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Samsung Odyssey G9 and G7 Curved Gaming Monitors With 240Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India
Dish TV & D2h Adds Kalvi Tholaikkatchi as Educational FTA Channel in Tamil Nadu
BSNL Bharat Fiber Best Broadband Plans Under Rs 1,000
Twitter ‘Blue Tick’ Verification Process to Resume from 2021, All to Know
Samsung Galaxy A12 and A02s Announced: Price and Specifications
JioPages 2.0.1 Version Out for the Users Now With Better Navigation and More
Dialling a ‘0’ Mandatory While Calling Via Fixed Line to Mobile Number from January 2021: DoT
Vivo Teases the Arrival of V20 Pro 5G in India
Trai Imposes Rs 35 Crore Penalty on 8 Telcos for Allowing Fake SMSes by Cybercriminals
Airtel Terms Rs 999 Xstream Fiber Broadband Plan as Best Seller: What It Offers?

Samsung Odyssey G9 and G7 Curved Gaming Monitors With 240Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 07:14 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-odyssey-gaming-monitors-2020/313106/, Samsung Odyssey G9 and G7 Curved Gaming Monitors With 240Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India

Samsung Odyssey G9 and G7 gaming monitors went official in India. Originally unveiled at CES 2020 earlier this year, both the Odyssey G9 and G7 monitors will be available for pre-booking from today. The new range of gaming monitors comprises of two models- the Odyssey G9 with a 49-inch display and the Odyssey G7 which will be available in two screen sizes- 32-inch and 27-inch. Samsung says the newly launched monitors are designed to take “immersive gaming to the next level.” Highlights of these monitors include 240Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support and 1,000 millimetres curvature radius. Continue reading to know more about the Odyssey G9 and G7 gaming monitors in detail.

Samsung Odyssey G9 and G7 Gaming Monitors: Features Detailed

The new Odyssey monitors launched in India are the world’s first 1000R gaming monitors, meaning they boast a curvature radius of 1,000 millimetres. Samsung says the curvature radius on these monitors matches the curve of the human eye for maximum immersion and minimal eye strain. Also, these monitors are certified by TUV Rheinland.

These monitors come with 1ms response time and a refresh rate of 240Hz that is said to deliver up to four times as many frames displayed on screen every second compared to a traditional screen. The South Korean Electronics company also says the new Odyssey monitors are the world’s first Dual Quad High-Definition (DQHD) monitors with crystal clear QLED picture quality. The newest gaming monitors has support for NVIDIA G-SYNC and Adaptive-Sync on DP1.4.

The 49-inch Odyssey G9 features 5120×1440 resolution, whereas the Odyssey G7 has 2560×1440 resolution. As for the design, both the monitors have been redesigned entirely by Samsung. The G9 has a new glossy white exterior and the G7 monitors sport a matte black exterior and colour-changing rear core lighting.

Samsung Odyssey G9 and G7 Gaming Monitors: Pricing and Availability

Samsung's Odyssey G9 49-inch and G7 32-inch and 27-inch models will be available for pre-booking in India from November 25 till December 31, 2020. Users who pre-book the monitors will be eligible for special gifts. Samsung says the new monitors will be priced in the range of Rs 49,000 and Rs 1,99,000.

Original article: Samsung Odyssey G9 and G7 Curved Gaming Monitors With 240Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India

Dish TV & D2h Adds Kalvi Tholaikkatchi as Educational FTA Channel in Tamil Nadu

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 06:18 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/dish-tv-kalvi-tholaikkatchi-channel/313083/, Dish TV & D2h Adds Kalvi Tholaikkatchi as Educational FTA Channel in Tamil Nadu

Dish TV, which is currently the second-largest DTH operator in India, has started broadcasting 'Kalvi Tholaikkatchi' television channel in Tamil Nadu. Kalvi Tholaikkatchi is an education channel launched by the Tamil Nadu government and it is being offered to all the Dish TV & D2h customers as a free-to-air (FTA) channel. The channel will telecast daily from 6 AM to 11 PM on both the DTH platforms of Dish TV India. DTH operators are trying to provide educational channels to existing customers. Very recently, we saw Airtel Digital TV partnering with Vedantu for providing two paid channels. And now, Dish TV India is offering an educational channel launched by the government itself.

Kalvi Tholaikkatchi FTA Channel Launched by Dish TV for Students

The Kalvi Tholaikkatchi channel is available on channel number 597 on both Dish TV and D2h platforms. It telecasts programmes conducted by experts on preparing for competitive exams as well as programmes that enhance the creativity of students. Additionally, the channel provides all the major announcements related to students and also has live sessions by the School Education Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Commenting on this new channel launch, Mr Anil Dua, Executive Director & Group CEO, Dish TV India Ltd, said, "The outbreak of COVID-19 has adversely affected the rhythm of school and college-going students. With the launch of Kalvi Tholaikkatchi on both our platforms, we are enabling several million homes across Tamil Nadu to receive quality education daily from the safety of their homes. This adds to the 33 Swayam Prabha and Kite Victers educational channels that we are beaming in the regions across the country from both our Dish TV and D2H platforms."

Thanks to the pandemic, almost all the educational institutions are opting for virtual classes. However, a lot of users are being plagued by issues like slow internet, no proper mobile network and so on. For such users, this FTA channel from Dish TV will come as a big relief. Do make a note that it is a regional FTA channel available only in Tamil Nadu.

Original article: Dish TV & D2h Adds Kalvi Tholaikkatchi as Educational FTA Channel in Tamil Nadu

BSNL Bharat Fiber Best Broadband Plans Under Rs 1,000

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 04:45 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-bharat-fiber-broadband/313072/, BSNL Bharat Fiber Best Broadband Plans Under Rs 1,000

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) offers its broadband services and plans under the Bharat Fiber service. There are plans offered with multiple kind of benefits and offers. But if you are specifically looking for plans which you can get under Rs 1,000, then keep reading ahead. BSNL offers a range of plans of under Rs 1,000 as well. That is why, we are going to list for you the best plans from BSNL Bharat Fiber under Rs 1,000. We will list their denomination along with the kind of benefits they provide to the user.

BSNL Rs 449 Plan

The name of this plan is 'Fibre Basic' and it comes for Rs 449 per month. With this plan, users get up to 30 Mbps speed and 3,300GB (3.3TB) monthly data. Post 3.3TB data, users can continue browsing internet at 2 Mbps speed. There is unlimited voice calling also included with this plan.

BSNL Rs 599 Plan

This Rs 599 per month plan from BSNL Bharat Fiber is named 'Fibre Basic Plus'. This plan offers the same amount of data as the previous plan but the speed doubles. So users get 3,300GB data with 60 Mbps Internet speed. Beyond 3,300GB data, the speed drops to 2 Mbps. This plan also offers unlimited voice calling.

BSNL Rs 779 Plan

The Rs 779 broadband plan of BSNL is called 'Superstar 300'. This plan offers users 300GB data with up to 50 Mbps internet speed. Post consumption of 300GB data, the speed drops to 2 Mbps. There is unlimited voice calling included in this plan. But there is also an over-the-top (OTT) benefit of Disney+ Hotstar Premium with the plan.

BSNL Rs 799 Plan

This plan of BSNL is called 'Fibre Value' and it comes for Rs 799 per month. This plan offers users 3,300GB data at 100 Mbps speed. Post consumption of 3,300GB data, the speed drops to 2 Mbps. There is no OTT benefit but the users do get unlimited voice calling.

BSNL Rs 949 and Rs 999 Plan

The Rs 949 and Rs 999 plans are called 'Superstar 500' and 'Fibre Premium' respectively. With the Superstar 500 plan, users get 500GB data with up to 50 Mbps speed. Meanwhile with the 'Fibre Premium' plan, the users get 3,300GB data with up to 200 Mbps speed. Both the plans offer free voice calling and post consumption of fair-usage policy (FUP) data, the speed drops to 2 Mbps. The unique thing about both these plans is that they offer Disney+ Hotstar Premium to the users.

Original article: BSNL Bharat Fiber Best Broadband Plans Under Rs 1,000

Twitter ‘Blue Tick’ Verification Process to Resume from 2021, All to Know

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 02:11 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/twitter-blue-tick-verification/313041/, Twitter 'Blue Tick' Verification Process to Resume from 2021, All to Know

Much recently, Twitter, one of the biggest social media platforms in the world announced that it will be resuming the process of account verification from early 2021 for its users. It will include a new public application process as well. The micro-blogging platform had earlier stopped this process as many of the users found the verification process to be confusing. Several users didn't even understand what it meant for an account to be verified and what it meant for an account to be unverified. But now Twitter is bringing back the blue tick with much clearer insights into the verification process and which accounts can exactly become verified.

Twitter Verification Policy

Twitter is asking for the users to fill up a survey relating to the verified accounts. The company is covering many grounds through the survey and asking some really important questions. The blog shared by Twitter about its new verification policy suggests that their new policy will lay the foundation using which accounts can be verified in the future and also why some accounts will lose their verification badge.

Twitter clearly says that all the verified accounts are 'notable' accounts. Through its blog, Twitter said, "the blue verified badge on Twitter lets people know that an account of public interest is authentic. To receive the blue badge, your account must be notable and active."

The company has categorised the accounts on the platform into six types as per notability factor – 1. Government, 2. News, 3. Companies, brands, or non-profit organisations, 4. Entertainment, 5. Sports, and 6. Activists, Organisers, and other influential individuals.

Twitter will be actively taking public feedback on the verification process from November 24, 2020, until December 8, 2020. The company aims to come out with a final policy on December 17, 2020.

The micro-blogging platform is giving users multiple ways to authenticate their profile apart from receiving the blue badge. There are new account types and labels that people can use to identify themselves.

Original article: Twitter 'Blue Tick' Verification Process to Resume from 2021, All to Know

Samsung Galaxy A12 and A02s Announced: Price and Specifications

Posted: 25 Nov 2020 12:45 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-a12-and-a02s/313021/, Samsung Galaxy A12 and A02s Announced: Price and Specifications

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Samsung has just announced two new smartphones namely Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s for the European market. There are some similarities between both the devices such as both of them feature a 5,000mAh battery and a 6.5-inch display. The South Korean tech giant has announced the Galaxy A12 in three different storage and RAM variants whereas is offering the A02s in a single variant only. The exact release date for the smartphones is unknown at the moment. Let's take a detailed look at the price and specifications of the devices.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Specifications and Price

Samsung has announced the Galaxy A12 with a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT display. The device comes powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB with the help of a microSD card. In the camera department, the A12 comes with a quad-camera setup in the rear which has a 48MP primary sensor paired with a 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a macro and depth sensor of 2MP each. The device comes with a 5,000mAh battery which supports 15W fast-charging.

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is priced EUR 179 (approximately Rs 15,800) for the 3GB+32GB variant, EUR 199 (approximately Rs 17,500) for the 6GB+128GB variant. The pricing for the third variant has not been shared officially yet by Samsung. The device will be available from January 2021.

Samsung Galaxy A02s Specifications and Price

The Samsung Galaxy A02s has been announced with a 6.5-inch HD+ display. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 1TB with the help of a microSD card. There is a triple camera setup at the rear of the device where the primary sensor is a 13MP lens paired with the same 2MP sensors placed in the Galaxy A12. There is the same 5,000mAh battery as of A12 and it can also support 15W fast-charging.

The Samsung Galaxy A02s has been announced in a single variant only. Its single variant is 3GB+32GB which is priced EUR 150 (approximately Rs 13,200). It will be available for selling from February 2021.

Original article: Samsung Galaxy A12 and A02s Announced: Price and Specifications

JioPages 2.0.1 Version Out for the Users Now With Better Navigation and More

Posted: 24 Nov 2020 11:45 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jiopages-2-0-1-version-out/312992/, JioPages 2.0.1 Version Out for the Users Now With Better Navigation and More

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Reliance Jio announced the JioPages web browser just last month on October 21, 2020. The web browsing app has now received a new update and this version of the app is called JioPages 2.0.1. The new version of the app has got three major upgrades. For the unaware, JioPages is a web browser built on the powerful Chromium Blink engine. The app can support up to 8 native Indian languages and along with that stores all the user data within India only. More about the three major upgrades on the app ahead.

JioPages 2.0.1 Version Three Major Upgrades

Talking about the first major upgrade that comes with the JioPages 2.0.1 version, it is the support for 'Duck Duck Go Search Engine'. The speciality of this search engine is that it is very privacy centric. The search engine does not log information of the users and also uses cookies only when required. To enable it on the app, users can go to the bottom right hamburger icon then tap on Settings > Quick Settings > Select Search Engine.

The second upgrade to JioPages is the integration of a new section showcasing short videos into the app. Short videos with up to 30 seconds will feature on this new section of the app. Users who want to view short videos can go to the Bottom Bar > Explore Section > Scroll to short videos reel > View More.

Lastly, coming to the third upgrade on the app, it is better navigation and exit buttons. Now, with the exit button, the user can quickly exit from the app. At the same time, the navigation buttons on the app will allow ease in going back and forth inside JioPages. To exit, the user just need to go to the hamburger option and tap on exit button. The two navigation buttons are on the bottom left of the app window.

Users still get the option to use other search engine platforms such as Bing, Yahoo, Google and more. Adding to this, the app also support 'Dark Mode' which is a good thing since many prefer to use their app that way only.

Original article: JioPages 2.0.1 Version Out for the Users Now With Better Navigation and More

Dialling a ‘0’ Mandatory While Calling Via Fixed Line to Mobile Number from January 2021: DoT

Posted: 24 Nov 2020 10:45 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/dialling-a-0-mandatory/312983/, Dialling a '0' Mandatory While Calling Via Fixed Line to Mobile Number from January 2021: DoT

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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said that the users will now have to dial a '0' before entering the mobile number when calling through a fixed landline connection. But this rule isn't applicable as of yet. The DoT has said through a circular that the new rule will come into effect from January 1, 2021. This decision taken by DoT is so that a space for a fresh number series is there in the market for mobile callers. It is worthy to note that the recommendation to put '0' behind mobile number when calling from a fixed line number came from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai).

Trai's Recommendation to Use Prefix '0' for Mobile Numbers Accepted by DoT

DoT announced through a circular that the recommendation from Trai on 'modification of dialling pattern from fixed line numbers', dated May 29, 2020, has been accepted. This is to ensure that there are adequate numbering resources available for both mobile and fixed line numbers in the country.

DoT further said in its announcement that the new rule shall be communicated with the fixed line users by the telcos. Now whenever a fixed line subscriber will make a call to a mobile number, he/she will get to hear about the new rule of dialling a '0' before entering the mobile number.

The department in its circular further said that the telecom operators have some time before this rule comes into effect. Thus they have to utilise this time into educating their subscribers about it. Adding to this, they also need to implement this rule into their system so that calls can take place with the new rule in effect.

Trai had suggested this rule back in May 29, 2020 and had said that this rule is not made to increase the number of digits for a mobile number. In essence, this rule won't be too much criticised by the users across the country. Dialling a '0' is simply dialling the STD code before the number. A lot of the users do it anyway, so the change is expected to be welcomed with open hands.

Original article: Dialling a '0' Mandatory While Calling Via Fixed Line to Mobile Number from January 2021: DoT

Vivo Teases the Arrival of V20 Pro 5G in India

Posted: 24 Nov 2020 09:21 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vivo-v20-pro-official-india-launch/312968/, Vivo Teases the Arrival of V20 Pro 5G in India

Chinese smartphone brand, Vivo, has officially confirmed the launch of Vivo V20 Pro 5G in India. Of late, Vivo has been on a roll in launching new smartphones. The brand also introduced the Vivo V20 and the V20 SE phones in India, and now, it is the turn of the V20 Pro 5G. The upcoming smartphone will also mark as the first smartphone under Vivo V series with 5G support. At the start of 2020, Vivo launched the Vivo V19 smartphone, but it skipped the V19 Pro smartphone. So the V20 Pro 5G will be a direct successor to the V17 Pro that was launched in 2019. The Vivo V20 Pro 5G already went official in some markets, so we have an idea of the specifications like Snapdragon 765G SoC and 44MP dual-camera setup.

Vivo V20 Pro 5G India Launch: What We Know So Far

The V20 Pro 5G is expected to cost Rs 29,990 in India and it would be a decent smartphone for the asking price. However, these are just early leaks and the official pricing along with launch date is yet to be revealed by Vivo. The phone was earlier tipped to cost the same as OnePlus Nord’s 8GB+256GB model. Since the Vivo V20 is available at Rs 24,990 in India, we can assume the V20 Pro 5G’s leaked price could be an accurate one.

As for the specifications, the V20 Pro 5G rocks a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen on the front. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The V20 Pro 5G shares the same chipset as the OnePlus Nord and it is the reason behind Vivo offering 5G support at a mid-range price.

The USP of the V20 Pro 5G would be its cameras. The phone will rock a triple camera setup on the back with 48MP primary sensor, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP monochrome lens. To the front, the phone features a dual-camera setup comprising of 44MP primary lens and 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The phone runs on FunTouch OS and comes backed by a 4000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

Original article: Vivo Teases the Arrival of V20 Pro 5G in India

Trai Imposes Rs 35 Crore Penalty on 8 Telcos for Allowing Fake SMSes by Cybercriminals

Posted: 24 Nov 2020 08:01 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/trai-penalty-top-telcos-cybercriminals/312946/, Trai Imposes Rs 35 Crore Penalty on 8 Telcos for Allowing Fake SMSes by Cybercriminals

Telecom operators in India face the heat yet again from Trai as the regulator slaps around Rs 35 crore penalty for allowing cybercriminals to send fake SMSes to the subscribers which led to digital payment frauds. The top telcos have distorted the volume of spam calls and messages on their networks, says Trai according to ET Telecom. The highest penalty of Rs 30.1 crore was levied on the government-owned BSNL. These fake and spam SMSes allowed cybercriminals to cheat digital payment users. Digital payments in India is currently on the rise and such malicious SMSes are bothering the customers.

Airtel, Vi and Other Telcos Gets Penalised by Trai

The top four telecom operators in India- Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and BSNL are penalised by Trai. The sector regulator says the latest penalties imposed are due to violation of Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation. This news is reported by ET Telecom as the publication managed to access penalty documents.

As noted, BSNL received the highest penalty of Rs 30.1 crore. The report also says the state-run telco received the highest penalty because it violated Trai’s norms and also did not respond to the show-cause notices sent by the regulator. BSNL did not submit the performance-monitoring reports either. Private telcos Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Quadrant receive 1.82 crore, 1.33 crore and 1.41 crore penalties respectively. Reliance Jio also received a penalty from the Trai, but the amount was not disclosed in the report. State-run MTNL, Videocon and Tata Teleservices are also part of the list.

Digital payment companies are already fighting against the telecom industry at the Delhi High Court saying that the telcos are careless in handling the spam SMSes aspect which is allowing fraudsters to confuse the users of the digital payments. Paytm is leading the charge. A lot of customers complain to Paytm on social media platforms regarding the spam SMSes received by them to change the Paytm account password, asking for OTP and more.

The Delhi High Court earlier asked Trai to look into the matter and take necessary action. A major penalty on top telcos means the battle at the Delhi High Court might swing in favour of digital payment companies.

BSNL and other telcos are yet to respond to Trai’s new penalties, but they might reply to the regulator in the coming weeks.

Original article: Trai Imposes Rs 35 Crore Penalty on 8 Telcos for Allowing Fake SMSes by Cybercriminals

Airtel Terms Rs 999 Xstream Fiber Broadband Plan as Best Seller: What It Offers?

Posted: 24 Nov 2020 05:32 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-rs999-xstream-fiber-best-seller/312925/, Airtel Terms Rs 999 Xstream Fiber Broadband Plan as Best Seller: What It Offers?

Internet Service Provider (ISP) Bharti Airtel has termed its Rs 999 Xstream Fiber broadband plan as ‘Best Seller,’ on its website. The Airtel Xstream Fiber broadband plans have some attractive offerings which put them right against the JioFiber plans. The Airtel Xstream Fiber broadband plans are available at five different prices- Rs 499, Rs 799, Rs 999, Rs 1,499 and Rs 3,999. As you can see, all these plans from Airtel go against the similarly priced plans of JioFiber. For basic users, the Rs 499 and Rs 799 broadband plans should be sufficient, however, the Rs 999 plan is also being chosen by many. The Rs 999 Airtel Xstream Fiber is a unique offering from the company thanks to benefits like 200 Mbps speeds and access to OTT subscriptions. Continue reading why Airtel’s Rs 999 broadband plan could be the best seller.

Airtel Xstream Fiber Rs 999 Broadband Plan: What It Offers?

Let’s first talk about the benefits offered by Airtel with its Rs 999 broadband plan. The Airtel Xstream Fiber Entertainment plan aka Rs 999 plan comes with 200 Mbps download and upload speeds along with unlimited data benefit. While Airtel says the plan comes with unlimited data, it is capped at 3.3TB or 3300GB per month. The ISP is also providing unlimited voice calling benefit with this plan via its landline service.

Alongside that, Airtel is also offering free Xstream Box bundled with this plan. Customers opting for the Rs 999 plan will also get one month of Airtel Digital TV HD pack subscription, free ZEE5 Premium subscription worth Rs 999, free Amazon Prime membership worth Rs 999 and free Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription.

For the unaware, Airtel is not offering the OTT subscription and Xstream Box with its broadband plans priced below Rs 999. The Rs 499 and Rs 799 plans come with 40 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds along with unlimited data and landline voice calling. This is similar to JioFiber’s Rs 399 and Rs 699, which just serve as standard broadband plans.

Customers are inclined towards the Airtel Xstream Fiber Entertainment plan priced at Rs 999 because of the free Android TV-based Xstream Box and the OTT subscriptions. Additionally, Airtel is also shipping one month of free HD channel pack with its Xstream Box. This could be the reason behind it becoming the best seller on Airtel’s portfolio.

Airtel also has a couple of premium broadband plans priced at Rs 1,499 and Rs 3,999, but they are aimed at the heavy users. And yes, they also ship with free Airtel Xstream Box and OTT subscriptions.

Original article: Airtel Terms Rs 999 Xstream Fiber Broadband Plan as Best Seller: What It Offers?

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