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- Vivo X60 and X60 Pro Smartphones With 5G, Exynos 1080 SoC and ZEISS Cameras Launched
- COAI Strongly Condemns Farmers’ Protest of Disrupting Telecom Towers in Punjab
- Samsung Galaxy A31 Price in India Reduced by Rs 2,000 to Rs 17,999
- OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 10.5.10 Update With Latest Android Security Patch Out Now
- One Broadband Witnesses 32x Customer Growth, Reaches Half-Million Users
- Streaming Apps May Have Significant Impact on Cable TV Connections
- Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G Might Launch Soon, 3C Listing Reveals
- MIUI 12.5 With Better Privacy, Super Wallpapers and More Announced, All to Know
- Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vi Likely to Launch Identity Verification in Replacement for OTP
- BSNL Rs 1,999 Prepaid Recharge Revised to Offer Eros Now Content for 365 Days
- ACT Fibernet Takes on Jio and Airtel by Offering Unlimited Data With Broadband Plans
| Vivo X60 and X60 Pro Smartphones With 5G, Exynos 1080 SoC and ZEISS Cameras Launched Posted: 29 Dec 2020 08:39 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vivo-x60-5g-series-price-specs/321860/, Vivo X60 and X60 Pro Smartphones With 5G, Exynos 1080 SoC and ZEISS Cameras Launched
Chinese smartphone company, Vivo, has officially launched the Vivo X60 5G and the Vivo X60 Pro 5G smartphones in its homeland. The Vivo X60 series of smartphones offer 5G support and are powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1080 chipset. The USP of the smartphones, however, will be the cameras. A few days ago, Vivo announced its partnership with ZEISS, and the first phones as part of the partnership are the Vivo X60 and the X60 Pro. The Vivo X60 features a triple camera setup, whereas the X60 Pro rocks a quad-camera setup on the back. Other key features of the smartphone include 120Hz AMOLED screens, 33W fast charging and 32MP front-facing camera. Continue reading to know more about the specifications of Vivo X60 and X60 Pro in detail. Vivo X60 and X60 Pro 5G: Specifications DetailedThe Vivo X60 series has an identical design to the Vivo X50 series. They both feature a 6.56-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout, 120Hz refresh rate and 92.7% screen-to-body ratio. The displays on these smartphones support HDR10 and HDR10+. The difference between the two phones is the Vivo X60 has a flat-screen whereas the X60 Pro has a dual-curved screen. The vanilla Vivo X60 comes in three colours and the X60 Pro comes in two colour options. At the heart of the phone is the Samsung Exynos 1080 chipset built on 5nm process and offers 5G support. The Vivo X60 comes with 8GB/126GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage, while the X60 Pro comes in 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Vivo is launching both the phones with Android 11-based OriginOS out of the box. Moving onto the cameras, the Vivo X60 features a triple camera system on the back. A 48MP Sony IMX598 sensor works in tandem with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 5MP telephoto lens. The Vivo X60 Pro, on the flip side, has a quad-camera system on the back comprising of 48MP Sony IMX598 primary sensor, two 13MP cameras with telephoto and ultra-wide-angle capabilities and an 8MP periscopic camera finish the setup. The X60 Pro offers 5X optical zoom and 60X superzoom. The Vivo X60 and X60 Pro both rock a 32MP selfie snapper. Lastly, we have the battery side of things. While both the phones feature 33W fast charging support, the battery capacities differ. The Vivo X60 has a 4200mAh battery and a 4300mAh unit accompanies the X60 Pro. The phone also has an in-display fingerprint scanner. Vivo X60 and X60 Pro 5G: Pricing and AvailabilityVivo also confirmed that a third smartphone in the series- the Vivo X60 Pro+ 5G is also in the works with Snapdragon 888 5G SoC that’s expected to arrive early next year. The Vivo X60 5G comes in three variants- 8GB+128GB priced at CNY 3498 (approx. Rs 34,300), 8GB+256GB priced at CNY 3798 (approx. Rs 42,700) and the 12GB+256GB model will be available for purchase at CNY 3998 (approx. Rs 44,900). The Vivo X60 Pro 5G comes in a single variant with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage at CNY 4498 (approx. Rs 50,600). Vivo did not reveal the exact sale date but said the phones would be up for pre-orders starting today. |
| COAI Strongly Condemns Farmers’ Protest of Disrupting Telecom Towers in Punjab Posted: 29 Dec 2020 07:52 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/coai-farmers-protest-telecom-towers/321854/, COAI Strongly Condemns Farmers’ Protest of Disrupting Telecom Towers in Punjab
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) expressed its disappointment over farmers cutting power supply to Jio’s towers in Punjab. The farmers are currently protesting against the government three farm laws. According to them, the new farm laws benefit the Mukesh Ambani, who also owns Reliance Jio. Because of this reason, farmers are disturbing the power supply of the telco’s towers. COAI DG SP Kochhar said the firm respects people’s right to protest on any issue, however, sabotaging the telecom network infrastructure is strongly condemned. Reliance Jio officials already met the government executives in Punjab on discussing the matter. The Punjab CM also ordered cops to take action against those destroying the telecom towers. COAI DG Says Disruption of Towers is Causing Immense InconvenienceMany people are currently relying on mobile services to access the internet for attending online classes, attending meetings via zoom, and so on. COAI says telecom services are now considered as ‘essential,’ because of the pandemic. The disruption of telecom towers is causing ‘immense inconvenience’ to the common man for whom the mobile services are essential, said the COAI DG. The COAI represents telecom operators like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea. As India entered into lockdown in March, the ground staff of telecom operators worked hard to provide reliable services. But seeing the services disrupt as part of the protest by farmers is disappointing, Kochhar further said. So far, a total of 1561 mobile towers of Reliance Jio were affected according to the Punjab state government. Earlier reports added that farmers are cutting the power supply to the towers of Reliance Jio alongside physically damaging them. As for the official count, Punjab has a total of 21306 mobile towers across 22 districts, and an ET Telecom report now says 433 towers have been repaired as of Monday. In other news, the Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered cops in the state to take strict action against the ones who are disrupting the telecom towers. The CM issued a ‘stern warning’ against vandalisation of mobile towers and disruption of telecom services in the state and similarly asked the cops to take action against the people who are performing such unlawful activities. Reliance Jio already expressed its disappointment over farmers disturbing the telecom towers and urged the Punjab government to take immediate action. Jio users are also reporting network issues in Punjab due to the disconnected telecom towers. |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 Price in India Reduced by Rs 2,000 to Rs 17,999 Posted: 29 Dec 2020 06:32 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-a31-new-price-cut/321843/, Samsung Galaxy A31 Price in India Reduced by Rs 2,000 to Rs 17,999
The mid-range Samsung Galaxy A31 has received a fresh price cut in India which drops the price to Rs 17,999. Samsung introduced the Galaxy A31 back in June at Rs 21,999. Later on, the South Korean company reduced the smartphone’s price by Rs 2,000 to Rs 21,999. And the latest Rs 2,000 price cut drops the price of the smartphone to only Rs 17,999. Samsung has the habit of reducing prices of its smartphones immediately after the launch and the Galaxy A31 is getting the same treatment. Not many brands in India decrease the prices of their smartphones in the first six months of launch. Then we have Samsung capable of dropping the prices even after a week of a new smartphone launch. Samsung Galaxy A31: Check New PriceThe Galaxy A31 in India comes in a single variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage priced at Rs 21,999 at the launch. After two price drops, the phone will now be available for purchase at Rs 17,999. The new price is already effective across Flipkart, Amazon India and Samsung’s online store. Since the Galaxy A series is aimed at the offline market, the handset’s price will be reduced across the retail stores. The smartphone comes in three colour options- Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue and Prism Crush White. As noted, the Galaxy A series is aimed at the offline market so the specifications does not impress many. The handset rocks a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. At the heart of the phone is the MediaTek Helio P65 chipset, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Samsung also allows the users to expand storage using a microSD card for up to 512GB. The Galaxy A31 rocks a 5000mAh battery, but sadly it has 15W fast charging unlike other phones in the price range, delivering up to 65W fast charging support. Thanks to the AMOLED screen, the Galaxy A31 has an in-display fingerprint scanner. As for the cameras, there’s a quad-camera on the back featuring 48MP primary shooter, 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, 5MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro sensor. The company also added a 20MP snapper on the front for selfies and video calls. For the new asking price of Rs 17,999, the Galaxy A31 goes against Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, Realme 7 Pro and Poco X3 which offer superior hardware when compared to the A31. |
| OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 10.5.10 Update With Latest Android Security Patch Out Now Posted: 29 Dec 2020 04:25 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/oneplus-nord-oxygenos-10-5-10-update/321788/, OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 10.5.10 Update With Latest Android Security Patch Out Now
OnePlus Nord is reportedly receiving the OxygenOS 10.5.10 update. The update has been rolled out for the users of the device globally. It comes with general improvements, system stability for the device, and the latest Android Security Patch. Not only the latest Android Security Patch, but the update also brings the September 2020 Google Mobile Services (GMS) package to the device. The build number of the update for different regions is different. For India, the build number of the update is 'OxygenOS 10.15.10.AC01DA'. For other regions such as Europe, the build number is 'OxygenOS.10.5.10.AC01BA' whereas the global update’s build number is 'OxygenOS 10.5.10.AC01AA' — more details ahead. OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 10.5.10 Update ChangelogFirst of all, the changelog of the update suggests that the device is getting the December 2020 Android Security Patch. Adding to this, it is also getting the September 2020 Google Mobile Services (GMS) package. The update brings system stability and general bug fixes to the device. The update will install the OnePlus Store app on the devices. For the unaware, OnePlus Store is a mobile application by OnePlus where all of its products are available to be purchased. This app can be uninstalled by the user upon wish. The company has mentioned that this is an over-the-air (OTA) update which will be rolled out to the users in a staged manner. This means that some users will receive the update sooner than others. Users can also check for the update manually by going to the Settings > System > System Updates. If there are any pending updates left to be installed, they should reflect here. OnePlus Nord Specifications and PriceOnePlus Nord comes with a 6.44-inch full HD+ fluid AMOLED screen. It is a 5G smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC. The chipset is coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. However, the users can also expand the internal storage through a microSD card. The smartphone has a quad-camera setup at the rear where the primary sensor is a 48MP lens which is paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP macro sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. There is a 32MP primary sensor paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor at the front for selfies and video calling. The smartphone comes with a 4,115mAh battery with support for Warp Charge 30T. It is priced at Rs 24,999 for the 6GB+64GB variant, Rs 27,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, and Rs 29,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant. |
| One Broadband Witnesses 32x Customer Growth, Reaches Half-Million Users Posted: 29 Dec 2020 03:08 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/one-broadband-witnesses-32x-customer-growth/321806/, One Broadband Witnesses 32x Customer Growth, Reaches Half-Million Users
One Broadband has witnessed a lot of growth over the last four years. The internet service provider (ISP) has managed to get into the top 5 broadband providers of the country, including Airtel Xstream Fiber, JioFiber, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and ACT Fibernet. The growth of the company is not surprising given the affordable broadband plans it offers to the users. During the pandemic, the demand for fiber-based broadband connection grew to an all-time high in the country. The benefits of it have clearly been reaped by One Broadband which has recently reached half-a-million user mark — more details on the story ahead. One Broadband Reaches Half-Million Users MilestoneOne Broadband has just reached half-million users milestone. In a release, the company said that it witnessed 32 times growth in its customer base over the last four years. It is a tremendous number and feat by One Broadband which started operating 4 years back only. The company said that its vision remains the same. It wants to connect Indian homes and offices through its fiber technology. But at the same time, the company doesn't want to forget its core values which are keeping the customers happy, employees first, joyfulness, customer responsiveness, and simplicity. It is worthy to note that One Broadband is in its final stages of launching the smart lighting, smart security, and IoT solutions to enable smart living for Indians through the help of fiber-to-the-home technology (FTTH). Yugal Kishore Sharma, CEO of ONEOTT iNTERTAINMENT LTD. (OIL), said that the broadband company has always strived to help the users by offering them a seamless internet experience which is backed by a responsive customer care team over ONE Wire. Sharma further said that reaching half-million users in the last four years means a 32 times growth in the customer base for the company. He said that One Broadband had witnessed a commensurate growth in revenues as well. When the company started providing services 4 years back, it was counted in the list of top 50 broadband service providers in the country. But with time, it has managed to enter the top 5 list as well. Yugal Kishore Sharma also shared that back in 2019, One Broadband partnered with Facebook to provide free Wi-Fi to users in the country. The free Wi-Fi service was named 'ONE Express Wi-Fi by Facebook'. It provided Wi-Fi connectivity to users living in Dharavi, Mumbai, and offered them 2GB free daily data for the first 30 days. |
| Streaming Apps May Have Significant Impact on Cable TV Connections Posted: 29 Dec 2020 01:39 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/streaming-apps-have-significant-impact-cable-tv/321795/, Streaming Apps May Have Significant Impact on Cable TV Connections
Entry Level Broadband Plans "Sufficient to Run Smart TV Seamlessly"In its report, ICICI Securities said that entry level broadband plans are now priced at Rs 399 per month as compared to Rs 699 earlier with the plans now offering "unlimited data allowance." The company said that the entry level plans with speed up to 30 Mbps is "sufficient to run smart TV seamlessly." "Further drop in smart TV prices means it has [a] much higher share of total TVs sold in India, which is helping drive penetration," ICICI Securities said in its report. "And innovations such as Amazon Fire stick, and Airtel Xstream box (hybrid boxes) are enabling non-smart TVs to run streaming apps." ICICI Securities said that the streaming apps are in "direct competition to TV viewership" rather than competing with theatres and multiplexes. The company said that the theatres provide an "experience" along with "family outing" that the streaming apps "fail to replicate." Further, the company highlighted that the US and Canada are the "world's biggest cinema market" with the two countries together delivering over US$11 billion in box office collection in 2019. The two countries together in the past five years are said to have delivered box office collections in the range of US$11 billion to US$12 billion. Crucially, ICICI securities highlighted that the box office collection in the "world's biggest cinema market" was recorded despite the increase in the penetration of streaming apps such as Disney+ and Netflix. "Clearly, increasing adoption of streaming apps has not disrupted the theatre market in US/Canada, which are digitally evolved markets," ICICI Securities said in its report. "However, there has been [a] significant impact on cable connections, which have been declining and we may see similar trends in Indian market as well." ICICI Securities Says Streaming ARPU Significantly Lower in IndiaUnlike the US market, ICICI Securities said that the movie production in India is a "fragmented business" with "very few studios" engaged in the streaming services. The company said that the Star Network with its Disney+ Hotstar app along with Sun TV, Zee Studio and Balaji Telefilms "don't contribute materially to net box office collections." Further, ICICI securities also said that the average revenue per user (ARPU) in India is "significantly lower" and that the "monetisation opportunity is limited" with the streaming apps in the country. "Thus, we believe Warner Bros and Disney's US strategy of releasing movies directly on streaming platforms (and gain through valuations) does not apply to India," ICICI Securities said in its report. "In India, the best monetisation of movies will continue to happen through theatrical route." |
| Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G Might Launch Soon, 3C Listing Reveals Posted: 29 Dec 2020 12:25 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/oppo-reno5-lite-5g-launch-soon/321773/, Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G Might Launch Soon, 3C Listing Reveals
Oppo might soon launch the Reno5 Lite 5G. It would become the fourth device to launch in the Reno5 5G series. The other three devices which have already been launched in China are Oppo Reno5 5G, Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G, and Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G. Now a fourth device might soon launch for the series. The assumption is based on a new Oppo device model number spotted on China's 3C listing website. As per MyFixGuide, the model number spotted on the listings could be of the Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G — more details on the story ahead. Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G Specifications (Expected)The Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G might be a stripped-down version of the Reno5 5G series, and the company could offer it to the users for an affordable price. The model number of the new Oppo device which was spotted on the 3C listings is PELM00. It is further listed with a charger carrying the model number VC56HACH. This brick is said to be a 30W fast-charger. This device would fall in line with Oppo's vision of availing the Reno5 series for every price point. Apart from this, there is nothing much that is known about the device. It is worth noting that the Oppo Reno5 Lite 5G is pure speculation and the company hasn't hinted anything about the device making it to the market. But then there is no other device from Oppo that comes to mind which can be listed for launching right away. Nonetheless, time will clear what exactly Oppo has in store for the users. Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G Launching in IndiaTalking about the other devices in the series, Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G is soon expected to launch in India. With this, the base variant of the series, Oppo Reno5 5G is also expected to launch in the country. The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G was earlier spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G has a 6.55-inch OLED screen which can support up to 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage. There is a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 64MP primary sensor in the camera department, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP additional sensor. At the front, there is a 32MP sensor for clicking selfies and video calling. The smartphone has a 4,250mAh battery which can support up to 65W fast-charging. The dates for India launch haven't been revealed by the company yet, but it won't be too long from now. |
| MIUI 12.5 With Better Privacy, Super Wallpapers and More Announced, All to Know Posted: 28 Dec 2020 11:25 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/miui-12-5-with-better-privacy-release/321769/, MIUI 12.5 With Better Privacy, Super Wallpapers and More Announced, All to Know
Xiaomi yesterday announced the MIUI 12.5. The company said it comes with aesthetic and performance upgrades over the previous versions. There is also the addition of MIUI+, which will enable the devices to connect with computers. The MIUI 12.5 comes with better privacy features and introduces new super wallpapers, notification sounds, and haptics. The Notes app has also been upgraded to allow users to be more creative with what they record. Xiaomi has also named all the devices which are going to be receiving the update. Keep reading ahead to find out more. MIUI 12.5 New FeaturesFirst of all, design-wise, MIUI 12.5 is lighter and faster than its previous versions. The operating system (OS) utilises 25% less power, resulting in longer battery life. Xiaomi also said that the number of system apps which can't be uninstalled has been reduced to 9. The computing power of MIUI 12.5 has been increased by 20 times than the rendering engine before. There are a set of new Super Wallpapers. These wallpapers are of Earth and Mars. They are also live wallpapers, so with time, they will keep changing their shade from day to night. Xiaomi has said that more new wallpapers will arrive for the MIUI in the first half of 2021. The MIUI 12.5 comes with new notification sounds. These sounds are inspired by animals living in four habitats of the world: Australia, South America, the Arctic Circle, and East African Grassland. The system sounds are also inspired by natural elements such as water, sand, and wood. The haptics of the MIUI 12.5 has also been improved. With the MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi has widened the scope of privacy for the users. The four areas where privacy has been improved is clipboard protection, browser, file storage, and location. The new system allows users to keep a log of all the apps crossing the line and reading all the copied contents. The MIUI Notes will now allow users to generate brain maps (notes in chronology) and add quick mind notes. Further, there are new brushes with four different strokes in the Notes app. Lastly, the MIUI+ will enable users to connect their devices with their computers. With this, the users will be able to view mobile notifications and open apps through the computer screen. Also, they will be able to copy and paste text through the desktop. Xiaomi also said that the MIUI Notes and MIUI File Manager would come with a PC like interface which will allow the users to edit the files or notes present in smartphones on the go through their desktops. MIUI 12.5 DevicesHere are the 21 devices which are announced to be receiving the update: Xiaomi Mi 10, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition, Redmi K30, Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K30 Pro 5G, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi K30S Ultra, Redmi K30 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 9, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE, Xiaomi Mi CC9e, Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro, Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 7, and Redmi Note 7 Pro. More devices are expected to be added to this list very soon. |
| Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vi Likely to Launch Identity Verification in Replacement for OTP Posted: 28 Dec 2020 09:40 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jio-airtel-vi-mobile-identity-solution/321756/, Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vi Likely to Launch Identity Verification in Replacement for OTP
Telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are reportedly working on to bring a new mobile identity service that will replace the current OTP verification method. Right now, customers are required to enter an OTP generated by the client on the registered mobile number to avail some services. For example, if a customer is making a bank transaction at an e-commerce website, an OTP verification is required to process the transaction. However, a new ET Telecom report says telcos will soon verify the customers using their mobile numbers using a new technology called ‘Mobile Identity.’ The top three telcos are expecting to roll out this feature by the end of H1 2021. The report also added that the feature is currently being ‘piloted’ by the telcos. Telcos Piloting New Mobile Identity Feature: What You Need to KnowThe ET Telecom report highlights telecom operators will likely team up with companies like Route Mobile that provide these mobile identity services. As per the information available on Route Mobile’s website, ‘Mobile Identity as a Service,’ is a ‘secure universal log-in solution,’ that matches the user to their mobile phone. It allows the users to log into websites and applications quickly without the need to remember passwords and usernames. And Route Mobile also says the service is a safe, secure and no personal information will be shared without permission. Here’s how the service might work: Step 1: Route Mobile will identify the serving operator and requests the end user for authentication. Do make a note that the report did not highlight the technology to be used by telecom operators for rolling out this service. But going by the information available on Route Mobile’s website, the technology mentioned above will likely be used. As noted, the technology will be rolled out to the general public depending on regulatory clearances, and they are expecting a rollout by the end of H1 2021. For the unaware, telecom operators are currently using the OTP verification model for authentication purposes. This procedure, at times, becomes cumbersome as the verification process might be timed out after a certain duration. This procedure is also open to cyberattacks in which the hackers can get hold of the OTP before the users. All these reasons mean telcos are planning to roll out a new mobile identity solution to the users. |
| BSNL Rs 1,999 Prepaid Recharge Revised to Offer Eros Now Content for 365 Days Posted: 28 Dec 2020 07:50 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-rs1999-eros-now-benefit-revised/321735/, BSNL Rs 1,999 Prepaid Recharge Revised to Offer Eros Now Content for 365 Days
Government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has silently revised the Rs 1,999 annual prepaid plan. The telco did not change the basic benefits, however, it revised the OTT subscription benefits. For the unaware, BSNL’s Rs 1,999 prepaid plan offers Lokdhun and Eros Now subscriptions for up to one year. Earlier, BSNL offered Lokdhun subscription for one year and Eros Now subscription for 60 days. After the revision, the telco will offer Eros Now subscription for 365 days, whereas the Lokdhun subscription benefit has been reduced to 60 days. As for other benefits, users get 3GB data per day, unlimited voice calling to any network within India and 100 SMSes per day for 365 days. The Rs 1,999 prepaid recharge is available across all the circle where BSNL is operating. BSNL Revises Rs 1,999 Prepaid Recharge: Check New BenefitsBSNL bundles Lokdhun and Eros Now subscriptions with few prepaid plans and the Rs 1,999 is part of the same list. Starting with the basic benefits, BSNL is offering unlimited voice calling in home circles and national roaming including Mumbai and Delhi. The plan also comes with 3GB data per day after which the speeds will be reduced to 80 Kbps. Overall, the plan offers 1095GB of data for 365 days. Lastly, the Rs 1,999 recharge from BSNL also ships with 100 SMSes per day to any network while roaming in Mumbai and Delhi. Moving on, the plan also comes with OTT subscriptions. Users get free access to Lokdhun content for 60 days and Eros Now subscription for 365 days. As noted, BSNL earlier used to offer Eros Now subscription for 60 days and Lokdhun content for 365 days. Lastly, BSNL users will also get free access to Personalised Ringback Tone with unlimited song change option for the entire validity period. The revised plan will be effective from January 1, 2021. BSNL’s Rs 1,999 prepaid recharge is one of the best annual plan available right now, especially when compared to the yearly plans from private telcos- Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. The private telecom operators are not offering any 3GB data per day annual plan, whereas BSNL has the Rs 1,999 plan across India. Very soon, BSNL will start offering its network services in Mumbai and Delhi telecom circles as well as MTNL’s license is expiring on January 10, 2021. BSNL currently has services across 20 telecom circles and it also lacks 4G services. Once it launches 4G services and expands operations to 22 circles, it will be able to compete better with the private telcos. |
| ACT Fibernet Takes on Jio and Airtel by Offering Unlimited Data With Broadband Plans Posted: 28 Dec 2020 05:58 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/act-fibernet-unlimited-data-plans-chennai/321724/, ACT Fibernet Takes on Jio and Airtel by Offering Unlimited Data With Broadband Plans
ACT Fibernet (also known as Atria Convergence Technologies) has finally made the much-awaited change to its broadband plans. The Internet Service Provider (ISP) has started offering unlimited data with its broadband plans, finally taking on Airtel Xstream Fiber, JioFiber and BSNL Bharat Fiber. The new change from ACT Fibernet is for the broadband plans which are available in Chennai city. However, we are expecting ACT Fibernet to make similar changes in other cities as well. Although ACT Fibernet is calling the plans in Chennai as ‘unlimited data’ ones, there’s a FUP limit of 3.3TB or 3300GB per month. For the unaware, JioFiber and Airtel Xstream Fiber also has a similar FUP limit of 3.3TB on every broadband affordable broadband plan they are offering. Some of ACT Fibernet’s premium plans in Chennai have a different FUP limit. ACT Fibernet Broadband Plans in Chennai Now Offer Unlimited DataThe Bengaluru-based wired broadband operator currently has ten broadband plans in Chennai, starting at Rs 820 and going all the way up to Rs 4,999. Starting with the ACT Basic plan, it costs Rs 820 per month and offers 60 Mbps upload & download speeds up to 3.3TB per month after which the speeds will be reduced to 512 Kbps. The next four broadband plans ACT Blaze (125 Mbps), ACT Blast Promo (200 Mbps), ACT Storm (250 Mbps) and ACT Lightning (300 Mbps), priced at Rs 1,020, Rs 1,075, Rs 1,125 and Rs 1,325 all offer 3.3TB FUP limit and 1 Mbps after FUP speeds. Moving on, the ACT Thunder broadband plan of 1,529 offers the same 300 Mbps speeds as Rs 1,325, but the FUP limit is on the higher side at 4000GB or 4TB. Next on the list is the ACT Incredible plan that’s priced at Rs 1,999 for 350 Mbps speeds, 5000GB or 5TB FUP limit and 2 Mbps after FUP speeds.
ACT Fibernet now has a total of three broadband plans with 1 Gbps speeds in Chennai. The ACT Giga, ACT Exceptional and ACT Phenomenal, priced at Rs 2,999, Rs 3,999 and Rs 4,999, all ship with 1 Gbps speeds, but the FUP limit is different at 5TB, 8TB and 10TB, respectively. The upgraded ACT Fibernet plans for Chennai city are listed on the image above. The popular broadband operator has over 1.5 million subscribers under its belt. ACT Fibernet also says the unlimited data plans in Chennai city shall apply only to the residential plans and shall not apply to enterprises plans. Also, it says the unlimited data plans are only for the personal use of the subscriber and cannot be used for any commercial purposes. |
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