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• Qualcomm and Vodafone to Collaborate for Open-RAN Development
• ViU Hub 2.0 by Dialog TV Offers Complete Android TV Experience
• Google To Add UPI Over NFC Feature To Google Pay
• Samsung Galaxy A52 Received New Update with Premium Features
• Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Might Ditch ANC and Launch on June
• COAI, TAIPA Caution Public Against Fake Mobile Tower Installation
• Airtel Users Consume More Data on Average Than Jio Subscribers: Report
• Redmi Note 10 Gets a New Expensive Price in India
• Vivo V21 5G Comes With World’s First 44MP OIS Sensor at the Front
• Vodafone Idea’s 4G Network Faster Than Jio, Airtel: Ookla
• Netflix Will Now Play a Show or Movie Randomly For You
• Vodafone Idea VoWi-Fi Now Available For New Premium Smartphones
• Vodafone and O2 Sign Deal for 5G Spectrum Trading
• Netplus Broadband Offers 3 Triple Play Plans With IPTV Included
• Vodafone Idea’s You Broadband Launches More New Plans: Exclusive

Qualcomm and Vodafone to Collaborate for Open-RAN Development Posted: 29 Apr 2021 10:32 AM PDT Vodafone and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a well-known silicon chipset maker for smartphones and other products, announced their collective plans to join forces in a bid to develop the technical blueprint required for more equipment suppliers so as to build 5G networks of the future vis ORAN (Open Radio Access Network) tech. This move aims to lower the barrier for entering this tech sector for any companies so as to drive diversification within network equipment vendors. What Is The Aim For This Collaboration? This collaboration, in particular, is built so that the reference designs can be designed to support established as well as emerging network infrastructure vendors to develop high-performance, modular, virtualised and interoperable 5G networks at scale, with the aim to make infra more competitive. There is a greater benefit for customers too since Vodafone, and other telcos will be able to mix and match their hardware and software from multiple choices so as to extend their 5G networks better and get access to networks in geographical areas that require them the most. As of today, where two or more suppliers are being used, each is deployed in a cluster and at points where they meet are often most challenging when it comes to overall performance. The reference design will see a combination of Vodafone's engineering expertise when it comes to building high capacity, large-scale networks with Qualcomm's leadership in developing both high performance and low power ASIC solutions. This combination is aimed at ensuring Open RAN's ease of use in 5G networks and the capability of supporting bandwidth-hungry applications such as VR and AR devices, even in urban areas. The reference designs, which are powered by Qualcomm® Radio Unit Platform complete with Massive MIMO capabilities and Qualcomm® Distributed Unit Platform, are expected to be published later this year, with trials of the same expected to commence in the second half of 2022, post detailed software development. Massive MIMO, which is a type of smart antenna, is a technique capable of giving more customers a rather faster and reliable mobile connection via a single mast. Vodafone is also working on smart antenna network configurations of up to 64T64R (64 antennas meant to transmit and 64 meant to receive between the base station and the user's device) in a bid to ensure that there is ample capacity to connect multiple users at any point of the day.

ViU Hub 2.0 by Dialog TV Offers Complete Android TV Experience Posted: 29 Apr 2021 08:56 AM PDT The amount of content being consumed rose quite a bit after the lockdown with people spending more time watching television and binging shows as they were restricted to their houses. However, if one did not have a smart television, it would become quite difficult to consume the latest content on the go. If you were in a similar situation, we have a good alternative for you, called the ViU Hub 2.0. The smart Set-Top Box (STB) is an ideal option for someone who does not own a Smart TV but intends to watch modern content and those who wish to opt for the old style of media consumption. ViU Hub 2.0 Has a Remote That Can Hear You, Check Other Specifications The ViU Hub 2.0 Hybrid device is able to seamlessly mix both the modern style of content and the regular Set-Top Box based content consumption. The STB is capable of integrating satellite TV with more than 130 channels and ViU movies with the complete Android TV experience into a single screen. This in turn will make your TV; both smart or regular into a state of the art, feature-packed Smart TV. Most importantly, unlike some other alternatives, it has a neat trick up its sleeve. It integrates two different aspects into one device, whereas for any other company, one would be required to purchase either a smart TV or a Smart Stick or a Smart Box to get these functionalities, alongside the regular satellite connection. The remote is capable of listening to your voice and searching for content via the same, as it is voice-enabled. This aids in overall accessibility, much like alternatives from Google and Amazon. With Android TV, you will not need to worry about the applications on offer, as you would be able to download over 4000 apps for content consumption and other uses through Google's Play store. In contrast, the regular functionality makes sure that the user can watch over 130 international and local Dialog TV channels using the Live TV functionalities without any data charges on the Dialog network, excluding the Fibre Network from Dialog. Additionally, the Rewind TV option allows the user to play or pause and rewind live TV for up to 2 hours, whilst the Catch-up feature helps users view the contents of the previous 72 hours. There is also support for Chromecast, as it is built-in, meaning you can mirror the content playing on your mobile device with a single click. Coming to the display based features, the Hub is capable of offering the option of 4K content, through which users will be able to enjoy bright, clear and contrasty content. ViU Hub 2.0 Price The ViU Hub is available in two price brackets, one at Rs 7,990 for a new connection. Users wishing to upgrade their older connections from Dialog TV can pay the same amount, but it is reduced to Rs 1,990 for users who are part of the company's Gold Package and Club Vision. For those of you wondering, the Gold Package is priced at a discounted cost of Rs 3,990 with an exclusive Rs 1,000 cashback offer, which will be added to the user's monthly bill once 12 months are completed on the network. The package offers 128 channels, including 10 HD channels and comes with free installation, 24×7 customer support and active additional channels of the users choice. Monthly rentals are priced at Rs 2,099.

Google To Add UPI Over NFC Feature To Google Pay Posted: 29 Apr 2021 08:07 AM PDT Google's Google Pay app is one of the most important and most used digital payment systems within the country. The app makes use of a UPI or Unified Payments Interface to allow for direct bank-to-bank transfers. The application is now adding support for making UPI based payments over NFC, as per a new report. For those of you unaware, this is not the first time that Google is announcing an NFC based payment feature with the support being available using tokenised cards running via NFC. This service works in countries that do not have a UPI system; however, seeing as to how the cards that have this support are offered by a small list of banks, Google has now decided to put the pre-existing NFC chip on your phone to good use (given that you have NFC on your device). What Does The Document Mention? Users who are currently using Google Pay in India are required to make use of either a manual key or their UPI ID registered under the recipient. Another option is to scan QR codes. Both methods take time, whilst shops that are dimly lit might cause some issues. Google is now pushing for a rather intuitive solution in the form of UPI over NFC, as was spotted by Android Police. As per the accompanying support document, the company is expected to be rolling out the feature to devices that house an NFC chip within themselves so as to make it a bit easier when it comes to payments. This saves a lot of time as, instead of having to wait for the person in front to switch on their camera and scan the QR code, you will now be able to simply tap your device on the terminal meant for payment and see the popup, showcasing the payment screen that requires your UPI pin. Do note that one needs to keep a few things in mind before they run out to try it. First, only Pine Labs terminals are supported as of now and second; you need to have NFC on the phones. Additionally, the user needs to make sure that to use their NFC based UPI payment feature; they should not modify their phones by custom ROMs or rooting, as these services will not run on such devices for security-related reasons.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Received New Update with Premium Features Posted: 29 Apr 2021 07:16 AM PDT Samsung Galaxy A52 made its way to India back in March and now the smartphone has received a new update that brings similar camera features like the Galaxy S21 series. Yes! You read it correctly, the new update also arrives with the April Android Security patch and improves the existing features. According to the company, the update is currently rolling out in Indonesia but soon it will hit other regions in the upcoming weeks. The handset runs on One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 and comes with an array of features. Let's have a closer look at the new update that brings changes to the camera interface and more. Samsung Galaxy A52 April Security Patch Update TizenHelp spotted the update from Samsung Galaxy A52 first. According to the report, the update comes with some interesting camera features and few improvements. The camera app received the three new modes in the portrait option including High-Key Mono, Low-Key Mono, and Backdrop effect. Further, the report also suggests that the update improves the picture quality of the phone. Besides camera tweaks, the update has also improved the touch stability, the call quality of the phone, and security with the April security patch. Do note that the firmware version of the update is A525FXXU1AUD2 and the update size is 415.53MB. So make sure you have enough storage to download and install the update. If the update hasn't reached your smartphone then head to the settings menu, select software update and see if your phone received the update or not. If the update is available then click on Download and Install to manually update your Galaxy A52 smartphone. Samsung Galaxy A52 Specifications Just to recall, the Galaxy A52 flaunts a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with 90Hz refresh rate support and a punch-hole camera cutout design. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 720G chipset clubbed with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can also expand the storage up to 1TB via a microSD card. The smartphone is fuelled by a 4,500mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. On the optics, the Galaxy A52 offers a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor + 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens + dual 5MP depth and macro sensor. On the front, it offers a 32MP camera sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Might Ditch ANC and Launch on June Posted: 29 Apr 2021 06:10 AM PDT Back in March, it was reported that the South Korean tech giant Samsung is looking forward to soon launching a new pair of truly wireless earbuds, which is tipped to be known as the Galaxy Buds2. Now in the latest development, new details about the earbuds have surfaced on the web, along with the launch timeline and the price of the upcoming Galaxy Buds2. Emerging tipster Yogesh has shared the details in collaboration with MobileSyrup. Let's have a closer look at the rumoured price, launch date, and features of the upcoming alleged Galaxy Buds2. Galaxy Buds2 Leak Image Source – Yogesh As per the tipster, the upcoming Galaxy Buds2 is expected to arrive with a similar design as the Galaxy Buds+. However, the patent image shared by the leakster suggests that the case of the upcoming TWS is slightly larger than the existing one. This means that the battery compartment may be improved by the company, and we can expect a better battery performance. Coming to the pricing part, the Mobilesyrup report claims that the upcoming pair of truly wireless earphones are expected to compete with sub USD 100 earbuds. Long story short, the Galaxy Buds2 is tipped to be cheaper than the Galaxy Buds+. Further, the report also claims that the Buds2 will not arrive with the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature and might not have the 360-degree audio output. These features are available on the Galaxy Buds Pro. According to the tipster, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 is expected to launch in June, and the device is said to be available for sale in the pastel colour option. The colour options seem to match the recently launched Galaxy A series smartphones. Going with the previous reports, the Galaxy Buds2 is codenamed 'berry' and is expected to launch with multiple device connection support. Moreover, it’s expected that this feature will be compatible with non-Samsung products. Meanwhile, do note that the company is yet to reveal anything about the upcoming alleged Galaxy Buds2, and all this information doesn’t have any concrete pieces of evidence. It’s recommendable to take this with a pinch of salt.

COAI, TAIPA Caution Public Against Fake Mobile Tower Installation Posted: 29 Apr 2021 05:23 AM PDT The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and the Tower and Infrastructure Providers Association (TAIPA) are warning the public against the fake mobile tower installation that's been going on in the country. The fraudsters are approaching the general public and asking them to allow the installation of mobile towers on their premises. These are certain companies and individuals who genuinely approach the public and take their permission to install fake mobile towers in their homes. For doing the same, the fraudsters are also asking for a deposit from the home or premises owners for tax purposes in the name of leasing the property. To make it seem legitimate, the fraudsters are also offering users a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) for the installation of the towers. Only TSPs or IPs Install Mobile Towers in India The public should be aware that only the telecom service providers (TSPs) or the Infrastructure Providers (IPs) install mobile towers in India. To verify if the installation is legit, the public is advised to visit the official website of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which contains and updates all the information related to the mobile tower installations in India. Either telcos such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, or Reliance Jio will be installing the telecom towers, or it will be done by an authorised telecom infrastructure provider. If an individual or company other than the telcos or the authorised bodies come to you for mobile tower installation, please turn down their offer and report them at the earliest. Ensure that you always verify the people that come to you for such purposes by going to the telecom department's website. Both TAIPA and COAI have been sending out messages to aware people of the frauds that have been taking place in India. Just a few days back, COAI issued a caution notice asking the public not to click on links offering free mobile recharge packs. The link was generated and shared first by fraudsters in order to collect the personal data of the users. Users are advised not to click on such links and also not forward them to other people. You should always caution the person who sent such a link to you and delete it at the moment you receive it.

Airtel Users Consume More Data on Average Than Jio Subscribers: Report Posted: 29 Apr 2021 04:53 AM PDT Bharti Airtel is recognised as a better quality network service provider when compared to Reliance Jio. Airtel aims to provide a faster and healthier data experience to its users, while Jio can't do that because of its congested networks. Thus, it is no surprise that average data consumption by an Airtel user is more than that of a Jio user. According to a brokerage firm CLSA, the average data usage by 4G subscribers of Bharti Airtel is 16.7GB per month which is 30% more than what Jio users consume. Jio Still Ahead of Airtel in Subscriber Market and Data Traffic Share Reliance Jio is still ahead of Bharti Airtel when it comes to the subscriber market and data traffic share. Jio holds 53% of the subscriber share and 55% of the data traffic share, which is significantly more than the other telcos. However, CLSA's report highlights that Jio lost 11ppt data traffic share to 55% when Airtel at the same time witnessed an increase of 12ppt in data traffic share. The upwards trend for Bharti Airtel should continue as the telco's 133 million voice-only subscribers upgrade to 4G services. CLSA predicted that India's 4G market would rise to 898 million subscribers by the end of FY23. 4G penetration in the country grew to 61%, with the total number of data subscribers reaching the mark of 770 million. According to the brokerage firm, India's total mobile data traffic grew by 34% Year-on-Year (YoY) and reached 100mTBs. The growth in overall mobile data traffic was mainly led by 4G traffic which grew by 39% YoY. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) data, the average data consumed by a 4G subscriber grew to 12.3GB, which portrays an 11% growth YoY. This is 1.7x more data than what a 3G subscriber consumed and 11x more data than what a 2G subscriber consumed. This means that as soon as more 4G subscribers are added to the list, the overall data traffic in the country will rise even further. The average data consumed by Jio users might increase as well if the telco can utilise the spectrum purchased recently and upgrade its network capacity rapidly.

Redmi Note 10 Gets a New Expensive Price in India Posted: 29 Apr 2021 03:46 AM PDT Redmi launched its Note 10 series in India back in March, and the budget segment smartphone series includes — the Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. Just one month after the launch, the company has announced a price hike of Rs 500 on the vanilla Redmi Note 10. The smartphone is available in two storage variants. Let's have a closer look at the hiked price of the Redmi Note 10 smartphone. Redmi Note 10 New Price in India The Redmi Note 10 is currently listed on the e-commerce site Amazon India and Mi.com with a starting price of Rs 12,499 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. While the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage model is up for grabs at Rs 14,499. The new prices reflect a hike of Rs 500 since earlier the smartphone was available for sale at Rs 11,999 and Rs 13,999, respectively. The handset is available in Aqua Green, Frost White, and Shadow Black colour shades. It seems that the smartphone was launched under introductory pricing, and now the company is selling it on MRP. This is not the first time Xioami has done this. Redmi Note 10 Specifications Just to recall, the Redmi Note 10 flaunts a 6.43-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels. It houses a punch-hole cutout design to accommodate the selfie camera sensor. Under the hood, the handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 chipset clubbed with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It packs a massive 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, and the smartphone runs on Android 11 with MIUI 12 on top. As far as cameras are concerned, the Redmi Note 10 features a quad camera setup placed at the top -left corner of the rear panel. The camera module includes the combination of a 48MP primary Sony IMX582 sensor clubbed with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor along with an LED flash. Upfront, the Redmi Note 10 houses a 13MP camera sensor for selfies and video calls that sits underneath the punch-hole cutout design.

Vivo V21 5G Comes With World’s First 44MP OIS Sensor at the Front Posted: 29 Apr 2021 03:01 AM PDT The Chinese technology company Vivo has launched the much-hyped Vivo V21 5G smartphone in the Indian market. The smartphone is dubbed to be the world's first smartphone with 44MP OIS front camera. Vivo has developed the new smartphone to provide an immersive camera experience and 5G support. Nipun Marya, Director of Brand Strategy, Vivo India, marked that all the Vivo V21 devices will be manufactured in India to strengthen the Make in India initiative by the government. Vivo V21 5G is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor and features a 90Hz refresh rate display. Specifications of Vivo V21 5G Vivo V21 5G features a sleek 7.29mm ultra-thin body that sets a high standard balancing advanced technology with a sleek physical form. The smartphone features a 6.44-inch FullHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate screen and a 20:9 aspect ratio for smooth experience. The backside of the smartphone features a brand new AG Matte glass covered with multiple themes inspired by nature. Under the veil, the device sports a MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor packed with 8GB RAM. However, Vivo is also offering extended RAM which is dubbed to allocate 3GB of ROM as Virtual RAM for an enhanced experience. Coming to the camera specifications, Vivo V21 5G features a triple rear camera setup that consists of 64MP as the primary camera, an 8MP wide-angle shooter and a 2MP macro shooter. Towards the front, Vivo V21 5G features the world's first 44MP OIS camera with an f/2.0 lens. The front camera also features dual LED selfie flesh. The camera features include the dual-view option and advanced AI facial features for multiple creative uses. The 5G smartphone is powered by a 4000 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Vivo V21 5G runs on Android 11 with Funtouch OS 11.1 on top. Connectivity options of the device include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C port and more. Price and Availability of Vivo V21 5G Vivo V21 5G is available in two storage options. The 8GB RAM and 128GB variant is priced at Rs 29,990. The 8GB RAM and 256GB variant is available for Rs 32,990. The 5G smartphone will be available in three different colours – Arctic White, Dusk Blue, and Sunset Dazzle. Vivo V21 pre-booking will start today, and the official sale will start on May 6, 2021. The smartphone will be available in both retail and online mediums. If you are purchasing Vivo V21 5G from offline sources, you will get 10% cashback via HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank. If you wish to purchase the smartphone via EMI, you will get up to 10% cashback and zero down payment via Home Credit and TVS credit. There are various other offers that users can select from to get the best deal.

Vodafone Idea’s 4G Network Faster Than Jio, Airtel: Ookla Posted: 29 Apr 2021 01:27 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi) provided users with the fastest 4G network in India during the January to March 2021 quarter. For the unaware, this is the third consecutive quarter for Vi to hold the title of offering the fastest 4G network in India. Ookla, a major fixed broadband and mobile testing company, said that Vi provided the fastest 4G network to the users in India during the last quarter of FY2020-21. Vi offered the fastest 4G network all across India and not just in select telecom circles. Vi Offered Fastest 4G Network in 135 Cities of India Vodafone Idea was ahead of Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel in providing the fastest 4G speeds to users across 135 cities and 16 states of the country, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, West Bengal, Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and Nagaland. In the most major cities of India, including Delhi NCR, Kolkata, and Mumbai, Vi provided the fastest 4G network to its users. The company has achieved the feat of providing the fastest 4G network to users pan-India for three consecutive quarters. Vi provided the fastest network to users in the July to September 2020, October to December 2020 quarter, and now the January to March 2021 quarter. The release from the telco said that it has been able to increase its network capacity by refarming its 3G spectrum for 4G services throughout multiple circles of India. This has helped the telco a lot in providing better average downloading speeds to users than Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. This is a positive sign for Vi and its investors. Even the company's subscribers will stick with its services in areas where it provides good network coverage because of the high downloading speed. Further, the telco offers unlimited data between 12 AM and 6 AM with its select prepaid plans. The unlimited data benefit and the fastest 4G network makes Vi a strong contender in the market, and its future looks less gloom in the industry. The telco is expected to further enhance its network capacity. All that Vi needs is better coverage, and its services will be unmatched by any other telecom service provider (TSP) in India.

Netflix Will Now Play a Show or Movie Randomly For You Posted: 29 Apr 2021 12:41 AM PDT The global streaming giant Netflix is now making it easier for users to watch content on its platform. One of the biggest pain points for the users is to select a movie/show they want to watch when there are thousands of options available. To make the steaming experience hassle-free, the company is rolling out the 'Play Something' feature for its users worldwide. Note that the feature is compatible with the users streaming Netflix on their Smart TVs. The 'Play Something' button will select a movie or show randomly for you when you click on it. This will allow you to explore new content without needing to go through the entire library of the over-the-top (OTT) platform. Netflix 'Play Something' Button Now Available For Everyone Netflix began testing the feature nine months back. In an announcement, Netflix said that users across the globe would be able to use its 'Play Something' feature on their Smart TVs. Whenever a user clicks on the 'Play Something' button, a maximum of three outcomes is possible. First, you might see a film/show that you have never seen; second, you might come across something that's already on your list, or you are watching; or third, you might get a show/film that you left halfway through earlier. If you don't like the content that's playing, you can always skip through it by clicking on the 'Play Something Else' button. Users can do this as many times as they want. It is just like skipping through different channels to find something that you may want to watch. Netflix will intelligently choose content depending on your watch history and the content that you have liked. There are multiple places where users can select the 'Play Something' option from. The first is right under your name in the profile selection screen. Second, you can find it on the navigation menu on the left and third on the tenth row of your Netflix homepage. This feature will be available to every user streaming content from Netflix on their Smart TVs. It will certainly ease the experience for the user when he/she is confused about selecting the right show/movie.

Vodafone Idea VoWi-Fi Now Available For New Premium Smartphones Posted: 28 Apr 2021 11:47 PM PDT In December, Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced that it is launching the VoWi-Fi calling service for its users. After four months of the announcement, the telco has made good progress and has made the VoWi-Fi calling service available in five circles of India. However, not every subscriber of the telco can leverage the service to make calls in the concerned circles. Only users with select smartphones that are compatible with Vi's VoWi-Fi service will be able to use the Wi-Fi calling feature. For the unaware, the company is providing Wi-Fi calling service in the Maharastra & Goa, Gujarat, Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai circles only. More cities are expected to be added to the list very soon. The telco has recently added new premium smartphones on its list that will now support VoWi-Fi service. Read ahead to find out the names of the devices. Vi VoWi-Fi Calling For New Apple Smartphones Vi on its website has said that every iPhone from iPhone 6s and above will support VoWi-Fi. This means that all of the iPhones, including iPhone SE 2016, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 series, iPhone 8 series, iPhone X series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone SE 2020, and the latest iPhone 12 series, will now support the telco's VoWi-Fi. All users in the five concerned circles owning an iPhone from either of the devices mentioned above will be able to experience Vodafone Idea's Wi-Fi calling service. The telco has availed support for VoWi-Fi in smartphones from other brands, including Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo and OnePlus. OnePlus devices that support Vi's VoWi-Fi are OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus Nord, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R. There is only one Samsung device that supports Vi's VoWi-Fi, and that is the Galaxy A50. As for Realme, there are six smartphones, including Realme 5, Realme 5S, Realme 5i, Realme 7i, Realme 8 Pro, and Realme Narzo 20A, that support Vodafone Idea's Wi-Fi calling. Oppo's six devices, including the Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, Oppo F19 Pro+ 5G, Oppo F19 Pro, Oppo Reno 4, Oppo Reno2 Z, and Oppo A5 2020, support Vi's VoWi-Fi. Xiaomi's multiple devices including the recently launched Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, along with Poco devices such as Poco M2, Poco X2, Poco X3, Poco C3, and Mi smartphones such as Mi 10, Mi 10i, Mi 10T, and more devices support Vodafone Idea's Wi-Fi calling. More devices will are expected to be added to the list very soon.

Vodafone and O2 Sign Deal for 5G Spectrum Trading Posted: 28 Apr 2021 09:30 PM PDT The renowned telecom operators of the UK, Vodafone and O2, have signed a new deal to trade airwaves for creating more efficient blocks of the 5G spectrum. Both the telcos have already deployed mass infrastructure to provide a 5G network for fast and reliable internet and telecommunications services. The new deal between Vodafone and O2 will make the 5G network more efficient in indoor and outdoor areas. Also, the network coverage will expand across urban, suburban and rural areas. The telcos also highlighted the fact that large contiguous blocks provide higher bandwidth, faster speed and lower latency. Securing Contiguous Blocks of Spectrum is Essential for Providing Effective 5G Network Mark Evans, CEO of O2, said that the telco is heavily investing in its network this year to improve the 5G coverage and experience for customers. Once the contiguous blocks of spectrum are secured, it will unleash the true power of the 5G network, which will help the telco in amplifying the connectivity in indoor and outdoor areas. As reported by RCR Wireless, the deal, which is subjected to approval from local telecommunication services regulator Ofcom, will create a contiguous block of 80 megahertz for O2. As for Vodafone, it will ensure good proximity of the entire block of telco totalling 90 megahertz of spectrum. Vodafone Will Create A Better Future for Customers Ahmed Essam, CEO of Vodafone, said that the agreement with O2 and the result of the auction would give wings to the plan of the telco to create a better future for customers. The telco will have the best available spectrum to ensure fast and reliable 5G services to customers. Not only this, but the agreement with O2 will aid the telco in prioritising Britain for the epicentre of innovation in crucial areas like remote training, factory automation and more. Meanwhile, Vodafone has committed to pay nearly 176.4 million pounds for 40 megahertz in the 3.6-3.8Ghz band. The telecom giant has already launched 5G in almost 100 UK markets along with additional 193 markets around Europe. On the other side, O2 recently marked that its nationwide 5G network reaches over 150 towns and cities across the UK.

Netplus Broadband Offers 3 Triple Play Plans With IPTV Included Posted: 28 Apr 2021 08:00 PM PDT Netplus Broadband last year announced two 'Triple Play' plans that offered users IPTV service, fiber broadband connection, and truly unlimited calls. The plans announced last year started for a mere price of Rs 1,099. The Rs 1,099 plan used to come with 100 Mbps internet speed and offered users truly unlimited data without any fair-usage-policy (FUP) limit. Netplus Broadband was also the first company to provide IPTV service with a broadband connection in India. Now the company has updated its Triple Play plans. Instead of the two plans of Rs 1,099 and Rs 1,199 that were offered before, the company now offers 3 'Triple Play' plans that come with more benefits and at a lower cost. Let's take a look at all the 3 'Triple Play' plans offered by Netplus Broadband. Netplus Broadband Premium SD Plan The 'Premium SD' plan from Netplus Broadband is the base plan on offer. It costs Rs 999 only and offers users IPTV service with access to 335+ SD channels. In addition to the IPTV service, users also get a fiber broadband connection with 100 Mbps speed and a truly unlimited free voice calling connection leveraging the company's Smart Telephony technology. The Smart Telephony of Netplus allows users to receive calls both in their mobile and fixed-line connection. The company didn't mention it on the website, but we expect that the price of the plan is exclusive of GST. Netplus Broadband Premium HD Plan The 'Premium HD' plan from Netplus comes for a cost of Rs 1,499 per month. The speciality of this plan is that it offers users 345+ HD channels with the IPTV service. Further, users get a 350 Mbps fiber internet connection with the company's Smart Telephony service. This plan's price might also be exclusive of GST. Netplus Broadband Platinum HD Plan The 'Platinum HD' plan is the most expensive 'Triple Play' plan from Netplus Broadband, and it costs Rs 1,599 per month (might be exclusive of GST). The company offers 345+ HD channels with the IPTV service and a fiber broadband connection with 400 Mbps speed. Users also get unlimited voice calling with the Smart Telephony service from the company. What Does Netplus IPTV Service Offer? First of all, IPTV means Internet Protocol Television meaning the data packets carrying content are sent over internet protocol networks. Users can consume the content from a single connection on multiple screens, including their TVs, mobiles, and tablets. Users get the option to consume content from live TV HD channels. Further, there is 'Time Shift TV' which means that users can watch the previous 2 hours of the program they missed out on watching. Also, the 'Catch UP TV' feature allows users to catch up with any program or piece of content from the last 7 days they missed out on. Further, users can install and even sideload applications; use the company's Video-on-Demand (VoD) service for watching their favourite content. The Netplus 'Triple Play' plans are quite something when users are considering about getting a broadband connection. They compete directly with JioFiber's offerings that come with a free Set-Top Box as well.

Vodafone Idea’s You Broadband Launches More New Plans: Exclusive Posted: 28 Apr 2021 06:34 PM PDT You Broadband recently launched new fiber internet plans for the Ahmedabad circle. With the launch of those plans, You Broadband could finally come into direct competition with other internet service providers (ISPs) such as JioFiber, Airtel Xstream Fiber, and Excitel. For the unaware, You Broadband is a subsidiary company of Vodafone Idea (Vi) that provides fiber broadband services throughout multiple cities of India. After Ahmedabad, You Broadband will be further offering new internet plans in two cities – Kakinada and Vijaywada. Both the cities are located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. With the launch of the new offerings, the company is offering 3.5TB fair usage policy (FUP) data with its plans in both cities. Let's take a look at all that's new. You Broadband New Fiber Plans For Vijaywada The company will be launching four new plans for the Vijaywada circle and has already launched five new plans for the Kakinada circle. Let's start by going over the plans that will launch for Vijaywada soon. For Vijaywada, the company will be launching four new plans. These plans will come with – 75 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 150 Mbps, and 200 Mbps speeds. Along with 1 month, all of the plans are also available with long-term validities – 90 days, 180 days, and 360 days. The company will offer 5 days of extra service with the 90 days plan, 10 days extra with the 180 days plan, and 30 days extra with the 360 days plan. Take a look at all the plans for Vijaywada in the table below. You Broadband New Fiber Plan Details Speed/Validity 30 Days 90 Days (+5 days bonus) 180 days (+10 days bonus) 360 days (+30 days bonus) 75 Mbps Rs 797 Rs 2,390 Rs 4,779 Rs 9,558 100 Mbps Rs 826 Rs 2,478 Rs 4,956 Rs 9,912 150 Mbps Rs 944 Rs 2,832 Rs 5,664 Rs 11,328 200 Mbps Rs 1,062 Rs 3,186 Rs 6,372 Rs 12,744 Note that all of the prices mentioned in the table above are inclusive of GST. You Broadband New Five Plans For Kakinada As mentioned above, the company has launched a total of five new plans for Kakinada. These plans come with 50 Mbps, 75 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 150 Mbps, and 200 Mbps speeds. The company is also offering 3.5TB FUP data to users living in Kakinada. The 75 Mbps and 150 Mbps plans offered in Kakinada are slightly cheaper than the prices of plans offered in Vijaywada. Go through all the plans mentioned in the table below. You Broadband New Plan Details Speed/Validity 30 Days 90 Days (+ 5 days bonus) 180 days (+10 days bonus) 360 days (+30 days bonus) 50 Mbps Rs 649 Rs 1,949 Rs 3,499 Rs 6,699 75 Mbps Rs 708 Rs 2,124 Rs 4,248 Rs 8,496 100 Mbps Rs 826 Rs 2,478 Rs 4,956 Rs 9,912 150 Mbps Rs 885 Rs 2,655 Rs 5,310 Rs 10,620 200 Mbps Rs 1,062 Rs 3,186 Rs 6,372 Rs 12,744 Note that all of the prices mentioned in the table above are inclusive of GST. None of the plans launched come with any over-the-top (OTT) benefits. Apart from that, since the prices of the plans are mentioned after including taxes, they become a good alternative to the plans that users buy from other top operators of the country. The plans for Kakinada are already live on the website of the company, and plans for Vijaywada will be available soon as well. We expect the company to roll out similar plans for other circles in the coming days which will make it a top alternative for other ISPs in India.

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