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- Next Round of Spectrum Auction in India to Take Place by March 2021, COAI Welcomes the Move
- Samsung Dismisses Rumours of Galaxy Note Series Discontinuation
- BSNL Yet to Clear Employee Salaries for November 2020, Says Employee Union
- Vi VoWi-Fi Service Supported by Select Xiaomi and OnePlus Devices
- Vivo Y30 Standard Edition Launched, 5000mAh Battery, 6GB RAM and More
- India Registers Higher Download, Upload Speeds on Mobile and Fixed Broadband in November
- 4G Spectrum Auctions Might Take Place in March, 2021
- Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K Launched in India With 55-inch Display, Specifications and Price
- Microsoft Office 365 Apps Now Run Natively on MacBooks With M1
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC Announced: A 4G Chip for Mid-Range Smartphones
- BSNL Rs 199 Prepaid Recharge With 2GB Daily Data and 30 Days Validity Launched
| Next Round of Spectrum Auction in India to Take Place by March 2021, COAI Welcomes the Move Posted: 16 Dec 2020 08:28 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/next-spectrum-auction-india-march-coai-welcomes/317646/, Next Round of Spectrum Auction in India to Take Place by March 2021, COAI Welcomes the Move
The Union Cabinet has approved the next spectrum auction and it will be held in India by March 2021, an official statement from the government said. The Cabinet has cleared the DoT’s proposal in which the department stated the willingness to conduct spectrum auction by March 2021. The frequency bands- 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz, will be auctioned, and it will be offered to the telcos for a period of 20 years. The government will auction 2,251.25 MHz of spectrum at a reserve price of Rs 3,92,332.70 crore. The spectrum auction will help telcos like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to further boost their network capacity. Government to Auction Spectrum in 7 Frequency BandsAforesaid, the next auction will be for spectrum in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz frequency bands. Reliance Jio will be aiming to procure a major chunk of the spectrum in 800 MHz frequency band to boost its network capacity. For the unaware, Reliance Jio is offering 4G services using 800 MHz band of Reliance Communications. Successful bidders will have the option to pay the entire big amount upfront, or they can pay 25% of the amount for the spectrum won in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz frequency bands. In the case of spectrum won in 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz bands, the successful bidders will have to pay at last 50% of the amount upfront. The government also said the remaining amount could be paid by the bidders in up to a 16 averaged annual instalments after a moratorium of two years. Also Read: India Spectrum Holding Timeline 2020
Additionally, the bidders who win the spectrum will also be required to pay 3% Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), and these charges do not include wireline services as spectrum usage charges. As part of the same spectrum auction plan, the government is also looking to sell 8,300 megahertz (MHz) of the spectrum for a reserve price of Rs 5.23 lakh crore.
Telecom operators Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea are yet to respond to this news. While Jio is expected to like this move from the Cabinet, Airtel and Vodafone Idea will likely oppose the move. Original article: Next Round of Spectrum Auction in India to Take Place by March 2021, COAI Welcomes the Move ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Samsung Dismisses Rumours of Galaxy Note Series Discontinuation Posted: 16 Dec 2020 07:17 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-rumours-dismissal-note-series/317625/, Samsung Dismisses Rumours of Galaxy Note Series Discontinuation
Samsung will continue launching devices under the Galaxy Note series as the company rubbishes rumours of Note series discontinuation. Ever since the Galaxy Note 20 devices arrived, it is being rumoured that Samsung is discontinuing the Note series by bringing the popular S Pen support to all its flagship series- Galaxy S, and Z Fold. The Galaxy S21 series is launching next month, and the premium device in the series- Galaxy S21 Ultra is said to offer S Pen support, whereas the other two phones (Galaxy S21 and the S21+) will have optional S Pen support. Now, a new report coming from South Korea says the Galaxy Note series will stay alive and the company is focussing on bringing the features to other devices as well. Samsung Galaxy Note Series to Stay Alive, New Report ClaimsThe Galaxy Note 21 series was expected to debut sometime in August 2021, however, multiple rumours in recent times said the company is killing the popular Note series. A report from Yonhap News citing a Samsung official said the company is planning to launch the next Note series device in 2021. In addition to that, TM Roh, Samsung Mobile Business President, also confirmed that the Galaxy Note experience might be applied to more products, hinting that the Galaxy Note series will stay alive. So we can now believe a new Galaxy Note device will arrive next year. Meanwhile, Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy S21 series next month with Snapdragon 888 5G/Exynos 2100 5G SoC. Similar to the S20 series, the S21 series will also have three smartphones- Galaxy S21, S21+ and the S21 Ultra. The Galaxy S21 Ultra will have S Pen support which was also evident from the renders of the smartphone leaked recently. The discontinuation of the Galaxy Note series was originally reported a couple of months ago. Later, Reuters claimed that Samsung is killing the series by adding S Pen support to its other flagship smartphones. Another popular tipster did not include the Galaxy Note 21 series in his list of Samsung’s flagship smartphone that had the S21 series, Fold 3 and even the S21 FE. With the arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series, Samsung now has at least four flagship smartphone series. And the sales of Galaxy Note 20 devices are said to be on the lower side. This could be the reason why the reports of Galaxy Note series discontinuation emerged. That said, the latest news will come as a relief for the Galaxy Note fans across the world. Original article: Samsung Dismisses Rumours of Galaxy Note Series Discontinuation ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| BSNL Yet to Clear Employee Salaries for November 2020, Says Employee Union Posted: 16 Dec 2020 05:58 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-employee-salaries-november-2020/317615/, BSNL Yet to Clear Employee Salaries for November 2020, Says Employee Union
Telecom operator BSNL is yet to clear the employee salaries for November 2020, according to BSNL Employee Union (BSNLEU). It seems like BSNL is back to financial troubles which again is leading the telco not to disburse salaries to the employees. There was a time when BSNL did not provide salaries to the employees for almost six months. The relief package from the government and also the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) helped the telco to strengthen financially. The BSNLEU even reached out to the company’s CEO, however, there is no release of the salaries. This news is reported by ET Telecom. BSNLEU Says the Telco Abdicated its Responsibility to Clear Salaries"The union is most pained to note that, the management has abdicated its responsibility of disbursing salary to the employees as per the existing terms and the conditions, i.e., on the last working day of every month. Further, it is also forcing the employees to come to the streets and to demonstrate every month, for getting their salary," the group said in an official statement, that is accessed by ET Telecom. The telco is yet to clear the employee salaries for November 2020. The BSNLEU even reached out the BSNL CMD regarding the issue, but “there has been no respite yet.” Furthermore, the Employee Union also urged BSNL to clear salaries for November and December promptly, given the new year is approaching. It also claimed that BSNL is forcing its employees to come out on the public and demonstrate their woes. "In all the letters, BSNLEU has demanded that salary should be disbursed on the last working day of the month. It is disturbing to note that the management has not at all cared about all these letters and the pleadings of the Union have fallen in deaf ears," the BSNLEU added. Lastly, the BSNLEU added the telco should not blame the COVID-19 pandemic for not clearing the employee salaries for the month of November because everything has returned to normalcy now. To recall, the Cabinet approved revival package for BSNL a year ago, after which the telco managed to reduce its monthly wage bill from a whopping Rs 7,000 crore to Rs 1,400 crore. Despite such a major reduction in the monthly wage bill, BSNL seems to be facing financial issues again. The reason behind BSNL not clearing employee salaries is unknown at the moment, but the telco will likely blame the hardships it is facing due to COVID-19. Original article: BSNL Yet to Clear Employee Salaries for November 2020, Says Employee Union ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Vi VoWi-Fi Service Supported by Select Xiaomi and OnePlus Devices Posted: 16 Dec 2020 03:30 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vi-vowi-fi-service-xiaomi-oneplus/317591/, Vi VoWi-Fi Service Supported by Select Xiaomi and OnePlus Devices
Vodafone Idea (Vi) VoWi-Fi service is active but can be supported by select devices from Xiaomi and OnePlus only. Just a few days back, we reported that Vi has started providing users living in Maharashtra & Goa and Kolkata circles with the VoWi-Fi service. Now, the telco has highlighted the devices which can support the service on its website. The only thing is the Vi VoWi-Fi service can be supported by a handful of devices from OnePlus and Xiaomi at present. Keep reading ahead to find out which devices we are talking about. Devices Which Support Vi VoWi-FIAs per the website page of Vodafone Idea, it can be noted that a total of 9 devices can only support vi VoWi-Fi. Out of the 9 devices, 7 devices are from Xiaomi, and 2 devices are from OnePlus. Xiaomi devices include Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Mi 10, Mi 10T, Poco X3, Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi Note 9. Coming to the OnePlus devices, there are only two namely OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 8T. For activating the Vi VoWi-Fi calling in Xiaomi devices, users can go to Settings > SIM cards and mobile networks and then select the operator under SIM CARD SETTINGS and at last turn on the 'Make Calls using Wi-Fi' option. For OnePlus users, the process is largely the same with going to the Settings first, then tapping on Wi-Fi and Internet > SIM and network > SIM 1 or SIM 2 and lastly turning on the 'Wi-Fi Calling' option. Vodafone Idea has said that it is looking to expand the VoWi-Fi calling service to more telecom circles of India soon. To check if the VoW-Fi service is active or not while making the call, the user needs to look for the Wi-Fi calling icon at the top of the screen on the status bar. To ensure that the Wi-Fi calling takes place smoothly, the user needs to be connected to a strong Wi-Fi network. If the Wi-Fi single drops or has network issues, it will impact the quality of the call directly. Vi VoWi-Fi calling is possible even when the person on the other end is not connected to a Wi-Fi signal. Users with unlimited voice calling packs won't be charged anything extra for making calls; however, users in limited or fair usage policy (FUP) calling packs making Wi-Fi calls will be charged on the standard rate. With time, more devices and more circles of India will be getting the support of Vi VoWi-Fi calling. Original article: Vi VoWi-Fi Service Supported by Select Xiaomi and OnePlus Devices ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Vivo Y30 Standard Edition Launched, 5000mAh Battery, 6GB RAM and More Posted: 16 Dec 2020 02:08 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vivo-y30-standard-edition-launched-india/317582/, Vivo Y30 Standard Edition Launched, 5000mAh Battery, 6GB RAM and More
Vivo has just launched the Y30 Standard Edition for the China market. Apart from minor differences, both the Vivo Y30 selling in India and Y30 Standard Edition isn't too different. Vivo has launched the device in a single RAM and internal storage variant only. The processor between both the Standard Edition and the Y30 selling in India is the same. There is a difference in the rear camera setup of the device from the previous edition. The device has been launched in unique colours but retains the overall body design from the model launched earlier. Keep reading ahead to find out more about the specifications and price of the Y30 Standard Edition. Vivo Y30 Standard Edition SpecificationsVivo Y30 Standard Edition has launched with a 6.51-inch HD+ (720×1600 pixels) IPS LCD screen and offers 89% screen-to-body ratio along with an aspect ratio of 20:9. Powering the Vivo Y30 Standard Edition is MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core chipset coupled with PowerVR GE8320 GPU. In the camera department, there is a dual-camera setup at the rear where the primary sensor is a 13MP lens paired with a 2MP depth sensor. For clicking selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP sensor at the front. The Vivo Y30 Standard Edition comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. But if that is too less, the user can double it up to 256GB with the help of an external microSD card. In terms of connectivity, the device gets the support for Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G, USB OTG, Glonass, a micro-USB charging port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The Vivo Y30 Standard Edition comes equipped with a gravity sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, compass, and a virtual gyro sensor. For additional security, there is a fingerprint scanner mounted at the side of the device. There is a 5,000mAh battery inside the device which supports 10W fast-charging. Lastly, the Vivo Y30 Standard Edition weighs 191.4 grams, so it isn't very light but not too heavy as well. Vivo Y30 Standard Edition PriceSince the Vivo Y30 Standard Edition has only launched for China, there is no confirmation on the Indian pricing. But in China, the device has been launched in a single variant only with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage for a price of CNY 1,398 ( approximately Rs 15,700). It will be available in two different colours, namely Cloud Water Blue and Aurora Blue. There is no word from Vivo on when it will launch the device internationally. Original article: Vivo Y30 Standard Edition Launched, 5000mAh Battery, 6GB RAM and More ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| India Registers Higher Download, Upload Speeds on Mobile and Fixed Broadband in November Posted: 16 Dec 2020 01:50 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/india-registers-higher-download-upload-speeds-november/317552/, India Registers Higher Download, Upload Speeds on Mobile and Fixed Broadband in November
India Gains Three Places on Mobile Broadband IndexAccording to Ookla, India gained three places on the Speedtest Global Index for mobile with the country registering 13.15 Mbps average download speed and 4.90 Mbps average upload speed in November, 2020. India is currently ranked 128 on the Speedtest Global Index for mobile. In the previous month, the country registered 12.34 Mbps average download speed and 4.52 Mbps average upload speed. The Speedtest Global Index for mobile covers 139 countries across the globe with United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Qatar, China and Australia completing the top five spots on the index in November. Similarly, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sudan, Palestine, Venezuela and Afghanistan occupied the bottom spots on the index. Notably, the United Arab Emirates clinched the top spot from South Korea on the Speedtest Global Index for mobile in November. The top ranked United Arab Emirates is said to have recorded average download and upload speeds of 170.30 Mbps and 27.26 Mbps respectively. Ookla also highlighted that the global average download speed on mobile jumped to 45.69 Mbps in November as compared to 39.18 Mbps in October. Further, the global average upload speed on mobile is said to have hit 12.60 Mbps in November as compared to 11.63 Mbps in the previous month. India Gains Two Places on Speedtest Global Index for Fixed BroadbandMeanwhile, India gained two places on the Speedtest Global Index for fixed broadband in November with the country now ranked 64th on the index. According to Ookla, India registered 52.02 Mbps average download speed and 48.57 Mbps average upload speed on fixed broadband in November. The country in the previous month registered 48.99 Mbps average download speed and 45.65 Mbps average upload speed on fixed broadband. The Speedtest Global Index for fixed broadband covers 176 countries across the globe with Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Monaco and Switzerland completing the top five spots on the index. Cuba, Sudan, Mauritania, Algeria, Yemen and Turkmenistan occupied the bottom five spots on the Speedtest Global Index for fixed broadband segment. Ookla highlighted that Monaco gained six spots on the Speedtest Global Index for fixed broadband in November. Singapore retained its position at the top with an average download and upload speeds of 241.10 Mbps and 232.20 Mbps respectively. The global average download speed on fixed broadband hit 91.96 Mbps in November as compared to 87.84 Mbps in the previous month. Further, the global average upload speeds on fixed broadband jumped to 49.44 Mbps in November as compared to 47.16 Mbps in October. Original article: India Registers Higher Download, Upload Speeds on Mobile and Fixed Broadband in November ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| 4G Spectrum Auctions Might Take Place in March, 2021 Posted: 16 Dec 2020 12:50 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/4g-spectrum-auctions-march-2021/317535/, 4G Spectrum Auctions Might Take Place in March, 2021
The 4G spectrum auctions might take place in March 2021. The Cabinet has a meeting scheduled on Wednesday wherein it might consider the request made by the telecom department for the auctioning of 4G spectrum. As per a report from ET Telecom, one of the officials related to the matter believes that 4G spectrum auction is likely to happen in March next year. Whereas, for the auction of 5G spectrum, the industry will have to wait until the end of 2021 or even 2022. More details on the story ahead. DoT to Stick With 3% Spectrum Usage Charge for AirwavesThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is not considering to lower the Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC) for spectrum bought by the operators in the next auction. The department will be looking to auction the sub-1 GHz including 700 MHz, 800 MHz, and 900 MHz in addition to the over-1 GHz bands of 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300Mhz, and 2500 MHz. The 3300-3600 MHz bands are reserved for 5G auctions at a later date. The government will be offering 2,475 MHz of spectrum at a starting price of Rs 4.35 lakh crore as per recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in August 2018. The base rate of the 800 MHz band was reduced by 20% by the regulatory from Rs 5,819 a unit to Rs 4,651 a unit. DoT has also allowed the telecom operators to split the upfront payment which they have to make for purchasing spectrum. The department will seek for 10% of the 25% upfront payment that the operators have to make for purchasing airwaves in the sub-1 GHz bands right away. As for the airwaves in the over-1 GHz band, the department will ask 20% of the 50% upfront payment right away from the operators. A thing worth noting here is that the government has increased the overall airwaves holding limit from the earlier 25% to 35% now. Reliance Jio's airwaves which is shared with the Reliance Communications in the 800 MHz band are due to expire starting July 2021 in around 12 to 14 circles of India. Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) will largely see airwaves expiring in the 1,800 MHz bands in around 8 circles of India starting July 2021. The good thing for these telcos is that they both have backup airwaves in the concerned areas so they won't have to worry about spending too much at the auctions. At the same time, nothing is confirmed yet. If the 4G spectrum auctions were to be pushed ahead, it would mean a further delay for 5G auctions for India. Original article: 4G Spectrum Auctions Might Take Place in March, 2021 ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K Launched in India With 55-inch Display, Specifications and Price Posted: 15 Dec 2020 11:22 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/xiaomi-mi-qled-tv-4k-launched-in-india/317529/, Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K Launched in India With 55-inch Display, Specifications and Price
Xiaomi, India's highest-selling Smart TV brand for 10 consecutive quarters now has launched the much-awaited Mi QLED TV 4K in the country. The newly launched TV is completely manufactured in India to boost the government's 'Make in India' initiative. It comes with a 55-inch screen and supports all the major HDR codecs that a TV can. The Smart TV comes with a premium metallic bezel-less design. Xiaomi has also claimed that this Smart TV ships with the best speaker system they have built so far. Mi QLED TV 4K has 230% better speakers when compared with other typical Smart TVs in the market. More details ahead. Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K SpecificationsAs mentioned above, the Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K comes with a 55-inch UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) display. With its thin bezels, the Smart TV offers users a 96% screen-to-body ratio, thus watching any content on it would be an amazing experience. The Mi QLED TV 4K uses Xiaomi's Vivid Picture Engine to enhance the picture quality for the viewing experience. It supports all the popular HDR codecs any Smart TV can support including Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, and HLG. In the sound department, the Mi QLED TV 4K comes with 6 powerful speakers (30W). It supports a best-in-class frequency range of 60 Hz – 20 KHz. There is also support for Dolby Audio and DTS HD for a more immersive sound experience. The Smart TV will run on Android TV 10 platform out of the box. There are multiple ports present in the TV at the backside including three HDMI ports, two USB ports, one Optical port, and one 3.5mm audio jack. The Smart TV also gets the support of auto low-latency mode (ALLM), so that a proper real-time gaming experience can be delivered. The Mi QLED TV 4K is powered by the latest MediaTek quad-core A55 chipset coupled with Mali G52 MP2 which 6.8 times faster than the previous generation Mali 450. There is also support for connectivity mediums like Bluetooth 5.0 and Dual-band Wi-Fi. The Smart TV comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. The Mi Remote retains the classy look with minimal buttons. There are still dedicated buttons for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K PriceThe Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K is priced at Rs 54,999. It will be available to purchase starting December 21, 2020, from 12 PM through Mi Home, Flipkart, and all the offline retail stores of Xiaomi across the country. Original article: Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K Launched in India With 55-inch Display, Specifications and Price ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Microsoft Office 365 Apps Now Run Natively on MacBooks With M1 Posted: 15 Dec 2020 09:13 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/microsoft-365-apps-macbook-m1-support/317448/, Microsoft Office 365 Apps Now Run Natively on MacBooks With M1
Microsoft today announced the arrival of Microsoft 365 for Mac apps that run natively on the new MacBooks with Apple Silicon M1 processor. Microsoft’s flagship Office apps- Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote will now run faster and take full advantage of the performance improvements brought by M1 processor on the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13-inch and Mac mini. Microsoft also confirmed the apps are now ‘universal’ which means they will continue to offer great performance on Macs with Intel processors. The Redmond giant, in a blog post, further said the apps not only now run faster on M1 Macs, but they also sport a new design to match the new look of macOS Big Sur. Continue reading to know more about the improvements brought by Microsoft to Office 365 apps. Microsoft 365 Apps Gain Support for M1 MacsMicrosoft has redesigned the Office 365 apps to match the new design of macOS Big Sur. The new apps for Mac incorporate the Fluent UI design system of macOS Big Sur. Microsoft has added support for iCloud accounts in the new Outlook for Mac. This will enable the users to organise work and personal emails, contacts and calendars together in one app. The company said this feature would be available in the coming weeks. Furthermore, a new search box ‘Tell Me’ has been added to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote for Mac. This search box allows users to quickly get you to the Office tools you need or actions you want to take by just typing what you are looking for. Another handy feature added by Microsoft is ‘Data from Picture.‘ With this feature, you can take a photo of a table directly on your iPhone and turn it into data you can edit in Excel for Mac. This handy new feature uses Continuity Camera on the Mac and is also available now. The new updates are being rolled out to only five Office 365 apps as mentioned above. Microsoft Teams, which is one of the most popular apps in the current time, will receive universal app support for M1 Macs in the future. Microsoft Teams is currently available in Rosetta emulation mode on Macs with M1 and the browser. If you have automatic updates turned on, you will start to receive the new updates to Office 365 today. Otherwise, you can go to the Mac App Store and click the Updates tab, or with Microsoft AutoUpdate, you can go to your Office app's Help menu and choose to Check for Updates. Original article: Microsoft Office 365 Apps Now Run Natively on MacBooks With M1 ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC Announced: A 4G Chip for Mid-Range Smartphones Posted: 15 Dec 2020 07:59 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/qualcomm-snapdragon-678-soc-announced/317423/, Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC Announced: A 4G Chip for Mid-Range Smartphones
After nearly two years, the not-so-popular Snapdragon 675 SoC is getting a successor in the form of Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 Mobile Platform. Yes, Qualcomm just announced the Snapdragon 678 chipset and it will be seen in mid-range smartphones launching next year. The Snapdragon 678 SoC is very identical to Snapdragon 675 SoC, and there are very minimal upgrades. The new SoC also runs 11nm process, has Kryo 460 CPU and Adreno 612 GPU and features the Snapdragon X12 modem. Unlike the mid-range Qualcomm chips launched recently, the Snapdragon 678 lacks 5G support, latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth tech, and also sits below the Snapdragon 720G chipset that’s powering various mid-range phones currently. Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 Mobile Platform: Features DetailedThe chipset has Kryo 460 CPU cores with a clock speed of up to 2.2 GHz. It is built on 11nm process and has the Adreno 612 GPU underneath. The difference between the Snapdragon 675 and Snapdragon 678 SoCs is the faster clock speed on the latter. Qualcomm also says the Adreno 612 GPU on Snapdragon 678 SoC delivers better performance, however, it did not dive into the details. While Qualcomm did not make many improvements on the performance side, it did make some upgrades to the photo & video section. The new Qualcomm Spectra 250L ISP on the Snapdragon 678 SoC supports dual cameras up to 16MP, up to 192MP captures, 5X optical zoom, portrait mode and more. Furthermore, the Hexagon 685 DSP helps in capturing brighter photos without draining power. Rest of the features are similar to Snapdragon 675 SoC. The Snapdragon 678 packs Qualcomm Snapdragon X12 LTE modem that delivers 600 Mbps peak download speeds and 150 Mbps peak upload speeds. As for carrier aggregation, the chipset supports 3×20 MHz downlink carrier aggregation and 2×20 MHz uplink carrier aggregation.
Other connectivity options include Dual SIM Dual VoLTE (DSDV), VoWi-Fi, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 1×1 MIMO configuration, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS and SBAS. The chipset also supports USB 3.1 and USB Type-C. The chipset also supports Full HD+ displays with a pixels resolution of 2520×1080. Lastly, the latest mid-range Mobile Platform from Qualcomm supports QuickCharge 4+ technology. We might see smartphones with Snapdragon 678 SoC launching in early 2021. At the moment, there are no reports of any smartphone using this new mid-range SoC from Qualcomm. Original article: Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 SoC Announced: A 4G Chip for Mid-Range Smartphones ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| BSNL Rs 199 Prepaid Recharge With 2GB Daily Data and 30 Days Validity Launched Posted: 15 Dec 2020 05:32 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-rs199-prepaid-recharge-launched/317410/, BSNL Rs 199 Prepaid Recharge With 2GB Daily Data and 30 Days Validity Launched
Ahead of Christmas 2020, state-run BSNL has brought a new prepaid recharge of Rs 199. BSNL is still the only telecom operator to offer 2GB of data per day for under Rs 200 because private telcos are charging at least 25% more than the government-owned PSU for similar data benefit. Alongside announcing the new plan, BSNL also confirmed the removal of PV 186, which used to provide 2GB data per day for 28 days. The Rs 199 prepaid recharge replaces the PV 186, and it comes with two days of extra validity as well. The telco also revamped the Rs 998 plan to offer 3GB data per day instead of the earlier 2GB data per day benefit. The new Rs 199 plan and the revised Rs 998 plan will be effective starting December 24, 2020, according to Kerala Telecom. The PV 186 will not be available starting January 1. BSNL Rs 199 Prepaid Recharge: What It Offers?Talking about the PV 199 prepaid plan first, it offers a user 2GB of data per day, unlimited voice calling to any network capped at 250 minutes per day and 100 SMSes per day. The validity of the plan is 30 days. BSNL continues to limit the voice calls to 250 minutes per day even with the Rs 199 prepaid plan, which is underwhelming. But on the brighter side, the telco is offering 2GB daily data. Do make a note that the plan will be available for recharge across all the telecom circles starting December 24, 2020, because it is launched on the occasion of Christmas 2020. As noted, BSNL is also getting rid of PV 186 which is currently offering 2GB data per day, unlimited voice calling and 100 SMSes per day for 28 days. The PV 186 will not be available for the customers to recharge from January 1, 2020. BSNL Rs 998 Prepaid Recharge to Offer 3GB Data per DayBharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is also revising the Rs 998 prepaid recharge, and it is going to offer 3GB data per day starting from December 24, 2020. Currently, the plan is providing 2GB of data per day to the customers. The plan will be revised from December 24, and it will go back to its old benefits on March 23, 2021, because BSNL is introducing the change on a promotional basis. The Rs 998 recharge is a data-only plan with 240 days validity and BSNL Tunes subscription that’s valid for 60 days. After the revision, BSNL’s Rs 998 recharge offers a whopping 720GB of data, up from the earlier 480GB of data benefit. What do you think of this new Rs 199 plan from BSNL? Will you recharge it? Let us know by commenting below. Original article: BSNL Rs 199 Prepaid Recharge With 2GB Daily Data and 30 Days Validity Launched ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
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