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• Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Tipped to Launch Soon in India
• Redmi Watch Can Put Amazfit on Alert
• OneWeb in Talks With UK Government for a Navigation System
• Oppo A53s 5G vs Redmi Note 10: What Should You Go For?
• Vodafone Idea Ensures Lenders to Raise Rs 7,500 Crore by June 2021
• Apple Releases Numerous Updates for iPads, iPhones and More
• VoIP Simple Explanation and How It Works Detailed
• Hathway Broadband Plans You Must Check Out Right Now
• Samsung to Supply LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Displays for iPhone 13 Series
• PUBG Mobile May Return as Battlegrounds Mobile India
• Bharti Airtel and Other Operators Get 700 MHz Spectrum for 5G Testing: Report
• Vodafone Idea, BSNL Can Forever Change How Indians Consume 4G
• ETV Bal Bharat Channel Number For Airtel Digital TV, Tata Sky and More
• 5G Spectrum Analysis: The Core of 5G Network Around the Globe
• 1 Gbps Broadband Plans, Do You Need It?
• BSNL 4G Prepaid Plan That Offers Truly Unlimited Data for 84 Days

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Tipped to Launch Soon in India Posted: 04 May 2021 09:35 AM PDT Samsung has recently launched a series of smartphones in India and the global market and it seems like the company is not ready to relax anytime soon. Back in March, the company launched the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, and the Galaxy A72 smartphone globally. At the time of the global launch, only the 4G variant of the A52 made its way to the Indian market, but it seems that the Galaxy A52 5G is also planning to hit the shelves in India soon. In the latest development, the handset has appeared on India's BIS certification website hinting towards an imminent launch. However, there is no information about when the company is planning to launch the Galaxy A52 5G in the country. According to a Twitter post by emerging leakster @_the_tech_guy, Samsung is expected to be developing new firmware for the Indian version of the Galaxy A52 5G. The smartphone is tipped to arrive in India with a model number SM-A526B which is the same model number as that of the global variant. This suggests that the Indian variant will arrive with similar specifications. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Expected Price in India The Galaxy A52 is expected to be launched soon in India considering the BIS certification listing. It is expected that the 5G smartphone will be placed between the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 when launching in India. So we can expect that the pricing of the smartphone will be somewhere between Rs 26,499 and Rs 34,999. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Specifications The Galaxy A52 5G was launched in the International market with a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with support for 120Hz refresh rate and the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC, clubbed with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. As far as cameras are concerned, the Galaxy A52 5G features a quad camera setup placed at the top-left corner of the rear panel. It has a rectangular-shaped camera bump and offers a 64Mp primary camera sensor paired with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro sensor, and a 5MP depth camera with an LED flash. It houses a massive 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

Redmi Watch Can Put Amazfit on Alert Posted: 04 May 2021 08:15 AM PDT   Xiaomi as a company gained fame around the world due to the company's ability to bring modern features and advancements at a lower cost than what was available in the market. Its Note series of devices is a testament to this exact philosophy. Since its inception in the Indian market, however, Redmi and Xiaomi decided to split into two separate brands and enter various markets, such as IoT, accessories and even apparel. What has lacked is fitness products, with the only thing on offer from Mi and Redmi being the fitness bands and the rather expensive Mi Watch. Now, it seems Redmi is gearing up to set another segment alight, with the launch of the Redmi Watch, which has been scheduled for May 13. This might seem to be quite positive, but it puts Amazfit, a sub-entity of Xiaomi, at risk. Here's Why. What Does The Redmi Watch Offer? The Redmi Watch is already on offer in certain markets under names such as the Mi Watch Lite, so we know what to expect from the watch. First of all, the company, as part of its advert, has teased built-in GPS, 11 sports modes, sleep monitoring, breathing assist and heart rate monitoring. There will also be over 200 watch faces on offer. In terms of the key specifications, the Redmi Watch features a 1.4-inch colour HD display with a resolution of 320*320 pixels with a 2.5D glass layer on top. The device is compatible with Xiaomi's Mi Fit application. The Watch, in global markets, offers seven sports modes, some of them being cycling, running, indoor swimming. The watch is also water-resistant at up to 50 metres. There is also support for 24-hour heart-rate monitoring with a report of resting heart rate over a span of 30 days. Sleep monitoring is also provided. Whilst this might not debut in India, the global version also features NFC for contactless payment. The battery is capable of lasting 7-days on typical use, with 12 days on offer via the battery saver mode. It should take 2 hours to fully charge the 230mAh battery. Why Should This Worry Amazfit We cannot predict the exact price of the Redmi Watch, which, as mentioned earlier, is set to launch on 13 May, but we can predict that it will not cross the 5-8k barrier. This is a segment dominated by Amazfit. Amazfit is a company that has internal ties with Redmi and Xiaomi and has seen success all over the country, with offerings available in multiple segments, with devices priced from 2.5k all the way to Rs 15k. This might not dent Amazfit's market share, but it does give the company something to think about since people might trust Redmi's brand value over Amazfit in a tough situation.

OneWeb in Talks With UK Government for a Navigation System Posted: 04 May 2021 07:30 AM PDT OneWeb, a popular global communications company that is building up the capability to deliver broadband satellite internet services across the world on a large scale, seems to have caught the eye of the UK government. The company, which was founded back in 2012, also has ties leading back to India, since its major shareholder is Bharti Enterprises, which has a subsidiary in India that most of our readers would be well aware of Bharti Airtel. OneWeb has been planning to take on GPS in a bid to end the dominance that it holds, and, as per reports by City AM, the talks about the same have started to see some progress. OneWeb to Take on GPS? The report mentions that OneWeb, which is also government-backed, is reportedly in talks to build a UK based navigation system that can rival GPS (Global Positioning System). It mentions that UK space officials are currently reviewing options for investments in position, navigation as well as timing technology (PNT). For those of you unaware, the UK was forced out of the European Galileo satellite programme during the Brexit negotiations. This programme would mean a lot for the UK, as it would reduce the dependence of the UK on America and the EU. As of now, we know that the government had been working on building an alternative to Galileo and GPS back in 2020, but this was scrapped due to concerns of costs crossing over 5 Billion Pounds. Now, officials are looking for other options, with the Telegraph reporting a system involving OneWeb’s low earth orbit satellites under consideration. Officials have also drawn up numerous possible scenarios, such as OneWeb satellites receiving their data from systems like GPS or Galileo. Another alternative is broadcasting a separate backup signal that would be less vulnerable to interference. For those of you unaware, OneWeb came close to collapse last year, but the company was saved by a $1 billion bailout by the government and Sunil Bharti Mittal, an Indian billionaire. Back in January, Softbank, which is a well-known conglomerate, pumped approximately $400 million into this project, alongside $50 million from US telecoms group Hughes Network Systems. This tech has been rumoured to be a potential solution to roll out full-fibre broadband services, even in remote areas of the UK.

Oppo A53s 5G vs Redmi Note 10: What Should You Go For? Posted: 04 May 2021 07:00 AM PDT Oppo has recently expanded its smartphone lineup in the Indian market with the launch of the Oppo A53s 5G. The handset is said to be one of the cheapest 5G smartphones in the Indian smartphone market. It comes with highlighted features like a Mediatek processor, 5,000mAh battery, triple-rear camera, 5G support and a lot more. The company has launched the smartphone in a budget segment with a starting price of Rs Rs 14,990. At this price point, the handset is directly in competition with the Redmi Note 10, and this has created huge confusion among the buyers. To make it easier for you, we have pitted the smartphones against each other so that you can choose the best one among the two. Oppo A53s 5G vs Redmi Note 10:Price Smartphone Price Oppo A53s 5G Rs 14,990 Redmi Note 10 Rs. 11,999 Oppo A53s 5G vs Redmi Note 10: Display The Oppo A53s 5G flaunts a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 480 nits. The handset comes with a waterdrop notch design to make room for the selfie camera sensor. While on the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 features a 6.43-inch super AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The Note 10 also has a centre-drilled punch-hole cutout for selfie camera setup. The Redmi Note 10 offers a Super AMOLED display which always performs better against IPS and LCD panels. Considering the powerful panel, we can say that the Redmi Note 10 display outperforms the Oppo A53s. Oppo A53s 5G vs Redmi Note 10: Performance The Oppo A53s draws power from the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The chipset is equipped with four Cortex-A76 CPU cores, four Cortex-A55 CPU cores, clubbed with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The smartphone is backed by up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. On the software front, the smartphone runs on the Android 11 operating system on top of ColorOS 11.1. Under the hood, the Redmi Note 10 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, clubbed with up to 6GB LPDDR4X and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. On the software front, the users get the MIUI 12 based on Android 11. The smartphone didn't ship with 5G connectivity which makes the Oppo A53s a powerful phone, and it also offers a better processor and RAM configurations. In terms of performance, Oppo A53s Oppo A53s 5G vs Redmi Note 10: Camera The newly launched Oppo A53s features a triple camera setup at the back aligned at the top left corner in the rectangular-shaped. The camera module consists of a 13MP primary camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor, along with an LED flash. Underneath the waterdrop notch, the handset offers an 8MP camera sensor for selfies and video calls. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 features a 48MP primary camera sensor accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor along with an LED flash. On the selfie front, the handset features a 13MP camera sensor. It’s quite clear that the Redmi Note 10 camera sensors are much powerful than the Oppo A53s, and if you're looking for a good camera phone, then the Redmi Note 10 is the best deal for you against Oppo A53s. Oppo A53s 5G vs Redmi Note 10: Battery The OPPO A53s packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. While the Redmi Note 10 also offers the same 5,000mAh battery but it comes with a 33W fast charging support. Overall, the Redmi Note 10 outperforms the OPPO A53s.

Vodafone Idea Ensures Lenders to Raise Rs 7,500 Crore by June 2021 Posted: 04 May 2021 06:20 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been under heavy financial distress for a long period. However, the telecom giant has committed to its lenders that it will go ahead with the delayed fundraising amounting to nearly $1 billion (Rs 7,500 crore) by June 2021. The officials aware of the matter said that Vodafone Idea will not default on any upcoming payments. As reported by ET Telecom, one of the domestic lenders of Vodafone Idea, which is a private sector bank, has promised a bank guarantee to the telco of about Rs 1,420 crore by another year. The telco will use the bank guarantee to clear the left-out dues to the government for the 4G spectrum. Vodafone Idea purchased 4G airwaves worth Rs 1,993.4 crore and nearly paid Rs 574.65 crore at the time of acquisition. Fundraising has been Challenging for Vodafone Idea (Vi) As stated by industry experts, fundraising has been challenging for Vodafone Idea (Vi) because of weak financial results and losing customer base. There are multiple concerns that have surfaced for cash-strapped Vodafone Idea's 25,000 crore fundraising project. The telecom giant has failed to secure deals with potential investors such as Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, Oak-Hill led consortium, UK based private equity firms KKR, besides Canada Pension Plan Investment Board even after having intensive talks and discussions. All the potential investors want the co-promoters of the telco, which are the UK's Vodafone Plc and the Aditya Birla Group, to infuse capital in the entity. However, both the co-promoters have refused to dilute additional capital in the loss-making telco. Even though the telco is facing hardships in the fundraising project, a top executive of a bank that advanced a sizeable loan to Vodafone Idea said that the telco has assured to raise some funds by the end of June 2021. Vodafone Idea's Local Lenders are Keen to Provide Telco Additional Time Period The list of local lenders of Vodafone Idea (Vi) includes renowned entities such as Punjab National Bank, IndusInd Bank, State Bank of India, YES Bank, ICICI Bank, IDFC Bank and HDFC Bank. The local lenders are not worried as the telco has paid loan and interest payouts in time. Also, the local lenders are keen to provide an additional period to Vodafone Idea because it has time till FY23 before it begins paying annual spectrum-related payments. Vodafone Idea has nearly Rs 50,400 crores of AGR dues payable to the government, and its annual spectrum payment instalments of about Rs 15,500 crore will begin from FY23. The telco released information regarding the third-quarter earnings and revealed that loans falling due beyond 12 months were Rs 8,691.9 crores as of December 31, 2020. Also, the bank guarantees amount to Rs 11,371.6 crore are due to expire in the next 12 months.

Apple Releases Numerous Updates for iPads, iPhones and More Posted: 04 May 2021 05:30 AM PDT Cupertino based tech giant, Apple on Tuesday released multiple key updates for its most popular products. These updates include iOS 14.5.1 for the iPhone, iOS 12.5.3 for the iPad, macOS 11.3.1 for the Mac and watchOS 7.4.1 for its Apple Watch. Out of these updates, there are also two different iOS updates meant for older and newer iPhone models. If the user receives an update, it is highly recommended to download and install it as soon as possible, for enhanced security and better features. Why Are The Updates Important? The headlining feature for the most important update out of all of these is undoubtedly the version for the iPhones, which brings with it the ability to check which application is taking the user's data without prior knowledge and aids in alerting this to the user. As for the support side of things, Apple's latest update covers both new and old iPhones, with iOS 12.5.3 compatible with the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPod touch (6th gen) and the iPad mini 3. In comparison, the iOS 14.5.1 and iPad OS 14.5.1 are available for the iPhone 6s and above and the iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th Gen and above, iPad mini 4 and later and iPod touch (7th Gen). watchOS 7.4.1 can be download on the Apple Watch Series 3 and later, with macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 meant for devices running the latest version of macOS (Big Sur) In relation to these updates, Apple, within its support pages mentions that it has addressed two flaws in WebKit. One of these flaws is described as "Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution". To this, Apple has been notified of it and is aware of this issue. The second issue had the same source and caused an integer overflow. Also, Apple has fixed two more issues causing buffer overflow and use after free issue on older iPhones. In case these updates do not show up for your device and the device is part of the supported list, kindly be patient and wait for some time, as the rollout has begun and it will reach the device quite soon.

VoIP Simple Explanation and How It Works Detailed Posted: 04 May 2021 04:56 AM PDT The rise in demand for high internet speed and broadband connections have made VoIP one of the prime choices for phone service for customers and businesses. In case you are not aware, VoIP is the acronym for Voice over Internet Protocol. The technology allows users to make calls using a broadband connection in place of the regular phone line. A number of VoIP services only allow users to call other people using the same device. However, other VoIP services allow you to call anyone who has a telephone number. If you want to know about the working and benefits of VoIP, follow the article to the end for a comprehensive guide. How Does VoIP Work? Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology converts your voice into a digital signal that travels over the internet and routes to the other party on a call. The audio which is converted is divided into packets, and these packets are reassembled in order once it reaches the receiver. VoIP bypasses the telecom company. If you have an active and high-speed internet connection, you can use VoIP service. Necessary Equipment for VoIP Technology The prime component of VoIP technology is an active high-speed broadband connection. Other pieces of equipment that are essential for VoIP services are a computer, adaptor and specialised phone. Some VoIP services only work over computers and specialised phones, whereas some are compatible with the traditional phone connected to a VoIP adaptor. Benefits of VoIP VoIP technology is used by both consumers and businesses for multiple purposes. Since the technology is easy and effective, it has multiple benefits. Some of the major benefits of VoIP are: · Scalable and Flexible: Adding additional handsets to a VoIP system is simple and effective. Also, you can add or remove users with simple steps in a VoIP system. All these features make VoIP one of the most flexible phone system. · Array of Features: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is rich in features. Some of the features that users get to enjoy from the technology are call recording, call transfer, missed call tracking, on-hold marketing and more. If you compare VoIP phones with traditional phones, there are multiple advanced features that users can enjoy. · Lower Cost: VoIP is an efficient and convenient technology if compared with traditional sources. There are lower maintenance fees involved in VoIP technology. Also, you do not have to pay for any bulky hardware pieces to use the technology.

Hathway Broadband Plans You Must Check Out Right Now Posted: 04 May 2021 04:11 AM PDT Hathway is a renowned broadband internet service provider (ISPs) of the country. The company offers its services in multiple cities of India, including Aurangabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and more. The company offers varied plans and services in different cities. Since there are no standard plans offered that are applicable in every city of the country, users need to be aware of the plan they are choosing. Today, we are going to be looking at three plans from Hathway Broadband Aurangabad. The three plans we are talking about come with 50 Mbps, 75 Mbps, and 100 Mbps speeds. Let's see what these plans come with and how much they cost. Hathway Broadband Aurangabad Plans Hathway Broadband offers its base plan with 50 Mbps speeds in Aurangabad. This plan is only available for a minimum purchase of 3 months. Further, users can also purchase it for 6 and 12 months. The 50 Mbps plan offers users unlimited data, but there is a fair-usage-policy (FUP) limit applicable, after which the speed drops to 5 Mbps. The company offers 4,000GB or 4TB of FUP data in other circles of the country. Since Hathway hasn’t explicitly mentioned the FUP data limit for the Aurangabad circle, we expect the plans to come with 4TB of FUP data only. The 50 Mbps plan can be purchased for Rs 1,500 for 3 months, Rs 3,000 for 6 months, and Rs 6,000 for 12 months. Extra cost for installation and taxes will be applicable as well. Then the other 2 plans offering 75 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds are also available for 3, 6, and 12 months. Hathway Broadband Aurangabad 75 Mbps and 100 Mbps plans both come with unlimited data as well. But again, the company has highlighted that the speed drops to 5 Mbps post FUP data consumption. The 75 Mbps plan is available for Rs 1,800, Rs 3,600, and Rs 7,200 for 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively. On the other hand, the 100 Mbps plan is available for Rs 2,100, Rs 4,200, and Rs 8,400 for 3, 6, and 12 months. Looking at the prices of these plans and then comparing them with the offerings of other telcos, the price looks totally reasonable. As mentioned above, there will be extra charges applicable for taxes and installation of the connection. The Hathway Broadband plans in Aurangabad don't offer users any over-the-top (OTT) benefits. Users, however, get plenty of convenience from the company. Hathway Broadband Aurangabad users and, in fact, users from any city of the country owning a broadband connection from Hathway can change their plans, pay for their plans, request for disconnection, and more, all online. Further, you can also check out the Hathway Broadband plans that are tailored for the needs of businesses.

Samsung to Supply LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Displays for iPhone 13 Series Posted: 04 May 2021 03:10 AM PDT Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 13 series this year in September, and the company has already confirmed that this year the company will not delay the launch. iPhone 12 series was a successful lineup for the company, and now all the eyes are up for the upcoming iPhone 13 series. We have already witnessed a series of leaks and rumours about the upcoming series. The company is expected to launch three phones in the upcoming series, including the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Several reports claimed that the Pro and Pro max variants would sport 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively. Now in the latest development, it has been reported that Apple will equip both the handsets with OLED panels supplied from Samsung displays. Apple iPhone 13 Expected Display Specifications A report from The Elec suggests that the upcoming iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max models are expected to make use of the LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) OLED display which is said to arrive with a 120Hz refresh rate display. Apple is also tipped to use Radio Frequency Printed Circuit Boards (RFPCB) on the Pro variants of the iPhones. At the same time, the vanilla variant is expected to ship with the Flexible Printed Circuit Boards (FPCB). LTPO display is said to help conserve some battery as it turns off individual pixels when not required. Besides, the reports also claim that the upcoming iPhone series is expected to arrive with Always-On-Display technology. Going with the recent leaked renders, the upcoming iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max variants are said to arrive with a smaller notch design. It has been speculated that the company is shifting the positioning of the earpiece of the upcoming iPhone 13 series. However, it will continue to offer Face ID sensors. The leaked renders show that the upcoming iPhone 13 Pro models will arrive with a bigger camera module. The rendered image revealed that the handsets continue to offer a triple-rear camera setup with a LiDAR sensor and an LED flash. Do note that Apple is yet to reveal anything about the upcoming iPhone 13 series, and all this information is based on leaks and rumours. We recommend you take this information with a pinch of salt and wait for the official announcement.

PUBG Mobile May Return as Battlegrounds Mobile India Posted: 04 May 2021 02:30 AM PDT Any gamer in India, be it a professional gamer or a casual one, is quite aware of what PUBG or Player Unknown's Battlegrounds is. The game took India by storm in the last few years, with every child and gamer seemingly obsessed with the concept of the game, wherein the user is dropped on an island with 100 other players and is required to survive. This concept seemed to gel well with both the gamer used to a proper gaming setup and with a gamer who has just a phone to his disposal, as one could play the game on either a smartphone, tablet or on their laptops or PCs. Despite all this, the game got banned last year alongside multiple other Chinese applications, with an announcement revealing on a later date that the game would be launched again via a partnership between the PUBG corporation and Krafton, with the game being tailored for the Indian market after it received backlash for violence and security concerns. Now, it seems that PUBG India is on the verge of a relaunch, but it seems that it might not return with the same moniker as before. What Do We Know About PUBG India's Launch? Previously, the PUBG Mobile India game was teased on Youtube, with the video having been taken down in a matter of minutes, which included a coming soon teaser. It has also been a couple of months since the announcement regarding a re-launch was made by PUBG Corporation and Krafton. It has emerged, however, via the source code data of PUBG Mobile India's website, which was discovered by Gemwire that there is a new creative suggesting that the upcoming game will be called Battlegrounds Mobile India, instead of being called PUBG Mobile. Furthermore, AFKGaming has reported that Krafton had purchased domains that contain the name Battlegrounds Mobile India. The URL of the PUBG Mobile India Facebook page also indicates the name change. Whilst this does not give out any concrete details about the game itself, it does shed light on a rebrand that was required after the ban. It seems that there is no official announcement tipped for now, but with the amount of fanfare given to the announcement back in November last year, one can expect the game to launch with a lot of hype and excitement.

Bharti Airtel and Other Operators Get 700 MHz Spectrum for 5G Testing: Report Posted: 04 May 2021 01:48 AM PDT The Indian government has decided to allocate airwaves in the 700 MHz spectrum band to the telcos, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), Reliance Jio, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), for 5G testing. According to an ET Telecom report, the government has given the nod for testing 13 applications for 5G by the Indian telcos. This is a positive move from the government to encourage a faster rollout of 5G in India. However, there are some terms and conditions pertaining to the use of airwaves in the 700 MHz spectrum band that the telcos must follow. 700 MHz Spectrum Available For 5G Testing The telcos will soon be provided with airwaves in the 700 MHz spectrum band for testing of 5G applications. A government official related to the matter said that the use of 700 MHz band airwaves would have to be done with a special focus on the security of the network. Further, the telcos will have to test it both in rural and urban areas to determine if it performs consistently. On top of all this, the telcos can't deploy the airwaves in the 700 MHz spectrum band for commercial purposes. The official said that there would be heavy consequences in case any of the operators is found breaching the terms and conditions related to the airwaves. BSNL Chooses C-DoT For 5G Trials The state-run telecom operator, BSNL, has chosen C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) for helping with its 5G trials. At the same time, all the private operators of the country have chosen Nokia and Ericsson for conducting 5G trials in various regions of the country. Jio had earlier said that it is interested in pairing up with its long-standing 4G roll out partner Samsung along with Nokia and Ericsson for 5G testing. However, as per the official, Jio hasn't included Samsung in its 5G testing plans. Further, Vodafone Idea had said that it was interested in conducting 5G trials with the US-based Mavenir. The telcos will soon be provided with the airwaves in the coveted 700 MHz spectrum band so that they can start with their 5G trials across the nation.

Vodafone Idea, BSNL Can Forever Change How Indians Consume 4G Posted: 04 May 2021 01:03 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) can change the way Indians consume 4G. Both the telcos are on the back foot when it comes to offering 4G services right now. While Vi already has an established 4G network across the country, BSNL is still not close to rolling out 4G networks PAN-India. At present, most of the Indians living in metro cities or tier-2 cities that are heavily crowded get congested networks of Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio that deprive them of experiencing what true 4G feels like. It will still be the same case if Indians rely on the 4G services of Jio and Airtel primarily. However, if BSNL and Vodafone Idea were to step in and offer excellent 4G services and take some subscribers away from Airtel and Jio, the networks of the top two Indian operators will become a little less congested. This will allow users to get seamless 4G network speeds from their service providers. BSNL and Vi Will Increase 4G Quality Overall Further, once BSNL and Vodafone Idea adds a ton of 4G subscribers, the overall telecom market will also evolve into something better. This is because of the increased competition in the market. At present, only Jio and Airtel compete primarily for 4G subscribers. But with four operators on the scene, the offers from the telcos would become more aggressive, and the customers will get even better quality services. In a bid to be ahead of the other operators, each operator would try to bring some innovative offers or business ideas to the table, which will forever change the way Indians consume 4G. Vodafone Idea's Problems It isn't that Vi doesn't have live 4G networks as in the case of BSNL. The telco has an excellent network, but it has been losing subscribers in a jiffy. That is because of multiple reasons, and one of them is the poor network coverage. Ookla recently announced that Vi had the fastest 4G network in India during the January-March 2021 quarter. Vi is further enhancing its network capacity by refarming spectrum for 4G, and in the near term, if the company manages to raise some capital, it should be all set to add subscribers very soon. Vi's tariff hikes can be delayed if the company can raise capital, and that would help it in attracting new subscribers and also reduce the churn rate. BSNL's 4G Dilemma BSNL has time and again been interrupted by both the government and the non-government bodies when it has tried to roll out 4G networks in India. The telco is in a precarious situation, and it needs to move out of it as early as possible if it wants to survive in the industry. BSNL has been trying to go with the hybrid 4G rollout in India. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had already given its permission to the telco to go ahead of the same. However, there has been no word by BSNL recently on what it plans to do with its 4G rollout in the country. One thing is for sure, both BSNL and Vi adding 4G subscribers would allow users to consume services from less congested networks, which will improve customer satisfaction, and the overall industry will be able to benefit from that as well.

ETV Bal Bharat Channel Number For Airtel Digital TV, Tata Sky and More Posted: 03 May 2021 11:56 PM PDT ETV Bal Bharat is an entertainment TV channel made especially for kids that was launched a few days back. It is owned by the ETV network based out of Hyderabad. The TV broadcasting group has already launched a number of successful channels in India. For quite some time now, the ETV Group was working on developing an offering for kids as well. With the launch of ETV Bal Bharat, they have reached their goal of creating an offering for kids of India. But since the channel is relatively new, a lot of people don't know where they will find it on their TVs. If you are using a Direct-to-Home (DTH) connection from either Airtel Digital TV, Tata Sky, or any other major companies, keep reading ahead. ETV Bal Bharat Channel Number For Tata Sky ETV Bal Bharat is available in Logical Channel Number (LCN) 680 in Tata Sky. The channel will offer content to users in over 12 languages, including Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, and English. Kids will be able to watch their favourite entertainment content in the language they want to. However, the ETV Bal Bharat Telugu channel is yet to arrive for the users of Tata Sky. ETV Bal Bharat Channel Number For Airtel Digital TV, Videocon D2h and More ETV Bal Bharat will soon be available on other DTH platforms, including Airtel Digital TV, Videocon D2h, Dish TV, and more. Even Sun Direct is soon expected to incorporate the channel on its platform very soon. This is because Sun Direct is a very big DTH operator of South India, and a lot of users will be searching for the ETV Bal Bharat Telugu channel on its platform. In other news, one of the users online in a DTH forum informed that ETV Bal Bharat was added on Hathway (Odisha) on LCN 432. However, this is just info provided by one of the members on the forum and since we couldn't verify it independently, take the knowledge with a pinch of salt. The channel will soon be available on multiple platforms. At present, it is only available on Tata Sky.

5G Spectrum Analysis: The Core of 5G Network Around the Globe Posted: 03 May 2021 10:59 PM PDT 5G is the next evolutionary leap in the tech industry. The wireless technology is being designed around the globe to offer seamless internet connectivity to users with low latency, high bandwidth, reliable connection and immersive experience. If you have been following the development of 5G, you must have heard about the allocation of spectrum to develop the 5G ecosystem. In case you are not aware of the 5G spectrum, follow the article till the end for a simple and detailed guide regarding the 5G spectrum. What is Spectrum? In simple terms, spectrum is a sovereign asset. It means the radio frequencies that are allocated to the mobile industry and other sectors for communication purposes over airwaves. The frequencies that we use for wireless communication in our daily lives for using our mobile devices for various purposes is known as the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum is divided into portions that are further grouped in bands depending upon their wavelength. The portion used for wireless communication lies between 20 Khz and 300 Ghz. How Does Spectrum Work? As we mentioned above, the electromagnetic spectrum is grouped into bands depending upon their wavelengths. All these bands have different characteristics, and for the purpose of wireless communication, mostly spectrum is divided into three categories which are low, mid and high band spectrum. Since we are eyeing the 5G technology, all three spectrum bands are essential for developing the 5G bubble around the globe. Before jumping onto the spectrum band necessities for the 5G network, it is essential to understand the three different types of spectrum. · Low-Band Spectrum (Under 3 GHz): Low-Band spectrum is the foundational stone of modern wireless communications. There are minimal signal interruptions, and the spectrum band travels longer distances. · High-Band Spectrum (Above 24 GHz): High-Band spectrum is essential and necessary for the 5G network. Even though the spectrum band covers shorter distances, it provides high-capacity and ultra-fast speed networks. · Mid-Band Spectrum (Between 3 Ghz and 24 GHz): In simple words, the mid-Band spectrum blends the properties of low and high band spectrum and offers mixed coverage and capacity. The spectrum frequencies are diverted in our mobile devices through cell towers. All the cell towers form cell sites. Normally we see traditional 150-foot cell towers. However, to develop 5G rapidly, small cells are also being deployed for densifying network coverage for mid and high-band spectrum. 5G Spectrum Now, since we know the importance and definition of the spectrum, it is essential to understand the core of the 5G spectrum. The 5G spectrum is needed across low, mid and high bands for dense and seamless connectivity. The low band spectrum is essential for a 5G footprint because of its widespread coverage. With the help of low band spectrum frequencies, telecom operators can extend the coverage of the 5G network in urban, suburban and rural areas. The good mixture of coverage and capacity that the mid-band spectrum provides is also essential for the 5G network. Nearly the majority of the 5G development is taking place in the 3.5 GHz range (3.3 GHz-4.2 GHz). In the coming future, telecom operators will be eyeing different spectrum bands in the 3.5 GHz, 6 GHz, 10 GHz and 4.8 GHz. The entire globe is also focusing on 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands. Regulators have also got the freedom to assign mmWave spectrum. Already, the 28GHz spectrum is being used in commercial networks. Since Spectrum is a sovereign asset, the government and designated national regulatory authority manage the needed spectrum licenses. Spectrum can be licensed and used for specific purposes by the providers. If the spectrum band is unlicensed, it can be used by anyone for providing communication services. We can agree that spectrum is a difficult and tricky concept. However, for all the benefits and services that the 5G network offers, an efficient spectrum band is essential for providers. It will be the core component of wireless communication.

1 Gbps Broadband Plans, Do You Need It? Posted: 03 May 2021 08:04 PM PDT The world has evolved quite significantly when it comes to fixed-line internet services. Companies today avail their fibre broadband connections with high-speeds for essentially the same price as that of old generation DSL connections. Most of the top Internet Service Providers (ISPs) of the country offer users internet connections of up to 1 Gbps. But the question is, who actually needs this plan. Which average user would require such great speeds for doing even the heaviest downloads and more? Let's find out ahead if you need a 1 Gbps/gigabit-speed internet connection. What Can a 1 Gbps Broadband Plan Do For You? To find out if you need a 1 Gbps plan or not, let's look at the things which a gigabit connection can do for you. 1. Support Several Devices: A 1 Gbps broadband connection will offer a very high bandwidth network that will be able to support several devices comfortably. Be it streaming boxes for TVs, gaming consoles, Smart Home devices, laptops, smartphones, or anything else, a 1 Gbps connection can support everything quite comfortably without any network congestion threats. Further, it can allow multiple users and devices to stream content in the highest quality possible and download heavy files all at the same time without any lags. If you have a family of more than 10 people, all of whom regularly consume data heavily; a 1 Gbps plan can be a suitable option for you. 2. Symmetrical Speeds: Symmetrical speeds are widely appreciated by gaming users and content creators. A high-speed network connection with symmetrical downloading and uploading speed allows gamers and creators to download heavy files easily and further allows them to stream with the same ease. There are no lags while gaming because the uploading speed is very good, and users can enjoy real-time gaming with low-latency or ultra-low ping offered by the connection. 3. Better Utilisation of Cloud Services: We live in the day and age of highly sensitive data. Data has become the most prized possession for enterprises, governments, and even individuals. To keep it safe, there are multiple cloud services and products available such as Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, and more. To utilise the cloud services in the best possible manner, users need a strong internet connection. This is because to upload anything to the cloud, a high-speed internet connection with a strong upload speed is required. With the help of a 1 Gbps broadband connection, users can upload data on the go without any delays. Further, users can download the data from the cloud storage in an instant to be able to access it on any device they wish to. Should You Buy a 1 Gbps Broadband Connection? If you are someone who can identify his/her needs from all the points mentioned above, you can definitely try out the 1 Gbps broadband connection. Many companies, including ACT Fibernet, Spectra, Airtel Xstream Fiber, and JioFiber, offer users a 1 Gbps plan option with their fibre internet services. However, before going for a 1 Gbps plan, it would be wise to try out the 500 Mbps plan. If the 500 Mbps plan can fulfil your needs, you won't need to go for the gigabit plan. In case the 500 Mbps plan doesn't work, you can always pay more and upgrade your connection.

BSNL 4G Prepaid Plan That Offers Truly Unlimited Data for 84 Days Posted: 03 May 2021 06:25 PM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) offers a 4G prepaid plan that comes with truly unlimited data. 'Truly unlimited' means that there is no fair usage policy (FUP) limit on the data offered by the plan. So users don't really need to worry about the amount of data they are consuming as long as the plan's expiry date is not near. It is worth noting that no other telecom operator of India, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, or Vodafone Idea (Vi), offers a plan which comes with such a benefit. Let's take a look at the BSNL 4G prepaid plan that comes with truly unlimited data. BSNL 4G 'STV1098' Prepaid Plan BSNL 'STV1098' is the prepaid plan that comes with truly unlimited data. It is a 4G prepaid plan offered by the telco to its 4G services subscribers in select regions of the country. There is absolutely no speed restriction on the data offered with this plan. Further, the 'STV1098' comes with truly unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. There is an additional benefit of free tunes with unlimited song changing ability offered to the user. This plan costs Rs 1,098 and carries a validity of 84 days only. There is no other plan from any telco that matches the benefits offered by the BSNL 4G 'STV1098' prepaid plan. The only plan that can compete with this truly unlimited data offering is also from BSNL. Let's take a look at that plan as well. BSNL 4G 'STV599' Plan BSNL's another 4G plan called 'STV599' comes for Rs 599 and offers users 5GB of FUP data daily for 90 days. On top of this, users also get unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day from the company. The speed of the internet drops to 80 Kbps once the FUP data is consumed for the day. This plan can compete with the STV1098 because it also offers a ton of data, if not truly unlimited data, and on top of that comes with a validity of 90 days. None of the operators offers anything near to this 5GB daily data plan from BSNL. Drawbacks of BSNL 4G Prepaid Plans Since BSNL doesn't offer 4G services throughout the country, these plans are only valuable to consumers if they live in a region where BSNL 4G services are live and provide good network coverage. For users who are travelling much to regions where BSNL 4G is not there, it makes no sense for them to invest this much money on a prepaid plan, even if it comes with truly unlimited data. BSNL is in the planning process of rolling out its 4G networks in India as fast as possible. The telco's 4G VoLTE services are currently live in some parts of India, including Coimbatore and more. BSNL might be able to roll out its 4G network by the second half of 2022. But that's on the condition that there are no more delays either from the government or the telco itself, or else India might not be able to see the true BSNL 4G until 2023 at least.

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