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- Motorola Edge S is First Affordable Flagship of 2021 With Snapdragon 870 SoC
- Broadband Plans Offering 200 Mbps from ACT, BSNL, Airtel and Hathway
- BSNL Satellite Based Narrowband IoT Services Tariff Plans
- Samsung Enhances Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ User Experience with One UI 3 Update
- Vodafone Idea Now Offering 50GB Bonus Data, Check Details
- Reliance Jio Won’t Be Too Keen to Hike Tariffs Amid Less User Additions
- Poco M3 Arrival in India Officially Teased in a New Video
- Reliance Jio Affordable Prepaid Plans: Rs 129 Starting Price, Up to 24GB Data and 336 Days Validity
| Motorola Edge S is First Affordable Flagship of 2021 With Snapdragon 870 SoC Posted: 26 Jan 2021 09:28 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/motorola-edge-s-official-price-specs/329718/, Motorola Edge S is First Affordable Flagship of 2021 With Snapdragon 870 SoC
Motorola Edge S is the world’s first phone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. At a starting price of 1999 Yuan (approx. Rs 22,500), the Edge S is also the first affordable flagship of 2021 which will be soon followed by the OnePlus 9 Lite. Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 870 SoC as a slightly upgraded version of Snapdragon 865+ a few days ago, and Motorola becomes the first brand to employ this chipset. The Edge S may reach India sometime at the end of Q1 2021 with a starting price of less than Rs 30,000. Motorola is also to be working on a flagship smartphone with Snapdragon 888 5G SoC. Other key specifications of the Edge S include 90Hz refresh rate screen, 5000mAh battery, 64MP quad-camera setup and dual selfie camera setup. Continue reading to know more about the Motorola Edge S in detail. Motorola Edge S: Specifications and FeaturesThe Motorola Edge S features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ screen with 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10 support and 21:9 aspect ratio. It is an LCD panel and can get up to 560 nits bright. Motorola has added a side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the Edge S. At the heart of the phone, there’s Snapdragon 870 Mobile Platform with octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU. The phone comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Cameras on the Motorola Edge S include a 64MP primary lens on the back with f/1.7 aperture, 16MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with 121-degree FoV, 2MP depth sensor and a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. To the front, the Edge S has a 16MP primary sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor with 100-degree field-of-view. The handset runs Android 11-based Motorola MyUI out of the box. The company has also included a new Desktop Mode that is similar to the Samsung DeX mode. Other features include 3.5mm headphone jack, IP52 certification, 9.63mm thickness and 215 grams weight. The phone seems to have a plastic back. Connectivity options on the smartphone include 5G, Dual 4G, VoLTE, VoWi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS and a USB Type-C port is present at the bottom. The phone is fuelled by a 5000mAh battery, but sadly, there’s just 20W Turbo Charging support. Motorola Edge S: Pricing and AvailabilityMotorola has launched the device in two colours- White and Emerald Blue. The phone comes in three configurations- 6GB+128GB priced at 1999 Yuan (approx. Rs 22,500), 8GB+128GB at 2399 Yuan (approx. Rs 27,100), and 8GB+256GB model at 2799 Yuan (approx. Rs 31,600). If the phone launches under Rs 25,000 in India, it will surely see a lot of attention from the consumers. Motorola India is still silent on the launch of Edge S in the country. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Broadband Plans Offering 200 Mbps from ACT, BSNL, Airtel and Hathway Posted: 26 Jan 2021 04:20 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/broadband-plans-200-mbps-act-bsnl-airtel-hathway/329472/, Broadband Plans Offering 200 Mbps from ACT, BSNL, Airtel and Hathway
One of the most demanded categories of broadband plans in India is 200 Mbps plans. Such a plan is ideal for streaming, gaming, heavy-downloading and more. If you are looking for a 200 Mbps broadband plan, we are listing some of the best ones in India from ACT Fibernet, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Airtel Xstream Fiber, and Hathway. It is important to keep in mind that all of these plans are subject to availability in the region you live in. ACT Fibernet 200 Mbps Broadband PlanACT Fibernet offers multiple 200 Mbps broadband plans across various telecom circles. The benefits and prices differ in each region. We are listing the 200 Mbps plan offered in Delhi. It is called 'ACT Platinum Promo'. This plan offers 200 Mbps speed along with 2,000GB fair usage policy (FUP) data and comes for Rs 1,049 per month. There are various over-the-top (OTT) benefits included which are not completely free, but the subscriber can still use them for purchasing subscriptions at discounted rates. Post consumption of FUP data, the speed for the user drops to 1 Mbps. BSNL 200 Mbps Broadband PlanThe 'Fibre Premium' plan from BSNL Bharat Fiber comes for Rs 999 per month. It offers users 200 Mbps downloading and uploading speeds with 3,300GB (3.3TB) data along with unlimited voice calling benefit. The speed for the user drops to 2 Mbps after consumption of FUP data. There is an OTT benefit of Disney+ Hotstar Premium included for the users. Airtel Xstream Fiber 200 Mbps Broadband PlanAirtel Xstream Fiber 200 Mbps broadband plan is also the most popular plan according to the website of the company. It offers users unlimited voice calling, 3,333GB or 3.3TB data along with OTT benefits such as Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Airtel Xstream Premium, Wynk Music and more. This plan costs Rs 999 per month. Hathway 200 Mbps Broadband PlanHathway offers a 200 Mbps broadband plan in the Mumbai telecom circle. With this plan, users get 4,000GB or 4TB data, and it is available for a minimum subscription of three months for Rs 2,997. There are no OTT benefits or voice calling benefits included in the plan. These are the top 200 Mbps broadband plans you can choose from in the country. Do note that there are additional benefits on purchasing long-term plans from select operators where you will get the installation service and internet router without any additional cost. Which 200 Mbps broadband plan would you choose amongst the ones mentioned in the list? Mention in the comments section below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BSNL Satellite Based Narrowband IoT Services Tariff Plans Posted: 26 Jan 2021 02:50 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/bsnl-satellite-iot-services-tariff-plans/329427/, BSNL Satellite Based Narrowband IoT Services Tariff Plans
Last month, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced its satellite-based Narrowband internet of things (IoT) device services. But its tariff plans were not announced at the time. Only the cost of the device which would facilitate the connection, which is Rs 10,000 was revealed by the telco through a press release. But according to a KeralaTelecom story, the tariff plans for the satellite-based mobile services start from Rs 300 per month onwards. This will enable people travelling to or living in rural parts of the country where the network quality is poor or completely zero to get seamless connectivity. BSNL Satellite-Based IoT Services Tariff PlansBSNL is currently offering a total of seven different plans for its satellite network connectivity. All these seven plans come with monthly validities and a biennial (two years) and triennial validity (three years). The first plan is 'Plan 25U'. It comes for Rs 300/month and offers 25KB data and 30 SMS and 1,440 minutes auto message-update frequency in minutes (UTP). The second plan is 'Plan 50U', which costs Rs 400. It is also a monthly plan which offers 50KB data, 30 SMS, and 60 minutes auto message-UTP. The third plan is 'Plan 100U' which comes for Rs 600/month. It offers 100KB data, 50 SMS, and 30 minutes auto message-UTP. The fourth plan is 'Plan 150U'. This plan costs Rs 800/month and offers 150KB data, 100 SMS, and 20 minutes auto message-UTP. Then the fifth plan is 'Plan 175U', and it costs Rs 900/month. This plan offers 175KB data, 200 SMS, and 10 minutes auto message-UTP. The sixth plan is called 'Plan 300U' which comes for Rs 1,500/month, and it offers 300KB data along with 250 SMS, and 5 minutes auto message-UTP. The seventh and the last plan is 'Plan 2200U', and it comes for Rs 7,500/month. It offers 1,000 SMS, 2,200KB data, and 1-minute auto message-UTP. The biennial plan (two years or 24 months) will offer 1 month of service and the triennial plan (three years or 36 months) will offer 3 months of service free to the users. For taking longer validity plans, users will have to make complete payments in advance. It is worth noting that BSNL is providing its satellite service in partnership with Skylo. It is a solution which will enable connectivity in areas where there are no network towers. Do note that the subscription fee won't be refundable for any unused period if the service is terminated in advance for longer-validity plans. The solution is completely designed and manufactured in India. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Samsung Enhances Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ User Experience with One UI 3 Update Posted: 26 Jan 2021 02:02 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/samsung-enhances-galaxy-tab-s7-user-experience/329398/, Samsung Enhances Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ User Experience with One UI 3 Update
Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ Users Can Now Share "More Seamlessly" Across DevicesThe company said that the One UI 3 update for the Galaxy S7 and Tab S7+ devices will enable users to share more with the Galaxy S21 smartphone "more seamlessly than ever before." Samsung said that the users can "easily copy text or images" on their Galaxy S21 smartphone and "instantly paste the content" on the Galaxy Tab S7 or Tab S7+. Further, the company said that the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ users can "enjoy uninterrupted continuation" of their Samsung Internet browsing along with "faster auto-sync of Samsung Notes across connected devices." "This helps when you are browsing on your Galaxy S21, you want to continue what you are doing on a bigger display," Samsung said in a release on Monday. "After browsing a webpage on your Galaxy S21 device, click the 'Recents' button on your Galaxy Tab S7 or S7+. With a simple tap of the Samsung Internet icon on the menu's bottom right, your most recently accessed page will load." Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ Now Receives Extended Mode SupportSamsung said that the users can "harness the second screen" feature to connect the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ devices with their laptop "through a range of different modes." The company said that the Extend mode enables users to connect their Windows machines with the ability to work on two different apps on each screen. Similarly, the company said that the Duplicated mode enables users to share the apps or documents open on the Galaxy tablet across their laptop screen and "instantly save" changes on their laptop. Additionally, Samsung said that the One UI 3 update for the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ devices enables the users to "take advantage of the Wireless Keyboard Sharing" feature. The company said that the Wireless Keyboard Sharing feature allows the users to control the smartphone by using the touchpad on the Book Cover Keyboard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vodafone Idea Now Offering 50GB Bonus Data, Check Details Posted: 26 Jan 2021 12:01 AM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/vodafone-idea-plan-50gb-bonus-data/329270/, Vodafone Idea Now Offering 50GB Bonus Data, Check Details
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is offering users bonus data with its Rs 2,595 prepaid plan. But the offer is only available for users recharging through the mobile app of the telco. Users recharging through the website of the telco will get standard benefits that come with the plan. The Rs 2,595 prepaid plan comes with a validity of 1 year and is also the telco's most expensive prepaid offering. It is now offering 50GB bonus data to the users. Keep reading ahead to find out more about the offer and how you can get it as well. 50GB Bonus Data for Vi Users Recharging With Rs 2,595 PlanIn the Rs 2,595 plan details on the mobile app, it can be seen that 'Extra 50GB' data is being offered to the users for now. This 50GB data will be valid to use until the plan’s expiry, which is 365 days. Vodafone Idea has not detailed for how long this benefit will stay, but it is expected that it is a limited time offer. So if you were planning to get this plan, don't wait any longer because now you can 50GB extra data with this plan.
Let's look at the standard benefits of the Rs 2,595 plan from Vodafone Idea. The Rs 2,595 plan offers users 2GB daily fair usage policy (FUP) data and truly unlimited voice calling to any network within India and 100 SMS/day. Users also get an over-the-top (OTT) benefit of ZEE5 Premium for one year. As mentioned above, the validity of this plan is 365 days (1-year). Normally, users got a total of 730GB data with this plan. But with the bonus data, now the users will get 780GB data with the Rs 2,595 plan. As mentioned above, this offer is not applicable for users trying to recharge from the telco’s website. It is an app exclusive offer. More benefits are included with the plan, such as free access to Vi Movies & TV Classic. It contains multiple movies, Live TV channels, and more. Then this plan is also coupled with the 'Weekend Data Rollover' offer. With this offer, users can utilise their leftover data from the week (Monday to Friday), and use it on the weekend (Saturday to Sunday). Overall, with the 50GB bonus data, Weekend Data Rollover offer, and one-year subscription of ZEE5 Premium makes this plan an excellent option for the users at the moment. Would you subscribe to this plan? Let us know in the comments section below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reliance Jio Won’t Be Too Keen to Hike Tariffs Amid Less User Additions Posted: 25 Jan 2021 10:49 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-wont-keen-to-hike-tariffs/329253/, Reliance Jio Won't Be Too Keen to Hike Tariffs Amid Less User Additions
Reliance Jio, India's leading telecom operator, might not be too keen to increase tariffs owing to lower net user additions in the previous quarters. Even though the telco’s tariffs were 7-20% lesser than that of Bharti Airtel, it did not add many users during the October-December period in 2020. The increasing subscribers churn rate is directly impacting the net users’ addition of the telco. This is why the telco is expected to deter from increasing tariffs of its offerings according to brokerage Jefferies. For getting more details on the story, keep reading ahead. Reliance Jio's Decreasing Trend in Net Users AdditionJio is facing a decreasing trend in net users addition. In the June 2020 quarter, the telco added 10 million net users followed by 7.3 million in the September 2020 quarter, and then 5.2 million in the December 2020 quarter. The subscriber churn rate for the telco increased from 0.46% in June 2020 quarter to 1.69% in the December 2020 quarter. To counter this situation, analysts believe that Jio will quickly introduce its low-cost Android smartphone in partnership with Google. This move would allow the telco to retain its JioPhone users. It is worth noting that the subscriber churn rate might increase further for the telco as between 8 to 10 million JioPhone contracts are bound to expire this quarter. The loss by Jio is a gain for the second largest telecom operator of the country, Bharti Airtel. In comparison to Airtel, Jio is adding very few new 4G subscribers. Jio has said that the reason behind fewer users addition is partly COVID-19 pandemic and partly the 'malicious and motivated campaigns' against the telco in some parts of the country. Even though the telco didn't add many users, its financial reports still reflected approximately 16% on-quarter increase in net profits to Rs 3,291 crore in the December quarter. This was helped by the strong average revenue per user (ARPU) growth. In terms of total subscribers, Jio is still plenty ahead of the other telecom operators in the country. It had over 441 million subscribers at the end of December 2020 compared with Airtel's 293.74 million users and Vodafone Idea's (Vi's) 271 million users. Another thing which has been really good for Jio is its growth in ARPU. The telco reported the ARPU to be Rs 151, which is its highest in the last 12 quarters. However, Axis Capital believes that the ARPU for Jio will come down from Rs 151 because there are no interconnection usage charges (IUC) anymore. Do you think Jio will increase the tariffs despite increasing churn rate in net users additions? Leave your thoughts on the comments section below. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poco M3 Arrival in India Officially Teased in a New Video Posted: 25 Jan 2021 07:48 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/poco-m3-india-launch-teased/329110/, Poco M3 Arrival in India Officially Teased in a New Video
Poco India is all set to launch the budget smartphone- Poco M3 very soon. The Poco M3 was launched last year with decent specifications on board. Back then, the Poco team said the phone might not reach Indian shores anytime soon. Two months later, we have the first official teaser video regarding the Poco M3 India launch. The Poco M3 has a similar spec-sheet as the Redmi 9 Power that was launched in India in December 2020. Both the phones are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and they feature a beefy 6000mAh battery. That said, the Poco phone steals the show with its unique design on the rear side. The teaser video released by Poco India highlights the phone’s design and performance. However, the launch date is yet to be announced. Poco M3 India Launch: What to Expect?The Redmi 9 Power is retailing for Rs 10,999 for the 4GB+64GB model, so the Poco M3 could land at Rs 9,999 for the base variant or the company may offer the 4GB+128GB model at Rs 10,999 to counter Xiaomi’s offering. As noted, specifications of Poco M3 and the Redmi 9 Power are very identical, albeit the design and cameras. The Poco M3 will be launched in three flashy colours- Cool Blue, Poco Yellow and Power Black. As for the specifications, the phone features a 6.53-inch Full HD+ screen on the front with a waterdrop notch and it lacks high refresh rate. There’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core SoC underneath, paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. It also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The 64GB model features UFS 2.1 storage, whereas the 128GB model has UFS 2.2 storage. The Poco M3 has a triple-camera setup on the back with 48MP primary lens, 2MP portrait camera and a 2MP macro camera. For capturing selfies, Poco has added an 8MP shooter. The phone weighs 198 grams and runs Android 10-based MIUI 12. Lastly, the Poco M3 has a massive 6000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support. It also rocks a USB Type-C port on the bottom. The global prices of Poco M3 are $149 (approx. Rs 10,800) for the 4GB+64GB model and $169 (approx. Rs 12,350) for the 4GB+128GB model. We expect the Indian prices of Poco M3 to be Rs 9,999 for the base variant and Rs 10,999 for the 4GB+128GB model. The official launch date is yet to be revealed; The launch might take place in the first week of February since Poco made its comeback last year during the same time with Poco X2. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reliance Jio Affordable Prepaid Plans: Rs 129 Starting Price, Up to 24GB Data and 336 Days Validity Posted: 25 Jan 2021 05:32 PM PST This post first appeared on TelecomTalk Read more at: https://telecomtalk.info/reliance-jio-affordable-packs-2021/329055/, Reliance Jio Affordable Prepaid Plans: Rs 129 Starting Price, Up to 24GB Data and 336 Days Validity
Reliance Jio customers generally recharge the popular plans available on the telco’s website as they come with daily data benefit and OTT subscriptions. For those who don’t consume a lot of data daily, the telco has affordable prepaid plans which start at just Rs 129. These affordable plans from Reliance Jio do not come with daily data benefit, instead, there’s a fixed data limit for the entire validity period. But the best part of these plans is validity. The Reliance Jio Affordable Prepaid Plans in question are Rs 129, Rs 329 and Rs 1,299. Jio’s counterparts Airtel is offering the same plans at Rs 149, Rs 379 and Rs 1,498. Reliance Jio continues to have a slight advantage over rival telcos in the pricing of the prepaid plans. Reliance Jio Affordable Prepaid Plans: Rs 129 Pack BenefitsStarting with the Rs 129 prepaid mobile phone plan, it is also known as ‘2GB Pack,’ and is currently the most affordable unlimited combo plan available on Jio’s network. The pack offers unlimited voice calling to any network within India, 2GB of 4G data and 300 SMSes for 28 days. Reliance Jio says the Rs 129 recharge also offers 64 Kbps data speeds after the completion of 2GB high-speed data. Besides, it also comes with a complimentary Jio apps subscription. Reliance Jio Affordable Prepaid Plans: Rs 329 Pack BenefitsThe Rs 329 Jio Affordable Prepaid Plan triples the benefits offered by Rs 129 pack, alongside making the price even more affordable. Benefits offered by the plan include unlimited voice calling, 1000 SMSes, 6GB of 4G after which the speeds will be reduced to 64 Kbps and 84 days validity. The plan also offers Jio apps complimentary subscription.
Reliance Jio Affordable Prepaid Plans: Rs 1,299 Pack BenefitsAlso known as the ’24GB Pack,’ the Reliance Jio Rs 1,299 prepaid mobile phone recharge is probably the best affordable long-term recharge available right now. The validity of the plan is 336 days and the benefits include unlimited on-net & off-net calls, 3600 SMSes, 24GB of data (64 Kbps speeds after 24GB) and complimentary access to Jio apps like JioTV, JioCinema and so on. As noted, Bharti Airtel also has prepaid plans with similar benefits. The Rs 129 plan from Jio is offered by Bharti Airtel at Rs 149, followed by the Rs 329 plan at Rs 379. Lastly, Airtel matches Jio’s Rs 1,299 plan with its Rs 1,498 annual plan, however, the validity of Airtel’s plan is 365 days, unlike the 336 days validity of Jio’s Rs 1,299 plan. Both the telcos are providing these plans across the country. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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