameathon an Esports Tournament
- Why Indian Telecom Operators Are Contemplating Mobile Tariff Hikes?
- Airtel IQ Leads the Telco Into $1 Billion Indian Cloud Communications Market
- Broadband Plans Which Come for Less Yet Provide More, Compared
- Trai Gives Telcos Extra 30 Days for Updating Tariff Communication Structure
- Airtel Xstream Box vs Tata Sky Binge+: Which STB Leads the Race?
| OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 Launched, Most Affordable Devices from OnePlus Yet? Posted: 26 Oct 2020 09:27 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/oneplus-nord-n10-5g-nord-n100-oneplus/306563/, OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 Launched, Most Affordable Devices from OnePlus Yet?
OnePlus has launched two new affordable devices namely Nord N10 5G and Nord N100. From the name itself, it is clear that the OnePlus Nord N10 can support 5G connectivity. While at the same time OnePlus Nord N100 only supports 4G LTE. There is a huge difference in the pricing of both the smartphones as well. One thing to note here is that both these devices are aimed for international markets and might never arrive in India. Let's take a look at the specifications and price of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100. OnePlus Nord N10 5G: Price and SpecificationsOnePlus Nord N10 5G will come with a 6.49-inch FHD+ display which will be able to support 90Hz refresh rate just like the OnePlus Nord. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. OnePlus is giving users the option to expand the internal storage up to 512GB with the Nord N10 5G. The smartphone will run on OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the Box. It will feature a quad-camera setup in the rear where the primary sensor will sport a 64MP lens paired with a 119-degree ultra-wide-angle lens, a dedicated macro lens, and a monochrome lens. For selfies, there is a 16MP sensor in the front. There is a 4,300mAh battery inside which comes with the support of Warp Charge 30T. The price of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G is set at £329 (approximately Rs 31,700) for its only 6GB RAM variant. The device will be available for the European market for now and will start selling from November 10, 2020. OnePlus Nord N100: Price and SpecificationsThe OnePlus Nord N100 is not a 5G device and it will only support 4G LTE. It comes with a 6.52-inch HD+ punch-hole display with support for 60Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. There is a triple camera setup in the rear where the primary sensor is of 13MP paired with two more sensors for macro and portrait shots. There is a larger 5,000mAh battery but it comes with 18W fast charging support which is slower as compared to the Nord N10 5G. The smartphone will run on Android 10 out of the box. The price of the OnePlus Nord N100 is set at £179 (approximately Rs 17,200) and will be available for sale in Europe from November 10. Original article: OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 Launched, Most Affordable Devices from OnePlus Yet? ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| JioGames Beta Goes Live, Announces JioMart Gameathon an Esports Tournament Posted: 26 Oct 2020 08:44 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jio-games-beta-gameathon-esports-tournament/306552/, JioGames Beta Goes Live, Announces JioMart Gameathon an Esports Tournament
JioMart Gameathon Registrations Live NowRegistrations for the 'JioMart Gameathon' are live from today and will continue until October 29, 2020. Users can register directly through the JioGames portal. The tournament will be held in four stages – Round 1, Qualifiers, Round 2, Quarter Finals, Round 3, Semi-Finals, and Round 4, Grand Finale. A total of 576 teams will take part in the first round from which top 96 teams will be selected to proceed further. The map selected for the tournament is 'Bermuda' and the game mode will be TPP (third-person perspective) – squad mode Battle Royale. The prize pool set for the winners is Rs 25,000. The winning team will be awarded Rs 16,000, followed by the first runner-up which will get Rs 8,000 and the most valuable player (MVP) will be awarded a prize of Rs 1,000. The website of JioGames Beta highlights that all the money won will be credited to the users JioMart Wallet. For completing the registration, the player will have to create a team by going to the registration website, then enter the Game ID and In-Game name, then click on the FreeFire tournament and click on the 'JOIN' button. It is a mobile-only tournament so the players can't really use any of the emulators. Teams should have the complete list of players registered with valid credentials or else the team won't be accepted. Once a user's team is selected for the tournament, he/she will get a participation confirmation email on their registered email ID. Original article: JioGames Beta Goes Live, Announces JioMart Gameathon an Esports Tournament ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Why Indian Telecom Operators Are Contemplating Mobile Tariff Hikes? Posted: 26 Oct 2020 04:03 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/indian-telecom-operators-contemplating-tariff-hikes/306508/, Why Indian Telecom Operators Are Contemplating Mobile Tariff Hikes?
But still, it is bogged down by the existing challenges of capex, tariffs, OTTs, etc, resulting in plunging revenues. The financially stressed telecom industry is already grappling with AGR payments, spectrum payments, high Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC), License Fee (LF), USOF and other levies resulting in the sector being overtaxed. And, the need of the hour is that it improves its ARPU. Why Multiple Tariff Hikes Needed?The sector hiked tariffs by about 25% in December 2019, hoping for the revival of the industry. But still, as per experts, the telecom sector needs multiple rounds of tariff hikes to cover their cost of capital and improve ARPUs. According to a brokerage firm Motilal Oswal, "Each player needs an Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) hike as Vodafone Idea needs to survive, Reliance Jio needs to justify its high valuations in the recent investments and Bharti Airtel needs to deleverage." "Unlike the last 10 years, Bharti Airtel could garner more than 5% FCF yield, while Reliance Jio could do better with respectable RoCE. This should allow healthy re-rating. Vodafone Idea's fate is dependent on the AGR case resolution even as we await stability in market share," it mentioned in a report. As per Kotak Institutional Equities, while Airtel has no pressing cash flow-mismatch or leverage issues, a desperate Vi must single-mindedly gun for price hikes as quickly as possible. New Street Research estimates Vi needs to increase tariffs by at least 20% in November or December to improve its cash position and service its first AGR instalment due in March 2021. Pump in Money for Latest TechnologiesIn addition, to ride on the next growth bandwagon, it is important that the sector invests in new technologies. Amid the Covid crisis, the telecom operators started using new technology like massive MIMO at a scale not seen anywhere else in the world, increased capacity for setting up virtual boardrooms, providing solutions to stay connected with business activities, ensuring integrated business connectivity, and deploying suites of digital tools for the enterprise customers. Fortunately, during this span, the operators got fully equipped to handle the huge traffic load. Mobile, fixed broadband, DTH, and fibre networks were fully geared to serve customers better. All the telecom operators began setting up the business contingency plan (BCP) mode to manage the surge in bandwidth as more people increasingly started to work from home than they did before the lockdown. Moving forward, the consumers should prepare themselves for a price hike as an investment in new technologies means an improvement in telecom services. A survey by brokerage firm JP Morgan showed 88% users' ability to absorb 10% tariff hikes and high propensity to pay for higher speeds and content. Original article: Why Indian Telecom Operators Are Contemplating Mobile Tariff Hikes? ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Airtel IQ Leads the Telco Into $1 Billion Indian Cloud Communications Market Posted: 26 Oct 2020 12:55 AM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-leads-indian-cloud-communications-market/306489/, Airtel IQ Leads the Telco Into $1 Billion Indian Cloud Communications Market
Bharti Airtel Launches Airtel IQ, a Could Communication ServiceAirtel IQ is a cloud-based omnichannel communications platform which will make the interaction between brands and customers seamless. Airtel IQ is secure, robust, intuitive, and cost-efficient. There was no external help taken by Airtel to develop this cloud-based platform. It was all done by the Airtel's in-house engineering team. This cloud-based service will help business such as JustDial, Swiggy, Havells, Urban Company, Rapido, and Dr. Lal Path Labs during its beta-phase. COO of Swiggy, Vivek Sundar said, "Seamless and secure communication between our customers, delivery partners and partner restaurants is key to our service enablement. With Airtel IQ, we have been able to deliver seamless and highly intuitive communication between all parties across our platform in privacy contained and simplified fashion." Adarsh Nair, Chief Product Officer of Bharti Airtel said that the telco is always looking to solve the problems of the users. Airtel IQ is one of the first game-changer products that Bharti Airtel is launching which will make online shopping and communication between the brands and customers more secure and simpler. As of now, the Indian cloud communications market is estimated to be worth $1 Billion which is growing at a rate of 20% per annum. Since Bharti Airtel already serves several large and small enterprises in India, it is uniquely positioned to emerge as the biggest market player in providing cloud-based services in the country. Original article: Airtel IQ Leads the Telco Into $1 Billion Indian Cloud Communications Market ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Broadband Plans Which Come for Less Yet Provide More, Compared Posted: 25 Oct 2020 11:49 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/broadband-plans-less-provide-more-compared/306482/, Broadband Plans Which Come for Less Yet Provide More, Compared
Airtel Xstream Fiber Rs 499 PlanPost the revamp of plans; the Rs 799 plan is no longer the cheapest broadband offering from Airtel Xstream Fiber. It is the Rs 499 plan now. The internet service provider (ISP) offers users 40 Mbps speed in addition to unlimited data with this plan. Unlimited data for Xstream Fiber users means 3.3TB (3,333GB) data, and there is unlimited voice calling included as well. Users also get Airtel Thanks benefits along with several different OTT benefits such as Airtel Xstream Premium, Voot Basic, Eros Now, Hungama Play, Shemaroo Me, Hoichoi, and Ultra. JioFiber Rs 399 PlanJioFiber also revamped its plans a few weeks back, and its cheapest broadband plan comes for Rs 399. It ships with 30 Mbps speed and 3.3TB (3,300)GB (unlimited data). Users also get unlimited voice calling with this plan. But the strange thing is there are no OTT benefits included with this plan at all. BSNL Rs 449 PlanBSNL started offering the Rs 449 plan from October 1, 2020, and currently, it stands as the cheapest broadband plan offered by the state-run telco. It offers users 30 Mbps speed with 3.3TB (3,300GB) data along with unlimited calling to any network within India. Post consumption of fair-usage-policy (FUP) data, speed gets reduced to 2 Mbps. BSNL has highlighted that it will discontinue the broadband plan from December 29. So users who want to benefit from it can subscribe to the plan right now. There is no long-term availability of this plan. Which Plan is Better?It is a no brainer that the cheapest broadband plan offered by Airtel Xstream Fiber is the winner here. There are multiple OTT benefits along with unlimited calling and 33GB more monthly data than what both JioFiber's and BSNL's cheapest broadband offers. There seems to be no difference between the cheapest plans offered by JioFiber and BSNL except for the price where BSNL is a bit on the expensive end. Airtel Xstream Fiber's cheapest plan is Rs 100 than the JioFiber's plan and Rs 50 more than the BSNL's plan, but it is worth it. Original article: Broadband Plans Which Come for Less Yet Provide More, Compared ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Trai Gives Telcos Extra 30 Days for Updating Tariff Communication Structure Posted: 25 Oct 2020 10:38 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/trai-telcos-extra-30days-updating-tariff-structure/306472/, Trai Gives Telcos Extra 30 Days for Updating Tariff Communication Structure
Trai Extends Deadline for the Telcos by 30 Days to Update Tariff StructureAs per Trai's order, telcos need to ensure that combo vouchers, special tariff vouchers (STVs), and add-on packs must include all the details of the rates that are applicable on telecom products such as SMS, data, and voice calling/units. For all the non-telecom products when offered in bundles must also reflect the usage allowances and the further charges which are applicable on more than entitled usage of the services. The regulatory body provided the extension of the deadline upon request from the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) which represents Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi). COAI said that the operators need more time since the changes will have to be made on the websites and apps, which require IT and design support. To COAI's request, Trai has extended the deadline for complying with the latest tariff communication structure for the telcos to November 2, 2020. The newest tariff order from Trai will ensure that the users don't pick a plan and feel cheated later on. Upon several complaints by the users, last November, Trai had started a review on the current system of publishing tariff orders by the operators. Thus the regulatory body has introduced changes to the system following which tariffs will become more transparent for the users. This will allow the users to make informed choices and pick the best prepaid or postpaid plan for themselves. Trai has asked the operators to submit a compliance report within 15 days. Original article: Trai Gives Telcos Extra 30 Days for Updating Tariff Communication Structure ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Airtel Xstream Box vs Tata Sky Binge+: Which STB Leads the Race? Posted: 25 Oct 2020 06:32 PM PDT This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-xstream-box-tatasky-binge-stb-race/306356/, Airtel Xstream Box vs Tata Sky Binge+: Which STB Leads the Race?
Airtel Xstream BoxThe Airtel Xstream Box allows users to access both OTT and satellite TV content as well. The users purchasing the Airtel Xstream STB receive complimentary access to Airtel Xstream Premium for one month for no additional cost. The users while making the payment also get an option to choose – 'Hotstar VIP, ZEE5 Premium, and Xstream Premium for 1 year' for Rs 1,699. On top of this, currently, Airtel Digital TV is offering users a coupon code 'ADTV10' with 10% flat discount which can be applied to their purchase of the STB. So with the coupon code, the price of the STB will reduce from Rs 2,499 to Rs 2,249 giving users a discount of Rs 250. Along with the purchase, the users will also get a 1-year warranty on the STB worth Rs 100 for no additional cost. However, Airtel Xstream Fiber users can get the Airtel Xstream STB effectively for Rs 1,500 which is actually refundable in the future. Tata Sky Binge+Coming to the Tata Sky Binge+ STB, as mentioned, it saw a price cut a few weeks back of Rs 1,000 and is now priced at Rs 2,999. It comes with a free Binge subscription of 6 months. The Binge subscription includes Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5 Premium, SunNXT, Voot Select, Voot Kids, Hungama Play, Eros Now, and ShemarooMe. The users also get a free three months subscription of Amazon Prime Video at no extra cost. One important thing to note is that the price of the Binge service has been increased from Rs 249 per month to Rs 299 per month now. Which One Should You Choose?In the past, we have had several comparisons between the two STBs with one piping the other in terms of price or bundled offers. However, after the current price cuts, it is really hard to choose between the two. The offerings are almost identical from both the STBs. Even though Tata Sky Binge+ STB is priced Rs 500 more, it is a bit ahead of the Airtel Xstream Box due to the free Binge service that it provides users with. Meanwhile, the only free OTT subscription that Airtel Xstream Box users get is the Xstream Premium. However, the Airtel Xstream Fiber users can get the STB for refundable security of Rs 1,500 which makes it a good deal. The Xstream Fiber users will receive access to multiple OTT apps which makes the deal even more sweet. Thus if you already have an Airtel Xstream Fiber connection, the Xstream Box would be a no-brainer. However, for non-Airtel Xstream Fiber users who want to access OTT apps, the Tata Sky Binge+ is a better option since its Binge service bundles all those subscriptions for you at a very cheap monthly cost. Original article: Airtel Xstream Box vs Tata Sky Binge+: Which STB Leads the Race? ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
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