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- Reliance Jio and Google Reportedly Not Launching Low-Cost 4G Android Phone This Year
- Best 500 Mbps Broadband Plans You Can Get in India
- Tecno Pova Powered by MediaTek Helio G80, 6GB RAM and 128GB Launched in India, Details
- Airtel Captured Bulk of Vodafone Idea Subscribers: Motilal Oswal
- Indians Comfortable With Paying Rs 400 Per Month for OTT Subscriptions
- Redmi 9 Power Tipped to Launch Mid December in India, All to Know
- BSNL to DoT: Forcing to Buy Unproven 4G Gear from Local Vendors Will Delay in Network Rollout
- Samsung Announces One UI 3, Also Details Android 11 Roadmap for Existing Phones
- BSNL Bharat Fiber Now Has Over 1 Million Subscribers
| Reliance Jio and Google Reportedly Not Launching Low-Cost 4G Android Phone This Year Posted: 04 Dec 2020 07:01 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jio-google-android-phone-release-date/314904/, Reliance Jio and Google Reportedly Not Launching Low-Cost 4G Android Phone This Year
We all know that Reliance Jio and Google are planning to launch a cheap Android phone in India at some point. Earlier, it was tipped the phones could arrive in December itself as both the companies were waiting for CCI (Competitive Commission of India) approval. The Jio-Google deal was approved by CCI recently, however, a new report from 91mobiles report now claims the low-cost 4G Android phone from Jio aren’t coming out this year. Earlier in September, the same publication stated the phone is slated for December launch. The new report adds the phone is currently in ‘testing phase’ and it might take another three months for the companies to launch to the general public. Jio-Google 4G Android Phone Coming Out in Q1 2021The report further highlighted the Jio-Google Android phone will likely arrive in Q1 2021, however, there’s no specific timeline provided this time around. Another report in the past stated Jio is looking to manufacture 200 million Android phones over the next two years. That said, to achieve this goal, Jio has to price the phone aggressively. Jio stirred the entire market in 2017 when it brought the Rs 1,500 JioPhone and offered it to the customers at zero cost. The rumoured price for the upcoming Jio-Google Android phone is Rs 4,000. We don’t have many phones under Rs 5,000 with full-fledged Android support. Xiaomi launched the Redmi Go with Android Go Edition in 2019, but that didn’t reach the company’s expectations in terms of sales. Within just three years, Reliance Jio was able to sell more than 70 million JioPhones in the country, and that also helped the telco amass more than 400 million customers. If the company gets the pricing right with the low-cost 4G Android phone, its goal of reaching 500 million subscriber mark will be achieved in no time. Original article: Reliance Jio and Google Reportedly Not Launching Low-Cost 4G Android Phone This Year ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Best 500 Mbps Broadband Plans You Can Get in India Posted: 04 Dec 2020 04:30 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/best-500-mbps-broadband-plans/314871/, Best 500 Mbps Broadband Plans You Can Get in India
Demand for high-speed internet has risen over the past few months. Multiple people connected to a single Wi-Fi network are working, learning, and teaching from their homes. Adding to this, even for entertainment, people rely on their high-speed broadband internet to stream movies and shows. One of the best internet speed plans you can get is of 500 Mbps if you have a large family and every one of them is connected to a single Wi-Fi network and is using it for heavy downloading and uploading. That is why today, we are listing the best 500 Mbps internet plans that you can get in India. JioFiber Rs 2,499 PlanThe JioFiber Rs 2,499 plan provides users with a 500 Mbps downloading and uploading speed. It costs Rs 2,499 to the user and carries a validity of one month. This plan is also available with yearly validity. Users also get unlimited voice calling with the broadband connection and a free Jio Set-Top Box. This plan ships with 3.3TB or 3,300GB monthly data. There are also free over-the-top (OTT) platform subscriptions included with the plan. Users get a free subscription of Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Voot Kids, ALTBalaji, Shemaroo Me, Voot Select, Hoichoi, Lionsgate Play, Eros Now, JioSaavn, SunNxt, SonyLIV, Discovery+, and JioCinema. Spectra Faster PlanThen there is the Spectra Faster plan. This plan also offers users 500 Mbps internet speed (both downloading and uploading). However, users get much lesser data which is 750GB for a complete month with this plan. There is a data carryover facility available for up to 1500GB. This plan is also available in different monthly configurations. For one month, users will have to pay a base price of Rs 1,599 (excluding GST). But for a user purchasing the plan for the first time will also have to pay refundable security of Rs 2,000 if he/she is going for any plan with a lesser validity of 12 months. There is an installation charge of Rs 1,000 also applicable which the user will have to pay while getting a connection. Unfortunately, there are no OTT benefits included in this plan. Original article: Best 500 Mbps Broadband Plans You Can Get in India ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Tecno Pova Powered by MediaTek Helio G80, 6GB RAM and 128GB Launched in India, Details Posted: 04 Dec 2020 03:00 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/tecno-pova-powered-mediatek-helio-g80/314859/, Tecno Pova Powered by MediaTek Helio G80, 6GB RAM and 128GB Launched in India, Details
Tecno Pova has launched for the Indian market just now with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device is targeted towards younger people and will also serve their gaming needs with a massive 6,000mAh battery. Tecno Pova comes powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and has a quad-camera setup. The device is all set to compete with other smartphones in the market such as Poco M2 and Redmi 9 Prime which all fall in the same price range. Read ahead to find out complete specifications and price of the Tecno Pova in India. Tecno Pova SpecificationsTecno Pova comes with a 6.8-inch HD+ display with a 90.4% screen-to-body ratio. The device runs on the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The storage can be further expanded up to 256GB with the help of an external microSD card. The smartphone will run on HiOS 7.0 based on Android 10 out of the box. There is a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 16MP primary sensor paired with one macro and portrait lens, each of 2MP along with a fourth AI sensor. For clicking selfies and making video calls, there is an 8MP sensor. Connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Micro USB along with a 3.5mm headphone jack. For additional security, users also get a fingerprint scanner at the back of the device. There are a number of basic sensors including accelerometer, magnetometer, proximity, and ambient light sensor. Tecno Pova PriceTecno Pova has been launched in two different variants for the Indian market. The first variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB is priced at Rs 9,999 and the 6GB RAM and 128GB variant has been priced at Rs 11,999. The device comes in three different colour options namely Magic Blue, Speed Purple, and Dazzle Black. Both the variants will go on sale from December 11, 12 PM, via Flipkart. Original article: Tecno Pova Powered by MediaTek Helio G80, 6GB RAM and 128GB Launched in India, Details ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Airtel Captured Bulk of Vodafone Idea Subscribers: Motilal Oswal Posted: 04 Dec 2020 01:30 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/airtel-captured-bulk-vodafone-idea-subscribers/314851/, Airtel Captured Bulk of Vodafone Idea Subscribers: Motilal Oswal
Urban Areas Register Noticeable Increase in Wireless SubscribersDespite Airtel and Reliance Jio registering 3.8 million and 1.5 million subscriber additions respectively in September, Motilal Oswal highlighted that the gross subscribers only "increased by a mere" 0.7 million. "There is a churn taking place, with [Vodafone] Idea losing 4.7m subscribers to Bharti/RJio," Motilal Oswal said in the report. The firm also highlighted that the active subscriber additions have "slowed down" in September to 1 million as compared to 1.6 million in the previous month. According to the Trai data, the wireless operators in the urban areas registered a noticeable increase in subscribers from 624.93 million at the end of August to 626.16 million in September. However, the wireless subscribers in the rural areas is said to have decreased to 522.42 million in September as compared to 522.99 million in the previous month. With a market share of 35.19% as on September 30, 2020, Reliance Jio continues to be the largest wireless operator in India. Further, Airtel continues to be the second largest operator with a market share of 28.44% while Vodafone Idea registered a market share of 25.73% as on September 30, 2020. Airtel Added More Active Subscribers in SeptemberMotilal Oswal also highlighted that Reliance Jio gross subscriber additions have "slowed significantly" to 1.5 million in September as compared to 1.9 million in the previous month. The firm said that the largest wireless operator in India registered a peak gross subscriber additions between six to eight million until the previous fiscal year. Crucially, Motilal Oswal said that Reliance Jio active subscriber additions fell to 0.7 million in September with the operator now having an overall active subscriber base of 318 million. Meanwhile, the firm said that Airtel registered "strong gross subscriber additions for the third straight month" with the second largest operator "recouping" 10 million subscribers in the past few months. Motilal Oswal highlighted that Airtel's active subscriber base hit 316 million as of September 30, 2020. It was also highlighted that the Vodafone Idea gross and active subscriber loss "accelerated" to 4.7 million and 3.4 million respectively. In the previous month, the third largest wireless operator registered a gross and active subscriber loss of 1.2 million and 4.5 million respectively. Motilal Oswal said that Vodafone Idea has an overall gross subscriber base of 295 million and an active subscriber base of 261 million as of September 30, 2020. Original article: Airtel Captured Bulk of Vodafone Idea Subscribers: Motilal Oswal ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Indians Comfortable With Paying Rs 400 Per Month for OTT Subscriptions Posted: 04 Dec 2020 12:30 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/indians-comfortable-paying-rs-400-subscriptions-ott/314832/, Indians Comfortable With Paying Rs 400 Per Month for OTT Subscriptions
Over the last few months, demand for over-the-top (OTT) content platforms in India has grown multiple-folds given the country was put in a lockdown for more than two months. People are staying inside their homes more now. For most of the Indians, their only source of entertainment is streaming videos online. It is interesting to see big production houses partnering with the major OTT platforms to release their new movies and series through them. Now, as per a stat shared by the US-based software company, Brightcove, Indians are happy paying Rs 400 per month for purchasing OTT subscriptions — more on the report ahead. More Number of OTT Platforms the Reason Behind the StatOne of the key things to take away from the report shared by Brightcove is that Indian consumers are exposed to a considerably large number of OTT platforms when compared with what the users in Bangladesh or Pakistan get exposed to. There are around 40 active OTT platforms in the country, and it means that Indians have the luxury of testing multiple platforms to get a sense of which platform is good and which isn't. This further increases the chances of people willing to pay for two or three high-quality platforms rather than going for multiple low-quality ones. But this won't be the case when countries like Bangladesh or Pakistan are concerned as the consumers won't be ready to pay higher amounts for OTT services until they have tried better or worse ones. Also, as mentioned in the report, 60% of the respondents who participated in the survey found new OTT platforms and its content through social media. Another thing highlighted in the report was the use of ads by the OTT platforms. Around 33% of respondents said that watching ads are acceptable when they are paying very less fee or no fee at all. Whereas, only 24% of people said that they are willing to pay more in return from being exempted from watching ads. Adding to this, 64% of the respondents expressed that they would prefer a monthly subscription over the yearly one. Also, around 55% of the respondents had subscribed to more than one premium OTT platforms. Original article: Indians Comfortable With Paying Rs 400 Per Month for OTT Subscriptions ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Redmi 9 Power Tipped to Launch Mid December in India, All to Know Posted: 03 Dec 2020 11:04 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/redmi-9-power-india-launch/314828/, Redmi 9 Power Tipped to Launch Mid December in India, All to Know
Xiaomi might launch the Redmi 9 Power in India on December 15. The claim is made by a popular tipster Mukul Sharma. The Redmi 9 Power is assumed to be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 4G which was released for the China market recently. The device was also spotted on the Google Play Console and was tagged the model number M2010J19SI. The Redmi 9 Power could be launched for the Indian market in two different variants with 4G RAM variant being the standard one — More on the story ahead. Redmi 9 Power Expected SpecificationsAs per rumours online, the Redmi 9 Power is expected to be rebadged version of the Redmi Note 9 4G unveiled in China recently. Thus the device might come with a 6.67-inch full HD+ display. It is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. In the camera department, the device is expected to sport a 48MP primary sensor and have two more sensors as well. There might be an 8MP sensor at the front for video calling and selfies. Adding to that, there might be a 6,000mAh battery with support of 18W fast charging for the device. Xiaomi hasn't made any official comments yet on the launch of the device or released teasers that may hint about it coming to India. However, Xiaomi has teased about its new Smart TV for the Indian market called 'QLED Mi TV'. So it might happen that the launch of both the Redmi 9 Power and the new Smart TV can come at the same time. The assumption behind Redmi 9 Power being a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 9 4G comes because of a solid reason. The new Redmi smartphone which has surfaced online carries the model number M2010J19SI. What's interesting to note here is that this model number has been associated with the Redmi Note 9 4G launched in China earlier. The Redmi Note 9 4G launched in China came in three different variants with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. Original article: Redmi 9 Power Tipped to Launch Mid December in India, All to Know ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| BSNL to DoT: Forcing to Buy Unproven 4G Gear from Local Vendors Will Delay in Network Rollout Posted: 03 Dec 2020 09:27 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-dot-unproven-gear-rollout-delay/314815/, BSNL to DoT: Forcing to Buy Unproven 4G Gear from Local Vendors Will Delay in Network Rollout
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited or BSNL has once again informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that the procurement of local gear for deploying 4G services would create a lot of issues. As per the latest report by ET Telecom, BSNL has told the DoT that forcing it to purchase 4G telecom gear from local vendors will cause delays in rolling out the next-generation services to customers. BSNL also added that the gear from local vendors would be ‘globally unproven’ and that could cause a delay of at least 18 months for rolling out the services. Besides, BSNL also highlighted to DoT that the regionally procured infrastructure would result in increased costs and could result in frequent network quality issues. BSNL Now Says the Local 4G Gear Will Reduce its Survival ChancesThe state-run telco reached out to DoT several times in recent months regarding the purchase of locally made gear. As part of the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat programme, a technology group earlier suggested BSNL to fully make use of the gear made by local vendors. However, BSNL complained to DoT saying the local OEMs are charging close to 90% more for a single 4G tender compared to the tenders from global vendors. In a recent meeting held between the DoT and BSNL’s leadership members, they urged the telecom department to have a level-playing field in the industry. The leadership team of BSNL told DoT that the usage of local gear policy must also apply to the top three telcos- Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. As noted, BSNL is urging the DoT to reverse the local gear usage policy so that it can sustain the competitive Indian telecom market led by the likes of Jio and Airtel. "BSNL has voiced its concerns to its owner, DoT, that it must not be forced alone to buy unproven core 4G network gear from local suppliers, and that such indigenous procurement rules should also be applicable to all private telcos," a top company executive told ET. The report also says the telco’s concerns will be discussed shortly by the Empowered Technology Group (ETG) that was appointed less than a month ago. Original article: BSNL to DoT: Forcing to Buy Unproven 4G Gear from Local Vendors Will Delay in Network Rollout ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| Samsung Announces One UI 3, Also Details Android 11 Roadmap for Existing Phones Posted: 03 Dec 2020 08:06 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-oneui-3-android-11-release/314803/, Samsung Announces One UI 3, Also Details Android 11 Roadmap for Existing Phones
South Korean electronics company Samsung today announced One UI 3, the latest upgrade to Samsung’s interface based on Android. One UI 3 will reach select Galaxy devices with a new design, enhanced features and deep customisation and it will be based on the latest Android 11. Samsung says the One UI 3 will be available today on Galaxy S20 series of phones which includes the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra in Korea, the US and the most markets in Europe. Samsung did not reveal the One UI 3 update rollout date for the S20 series in India. Furthermore, it added the One UI 3 would be rolled out to Galaxy Note 20, Z Fold 2, Z Flip, Note 10, Fold and S10 series in the coming weeks. The update will be available on Galaxy A devices in the first half of 2021. One UI 3 Announced: Features to Watch Out ForThe major change which One UI 3 brings to is the design. Samsung says the One UI 3 features a new, refreshed design for an improved experience. The company further added the design upgrades in One UI 3 bring even more simplicity and elegance to the already better One UI experience. Samsung visually enhanced the day-to-day locations which users visit the most such as lock screen, home screen, notifications panel and quick panel to highlight the important information. It packs new visual changes such as the Dim/Blur effect for notifications and widgets. One UI 3 also adds new motion effects, animations and natural haptic feedback to make everything feel a lot smoother than earlier. The company also redesigned the lockscreen widgets and they now help you control the music, and see important information like calendar events and routines without unlocking the device. To offer deeper customisation, the widgets on Home Screen now supports transparency adjustment and the Always-on clock colour on the lock screen can be changed too. Samsung has also improved the default camera app with One UI 3. It now features an enhanced AI-based zoom on photos along with improved autofocus which helps in capturing an overall better image. Additionally, the organisation categories in the Gallery now help the users quickly find photos. The Quick Panel now has swipe gestures which allow the users to turn on Dark Mode or Mobile Hotspot with a simple swipe. Lastly, Samsung says the One UI 3 is built with the users in mind; The new digital wellbeing applications help you in identifying and improving the daily habits. You can quickly see usage information that shows the weekly changes in screen time or you can also check the usage while driving to help you make informed decisions. Samsung also stated that One UI would receive more features alongside the new flagship launches in early 2021. Original article: Samsung Announces One UI 3, Also Details Android 11 Roadmap for Existing Phones ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
| BSNL Bharat Fiber Now Has Over 1 Million Subscribers Posted: 03 Dec 2020 06:08 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-bharat-fiber-one-million-users/314799/, BSNL Bharat Fiber Now Has Over 1 Million Subscribers
Government-owned BSNL announced that its Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) service- Bharat Fiber now has over one million subscribers across the country. BSNL introduced Bharat Fiber service a couple of years ago and the Internet Service Provider (ISP) is currently offering a wide range of plans under the service. BSNL has been the leader in the wired broadband segment for several years and it currently has over 38% market share in the segment, according to Trai data released yesterday. BSNL’s broadband speeds were often limited to the lower end of the spectrum, but that has changed in recent times as the ISP even started providing 300 Mbps speeds in select cities. BSNL Bharat Fiber: What Exactly Is It?Similar to JioFiber and Airtel Xstream Fiber, BSNL also named its FTTH wired broadband service as Bharat Fiber. Under this brand, BSNL offers competitive broadband plans. For example, BSNL has been offering an Rs 849 broadband plan with 50 Mbps speeds and 600GB FUP limit under Bharat Fiber service. At the same time, it also has basic broadband plans with less than 50 Mbps speeds and not-to-so impressive FUP limits. The telco is generating decent reception from the customers for Bharat Fiber service. Overall, BSNL has 7.80 million broadband customers at the end of September 2020. A recent report said that BSNL added 88,779 new customers in October 2020, thanks to the launch of affordable Bharat Fiber plans like Rs 449, Rs 599, Rs 799, Rs 999 and Rs 1,499. These broadband plans are on-par with the benefits offered by private ISPs like JioFiber and Airtel Xstream Fiber. The Bharat Fiber Basic plan of Rs 449 comes with 30 Mbps speeds and 3.3TB FUP limit every month, whereas the Rs 599 Fiber Basic Plus broadband plan offers 60 Mbps speeds and 3.3TB FUP limit. The best part is the plans are available across all the circles where BSNL is providing Bharat Fiber service. With the launch of these new plans, the company is also looking to add over one lakh new connections every month which seems likely. BSNL is also facing tough competition from JioFiber and Airtel Xstream Fiber with plans starting at just Rs 399 and going up to Rs 3,999, and more. BSNL is yet to launch a 1 Gbps broadband plan and the ISP does not seem to launch the fastest broadband plan anytime soon. Original article: BSNL Bharat Fiber Now Has Over 1 Million Subscribers ©2020 TelecomTalk. All Rights Reserved. |
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