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5G Smartphones in India Aren’t Worth the Extra Money: Opinion

Posted: 27 Mar 2021 04:31 AM PDT

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5G is the next-generation connectivity technology that stands to change the way both people and machines interact with each other. Several new 5G devices have launched in the last year, and people are going mad for upgrading from current their 4G device to a 5G one.

But in very simple words, 5G devices aren't worth your extra money today. Let me explain why!

5G supportive chipsets cost extra for the smartphone makers to purchase from semi-conductor manufacturers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek. Thus, the end pricing of the smartphone is higher than what it would have been if it sported a 4G chipset.

While it is fair for the companies to charge extra for the chipset with a 5G modem, it is really unwise for us to pay for it today.

5G Will Take Years to be Rolled Out Nationwide

Telcos aren't going to launch 5G networks all over India right away. Even when they do launch 5G, which is still months or even a year away, it is expected to be a soft-launch in the metro cities.

So if you are rushing into buying a new 5G smartphone by paying more than what you had thought of, don't do that!

The smart move would be to stick with your budget and go for a low-cost or, even yet, a better premium 4G smartphone for the same price. This is because you won't be able to utilise your device’s 5G connectivity feature, so why pay extra for it?

Especially when there is a serious scarcity of low-cost 5G smartphones in India. Google is doing the same thing with its Pixel devices. They are looking to keep the price of their smartphones down in India by including a 4G chipset instead of a 5G one since there is no commercial 5G network in India.

You can think about buying a 5G device 1.5 years or even 2 years from now. But at present, stick with 4G devices that bring you value for the money you paid.

Trai Says SBI, HDFC and More Banks on SMS Regulations Defaulter List

Posted: 27 Mar 2021 02:00 AM PDT

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has shared a list of names in its defaulter list for registering with new SMS templates and following all the new regulations.

According to an ET Telecom report, big names such as State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Samsung, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), and Delhivery are on the list of the regulator for not following the regulations.

Some SMS aggregators such as Route Mobile, Karix, Kaleyra, Gupshup, and more are also mentioned on the list.

If the Trai order goes through on April 1, it will mean that SMSes from all the above-mentioned names will be blocked. It will create a major disaster for the customers of the major banks mentioned above.

Trai Orders Telcos to Start Blocking Pesky SMSes From April 1

Just yesterday, we reported that the regulator had asked the telcos to start scrubbing and blocking all the pesky SMSes from April 1.

This will mean that all the above-mentioned banks and major companies won't be able to deliver their SMSes containing important information such as OTPs and more to their customers.

According to Trai, all the companies were given plenty of time to register with the new SMS templates and follow all the regulations. Despite that, the companies have failed to move ahead with the necessary steps.

Thus, the regulator doesn't want the end customer to be cheated of their regulatory rights. So the telcos will start scrubbing and blocking all the messages going out with unregistered templates through their blockchain system from April 1, 2021.

The institutions and companies have argued that it is not a 'one-time compliance' issue. Since there are lakhs of message templates that flow in every day, it will be very hard for the companies to comply with the regulations in such less time.

Shivtel Communications has challenged the order from Trai on the Delhi High Court, seeking for it to be delayed.

Amazon Cuts Pay of Delivery People to Rs 10, Protest to Start Soon

Posted: 26 Mar 2021 10:46 PM PDT

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Amazon Inc., one of the largest e-commerce platforms in India, recently cut the pay of its delivery people. In response to that, the drivers are now planning a 24-hour protest against the company.

Earlier, out of every delivery, these drivers earned around 48 cents (Rs 35). But since March 15, post the introduction of a new policy, the earning rates for each delivery has been brought down to 14 cents (Rs 10) for small parcels and 21 cents (Rs 15) in case the delivery person is using a motor rickshaw.

The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) is looking for Amazon to increase this amount to 28 cents (Rs 20) for normal deliveries and $1.10 (Rs 80) if the delivery person is using a big vehicle.

24 Hour Protest Against Amazon is Coming Soon

According to a report from the Rest of World, IFAT has confirmed for a protest against Amazon to come soon.

The dates and the number of people haven't been confirmed yet, but it will happen in metro cities, including Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, and Delhi.

It will be the first nationwide protest against Amazon to ever take place in India. A thing that Amazon needs to consider is that the prices of petrol and diesel are continuously going up.

They need not cut the salary of their drivers in such a drastic manner at a time such as this. Pune has already seen a brief example of the protests causing delays in delivery at some parts of the city.

In comparison, companies such as Flipkart and BigBasket have already started providing their drivers with minimum wage per month. The pay-per-delivery model from Amazon has gotten old, and if the e-commerce giant doesn't look into the matter soon, it will become a target for the bad press in the coming days.

It will be the biggest protest against Amazon in India if it goes through and that won’t look good on the company’s reputation.

Tata Sky Binge Available in 2 Options: With Free Amazon Fire TV Stick and Binge+ STB

Posted: 26 Mar 2021 07:18 PM PDT

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Tata Sky Binge is one of the popular services launched in recent years. A lot of Tata Sky users are choosing Binge service because of the affordable pricing and the OTT app subscriptions the DTH operator is bundling. For the unaware, Tata Sky's Binge service offers free access to 10 OTT subscriptions. If a subscriber chooses them individually, they cost more than Rs 1,000. Tata Sky Binge service can be availed by the subscribers in two options; When Tata Sky introduced the service a couple of years ago, subscribers used to get Amazon Fire TV Stick Tata Sky Edition at no extra cost. Now, the leading DTH company also has an Android TV-based Set-Top Box called 'Tata Sky Binge+' which also bundles Binge service. Continue reading to know how you can avail Tata Sky Binge service.

Tata Sky Binge: Check How You Can Avail It

The first option is by choosing the standard Tata Sky Binge service. Yes, Tata Sky is allowing users to subscribe to Binge service at Rs 299 per month. Earlier, the price was Rs 249, but it was bumped to Rs 299 because the company is now bundling 10 OTT subscriptions.

The second option is the best choice for those who are still using non-Smart TV. The Tata Sky Binge+ runs Android TV and it comes with free Binge subscription for six months. After six months, Tata Sky will start charging Rs 299 every month. If you're looking to purchase OTT subscriptions, make no mistake and get the Tata Sky Binge service.

Not only does the service brings the entire content into a single service, but the content is offered from 10 different apps. The 10 OTT apps are Amazon Prime Video (first three months), Disney+ Hotstar Premium, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Voot Select, Voot Kids, SunNXT, Curiosity Stream, Eros Now, ShemarooMe and Hungama Play. The Tata Sky Binge service requires your DTH subscription to be active in order to function.

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