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- How to Use Instagram Live Rooms?
- How to Activate International Roaming Service on Vodafone?
- Indian Consumers Use More Mobile Data Than US Consumers: ATC
- Vodafone Idea Long Term Prepaid Plans You Must Check Out
- Broadband: What is Band Steering and How it Can Help You?
- Samsung Galaxy A22 Might be the Most Affordable 5G Device to Date
- Fiber Broadband Plans from BSNL, Airtel and Jio Worth Looking At
- Redmi K40 and K40 Pro Might Arrive in India as Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro
- Realme C21 Launched Powered by MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, Specifications and Price
- Vodafone Idea’s Massive Fund Raise Plan Reportedly Hit Roadblock
- Poco X3 Pro With Snapdragon 860 SoC Rumoured to Launch Very Soon
- Reliance Jio Reveals Super Value, Best Selling and Trending Prepaid Plans
| How to Use Instagram Live Rooms? Posted: 05 Mar 2021 07:00 AM PST
Instagram live room feature was one of the most hyped updates that rolled out recently to elevate the experience of users. The live room feature allows four participants to engage in the real-time broadcast. Earlier, the Facebook-owned platform allowed users to stream with one person. However, Instagram has doubled up on the feature to open creative doors for users. If you do not know how to use the live room feature, follow the article to the end for a detailed guide. Steps to Create Instagram Live RoomTo create an Instagram live room, you have to update your app to the latest version. Once your Instagram app is updated with the latest release, open the Instagram stories camera and toggle to the 'live' mode icon. Hit the recording button to start the broadcast. When you go live, you will see a camera icon with +sign. Click on the sign to go live in a room. Once you have created the live room, search for your friends and followers and invite them to join the video. When the persons will accept the invitation, the Instagram live room feature will start. Things To Know About Instagram Live RoomInstagram has rolled out the live room feature to aid creators around the globe. If users have been blocked by a participant, they will not be able to join the Instagram live room. Also, users whose live access have been revoked by Instagram because of community guidelines will not be able to join a live room. The host or creator of the live room can add three unique users to the live room. Also, they have the complete flexibility to block, report and apply filters on comments. For a hassle-free and smooth experience, it would be advised that all the users must have a stable internet connection. |
| How to Activate International Roaming Service on Vodafone? Posted: 05 Mar 2021 06:01 AM PST
International roaming packs are essential while travelling to foreign countries for hassle-free telecom services. The renowned telco of India, Vodafone, offers simple ways through which users can activate international roaming services and enjoy the services of telco around the globe. Both prepaid and postpaid users can activate international roaming in their account. In most of the Vodafone circles, international roaming services are preactivated. To get a detailed guide regarding international roaming service activation in Vodafone prepaid and postpaid account, follow the article to the end. Steps to Activate International Roaming Service on Vodafone Prepaid NetworkTo activate international roaming service in Vodafone prepaid network, visit the official website of Vodafone and click on the international roaming tab. Enter your prepaid account number and select the destination where you want to travel. Once you have selected the exact destination where you want to travel, select the travel pack. Click on activate now and enter the OTP that you will receive in your registered number. Proceed to the payment gateway and complete the payment to activate international roaming services in your number. Vodafone prepaid users can also send SMS- ACT IT to toll-free number 144. Vodafone will charge Rs 99 for the next 28 days on using various telco services like incoming and outgoing calls, sending SMS, using GPRS and more. Prepaid users must note that if they have activated roaming services before leaving India, they will not have to pay the Rs 99 international roaming service charge. Steps to Activate International Roaming Service on Vodafone Postpaid NetworkTo activate the international roaming service on Vodafone postpaid network, visit MyVodafone and click on the international roaming section. Select the postpaid option and enter your registered number. Choose the travel destination and select the travel pack. Click on activate to complete the order and generate OTP. Enter the OTP to proceed to the payment gateway. Once the payment process is finished, the international roaming service will be activated in your postpaid number. You can alternatively dial 199 to and connect with Vodafone executive to activate international roaming service on your number. |
| Indian Consumers Use More Mobile Data Than US Consumers: ATC Posted: 05 Mar 2021 04:07 AM PST
Telecom Industry Consolidation Happened at "Astronomical Pace"Khislavsky said that the ATC India was "growing organically" between 8% to 11% per year during its peak years. "That has obviously not happened the last couple of years," Khislavsky said. "And the catalyst for that, as you alluded to, was a wholesale carrier consolidation process, where you saw the wireless industry in India go from 14 or 15 carriers, which we knew was far too many, down to basically three large carriers plus a smaller government funded entity in the course of about 12 to 18 months, which is an astronomical pace for carrier consolidation." Further, Khislavsky said that the one of the three large wireless carriers in India is "in a position where they need to really raise some funds." The ATC VP said that the particular large carrier working towards raising funds is a "large tenant" of the company in India. "And they’re working [in] re-establishing their strategic path forward at this point, from a network perspective," Khislavsky said. "So they’re working through that." ATC Optimistic About India on Long TermKhislavsky said that the company is "optimistic" about the Indian market in the long term as a "significant" number of people are still on legacy 2G and 3G networks than on 4G. "And to fundamentally deploy 4G technology across the country, there has to be a tremendous amount of incremental network investment on the part of all the carriers," Khislavsky said. "There have been some hiccups in that process clearly over the last couple of years." Analysts have said that the 4G subscriber addition in India has largely been aided by the Jiophone sales with the 4G penetration said to be at 57% as of December 31, 2020. It has to be noted that Reliance Jio in early March unveiled new data plans for its JioPhone users priced between Rs 22 to Rs 152. However, the ATC VP said that the mobile devices from a "pricing perspective have come down" in the past few years and that there is "demand for mobile data usage" in India. "Indian consumers who have smartphones use them at a greater rate than U.S. consumers do, believe it or not," Khislavsky said. "You have a large population. That population is mobile data hungry. There’s no fixed-line alternatives to speak of." Crucially, Khislavsky said that the Indian telecom industry structurally "looks much better than it ever has" with the country currently having an " reasonable wireless market structure" and a "reasonable tower industry structure." Rod Smith, chief financial officer at ATC on Monday said that there is a "window of hope" for the operators in India as "government has accepted" to recalculate the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. "Our hope is that the government makes some decisions here that is supportive of the carriers because the digital India initiative is important to the government," Smith said at the Morgan Stanley 2021 Technology, Media and Telecom Conference. "They want to have a robust wireless infrastructure and they need healthy carriers, and they’ve had stated the preference to have three commercial carriers in India. So we think there’s a pathway there." The ATC CFO said that the telecom tariffs have to rise in India and that the tariff hikes in particular "will be good" for Vodafone Idea. "So we think that there’s some signs that that’s beginning to happen again," Smith said. "It happened about six months ago, and we think it’s beginning to happen again. That will be good for the industry." |
| Vodafone Idea Long Term Prepaid Plans You Must Check Out Posted: 05 Mar 2021 03:30 AM PST
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is offering users a plethora of options in the prepaid domain. Users can select from multiple unlimited voice and data plans in addition to data only and voice-only plans. Today, we are going to look at some of the prepaid plans from Vi which are the best for the long-term. We will focus on plans which come with unlimited data, unlimited voice calling, and some over-the-top (OTT) benefits as well. We have shortlisted four plans from the telco which are the best for the long-term, these plans are – Rs 1,197, Rs 1,499, Rs 2,399, and Rs 2,595. Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plans for Long TermThe Rs 1,197 plan comes with a validity of 180 days (6 months). This plan offers users 1.5GB daily data and comes with 'Weekend Data Rollover' offer and an OTT benefit of Vi Movies & TV. The second, Rs 1,499 plan comes with a validity of 365 days (1-year) and offers only 24GB data along with a free subscription to Vi Movies & TV. The Rs 2,399 plan carries a validity of 365 days (1-year) and offers 1.5GB daily data to the users. It packs the 'Weekend Data Rollover' offer as well. Lastly, the Rs 2,595 plan offers users 2GB daily data and also comes with a validity of 365 days (1-year). This plan ships with the OTT benefit of ZEE5 Premium for 1 year along with free access to the Vi Movies & TV app. It also packs the 'Weekend Data Rollover' offer. All of the plans offer users unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day except for the Rs 1,499 plan as it offers a total of 3,600 SMS to the users. Further, the Rs 1,499 plan is the only one that doesn't get the benefit of 'Binge all Night' from Vi. For the unaware, the 'Binge all Night' benefit allows Vi users to consume unlimited data without any limits from 12 AM to 6 AM every night. |
| Broadband: What is Band Steering and How it Can Help You? Posted: 05 Mar 2021 02:30 AM PST
Band Steering is a term you might not have heard before, but your Wi-Fi router might be doing that without you knowing. It is a technology aimed to smoothen the broadband internet experience for the consumer. It is a fairly new technology, and that is why a lot of people don't know about it. Band steering will allow you to get an uninterrupted and seamless browsing experience. It is a very clever technology developed for Wi-Fi networks that handle multiple devices at the same time. Here is all you need to understand about Band Steering. What is Band Steering?Before understanding band steering, let's take a quick look at the problem it solves. When multiple devices are connected to the same broadband Wi-Fi network, it can create congestion issues. This means that none of the devices connected to the network will get a seamless internet experience. All the modern-day routers come with support for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The 2.4 GHz band is good for providing network coverage in a large area, but it can't provide the maximum speed. While the 5 GHz band is good for providing the maximum speed, it can provide network connectivity in a small area only. Most of the old devices don't come with support for the 5 GHz band because it is new. This is where 'band steering' jumps in. When there are a lot of devices connected to the same network, band steering technology intelligently connects the older devices with the 2.4 GHz network and the new devices which can support the higher frequency band with the 5 GHz network. This ensures that no network band is left underserved and thus reduces the chances for network congestion. The band steering technology comes fitted in the Wi-Fi router, so check if you have a Wi-Fi router that can do that. With the band steering technology in the Wi-Fi router, fiber broadband users won't have to worry about getting a slow experience despite purchasing a high-speed plan. |
| Samsung Galaxy A22 Might be the Most Affordable 5G Device to Date Posted: 05 Mar 2021 01:30 AM PST
Samsung launched the A42 5G last year, which was crowned as the cheapest 5G smartphone from the company. But that title was recently snatched by the A32 5G, which launched in Europe and Russia. The South Korean giant may launch the Galaxy A22 5G later this year, which is expected to take the title of being the cheapest 5G smartphone from Samsung to date. According to the online rumours, the device might launch in the second half of 2021. Take a look at some of the information shared by the GalaxyClub in its report about the device. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G DetailsAccording to the publication's report, the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G will carry the model number – SM – A226B. It will be an ODM device, unlike most of the Samsung Galaxy Smartphones and will be just like the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (SM – T225). The report suggests that the Galaxy A22 5G will come in two different configurations of memory/storage. The colour options it might be available in are – violet, light green, white, and grey. Samsung is expected to sell the device both in the Europe and Asia markets. There are no other specifications of the device available at the moment. But more should come to surface soon since the device is expected to launch later this year. It is worth noting that the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G didn't launch in India. Samsung has only launched its 4G variant in the country, and there is no word or indication from the company on bringing its 5G variant here. That might be the case with Samsung Galaxy A22 5G as well since India's 5G market is still not ripe as commercial 5G rollout is quite far from here. But if the Galaxy A22 5G does arrive in India, it might be able to give serious competition to other mid-range 5G smartphones from the Chinese companies. |
| Fiber Broadband Plans from BSNL, Airtel and Jio Worth Looking At Posted: 05 Mar 2021 01:06 AM PST
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Airtel, and Jio are a few of the top broadband operators in the country. All the operators mentioned above provide their users with fiber broadband plans. There are multiple plans you can choose from, but today, we will single out one plan from each internet service provider (ISP), which is unique and best in their category. We are taking the fiber plans from BSNL, Airtel, and Jio because they are available pan-India at the same tariffs. One Fiber Broadband Plan BSNL, Airtel and Jio That is Worth itStarting with the state-run telco, BSNL's Rs 999 fiber broadband plan is a killer value option for the users. It provides 200 Mbps downloading and uploading speed, which is sufficient for doing anything you want to do from your home/office. This plan comes with 3.3TB of data and also offers a free landline connection. There is an over-the-top (OTT) benefit of Disney+ Hotstar VIP included as well. Coming to Airtel, it provides users with a 200 Mbps broadband plan for the same rate as BSNL. It costs Rs 999 per month and offers 3.3TB (3,333GB) data to the users. This plan also offers a free landline connection with an OTT benefit of Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Airtel Xstream Premium, Wynk Music, and more Airtel Thanks benefits. Lastly, Jio's Rs 999 broadband plan offers users 150 Mbps speeds. While it is a lower speed than what Airtel and BSNL offer, it is still sufficient for doing most or all of the tasks an average user needs to do. Users get 3.3TB data along with a free landline connection and OTT benefits of 14 different applications worth Rs 1,000 for free. It is worthy to note that none of the prices mentioned above is inclusive of GST. Additionally, these plans are also available for long-term validities, which bring their monthly cost down and make them a better deal. |
| Redmi K40 and K40 Pro Might Arrive in India as Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro Posted: 04 Mar 2021 11:21 PM PST
Xiaomi launched the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro in China last month. The company didn't suggest any timeline for the product's global launch. Some earlier reports suggested that the Redmi K40 series will launch as Poco F3 for the global market. But a new report is saying that might not be the case and the Redmi K40 series might launch as Mi 11X series for the Indian market. An internal code-shared by the XDA Developers tipster Kacper Skrzypek suggests that the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro will launch in India as Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro. Redmi K40 Series Might Arrive in India as Mi 11X SeriesThe Redmi K40 series is unlikely to launch under the Poco brand given the recent developments. The internal code found by the tipster mentions 'aliothin' which is a code name for a smartphone with the model number M2012K11AI. It suggests that the smartphone in question here is very likely going to be called 'Mi 11X'. It is worthy to note that the Redmi K40 was codenamed 'alioth'. The additional 'in' added to the code suggests that it is for the India launch. This means that the Redmi K40 series might launch as Mi 11X series instead as the Poco F3. The screenshot shared by the tipster also mentioned a smartphone with the codename 'Mi 11X Pro' which might be the rebadged version of Redmi K40 Pro for India. There was another device in the screenshots as well, it was – 'Mi 11i'. The codename for Mi 11i was 'haydn_pro_global' which suggests that it is for the global market and not for the Indian market. It is worth noting that the Redmi K40 Pro+ was codenamed 'haydn_pro'. This means that the Redmi K40 Pro+ might launch as Mi 11i for the global market. These are just speculations based on the findings of the codenames and nothing has been confirmed by the company yet. |
| Realme C21 Launched Powered by MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, Specifications and Price Posted: 04 Mar 2021 10:26 PM PST
Realme has launched the 'Realme C21' for the Malaysia market on Thursday. The device comes with power-packed features such as a massive 5,000mAh battery, a triple-camera system at the rear, and an octa-core MediaTek SoC. The device’s fingerprint sensor is located at the rear, and the device comes with a gradient finish at the rear, which looks very pleasing to the eye. There is a teardrop notch at the front housing the front-selfie camera. Take a look at the complete specifications and price of the Realme C21. Realme C21 SpecificationsThe Realme C21 has launched with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen with an 89.5% screen-to-body ratio. It will run on Realme UI based on Android 10 and comes with dual-SIM slots. The device is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC coupled with up to 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The internal storage is expandable with the help of a microSD card. It features a triple-camera setup at the rear with a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP monochrome sensor. At the front, there is a 5MP sensor for clicking selfies. There is a 5,000mAh battery inside the device, which supports 10W standard-charging. The Realme C21 has a 3.5mm audio jack for wired earphone lovers and is a 4G supportive device. It further supports basic connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and has a MicroUSB port. The device weighs 190 grams and measures 165.2×76.4×8.9mm. Its fingerprint sensor is located at the rear for providing additional security. Realme C21 PriceThe device has been launched in a single variant of 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage priced at MYR 499 (approximately Rs 8,900) and comes in two different colour options – Cross Blue and Cross Black. The company hasn't clarified if the device will anytime make it to India any time soon. |
| Vodafone Idea’s Massive Fund Raise Plan Reportedly Hit Roadblock Posted: 04 Mar 2021 09:09 PM PST
Vodafone Idea is facing another major hurdle as its fundraising talks with foreign lenders’ consortium led by Oak Hill Advisors hit a roadblock. A new report now says Vi’s massive $2 billion fundraising plan is now uncertain following differences between key consortium members. An ET Telecom report says the talks have not fallen through entirely, however, the struggling telecom operator is already exploring new partners for a fundraise. The fundraise talks between Vi and the foreign lenders’ consortium was supposed to end on January 31. But it was extended till February 28. Late last month, GoldenTree exited the consortium. Vi and Consortium Members Face Key Differences During Fundraise TalksFor the unaware, Vodafone Idea was looking to raise Rs 14,600 crore or $2 billion through equity funding. When we last reported regarding this topic on February 10, the consortium members were hesitant in closing the deal but they sought some safeguards and business milestones from the struggling telecom operator. The consortium that is led by Oak Hill also includes GoldenTree Asset Management, Pacific Investment Management Co, Sixth Street, Twin Point Capital and Varde Partners. As noted, GoldenTree Asset Management chose to exit the consortium at the end of February. The latest report says Vodafone Idea’s management and the consortium members such as Oak Hill and Varde Partners had some differences during the talks. The differences occurred over “funding terms and furnishing of guarantees in case of payment defaults.” ET Telecom managed to grab this information from people aware of the matter. That being said, the talks are not completely fallen off between the parties. To be on the safe side, Vi is already exploring other partners for possible fundraising. Vodafone Idea is possibly the worst positioned telecom operator right now and the telco must have pinned a lot of hopes on this fundraising. Thankfully, the telco did not have to take any major participation at the Spectrum Auction 2021. Vi grabbed just 11.8 MHz (mostly in the 1800 MHz band) and said its intentions of launching 5G services at the earliest. |
| Poco X3 Pro With Snapdragon 860 SoC Rumoured to Launch Very Soon Posted: 04 Mar 2021 07:42 PM PST
Poco X3 Pro is another smartphone that’s expected to launch alongside the Poco F3 later this month. Tipster Mukul Sharma claims the Poco X3 Pro and Poco F3 will be launched in global markets by the end of March. The Poco F2, aka Poco F3, is one of the much-anticipated smartphones in recent times. It is also said the Redmi K40 that went official in China last month will arrive as Poco F3 in several markets. Furthermore, another tipster going by the name Kacper Skrzypek said on Twitter that Xiaomi would launch the Redmi K40 as Mi 11X. The Chinese company Xiaomi seems to have revamped its flagship strategy and all the future high-end phones may come under the Mi brand itself. The Xiaomi Mi 11 is also expected to launch in India very soon. Poco X3 Pro, Poco F3 and Xiaomi Mi 11X to Launch in India SoonThe Poco F3 has been making rounds on the web with the same model number as Redmi K40. This essentially means the Xiaomi spin-off is looking at a possible rebrand of Redmi K40. While the Poco F3 is said to be a rebadged Redmi K40, the Poco K40 Pro could arrive as Poco F3 Pro in select markets. Besides the Poco F3, we might also see the Poco X3 Pro launching very soon. Mukul Sharma claims the Poco X3 Pro will be powered by the unannounced Snapdragon 860 chipset that will sit between the Snapdragon 855+ and the Snapdragon 865. The performance of the Snapdragon 860 could be similar to the Snapdragon 855+ though, because the already announced Snapdragon 870 delivers identical performance as the Snapdragon 865. Other rumoured features of the Poco X3 Pro include a 120Hz Full HD+ screen and a 5200mAh battery. The X3 Pro will just be a bumped up variant of Poco X3 that has features like 120Hz LCD panel, Snapdragon 732G SoC, 6000mAh battery and 64MP quad-camera setup. Lastly, we have the Xiaomi Mi 11X series. This news is a bit surprising, but it is also convincing at the same time. Twitter user Kacper Skrzypek spotted the Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro smartphones in source code of MIUI system app. The Redmi K40 will arrive in India as Mi 11X, followed by the Redmi K40 Pro as the Mi 11X Pro. And yes, the standard Mi 11 is also slated to launch in India very soon. That being said, there’s no official confirmation from Xiaomi or Poco, so take this news with a grain of salt. |
| Reliance Jio Reveals Super Value, Best Selling and Trending Prepaid Plans Posted: 04 Mar 2021 06:03 PM PST
Reliance Jio recently revamped its website and the JioCinema mobile app with a brand new interface. Matching the trend, Reliance Jio has now revealed prepaid plans on three categories- Super Value, Best Selling and Trending. In recent times, we have seen broadband operators and telecom operators coming up with tags for prepaid plans. For example, if a prepaid plan is being recharged by many, then the operator is listing the plan as ‘Best Selling.’ Similarly, Jio has introduced the same tags for some of its plans available right now. The telco has listed Rs 349 prepaid recharge as ‘Trending’ which means a large chunk of users is recharging it right now. Besides, the Rs 199 and Rs 555 plans are also listed as ‘Best Sellers,’ which is an expected thing. Continue reading to know more about the plans in detail. Reliance Jio Prepaid Best Sellers: Check DetailsReliance Jio has listed a total of four plans as ‘Best Sellers.’ The popular Rs 199 prepaid recharge is the first one on the list as it offers 1.5GB data per day, unlimited voice calling and 100 SMSes per day for 28 days. The second best seller in Jio’s prepaid portfolio is priced at Rs 555; This plan also offers the same benefits as Rs 199 recharge but bumps the validity to 84 days. Then there are Rs 599 and Rs 2,399 prepaid recharges, which ship with 2GB daily data for 84 days and 365 days, respectively. Reliance Jio Super Value Prepaid Plans: Check DetailsThen we have another category called ‘Super Value,’ under which the Rs 249 and Rs 2,599 prepaid plans are listed. The Rs 249 prepaid plan comes with 2GB data per day for 28 days, whereas the Rs 2,599 plan comes with 2GB daily data along with additional 10GB of data. The validity of the Rs 2,599 plan is 365 days and the plan also offers a free Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription worth Rs 399 at no extra cost. The plans also ship with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMSes per day benefits. Reliance Jio Trending Prepaid Plan: Check DetailsThe last category is ‘Trending’, under which only one plan is listed- Rs 349. This prepaid plan offers 3GB data per day, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMSes per day for 28 days. All the plans mentioned in this article also offer a free subscription to Jio apps like JioTV, JioCinema, JioNews, JioSecurity and JioCloud. A lot of prepaid subscribers of Reliance Jio generally recharge with the 1.5GB daily data plans and this new data officially confirms the same. Which plan do you actively recharge? Let us know in the comments section below. |
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