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Future of Broadband Internet in India, Let’s Talk
BSNL Now Offering Free ZING Subscription With Select Prepaid Plans
Best Prepaid Plans for Long-Term from Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea and BSNL
Tata Sky Broadband 100 Mbps Plan for 6 Months Costs Rs 4,500: Everything You Need to Know

Future of Broadband Internet in India, Let’s Talk

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 04:30 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/future-of-broadband-internet/313839/, Future of Broadband Internet in India, Let's Talk

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Demand for connectivity has grown over the last few months. Even when looked at the last five years, more and more businesses have shifted to an online platform. For entertainment, people now depend on streaming services more than anything else. The thing is, this is just the start. In the coming few years, a majority of the world's population will seek to rely on internet connectivity to execute their daily tasks and more. While 4G and 5G will be there for people to stay connected, no one can deny the importance of broadband internet. Broadband internet is not only fast; it is more reliable as well. This is because there are fewer chances of network congestion, and you can actually control the kind of downloading and uploading speed that you get.

Broadband Internet, What Should be the Minimum Speed?

With time, it is normal to expect that broadband internet standards will rise. But where will it exactly reach? Broadband India Forum (BIF) recently responded to consultation papers floated by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) saying that the definition of broadband internet must be updated.

While people have become accustomed to 4G internet speeds in the country, 512 Kbps internet speed is still suggested as the appropriate minimum internet speed for a broadband connection. BIF has said that this definition must be updated and the minimum broadband speed must be 2 Mbps for an internet service for qualifying as broadband service.

At the same time, Bharti Airtel believes that the definition doesn't need to be interfered with right now. As per a statement from Airtel, 512 Kbps internet is more than sufficient to do most of the things any average user would want to.

Broadband Internet, Pricing!

Tons of private broadband service providers have sprung up in the last two to three years. Demand for fibre internet connection has grown to an all-time high. But is the pricing of broadband internet at the right place at the moment?

To get a perspective, let's look at the 100 Mbps fibre plans offered by various internet service providers (ISPs). BSNL Bharat Fiber offers its base 100 Mbps broadband plan with unlimited data (3.3TB) for Rs 799, which is the same case for Airtel Xstream Fiber as well. JioFiber offers the same 100 Mbps plan with unlimited data for Rs 699 per month, which is only Rs 100 lesser than the previous two.

On average, the 100 Mbps broadband plan falls between Rs 700 and Rs 800 right now. Is this a correct price range? We are taking the 100 Mbps speed plan for analysis because it is the perfect one for a household with multiple people relying on a single Wi-Fi network for internet.

So What's the Future for Broadband Internet in India?

With minimum speed for a broadband internet connection up for debate, do the internet service providers also have to pay attention to the price they are offering the plans at? One thing is for sure; the ISPs are not going to reduce the pricing of the plans! But can they bump up the benefits that are offered by their base or entry-level plans? What do you guys think? Should the minimum speed be increased for a broadband internet connection? Adding to this, should the benefits be increased with the broadband plans?

One more thing to consider is OTT (over the top) benefits offered by the service providers. While Airtel and Jio offer OTT benefits with their plans, hasn't it become too obvious for BSNL to offer more OTT benefits with its broadband plans? Leave your thoughts on the comments section below!

Original article: Future of Broadband Internet in India, Let's Talk

BSNL Now Offering Free ZING Subscription With Select Prepaid Plans

Posted: 29 Nov 2020 01:30 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-free-zing-subscription/313809/, BSNL Now Offering Free ZING Subscription With Select Prepaid Plans

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is now offering users an over the top (OTT) benefit with its select prepaid plans. The OTT benefit being talked about here is 'ZING'. The app is available on the Android Play Store. In the app details, it is specifically mentioned that the BSNL users will exclusively get all the premium and non-premium content available on ZING for free. But the offer is only available for users when they purchase select special tariff vouchers (STVs) from the telco. More details on the story ahead.

BSNL STVs Which Offer ZING Subscription

There are a total of 6 STVs from BSNL which are currently offering users free ZING subscription. These plans are of Rs 56, Rs 151, Rs 251, Rs 499, Rs 599, and Rs 666. The Rs 56 voucher offers 10GB data along with ZING subscription and comes with a validity of 10 days. The second plan of Rs 151 offers 40GB and ZING subscription with a validity of 28 days.

Then the Rs 251 voucher comes with 70GB data and a validity of 28 days. The Rs 499 voucher offers unlimited voice calling with 1GB data every day and 100 SMS/day in addition to BSNL Tunes for 90 days. Then the Rs 599 voucher ships with unlimited voice calling, 5GB daily data, 100 SMS/day, and BSNL Tunes for 84 days. Lastly, the Rs 666 plan offers users unlimited voice calling, 2GB daily data, 100 SMS/day for 120 days.

All of the aforementioned plans come with a free subscription of ZING. For the unaware, ZING is a live streaming app. Users can stream a variety of content from the application. Content such as movies, music, and short videos can be streamed through the app. Adding to this, the app offers content in over 15+ languages to ensure that users across the country have something to watch through the app's content library.

A thing worth noting is that the ZING bundled STVs will be available to the users from December 1, 2020, and the offer will be available for the users until 90 days from the date of availability.

Original article: BSNL Now Offering Free ZING Subscription With Select Prepaid Plans

Best Prepaid Plans for Long-Term from Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea and BSNL

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 10:30 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/best-prepaid-plans-long-term/313806/, Best Prepaid Plans for Long-Term from Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea and BSNL

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Prepaid plans with long-term validity are offered by all the major telecom operators of the country. Long-term prepaid plans are good for users who don't want to recharge at regular intervals. But there is one underlying risk when a user purchases a long-term plan. It is that he/she is stuck with it for a long time if they don't like it because of some reason. That is why the long-term prepaid plan that you choose must be carefully looked at before you make the purchase. Mentioned below are some of the best prepaid plans for long-term from Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).

Reliance Jio Rs 2,599 Prepaid Plan

Reliance Jio offers multiple long-term prepaid plans to the users. But the Rs 2,599 from the telco is the best a user can get for long-term. This plan offers users 2GB daily data plus 10GB bonus data in addition to unlimited calling with 12,000 FUP (fair usage policy) minutes for making Jio to non-Jio calls. Users also get 100 SMS/day along with a complimentary subscription to all the Jio apps and Disney+ Hotstar VIP for one year. The validity of this plan is 365 days (1-year).

Airtel Rs 2,698 Prepaid Plan

The Rs 2,698 long-term prepaid plan from Airtel is very similar to that of the Rs 2,599 prepaid plan from Reliance Jio. This plan ships with 2GB daily data, unlimited voice calling, 100 SMS/day and a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar VIP for one year. This plan comes with a validity of 365 days (1-year) and also offers Airtel Thanks benefits.

Vodafone Idea Rs 2,595 Plan

The Rs 2,595 long-term prepaid plan from Vodafone Idea (Vi) comes with a validity of 365 days (1-year) and offers users 2GB daily data, unlimited voice calling, and 100 SMS/day. In addition to these benefits, there is a free subscription of ZEE5 Premium of one year included in the plan along with Vi Movies & TV subscription.

BSNL Rs 1,999 Plan

The Rs 1,999 plan from BSNL comes with a validity of 425 days which is a lot more than any of the plans mentioned above. There is unlimited voice calling up to 250 minutes every day along with 3GB daily data and 100 SMS/day. Users also get a free subscription of Eros Now for two months and Lokdhum content for 365 days.

Original article: Best Prepaid Plans for Long-Term from Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea and BSNL

Tata Sky Broadband 100 Mbps Plan for 6 Months Costs Rs 4,500: Everything You Need to Know

Posted: 28 Nov 2020 05:50 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/tatasky-broadband-100mbps-longterm-option/313783/, Tata Sky Broadband 100 Mbps Plan for 6 Months Costs Rs 4,500: Everything You Need to Know

Tata Sky recently revised its broadband plans across the cities where it has operations. The DTH and Internet Service Provider (ISP) also reduced the number of cities where it operates. In the cities where Tata Sky Broadband has operations, it is providing up to 300 Mbps speeds, but the best-selling plan under its portfolio is the 100 Mbps plan. Tata Sky, on its website, termed the 100 Mbps long-term plan as the best-selling option. The best part of choosing Tata Sky’s broadband plans is the long-term options. All the plans from Tata Sky Broadband come in one month, three months, six months and 12 months subscriptions. And the speeds start at 50 Mbps, going all the way up to 100 Mbps.

Tata Sky 100 Mbps Broadband Plan Available in Multiple Subscriptions

Tata Sky’s 100 Mbps plan is available in almost all the cities where the ISP is providing services. Tata Sky says the plans with speeds above 200 Mbps is currently available in only select cities, which again is subjected to feasibility. So across all the cities, the 100 Mbps plan from Tata Sky is being chosen by many. To lure more new customers, Tata Sky is providing the same 100 Mbps plan in several versions.

If a customer chooses the Tata Sky Broadband 100 Mbps plan for one month, it costs Rs 950. However, the plan comes in three long-term options- for three months priced at Rs 2,700, for six months priced at Rs 4,500 and for 12 months priced at Rs 8,400. As you can see, the price of the plan decreases as you increase the subscription duration. With the three months subscription, the ISP is offering Rs 150 discount and for six months it is Rs 1,200. Lastly, customers can avail Rs 3,000 discount from Tata Sky by opting for the 12 months package.

The same discount offer applies to other Tata Sky Broadband plans as well. For example, the 200 Mbps plan from Tata Sky is available at Rs 1,150 per month, however, customers can get up to Rs 3,600 discount. The 12 months 200 Mbps plan from Tata Sky Broadband costs Rs 10,200, with a discount of Rs 3,600 overall.

Do make a note that the prices mentioned above are excluding taxes and there will be an additional 18% GST application on every subscription package.

Original article: Tata Sky Broadband 100 Mbps Plan for 6 Months Costs Rs 4,500: Everything You Need to Know

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