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Samsung Galaxy S21 Devices to Offer 5G Support in India, Prices Start at Rs 69,999

Posted: 14 Jan 2021 09:25 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-s21-india-prices-detailed/325291/, Samsung Galaxy S21 Devices to Offer 5G Support in India, Prices Start at Rs 69,999

Right after the global launch, Samsung Mobile has launched the Galaxy S21 trio in India. Unlike the Galaxy S20 series, the Galaxy S21 series will offer 5G support in the country and the prices of the phones are slightly on the higher side. The Galaxy S20 devices started at Rs 66,999, but the Galaxy S21 devices will start at Rs 69,999 because of the inclusion of 5G. Also, the series will come with Exynos 2100 chipset. The Galaxy S21 Ultra will start at Rs 1,05,999, unlike the Galaxy S20 Ultra which came for an even lower price of Rs 92,999. Samsung has launched the three phones in two configurations with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Continue reading to know more about the Galaxy S21 series prices in India.

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra Prices in India Revealed

The Galaxy S21 in India will be available in two variants- 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, priced at Rs 69,999 and Rs 73,999. The Galaxy S21+ also comes in the same 8GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB models at Rs 81,999 and Rs 85,999, respectively. Lastly, we have the Galaxy S21 Ultra at Rs 1,05,999 for the 12GB+256GB model and at Rs 1,16,999 for the 16GB+512GB configuration.

Pre-orders for the Galaxy S21 trio will begin on January 15. All the pre-booked customers will be eligible for a free Galaxy Smart Tag and Samsung E-Shop voucher of up to Rs 10,000. Furthermore, all the pre-booked customers can get Galaxy Watch Active 2 or a combo of Galaxy Buds+ & Travel adapter. Lastly, HDFC Bank customers can avail Rs 10,000 cashback on Galaxy S21 Ultra, Rs 7,000 cashback on Galaxy S21+ and Rs 5,000 cashback on Galaxy S21. Pre-booked devices will ship from January 25, whereas every user can purchase the device starting January 29.

To recall, the Galaxy S20 started at Rs 66,999, while the Galaxy S20+ arrived with a starting price of Rs 73,999. The Galaxy S20 Ultra retailed for Rs 92,999 at the launch. Just a couple of days ago, we reported the Galaxy S20′ series price drop in India. The Galaxy S20 is now available at Rs 49,999 in the country, while the S20 Ultra can be purchased for Rs 76,999.

The hike in prices could be due to the inclusion of 5G support. For the unaware, the Galaxy S20 series did not offer 5G support in India and it was limited to just 4G. This year’s Galaxy S21 devices offer 5G even in India.

While Samsung reduced the prices of Galaxy S21 devices in the United States, the South Korean company has increased the prices in India, and as mentioned, the reason could be the inclusion of 5G.

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra Officially Launched: Specifications and Features

Posted: 14 Jan 2021 08:14 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-s21-series-official-specs/325260/, Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra Officially Launched: Specifications and Features

South Korean smartphone company, Samsung, has officially announced the Galaxy S21 series globally. Samsung has launched three models in the series- the Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S21+ and the Galaxy S21 Ultra, as successors to last year’s Galaxy S20, S20+ and the S20 Ultra. Like the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung has saved major upgrades for the Galaxy S21 Ultra; The premium model in the Galaxy S21 series now has S-Pen support and the only device in the series with Quad HD+ display. Samsung has downgraded the display on Galaxy S21 and S21+ devices to Full HD+, and the former even has a plastic back. Samsung even removed the microSD card slot on all the phones. As usual, the Galaxy S21 series are powered by Snapdragon 888 5G in the United States, whereas the global markets will get Exynos 2100 SoC.

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+: Specifications and Features

Starting with the Galaxy S21, the phone sports a 6.2-inch Full HD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio and HDR10+ support. The S21+ gets a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display with the same 120Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ratio. At the heart of the phones, we have the Snapdragon 888 5G/Exynos 2100 5G chipsets, depending on where you live. Both the phones come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Samsung has included the same triple camera setup on both the phones. The primary 12MP sensor has an f/1.8 aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). The secondary 12MP sensor has an ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and the third sensor is a 64MP one with f/3.0 aperture and 5X optical zoom support. The phones can record 8K videos at 30 fps and 4K videos at 60 fps. To the front, there’s a 10MP snapper with f/1.7 aperture.

Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, NFC and GPS. They run Android 11-based OneUI 3.0 out of the box. The Galaxy S21 measures 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm and weighs only 172 grams thanks to the plastic body. The Galaxy S21+ measures 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm and weighs 202 grams because of the glass body. Both the phones offer in-display fingerprint scanner, IP68 water and dust resistance, stereo speakers and a USB Type-C port is present on the bottom of the phones.

Lastly, the Galaxy S21 has a 4000mAh battery and the S21+ gets a bigger 4800mAh battery. Both the devices offer USB-C PD3.0, 25W fast charging and wireless charging features.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Specifications and Features

The S21 Ultra is the premium phone in the series. It flaunts a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED screen with 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+ support and Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The phone comes with Snapdragon 888 5G/Exynos 2100 5G SoC, paired with 12GB/16GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. This phone also lacks a microSD card slot.

As for the cameras, the Galaxy S21 Ultra has a quad-camera setup on the back comprising of 108MP primary sensor with f/18 aperture, 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 10MP telephoto shooter with 3X optical zoom, and another 10MP telephoto shooter with 10x optical zoom support completes the setup. The Galaxy S21 Ultra can record 8K videos at 24 fps and 4K videos at 60 fps. There’s a 40MP selfie snapper on the front.

This phone also runs Android 11-based OneUI 3.0 out of the box. The Galaxy S21 Ultra measures 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9mm and weighs 228 grams. It is backed by a 5000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series: Pricing Detailed

The Galaxy S21 comes in various colour options- Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, and it starts at USD 799 (approx. Rs 58,700). The Galaxy S21+ will retail for USD 999 (approx. Rs 73,300) in Phantom Black, Phantom Silver and Phantom Violet colour options. The Galaxy S21 Ultra will be available at a starting price of USD 1199 (approx. Rs 87,800) in Phantom Black and Phantom Silver colour options. India pricing details are not yet revealed as of this writing.

2021 Spectrum Auction Details That You Shouldn’t Miss

Posted: 14 Jan 2021 06:30 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/2021spectrum-auction-details-you-should-know/325170/, 2021 Spectrum Auction Details That You Shouldn't Miss

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The next round of spectrum auction is slated to take place from March 1, 2021. Telecom operators have been waiting for the auctions to enhance their spectrum portfolio for better positioning in rolling out 5G services and also to enhance existing capacity. The government will be auctioning airwaves in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz – considered as sub 1 GHz bands, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, and 2500 MHz bands. Today we will be highlighting the quantum of spectrum put to auction and list out the operators who have been using airwaves in a certain band the most.

What Technology Can Operators Use the Auctioned Spectrum For?

The spectrum put into the auction will be 'liberalised' in nature. This means that it can be put to use for any kind of technology the operators wish to use it for with the approval of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the same.

So if the operators want to use the spectrum for 2G, 4G, or 5G, they can do so. Spectrum blocks which are purchased in the auction across bands can be combined if required using the carrier aggregation (CA) technology to provide better speeds and enhance experience. The government hasn't put any restriction on the kind of technology operators will be using given it falls within the scope of the service license and is compatible with the technologies which already exist in the Licensed Service Areas (LSA).

In case the technology is GSM/WCDMA/LTE/CDMA, the successful bidder will have to submit all the details of the technology going to be deployed using the spectrum acquired to provide services within one month of obtaining the license. If the bidder uses new technology, information about the same needs to be submitted at least a year before testing it. The new technology must be approved by ITU/TEC or any other International Standards Organization/body.

Which Operator is Currently Using Which Spectrum Band the Most?

  1. 700MHz Band – 700 MHz band is unutilized so far as operators haven’t showed any interest in the previous auction because of the exorbitant base price of this band and hence none of the operators have participated and won any spectrum in this band. The government is offering the entire spectrum of 30 MHz in the 700 MHz band in the auction.
  2. 800MHz Band – Jio enjoys a majority of the spectrum in 800 MHz band, but most of it is coming up for renewal in 2021; thus, DoT has included it in the auction. Airtel also has a negligible amount of spectrum in the 800 MHz band in just 5 circles.
  3. 900MHz Band – Vodafone Idea followed by Airtel and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)  enjoys most of the spectrum in this band. This band is considered the most valuable for telcos during the times when they offered 2G services for the coverage this band offers. Now telcos started offering 4G services on this band.
  4. 1800MHz band – Vodafone Idea enjoys major share of spectrum in this band followed by Airtel and Jio.This band easily offers coverage and capacity and is the most commonly available band on 4G devices of any price tag.
  5. 2100MHz Band – 2100 MHz band which was earlier used by the operators to provide 3G services is now being refarmed to 4G in most circles. Users have reported better upload speeds and 4G experience overall with a supported device in this spectrum band.
  6. 2300MHz Band – 2300 MHz band is well known as a standard for high-speed wireless broadband access in India among consumers. Reliance Jio holds the majority of this spectrum followed by Airtel which holds just 30 MHz lesser of this band than Jio. Vodafone Idea holds 30 MHz of spectrum (10 MHz in each) in this band in its top circles namely Kerala, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh (MP).
  7. 2500MHz Band – Vodafone Idea is the only private telco in the country which holds spectrum in the 2500 MHz band enabling the telco in providing high bandwidth capacity to the users on a compatible handset.

Quantum of Spectrum Put to Action

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All the in-depth details regarding the spectrum holdings, bands can be found on India Spectrum Holding Timeline page.

Importance of 700MHz Band

700MHz band is considered to be the base band for telcos to offer 5G services because of the coverage this band offers. So, for telcos to provide seamless coverage this band is the supporting band for 5G services. 700MHz along with mid bands and higher bands (mmWaves) will provide a seamless 5G experience to customers.

Important Dates of the Auction

Starting with all the major dates related to the auction, February 5, 2021, is the last date of application for the operators. On February 24, 2021, the final list of bidders will be revealed, and on March 1, 2021, the auctions will start. The license duration or validity period of right to use spectrum in all the bands on auction will be 20 years from the 'effective date'.

Spectrum Block Sizes

DoT will sell the spectrum in different bands in different block sizes. The 700 MHz band will be sold in the block size of 5 MHz (paired), 800 MHz band in the block size of 1.25 MHz (paired), 900 MHz band in the block size of 0.2 MHz (paired), 1,800 MHz band in the block size of 0.2 MHz (paired), 2,100 MHz band in the block size of 5 MHz (paired), 2,300 MHz band in the block size of 10 MHz (unpaired), and 2,500 MHz band in the block of 10 MHz (unpaired).

WhatsApp New Terms Concern Government About User’s Privacy

Posted: 14 Jan 2021 03:05 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/whatsapp-new-terms-concern-government/325166/, WhatsApp New Terms Concern Government About User's Privacy

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The hot debate of WhatsApp's new 'Terms & Conditions' has now the brought Indian government into the play as well. The social media giant recently updated its terms for app usage, which has left users with two choices; either to accept the new changes or bid farewell to the app. WhatsApp has given users time till February 8, 2021, to decide about the same. The Indian government is worried about the privacy of the users. According to a TOI report, the government is "collecting details" about the matter and looking at the changes that Facebook has introduced to the policy of WhatsApp which would share the data of users with the company.

Government Nervous About Lack of Data Protection Law in the Country

The Indian government is a little nervous because there is no regulatory framework backed by a solid data protection law to counter a situation such as this. The government is also working around why the European Union has got a lenient privacy policy from WhatsApp, but India has 'wide-ranging terms' that might harm user privacy.

The Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill of 2019 is in the Parliament but is yet to be passed. It is a policy which looks after the privacy of the Indian users. At the same time, Europe has an active General Data Protective Regulation (GDPR), which puts a stringent law in place to protect users’ privacy and data.

For the unaware, the new terms and conditions rolled out by WhatsApp gives the company a right to share the location data, phone number, usage pattern of the app, and more with Facebook and its suite of apps including Messenger and Instagram. Even the Payments data (precisely of the transaction) will be shared with the company.

The issue is currently being discussed in the IT Ministry, and action from the government body is expected soon. The government might question WhatsApp head-on about why these policies were necessary at this point.

However, it is worth noting that this isn't the first time WhatsApp had a run-in with the Indian government. There is the ongoing matter of Cambridge Analytica data leak and the issue of spreading fake messages on WhatsApp. The company refused to help the government in any way, saying that its users' chat data is end-to-end encrypted, which can't be read or decrypted.

It will be interesting to see how the Indian government responds to this step from Facebook and WhatsApp. Whatever it will be, if you have any fear or issues using WhatsApp, you can either go with Telegram or Signal.

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Can Reduce Debt and Save More if AGR Assessment Approved by SC

Posted: 14 Jan 2021 01:30 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bharti-airtel-vodafone-idea-agr-self-assessment/325136/, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Can Reduce Debt and Save More if AGR Assessment Approved by SC

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Both Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) stand a chance to reduce their debt significantly and increase annual savings if the Supreme Court (SC) allows the reassessment of AGR dues. The telcos have appealed at SC about the arithmetical errors the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has committed while calculating the dues. As per their assessment, they have to pay much lesser than the amount DoT has come up with. The operators have filed a petition saying that DoT didn't take into account the double-counting of monthly interest and penalties in the total AGR dues amount which needs to be corrected — more details on the story ahead.

Airtel Can Save Rs 4,100 Crore, and Vi Can Save Rs 5,800 Crore Annually if Dues Reassessed

Via a BusinessToday report, Vodafone Idea stands a chance to save up to Rs 5,800 crore, and Bharti Airtel stands to save Rs 4,100 crore annually if the SC allows for the reassessment of the dues calculated by DoT.

Not only this, but the net debt of the telcos is also expected to go down significantly. Airtel could reduce debt by up to 30%, and Vodafone Idea can reduce it by 20% respectively. However, the analysts believe that even after a major respite for Vi, the telco would generate negative Free Cash Flow (FCF).

Last year in September, the Supreme Court had asked the telcos to clear their AGR dues in 10 annual instalments by paying a 10% advance on the total dues left before March 31, 2021. Vodafone Idea has already paid Rs 7,850 crore out of its total dues of Rs 58,254 crore and Airtel has paid Rs 18,000 crore out of its total dues of Rs 43,980 crore.

It is worth noting that the Supreme Court bench led by now-retired judge Arun Mishra said that no further assessment of the dues would be entertained by the apex court and the dues calculated by DoT will be taken into account. Thus it will be interesting to see how the SC reacts to the petition filed by the operators disregarding its direct order about not interfering with the assessment of dues any further.

According to Vodafone Idea's self-assessment, its dues should be Rs 21,500 crore which is 63% lesser than what DoT has calculated while Airtel's self-assessment said that its dues should be just Rs 13,000 crore which is 70% lesser than DoT's assessment.

It is not just Airtel and Vodafone Idea, but also Tata Teleservices (TTSL) which believes that the dues calculated by DoT are not accurate and the telco has also filed a petition for the same at the SC

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G With 48MP Quad-Camera Setup and 5,000mAh Battery Launched

Posted: 14 Jan 2021 12:25 AM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-galaxy-a32-5g-launched-in-europe/325099/, Samsung Galaxy A32 5G With 48MP Quad-Camera Setup and 5,000mAh Battery Launched

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Samsung has just launched the Galaxy A32, a budget-friendly 5G smartphone for the European market. It is worth noting that till date this smartphone is the cheapest 5G offering from the South Korean tech giant in Europe. The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G has a massive battery and will come with a quad-camera setup at the rear. Talking about the design and body of the device, there are thick bezels on the top and the side while the chin of the screen is even thicker. The device has been launched in two different RAM and storage options by Samsung. Read ahead to find out more about the specifications and price of the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT Infinity-V display. The device will be run by an octa-core chipset coupled with up to 8GB of RAM, and the chipsets will be different depending on the region the smartphone is sold on. There Galaxy A32 5G has up to 128GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card.

In the camera department, the device features a quad-camera setup at the rear. The primary sensor at the rear is a 48MP lens paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 5MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. For clicking selfies and video calls, there is a 13MP sensor at the front. The Galaxy A32 5G features a teardrop notch at the front which houses the selfie camera.

Connectivity options of the device include 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a Type-C USB port for charging. The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G ships with a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast-charging technology.

For additional security, there is a fingerprint sensor mounted at the side of the device. Further, in the sound department, the device supports Dolby Atmos Technology, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus. The Galaxy A32 5G weighs 206 grams and measures 164.2×76.1×9.1mm.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Price

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G has launched in two different variants. The base variant with 64GB internal storage is priced EUR 279 (approximately Rs 24,800), and the 128GB internal storage is priced EUR 299 (approximately (Rs 26,600). Samsung is offering the device with three different RAM options: 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB. It will be available in four different colours: Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome White, and Awesome Black. The device will start selling on February 12, 2021.

The availability of the device in the Indian market is unknown at the moment.

Add Zero Before Making Outgoing Landline Calls from January 15, 2021

Posted: 13 Jan 2021 11:22 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/add-0-before-making-outgoing-landline-calls/325091/, Add Zero Before Making Outgoing Landline Calls from January 15, 2021

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Users making outgoing calls to mobile numbers via landline connection will soon have to add '0' as a prefix on the number. This is not new information; the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had floated a circular in November last year directing all the telecom operators to implement this rule in their system. As per an ET Telecom report, starting January 15, 2021, this rule will be applicable for all the landline users across the country. It is worthy to note that the suggestion for implementing the rule came from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) in May last year — more on the story ahead.

What is the Need for Implementing this Rule?

Yesterday, Bharti Airtel started informing its customers about adding '0' as a prefix before making outgoing calls to mobile numbers. Other telecom operators such as Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are expected to do the same thing very soon as well.

However, note that adding a '0' before the number is only mandatory while making outgoing calls from landline to mobile numbers. Rules for making calls from mobile to fixed-line connection, mobile to mobile, and fixed-line to fixed-line connection remain the same.

So what is the need for this rule? Why is DoT asking telecom operators to implement this rule and what advantages does it bring to the user?

It doesn't benefit the user directly. The rule has been implemented so that numbering resources can be freed up amid the continuing rise of mobile users and the decline of fixed-line users. With the implementation of this rule, the government expects to generate up to 2,539 million numbering series. So in hindsight, this does benefit the users in the long-run, since, at the end of the day, they are the ones who will utilise these numbering resources.

Trai's recommendation for implementing the rule also came with the intention to free up numbering resources. New numbering resources for mobile services would be a good thing for India since the number of mobile users is all set to grow further at a rapid pace with affordable 4G smartphones making their way into the market.

DoT had also directed all the telecom operators to inform their landline customers about the same back in November. At that point, the rule was assumed to come into effect from January 1, 2021. But now it has been confirmed by the announcement of Airtel to its customers that the rule will be implemented from January 15, 2021.

Reliance Jio Removes Rs 99, Rs 153, Rs 297 and Rs 594 JioPhone Plans

Posted: 13 Jan 2021 09:40 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/jiophone-four-plans-removed-january/325028/, Reliance Jio Removes Rs 99, Rs 153, Rs 297 and Rs 594 JioPhone Plans

Reliance Jio has removed the redundant JioPhone plans. The removal of non-Jio voice calling charges resulted in four JioPhone plans becoming redundant. The four plans in question are Rs 99, Rs 153, Rs 297 and Rs 594. The Rs 153 JioPhone plan overlapped with the Rs 155 plan because it offered better data benefit than the latter. The Rs 99, Rs 297 and Rs 594 JioPhone plans did not offer non-Jio minutes like the JioPhone All-in-One plans, so the telco had to remove them now. The four JioPhone plans available right now are Rs 75, Rs 125, Rs 155 and Rs 185; These four-packs are part of JioPhone All-in-One plans, as we have reported recently. Continue reading to know more about the changes made to JioPhone plans.

JioPhone Tariff Plan Portfolio 2021: What’s New?

As noted, the Mukesh Ambani-led telco has removed four JioPhone plans. The Rs 99, Rs 297 and Rs 594 JioPhone plans offered 0.5GB data per day for 28, 84 and 168 days respectively. All three plans shipped with unlimited Jio to Jio voice calling and no non-Jio calling minutes. So the JioPhone users who recharged with these plans had to recharge FUP plans which used to start at Rs 10. These three plans were listed under ‘Others’ section on Jio’s website and mobile app (MyJio).

Then there’s the Rs 153 JioPhone plan that used to offer 1.5GB data per day, unlimited Jio to Jio voice calling, no non-Jio minutes and 100 SMSes per day for 28 days. The removal of interconnect usage charges means all these plans started to offer unlimited on-net and off-net voice calling benefit.

The JioPhone plans which are on offer right now are Rs 75, Rs 125, Rs 155 and Rs 185. The Rs 75 plan offers 0.1GB of 4G data per day, Rs 125 pack ships with 0.5GB data per day, the Rs 155 plan comes with 1GB data per day, and lastly, the Rs 185 plan offers 2GB data per day. These plans also offer unlimited voice calling to any network without any FUP limit and the validity of the four plans is 28 days.

As you can see, the Rs 155 JioPhone plan available right now is offering 1GB data per day, whereas the Rs 153 plan that was removed used to offer 1.5GB daily data without the non-Jio minutes. So it makes complete sense for Reliance Jio to remove these overlapping plans. The base JioPhone plan now costs Rs 75 per month. A year ago, the JioPhone users had the option of Rs 49, but the base plan’s price has been hiked to Rs 75 in December 2019.

HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G Officially Launched With 90Hz Screen and Snapdragon 690 SoC

Posted: 13 Jan 2021 07:48 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/htc-desire-21-pro-5g-specs/325015/, HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G Officially Launched With 90Hz Screen and Snapdragon 690 SoC

Taiwanese smartphone maker, HTC, has unveiled a mid-range 5G smartphone. Dubbed as the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G, the handset comes powered by the Snapdragon 690 chipset that also offers 5G capabilities. HTC has been struggling for a while now, especially after its deal with Google, we barely saw the company launching smartphones. The new mid-range Desire 21 Pro 5G launched in Taiwan offers decent specifications. Key specifications of the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G include 90Hz screen, 5000mAh battery and a 48MP quad-camera setup. HTC did not reveal the launch of Desire 21 Pro 5G outside of Taiwan.

HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G: Specifications and Features

The Desire 21 Pro 5G rocks a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels and 20:9 aspect ratio. Following the current trend in the smartphone world, HTC has added 90Hz refresh rate to the Desire 21 Pro 5G. At the heart of the phone, we have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. There’s a microSD card slot as well for storage expansion. The phone measures 167.1×78.1×9.4mm and weighs 205 grams.

The phone runs Android 10 out of the box. Talking about the cameras, HTC confirmed the Desire 21 Pro 5G sports a quad-camera setup on the back; A 48MP primary sensor is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The camera app offers features like AI smart scene recognition, Auto HDR, featured dynamic photos, instant portrait mode, time-lapse photography, slow-motion video recording, beauty video, beauty mode and 4K video recording. To the front of the phone, there’s a 16MP selfie snapper.

Connectivity options on the Desire 21 Pro 5G include 5G, 4G LTE, VoLTE, VoWi-Fi, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, GPS and a USB Type-C port. HTC has included Ambient light sensor, Approach sensor, Gyroscope, Dynamic gravity sensor, Compass, SAR and side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the Desire 21 Pro 5G. Lastly, the smartphone is powered by a 5000mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 4.0+ (up to 18W).

HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G: Pricing and Availability

As noted, HTC is yet to confirm the availability of the Desire 21 Pro 5G outside Taiwan. As for the pricing in its home country, the HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G will retail for 11,990 TWD (approx. Rs 31,800). HTC India is yet to confirm the launch of its latest phone in India. Going by the specifications, the Desire 21 Pro 5G could retail for around Rs 30,000 in India whenever it launches.

BSNL Postpaid Mobile Phone Data Plans: Rs 150 Starting Price and Up to 70GB Data Benefit

Posted: 13 Jan 2021 05:39 PM PST

This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-postpaid-data-plans-detailed/324995/, BSNL Postpaid Mobile Phone Data Plans: Rs 150 Starting Price and Up to 70GB Data Benefit

BSNL is now offering two standalone data plans to its postpaid subscribers. Alongside revising the postpaid plans last month, BSNL also introduced a couple of data plans which start at Rs 150. The telco currently has just two data plans for the postpaid users priced at Rs 150 and Rs 250, and they offer up to 70GB of data benefit. In contrast, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are also providing similar data plans to postpaid customers, but they are offering up to just 50GB of data benefit. The Rs 250 postpaid mobile phone data plan from BSNL comes with 70GB of data on top of existing postpaid plan’s data benefit. These postpaid data plans come in handy for the users who actively consume data on their mobile phone connection.

BSNL Postpaid Mobile Phone Data Plans Detailed

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) postpaid mobile phone data plans are priced at Rs 150 and Rs 250. The Rs 150 plan offers 40GB of data, whereas the Rs 250 plan comes with 70GB of data benefit. These plans can be activated on top of the existing postpaid plan. If we compare the BSNL postpaid data plans with those of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, the government-led PSU is miles ahead.

Vi’s postpaid data packs are priced at Rs 100 and Rs 200 with data benefit of 20GB and 50GB respectively. Similarly, Airtel’s Rs 100 postpaid data pack offers 15GB of data followed by the Rs 200 pack with 35GB data benefit. Airtel and Vi are also allowing users to recharge these data plans on top of the existing regular postpaid plan.

BSNL Postpaid Plans: What Are They Offering Now?

After the revision last month, BSNL is now offering six postpaid plans across all the circles, starting at just Rs 199 and going all the way up to Rs 1,525. The Rs 199 postpaid plan from BSNL comes with unlimited on-net voice calling, 300 off-net minutes, 25GB of data per month with rollover up to 75GB and 100 SMSes per month. It takes on the Rs 199 Jio Postpaid plan.

Next up, we have Rs 399, Rs 525 and Rs 798 postpaid plans offering 70GB, 85GB and 50GB data benefit respectively. The Rs 525 plan also offers one family add-on connection with the unlimited calling facility, whereas the Rs 798 plan offers two family add-on connections with calling and data benefits. All the BSNL postpaid plans now offer three times data rollover facility; For example, the Rs 399 plan with 70GB monthly data offers up to 210GB of data rollover facility.

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