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• Apple’s 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Will Supposedly Feature an OLED Panel in 2022
• Infinix Note 10, Note 10 Pro Launch Slated for June 7 in India
• Ericsson Announces Private 5G Solutions for Enterprises
• Intel Announces First 5G Modem for Laptops, Two New 11th Gen U-Series Processors
• Nokia to Help DELTA Fiber Offer 10 Gbps Broadband Speed
• Vodafone 5G Deal Gets Conditional Approval to Use Huawei’s Telecom Equipment
• Ericsson 5G Industry Connect Solution Deployed at Capgemini’s Mumbai Lab
• Poco M3 Pro 5G is Finally Coming to India, Check the Date
• Nokia to Deliver Private 5G Network to Equinor
• Reliance Jio Brings its Magic Once Again
• iQOO Z3 5G Will Come to India on This Date
• Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition Comes With VPE Technology
• Bharti Airtel Sees Great Future for its Banking Arm
• OneWeb, Starlink to Face Competition from Jeff Bezos in India
• Steps to Shift Broadband Connection When Relocating to a New City/Home
• What OnePlus Needs to Do Differently With the Upcoming Nord Models
• Excitel Broadband’s Top Offering Embarrasses ACT Fibernet’s Plan

Apple’s 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Will Supposedly Feature an OLED Panel in 2022 Posted: 01 Jun 2021 08:47 AM PDT Apple has been making decent strides with the iPad, from offering mini-LED panels to moving to the M1 chip, but, it seems that the former may be shunted aside by 2022, as a report has stated that Apple is planning to adopt OLED displays for iPad models starting from 2022, with the first device to sport the same being the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. As of now, Apple devices that make use of an OLED panel are the 12-series of iPhones and the older iPhones, with reports having risen some time back that Apple was planning to go OLED for its iPad and MacBook models starting 2022. Another report in relation to this states that the new iPad Pro models could make use of mini-LEDs with the other models opting for the OLED. Now, a report by South Korea’s ETNews has claimed that Apple has confirmed that it will make use of OLED displays on the iPad as the small and medium-sized OLED markets is expected to enter the second growth phase. Furthermore, it states that Apple’s current suppliers include the likes of Samsung and LG, with both of them providing OLED panels for iPhones. They are expected to provide the panels for the upcoming iPads as well. What Does The Report State? In the introductory portion, it mentions that Apple has decided to make use of OLED panels instead of LCDs for some iPad models in 2022, with reports suggesting that Apple and the suppliers had agreed on terms related to production and delivery. The switch was decided when the latter proved proficiency in image quality, weight and design, as per the report. In case you missed it, in the month of Match, a report citing notes by Ming-Chi-Kuo indicated that Apple may release the 2022 MacBook Air with a Mini-LED Display onboard. Furthermore, the report also stated that the 2022 iPad Air would make use of an OLED display. The iPads may also use flat displays to reduce overall costs. Back in April, Apple launched the 12.9-inch iPad Pro complete with a Mini-LED display and an M1 chip, with the device being available in a Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi+Cellular version. The device makes use of a Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED panel with over 10,000 LEDs and a resolution of 2,732×2,048 pixels.

Infinix Note 10, Note 10 Pro Launch Slated for June 7 in India Posted: 01 Jun 2021 08:30 AM PDT Infinix has been on the prowl over the last couple of months, with the company recently informing its fans and users about its plans to launch the Infinix Note 10 and Note 10 Pro in the Indian market. Both of the devices had been launch globally a couple of days ago. Now, it has been confirmed that both devices will be launching in India. The company revealed that it would be launching the Note 10 series in India on June 7. As per the report which hinted at a global launch, the company will position both devices under the Rs 20,000 segment. For those of you unaware, the Infinix Note 10 and Note 10 Pro make use of an FHD+ display and are powered by a MediaTek processor. Both devices come with a 5000mAh battery capacity with support for proprietary fast charging technology. If we look at the teaser released by Infinix, both handsets will be available in India via the E-commerce platform Flipkart. Infinix Note 10, Note 10 Pro Specifications The Infinix Note 10 makes use of a 6.95-inch IPS LCD display with an FHD+ resolution. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC paired with an ARM Mali-G52 GPU. The handset offers 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. It also runs the Android 11 out of the box. In terms of the optics, the device features a triple-camera setup with a 48MP primary camera could with a 2MP portrait lens and a 2MP macro lens. Selfies are handled by a 16MP snapper. The device packs a 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The Pro model on the other hand offers a 6.95-inch FHD+ LCD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. For performance, the device relies on the G95 SoC. The Note 10 Pro comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB onboard storage. Optics wise, the Note 10 Pro has a quad-camera setup, with a 64MP primary camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP portrait lens and a 2MP B&W lens. Like the Note 10, it makes use of a 5000 mAh battery, but it has a 33W fast charging. Infinix is offering the Note 10 in  Black, Emerald Green and Purple colour options whilst the Infinix Note 10 Pro is available in Black, Nordic Secret and Purple colour options. The pricing of the Note 10 is approximately $199 or Rs. 14,600, with the Infinix Note 10 Pro priced at $259 or Rs. 19,000.

Ericsson Announces Private 5G Solutions for Enterprises Posted: 01 Jun 2021 07:12 AM PDT Ericsson, Swedish multinational telecom equipment and solutions maker has launched Ericsson Private 5G. Ericsson Private 5G is a next-generation private cellular 4G and 5G network. It offers secure and simple 4G LTE and 5G Standalone (SA) connectivity to various sectors. Moreover, it is capable of optimising and simplifying business operations by keeping sensitive data on-premise, providing zero-downtime upgrades, and giving high performance through Service-Level Agreements (SLAs). Thomas Noren, Head of Dedicated Networks, Business Area Technologies and New Businesses, Ericsson, said that Ericsson Private 5G is the best of Ericsson's current portfolios of solutions. By using Ericsson Private 5G, Ericsson will provide businesses with the requisite tool to improve productivity while giving a better working environment to employees. He also said Ericsson Private 5G would give operators a better way to serve business customers and leverage their assets. Now, the question is why we think Ericsson Private 5G is an all-in-one solution to an enterprise’s needs? Let us delve into some answers. Ericsson Private 5G can be deployed across various sectors. With the Ericsson Private 5G, Ericsson is going to offer secure and simple 4G LTE and 5G Standalone (SA) connectivity to industries such as manufacturing, mining, and processing. We already know that Ericsson has got a reputation in the deployment of  4G and 5G private networks with customers worldwide, making it capable of deploying the Ericsson private 5G network across various sectors easily. It can be easily installed within hours To start with, Ericsson Private 5G can be installed within hours. But, the core feature of Ericsson Private 5G is flexibility. In addition to easy installation, Ericsson Private 5G can be scaled to support larger coverage areas, more devices, and higher capacity when needed. In short, it is capable of meeting future challenges. Furthermore, it supports a range of deployment sizes, depending on the requirements. Provides a wide variety of use cases Ericsson Private 5G provides a wide variety of use cases for both indoor and outdoor environments as it is based upon Ericsson's 4G/5G radio and dual-mode core technology. Consequently, companies can improve productivity by giving their customers more value and providing better working environments for employees.

Intel Announces First 5G Modem for Laptops, Two New 11th Gen U-Series Processors Posted: 01 Jun 2021 07:03 AM PDT Popular chip maker Intel has been going through a bit of a tough phase, having been hammered by both AMD and Apple’s proprietary offering called the M1 chip. Both these chips have accounted for increased sales for their specific devices, with the former taking the fight to Intel and having become the number one choice for gamers and tech enthusiasts. Now, it seems that Intel is further improving its portfolio to ensure proper competition. Despite this, in April, Intel launched the 11th Gen Tiger Lake H-series laptop processors aimed at gamers and creators in a bid to claw back that essential enthusiast crowd and, its charge is not yet over, as it has launched two new products, namely two new 5.0 GHz processors for laptops alongside the first 5G module for laptops and personal computers. Recently, at Computex 2021 Intel announced two new laptops processors under its U-series of chips, with the two new models being the Intel Core i7-1195G7 and the Intel Core i5-1155G7, which are the strongest chips in the i7 and i5 ranges. The chips also offer powerful specifications with thin and light laptops in mind. What Else Do We Know About The Intel 11th Gen Chips? Both new 11th Gen Intel Core-U processors will work on laptops that can offer up to 5GHz out of the box. They will also feature Wi-Fi 6 and 6E support. The chips are also available in quad-core and octa-core variants, with the chips offering improved application performance paired with better graphics performance when gaming with Intel’s Iris Xe graphics. The laptops will also get support for the company’s 5G module called the Intel 5G Solution 5000. The chip is created in collaboration with Mediatek for the modem software and Fibocom for the new M.2 module, with the module having been in development for a couple of years with the ability to offer 5G in the Sub-6 form. These chips should be available on Asus, Acer and HP laptop. Additionally, as per Intel, more than 60 laptop models will sport the new Intel Core i7-1195G7 and Intel i5-1155G7 processors in the next few months, from OEMs like Asus, Lenovo, MSI and Acer. The company also expects over 250 models to arrive later in 2021, powered by the U-series chip. This move will ensure Intel’s strengthening of the chipset portfolio to compete with AMD, a company that has been on the prowl simultaneously.

Nokia to Help DELTA Fiber Offer 10 Gbps Broadband Speed Posted: 01 Jun 2021 05:09 AM PDT Nokia, a Finland-based multinational company, has partnered with DELTA Fiber Netherlands to aid in the expansion of the broadband services offered by the company. DELTA Fiber is a subsidiary company of EQT. The deal will be carried out with Nokia’s network and equipment for customer’s premises. With Nokia’s portfolio of both networking and customer equipment, DELTA Fiber would be able to provide 10 Gbps network speed to its users, which can be further increased to 25 Gbps when needed. Sandy Motley, President of Nokia Fixed Networks business said that customers of DELTA Fiber would experience a high speed of 10 Gbps, which can be easily upgraded to 25 Gbps when required and they will also experience seamless connectivity after the expansion. She further said that Nokia will be using its portfolio of both networking and customer equipment for carrying out the deal. Nokia Will Use XGS.PON Network Equipment In the expansion of DELTA Fiber's network speed, Nokia will use XGS.PON network equipment based on the Quillion chipset, which is also ready for 25GPON. For the unknown, XGS.PON is an updated standard of Passive Optical Network (PON). PON is fiber-optic telecommunication technology developed for delivering network access to end customers. In short, PON works on the idea in which a single optical fiber serves multiple endpoints. John Wittekamp, CTO, DELTA Fiber, said that DELTA Fiber is the fastest-growing company in the fiber to the home (FTTH) market in the Netherlands. The company is striving hard to deliver the fastest speed in the Netherlands, and with Nokia's field-proven support, it can bring the customers the fastest network in the country. He also said that as customers' needs change, DELTA Fiber is capable of fulfilling the need by providing up to 25 Gbps when needed. Moreover, DELTA Fiber is going to manage the network with the help of Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller, enabling network automation, faster innovation, and simplified operations using Software-Defined Access Network (SDAN) solutions. The deployment will combine Nokia SDAN technology with Microsoft Azure cloud-based services and Nokia's developer ecosystem to equip DELTA Fiber with the tools the operators need for digital transformation. Furthermore, DELTA Fiber will also provide retail subscribers XGS.PON capable receivers with the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, supporting Nokia's Wi-Fi mesh technology for superior network expansion within the home.

Vodafone 5G Deal Gets Conditional Approval to Use Huawei’s Telecom Equipment Posted: 01 Jun 2021 04:40 AM PDT Chinese telecom gear makers have faced the wrath of multiple telecom operators worldwide for privacy and security concerns. Even though they denied all the allegations, multiple telecom operators and the government have restricted the use of equipment developed and manufactured by Chinese vendors. In a sigh of relief, Vodafone's Italian unit has gained conditional approval from Rome to use telecom equipment made by renowned Chinese telecom gear maker Huawei in its 5G radio access network. As reported by Reuters, Italy can block or impose stringent conditions on all the agreements that will witness participation from non-EU vendors under golden powers. The golden powers have been used by the government three times since 2012 to block foreign interest in industries that hold significant importance. Government Prescribed Restrictions on Remote Intervention by Huawei The deal between Vodafone and Huawei was authorised on May 20 by the government of national unity led by Prime Minister Mario Draghi. In identical deals, the government also prescribed multiple restrictions on remote intervention by Huawei to resolve multiple technical glitches and an extremely high-security threshold. However, no official statements were rolled out by Vodafone and Huawei regarding the matter. The United States is Pushing Allies to Avoid Using Huawei Equipment The United States has been the epitome of concern for Chinese telecom gear makers. The allegations of security and privacy threats have slashed the reputation of Chinese telecom gear makers Huawei, ZTE and more. To make the next generation networks safe and interactive, the United States is asking Italy and other European allies to avoid using Huawei telecom equipment in the development of their next-generation networks posing a security risk. Even though Italy has not completely banned Huawei from providing telecom equipment for next-generation networks, Huawei is still facing stringent conditions and regulations in Italy. Under the leadership of former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Rome set boundaries for telecom group Fastweb and prevented the entity from signing deals with Huawei to provide equipment for its 5G core network where crucial data is processed. Huawei and ZTE and standing strong against all the security allegations citing that there is no threat to data and security.

Ericsson 5G Industry Connect Solution Deployed at Capgemini’s Mumbai Lab Posted: 01 Jun 2021 04:32 AM PDT Capgemini, a French IT consulting firm, has deployed the 5G Industry Connect solution offered by Ericsson with the motive of accelerating the deployment of 5G solutions in India. The solution was deployed at Capgemini's Mumbai lab. With 5G revolutionising connectivity as we know it, Capgemini's 5G lab for industries are designed to enable organisations across sectors to pivot and test their businesses towards the intelligent industry. Adopting 5G would help organisations in service automation, autonomous devices and various other use cases depending on the nature of the business. Details on Ericsson's 5G Industry Connect Solution Ericsson Industry connect is a network product in a plug and play model which would come pre-packaged and pre-integrated. The solution is suitable for industries that require a fully private, on-premise deployment of a 5G network for limited coverage areas. The 5G Industry Connect solution would be the best use in segments of an organisation like warehousing and manufacturing. These segments are closed and confined and thus can reap the benefits of the solution. The 5G lab in which this solution is deployed will enable organisations from different industry verticals to test out 5G use cases that can be applied to their industries. These industries include but are not limited to – Healthcare, Safety and Manufacturing. Capgemini's Role in 5G Deployment in India Capgemini's 5G lab in Mumbai is spread over 1300sq ft. It offers an agile and collaborative environment in which the best-of-breed technologies on the network, could, edge computing, hardware and software solutions are leveraged. Organisations will be provided with support and will be accompanied by experts in exploring the latest use cases and experiencing how 5G can help transform their business. The experts from the lab will also help the organisations to build, monetise, and strategise on what changes and improvements 5G can bring to their business. The Capgemini 5G lab offers a Ready to Use Platform: Capgemini Capgemini's Chief Executive Officer for India and member of the Group Executive Committee, Ashwin Yardi, has issued a statement saying that Capgemini's 5G lab offers a ready to use platform for their customers. This platform helps to ideate, innovate and deploy use cases as they adopt new technologies which will enable their customers to accelerate their digital transformation journey towards the intelligent industry. He further added that this 5G lab would also support Capgemini's global customers and cater to four main industry categories that are Smart Factory, Smart Utilities, Smart City and Smart Retail. This will enhance the relevance of the lab's use cases in the multiple sectors of industries.

Poco M3 Pro 5G is Finally Coming to India, Check the Date Posted: 01 Jun 2021 04:17 AM PDT Poco offers some of the most powerful yet low-priced smartphones in India. The company recently launched the Poco M3 Pro 5G in the global markets, but its India launch was not yet announced. However, Poco has confirmed the launch date of the Poco M3 Pro 5G in India through a tweet. Going by the tweet, the smartphone will launch in India on June 8, 2021. It is worth noting that iQOO Z3 5G is also launching on the same date in India. Further, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is confirmed to launch on June 10, 2021. Poco M3 Pro 5G Specifications (Expected) Since it will be a budget smartphone, it won't be powered by a flagship processor. The Poco M3 Pro 5G might be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. For the international market, the device launched with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device is expected to feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ hole-punch display with support for 90Hz refresh rate. The device might be running on MIUI 12 based on Android 11 out of the box. In the optics department, the device might come with a triple-camera setup at the rear, where the primary sensor is a 48MP lens paired with a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, the device might come with an 8MP sensor for video calling and taking selfies. The international variant of the device supports pretty cool specifications, and features such as AI face unlock. We expect the Indian variant of the device to get the same features as well. The device might pack a huge 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. One thing that's confirmed about the device is that it will come with support for 5G connectivity. The international variant of the device weighs about 190 grams which is not bad for a phone of its size. Poco M3 Pro 5G Price The Poco M3 Pro 5G is expected to launch under Rs 15,000 in India. The top variant of the device might be priced above Rs 15,000, but it won't be too near the Rs 20,000 mark. The 90Hz display at such a less price would be a good deal for most users.

Nokia to Deliver Private 5G Network to Equinor Posted: 01 Jun 2021 02:30 AM PDT It has just come through that Nokia will be partnering with NetNordic, a systems integrator, to enter into a strategic agreement/partnership with Equinor. For the unaware, Equinor is one of the largest producers of gas, wind power, and oil in the world. Nokia will be providing Equinor with a private 4G and 5G private network to help the company with its international operations. With the help of Nokia's network solutions, Equinor will get a reliable, secure, and high capacity 5G network to help it in collaboration between different teams. Nokia Entered an 8 Year Frame Agreement With Equinor Nokia has entered an 8-year frame agreement with Equinor. As per the agreement, Nokia will help Equinor with the software, radio planning, hardware, design, support, and implementation of technology over the course of 8 years. Nokia will install a private LTE network this summer at Dudgeon in Sheringham Shoal wind farms, which is in the UK and operated by Equinor. Nokia will leverage its DAC solution to help Equinor with its connectivity requirements. The DAC solution of the company includes 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) technology, Nokia 4.9G LTE, and Nokia Industrial devices. The solution also includes a long-range of access points that are geared to enhance connectivity both indoors and outdoors. There is also an edge solution with a complete packet core to help the company with edge computing. NetNordic Group CEO Jarl Øverby said that working with Nokia will help it in delivering a reliable, secure, and smart wireless digital fabric to Equinor, which will help the company with its objectives. Jarl further said that with the help of solutions from Nokia, it would become easy for the companies to scale 5G operations for meeting future needs. Nokia's President of Cloud and Network Services, Raghav Saghal, said that Equinor is one of the most forward-looking companies. Saghal further said that Nokia has a long history of working with the energy industry, and so the company is pleased to provide Equinor with its 5G-ready technology. It should be a fruitful partnership for each of the companies involved in the agreement. Nokia has a ton of experience in providing wireless solutions and managing networks which will help Equinor in critical situations.

Reliance Jio Brings its Magic Once Again Posted: 01 Jun 2021 02:05 AM PDT Reliance Jio is India's biggest telecom operator and the telco achieved this feat in less than a period of 4 years. This is a big feat when one considers it had to beat market leaders such as Bharti Airtel to get ahead in such a short time. Jio is ahead of the other operators simply because it tried to do what others didn't with the prepaid mobile market of the country. Reliance Jio offers prepaid plans with the cheapest tariffs but doesn't cut down on the benefits at all. Now, once again, Jio has brought back its magic in the prepaid market. It has brought back an old plan that was discontinued. Read more about the plan ahead. Reliance Jio has Brought This Plan Back from the Grave Reliance Jio last year discontinued its Rs 98 prepaid plan. It was the cheapest unlimited benefits plan offered by the telco at that time. But much recently, the telco has silently reintroduced it for the users. Customers who wanted the Rs 98 prepaid plan of the telco can get it again from the company's website or mobile app. However, the benefits of the plan have changed. Earlier, the Rs 98 prepaid plan from the telco offered users 300 SMS, unlimited voice calling, and 2GB of data for 28 days. However, with the reintroduction of the plan, users will now get more much more data. The Rs 98 plan now offers a total of 21GB of data. But the company has halved the validity of the plan from 28 days to 14 days. So the fair-usage-policy (FUP) data will be distributed as 1.5GB daily data for 14 days. The users will further get unlimited voice calling benefit from the company. However, Jio has retracted the SMS benefits completely. Users won't get a single SMS for free from the company. There will be other benefits included with the plan – JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity, JioNews, and JioCloud. So once again, Jio's cheapest unlimited benefits plan is of Rs 98. Earlier, post the discontinuation of the Rs 98 plan, the Rs 129 plan became the cheapest offering from the company. For the users who wanted a sub-Rs 100 plan from the company, they can go for the Rs 98 plan now.

iQOO Z3 5G Will Come to India on This Date Posted: 01 Jun 2021 01:35 AM PDT iQOO is a sub-brand of Vivo that has lately come out with very impressive smartphones. The company offers products that are not only cheaper than the other products with the same set of specifications but also offer a premium experience. Now, iQOO is all set to launch the iQOO Z3 5G in India. The company has confirmed the same through a teaser page on Amazon. The device will launch on June 8, 2021, in India. It is worth noting that the device has already launched for the China market, so we can take a guess at the specifications it might arrive in India with. iQOO Z3 5G Specifications (Expected) The iQOO Z3 5G is expected to come with a triple-camera setup at the rear, where the primary sensor is a 64MP lens paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. For clicking selfies and video calls, the smartphone might come with a 16MP snapper at the front. As for the display, the device might feature an FHD+ LCD screen which is 6.58-inch long. The device's display might come with support for 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to run on OriginOS for iQOO 1.0 that is based on Android 11. The device might be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. Users might be given the option to extend the internal storage up to 1TB with the help of a microSD card. For additional security, the iQOO Z3 5G might feature the fingerprint scanner at the side. It might pack a 4,400mAh battery with support for 55W fast charging. It is confirmed that it will be a 5G supportive smartphone. However, there is no clarity on the 5G bands that it can support right now. iQOO Z3 5G Price (Expected) The iQOO Z3 5G is expected to priced under Rs 25,000 (for the top model). Based on the China pricing, the device might start anywhere around Rs 20,000. More on the pricing and the variants of the device will be uncovered on June 8, 2021, at 12 PM. Users can also go to Amazon right now and click on the 'Notify Me' button for getting more updates about the device.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition Comes With VPE Technology Posted: 01 Jun 2021 12:58 AM PDT When it comes to innovation in technology, one company always stands out and that is Xiaomi. The Chinese tech giant has time and again launched pretty exciting stuff for the Indian as well as global market. Today, Xiaomi brought the Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition to India. It comes with exciting specifications and the latest generation technology to allow users to consume content in the most convenient way ever. One of the highlights of this product is its pricing. Xiaomi has kept this TV in the mid-range segment and this would give the Smart TV a good chance to excel in the market. Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition Features and Specifications Xiaomi Mi TV 4A comes with a 40-inch (100cm) FHD display. It gives users a viewing angle of 178 degrees and has a 93.7% screen-to-body ratio. Xiaomi has installed its own VPE technology to enable a higher quality viewing experience for the users. Users are guaranteed to receive true-to-life colours and stunning visuals when they watch anything on the TV. Xiaomi has claimed that the Smart TV will offer users accurate colour calibration, better colour reproduction, and deeper contrasts. The Smart TV will run on Android TV 9 and will also support PatchWall UI. For users who want to consume content from over-the-top (OTT) platforms on the go, they can navigate through platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, among 25 other platforms when they are using the PatchWall UI. In the sound department, the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A comes with 20W stereo speakers with DTS-HD technology. There is also a 3.5mm audio output port on the TV that will allow users to connect external speakers if they want an even higher quality sound experience. The Smart TV also comes with a Kids Mode which will give control to the parents over what their kids are watching. Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition Price in India Xiaomi Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition has been priced at Rs 23,999 in India. It will be available on different online as well as retail stores including Flipkart, and Mi's official website. Using the HDFC Bank credit card, users can also get up to Rs 1,000 off on the product.

Bharti Airtel Sees Great Future for its Banking Arm Posted: 01 Jun 2021 12:09 AM PDT Airtel Payments Bank, an online payments banking arm of Bharti Airtel, has a great future in the country. The business is all set to break even by the end of this financial year. The Airtel Payments Bank got a boost on the arrival of COVID-19, which pushed users to transact more online. With the banking arm of the company all set to bring in profits, Airtel is confident about its future in India. The Airtel Payments Bank not only makes the transactions more convenient but also provides users state-of-the-art safety on making online transactions. Investments in Digital Infrastructure and Deep Distribution Working for Airtel Payments Bank According to an ET Telecom report, an executive of the company said that investing in the digital infrastructure and targeting a deep distribution model of business has helped Airtel Payments Bank scale faster. In the previous financial year, which ended on March 31, 2021, the baking arm of Bharti Airtel saw a 60% YoY growth in deposits coming into the savings account. Further, the active revenue earning customers (RECs) grew by more than 77% YoY to reach 55 million. In terms of revenues, Airtel Payments Bank witnessed a jump of 32% YoY to Rs 627 crore. The banking arm of the telco has helped it in reducing the customer churn rate as well. The monthly churn rate for Bharti Airtel dropped to 2.2% in the last quarter of FY21 as compared to 2.6% in the same period of FY20. Another reason why Airtel Payments Bank saw great engagement was the introduction of Airtel Safe Pay. It allows users to leverage the network and infrastructure of the telco to safely make transactions. One of the key reasons why Airtel Safe Pay has been appreciated by the market and the telco's customers is the apparent need for such security technology. Cyber frauds have been increasing at a rapid pace, and a security system to tackle them and make transactions safe was required desperately. Even Gopal Vittal, CEO of Bharti Airtel, wrote to the 321 million subscribers of the company, alerting them about the rising cyber frauds and asking them to leverage Airtel Safe Pay for making online transactions.

OneWeb, Starlink to Face Competition from Jeff Bezos in India Posted: 31 May 2021 11:04 PM PDT Talks about satellite broadband companies such as Bharti owned OneWeb and SpaceX owned Starlink coming to India by 2022 have been on the market for quite some time. However, no one knew the plans of Amazon's Project Kuiper to come to India. But that curiosity has been laid to rest by a new report from ET Telecom. As per the report, Jeff Bezos plans to bring Amazon's satellite broadband services to India soon. Amazon will be talking with the necessary authorities to understand how it can sell its satellite broadband services in India. Amazon's Project Kuiper to Bring High-Speed Satellite Broadband in India Amazon has something known as 'Project Kuiper', which aims to cover the atmosphere with a total of 3,236 low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites. For the same, the company is investing over $10 billion. There have been no direct comments by the company on its plans for India. However, a person close to the matter said that Amazon would be talking with the authorities and the government to start selling its satellite broadband services soon in the country. For the unaware, the Department of Space (DoS) has the authority to provide a company with the permission/landing rights for downlinking signals from foreign satellites to come into India. A person close to the matter said that Amazon would talk with both the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Department of Space (DoS) to understand the regulatory approvals required. India is a big market, and Amazon wouldn't want to miss out on a new source of revenue from the country. Some experts have pegged India as a crucial satellite broadband market with a near-term revenue estimation of $500 million from the industry. While OneWeb and Starlink already have plans to provide services in India, there's no doubt that Amazon will be on its toes to enter the market as well. The satellite broadband services stand to benefit the rural parts of the country where almost 75% population doesn't have access to internet connectivity. Further, it will help tourists and businesses looking for connectivity in different areas of the country where there is no mobile network available.

Steps to Shift Broadband Connection When Relocating to a New City/Home Posted: 31 May 2021 09:30 PM PDT If the 2020 pandemic has taught us one thing, it is that how uncertain life is. You never know where you will live and where and what you will work on tomorrow. Sometimes, the nature of our work demands us to relocate to different cities. As an aftereffect of the pandemic, many working employees relocated to their hometown as offices shut down and organisations adopted a Work from Home model. Home relocations can be due to work or personal reasons, and along with all your other belongings, you would also need to relocate your broadband internet connection. Since our reliance on the internet has increased multi-fold with time, as soon as we relocate to a new location, relocating your internet connection becomes one of the top priorities. Here are a few things that will help you relocate broadband connection. Raise Request to Relocate Broadband Connection There are many ISPs in India that provide internet services in multiple cities across the country. If your ISP has a national presence, then you can contact their customer care and raise a request to relocate your broadband connection. You need to share details like your new address and what kind of broadband connection you are looking for. If your ISP has infrastructure well established in the city, you have relocated to, and then they shouldn't have a lot of problems accepting and taking appropriate action on your request to relocate broadband connection. Compare Different ISPs in Your New Location It might be very plausible that the ISP providing exceptional service in your old location might have services in your new location but would not be as great. This may be because their infrastructure is not well established in the new location or the presence of other better alternatives. When you move to a new location and want to relocate your broadband connection, always make sure you research the best ISP in that area. If you find an ISP providing better services, then consider choosing them over your old ISP. Compare plans and Speed If you are relocating your broadband connection from a smaller city to a bigger city or vice versa, you will find a change in the speeds your ISP can offer. This is because of the infrastructure layout in a particular city. Therefore, when you move to a new city, always consider reviewing and comparing the different plans offered by different ISPs in your area. You might find that in bigger cities, you get faster and more data at lesser prices as well. Select a pack according to your internet requirements and budget in your city.

What OnePlus Needs to Do Differently With the Upcoming Nord Models Posted: 31 May 2021 08:00 PM PDT OnePlus and its Nord series was hyped up to the extent that people were literally buying a piece of cardboard to enter the event that would reveal the Nord, with hopes of the device being reminiscent of the OnePlus that we all knew and loved. That did not happen, with the device being much like a regular BBK electronics mid-ranger, featuring decent hardware and good software, minus the great software update support that the company came to be known for. Following the Nord’s debut, the company released two devices in European markets, namely the Nord N10 5G and Nord N100, both of which were average at best, not offering anything that could realistically compel you to choose the Nord offerings over the likes of Xiaomi or Realme devices. Now, the company is ready for its second attempt at the Indian market, with the former being the Nord CE 5G, which will supposedly make use of a Snapdragon 750G processor. That being said, this article is not meant to discuss the rumoured specifications; rather, the objective is to list out what OnePlus needs to do differently to ensure the success of the Nord brand and its upcoming device. Before we begin, the above paragraph might seem a bit harsh, but OnePlus, being the company that gave rise to the idea of the flagship killer, does not look good when it resorts to mediocre or lacklustre products. The Nord 1st gen sold well in the country, but, in the words of the company’s ardent followers and fans, it did not live up to their expectations. What Does OnePlus Need To Do Differently To Ensure The Success of the Nord CE 5G There are three ways in which OnePlus can ensure that it does not end up ruining its image further, since the last couple of months have been anything but good to the company, with its fans stating that the OnePlus of the old days is no more. Let’s not get into that, as that is a conversation for another day; for now, let us list out the three ways in which the company can save itself from ruining the Nord. 1. The first option for the company is to take it slow with the marketing and promos of the Nord CE 5G. This was a con with the original Nord since the company decided to overhype it in such a manner that it ended up disappointing tons of users even during the launch event and especially during the price drop. This time, OnePlus should lay low and not boast about the device; rather, it should try to provide regular hints and hope for the best, but, given as to how the company recently tweeted that the Nord CE 5G is the best device, putting the OnePlus 9 Pro’s image in danger with the tweet later being deleted, this ship has certainly sailed. 2. The second option for the brand is to undercut its rivals, which could be much more of a challenge considering that the likes of Xiaomi and Realme rule the market in India. However, if OnePlus does have a device that could be lacklustre or slightly behind in comparison to what Mi or Realme have to offer, they could just provide a first sale only or an initial discount that could propel sales by a decent amount. Knowing OnePlus, however, this seems to be something that might not happen, with the company sticking to its plans, as it does not directly compare to Xiaomi and Realme. 3. The final and most important thing that OnePlus could and, in our opinion, should do to make the Nord lineup better is to provide better software support. In recent times, the 7-series of devices and the Nord has been subject to delayed software updates and, if OnePlus, a company known for its software, can address this issue, selling the phone well should be a piece of cake.

Excitel Broadband’s Top Offering Embarrasses ACT Fibernet’s Plan Posted: 31 May 2021 06:33 PM PDT Excitel and ACT Fibernet are two private Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who have an ambitious goal of bringing the best broadband services to the people of India. Both the companies have continuously invested in their fiber networks and spread business to different parts of the country. However, no second thoughts come to our mind on the fact that Excitel's top plan has absolutely crushed the 300 Mbps broadband offering of ACT Fibernet. This is because of multiple reasons that we are listing below. Excitel Crushes ACT Fibernet in Offering the Better 300 Mbps Broadband Plan First of all, note that, unlike Excitel, ACT Fibernet's broadband plans are not standard all over the country. We are taking the 300 Mbps broadband plan of the company that it offers to the users in the Ahmedabad circle. As for Excitel, the ISP doesn't offer internet services in this part of the country. Starting with the ACT Fibernet's 300 Mbps broadband plan in the Ahmedabad circle, users can purchase the plan for Rs 1,899 per month. Users can also purchase this plan for long-term validities of Rs 1,627 for 6 months and Rs 1,582 for 12 months. The speed offered with this plan is symmetrical for both uploading and downloading. Users get 3.3TB fair-usage-policy (FUP) data with the plan. Post the consumption of FUP data, the internet speed for the user drops to 3 Mbps. There are over-the-top (OTT) benefits included as well, but neither of them is actually worth it. Let's take a look at Excitel's plan now. The 300 Mbps plan from Excitel comes for Rs 899 per month. It is Rs 1,000 cheaper than the plan from ACT Fibernet's. Further, users don't have to worry about any FUP limit on their data consumption. The company offers truly unlimited data to the users meaning they can consume as much data as they want. When users purchase this plan for the long term, they can get the monthly price of the plan significantly down. For 12 months, the same plan can be purchased for a monthly price of Rs 499. There are OTT benefits also included with the plan. Users who purchase the plan for at least three months get a free subscription to four different OTT platforms – ShemarooMe, Eros Now, Voot Select, and ZEE5 Premium. In comparison, it is clear that there's no way ACT Fibernet's 300 Mbps broadband plan can beat the offering from Excitel. In every aspect, the plan from Excitel is better than ACT Fibernet's offering. ACT will need to bring something else to the game to compete with other players, or else it is going to get left behind soon.

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