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• JioFiber and Excitel Offer Very Economical Broadband Plans
• OnePlus U1S TV Series Takes the Fight to Xiaomi and Realme
• There’s a New KYC Scam in Town, Here’s How You Can Identify It
• OnePlus Nord CE 5G, Device With a Sneaky Value
• Here’s Who Will Be Part of COAI’s Leadership in 2021-22
• Sony Bravia 55-inch X90J Launched in India, Priced at Rs 1,32,990
• Ericsson and Far EasTone to Expand 5G Partnership in Taiwan
• 5G RangeXtender Announced by Point 2 Technology
• Fibre Optic Broadband Technology Characteristics That Make It Environmental Friendly
• Vodafone Idea Has Refarmed 3G Spectrum to 4G in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Circle
• Bharti Airtel Has Deployed 17.4 MHz Additional Spectrum in Himachal Pradesh
• Telephone Exchanges Were Converting International Calls to Local Calls: Report
• OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specifications Leaked, Might Support Only One 5G Band
• India Needs to Heavily Invest in R&D for Telecom Sector: DoT Official
• Reliance Jio Asks Questions, SBI Shakes
• Facebook About to Change the Smartwatch Game

JioFiber and Excitel Offer Very Economical Broadband Plans Posted: 10 Jun 2021 06:24 PM PDT JioFiber and Excitel offer some of the most economical broadband plans in the country. Both the internet service providers (ISPs) have been growing at a fast pace and expanding services to more locations of the country. JioFiber is better known than Excitel simply because of better branding and also because of being a part of India's number one telecom operator, Reliance Jio. JioFiber offers a plethora of plans, while Excitel only offers three kinds of plans. Both companies have a different approach to targeting customers. However, both of them look to provide their users with the most benefits for as little as possible. JioFiber Economical Broadband Plans JioFiber offers a Rs 399 plan and Rs 699 plan. The Rs 399 plan is the entry-level plan from the company and offers users 30 Mbps symmetrical speeds for both downloading and uploading. There are no over-the-top (OTT) benefits included with the plan. It is the same with the Rs 699 plan of the company. The 699 plan offers users 100 Mbps of downloading and uploading speeds; however, there are no OTT benefits included. Both the plans come with 3.3TB or 3,300GB data fair-usage-policy (FUP) data and provide users with a free voice calling connection. Note that GST will also be applicable to the final purchase price of the plan. Excitel Economical Broadband Plans Excitel's all the plans are very economical when they are compared with the offerings of other ISPs. The company offers three plans with 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 300 Mbps speeds for Rs 699, Rs 799, and Rs 899 per month. None of the other companies offers a 300 Mbps speed for such a lower price. Even the company's 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps plans are few of the cheapest you will find in the entire market. However, it is worth noting that even Excitel doesn't provide its users with any OTT benefits. But, the company does offer truly unlimited data to the users. This means that there is no FUP limit on the amount of data a user can consume. But there is no free voice calling connection provided by the company. Which Company Offers Better Plans? Since neither of them offers any OTT benefits, the differences come down to the kind of services users get from the company. One thing is true, both the companies offer very economical broadband plans to the users. However, it is very hard to compare the plans mentioned above. This is because all of them come with different benefits. But, the comparison between 100 Mbps plans of the companies is possible. So if you are someone who wants a fixed-line voice calling connection for free, Jio is what you should go with. However, if you want truly unlimited data with your connection, you should go with Excitel's 100 Mbps broadband plan.

OnePlus U1S TV Series Takes the Fight to Xiaomi and Realme Posted: 10 Jun 2021 08:28 AM PDT OnePlus India on Thursday launched the OnePlus TV U1S Series in India as part of its Summer Launch event. The TV is available in three different variants, differing in size, with a 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch model, all of which make use of a 4K panel. OnePlus’ latest offering in the television segment can also boast of HDR10+, HLG and MEMC. The televisions offer slim bezels and 30W speakers that have support for Dolby Audio which is co-tuned with Dynaudio. OnePlus during the event, also launched the much anticipated OnePlus Nord CE 5G. OnePlus TV U1S Series Specifications As mentioned earlier, the OnePlus TV U1S series is available in three models, a 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch model, all of which make use of a 4K panel that can offer 10-bit colour depth and 93% of DCI-P3 coverage complete with high colour accuracy and a Delta E of less than 2 as per the company. The TVs make use of the OnePlus Gamma Engine that itself depends on over 50 AI algorithms such as noise reduction, FCC, MEMC Anti-aliasing, Super-resolution, and multiple others in order to deliver a cinematic experience. The TVs run on Android TV with OxygenPlay 2.0 on top. When it comes to audio, it is dependent on 30W speakers that come with Dolby Audio co-tuned with Dynaudio. Via a feature called Multicast, two smartphones can cast their displays on the TV models at one time. The TV models also come with a quick connect feature with the OnePlus Buds, the company’s truly wireless offering. I/O ports include three HDMI ports, two USB ports, as well as an Ethernet jack. The TVs also include HDMI 2.1 and eARC. The OnePlus connect app, which is a companion app that can be used to control the TV and start Kids Mode that will allow a user to block particular content. OnePlus Connect 2.0 provides an option to give up to five people control of the TV. The TVs also have Google assistant support. OnePlus is also offering a new external TV camera that has FHD+ resolution, with built-in dual mics that offer noise reduction, a magnetic holder, and charges via a USB Type-C port. OnePlus TV U1S Series Pricing in India The OnePlus TV U1S series costs Rs. 39,999 for the 50-inch model, Rs. 47,999 for the 55-inch model, and Rs. 62,999 for the 65-inch model. All TVs will be on sale for Red Cable Club, Flipkart Plus members, and Amazon Prime members from 9 pm today. When it comes to the open sale starting from tomorrow, June 11, on the OnePlus website, Flipkart, and Amazon. The external OnePlus TV camera module costs Rs. 2,499 and is sold separately.

There’s a New KYC Scam in Town, Here’s How You Can Identify It Posted: 10 Jun 2021 07:57 AM PDT It seems that with the Pandemic there has been an increase in terms of online scams, as more users have chosen to move online and get to grips with the internet for multiple uses. These uses include digital payments and verification for certain transactions. However, with this convenience, online methods for scams have also increased by quite a bit. In relation to this, the CEO of Airtel, Mr. Gopal Vittal had warned back in May to the telco's subscribers to be vigilant and be on the lookout for frauds that work with hackers who try to get the OTP from users in order to make payments. Applications might also play a role in this. Now, Telecom users have started receiving messages that ask users for KYC verification and the subsequent failure, with the message stating that the user will lose access to their number in 24 hours. In relation to this,  top telcos Airtel, Vodafone and, even Jio users have begun getting messages from these scammers stating that the company official is asking for KYC verification. These messages send a number that mentions that it belongs to customer care and that users should immediately contact them. What Does The Scam Message Include Several users on Twitter have come out and posted these fraud messages that are asking for user details. Users can make out that this is a scam as these messages are full of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors, with even the company name being misspelt at times. In case you were wondering, telecom companies do ask for KYC details, but it is via official channels and not using unknown numbers. The clicking of odd links is also not a good idea. Furthermore, Airtel is also sending out fraud alert message that warns the customers stating that Airtel never asks the user to share their eKYC details or Aadhaar number, download any app, call from any mobile number when it comes to verification of the user’s Airtel number or any SMS that the SIM has expired. Kindly stay alert of such calls or SMS as these may result in certain financial frauds. In relation to this, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India or TRAI has also started rolling out messages that are warning users stating that it does not issue a NOC when it comes to the installation of towers and that customers shouldn’t believe anyone who approaches them with a related letter that asks for a signature.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G, Device With a Sneaky Value Posted: 10 Jun 2021 07:39 AM PDT The much anticipated OnePlus Nord CE 5G has launched in India. The device has launched with everything the fans expected it to come with. The device has been priced at a very decent range and is available in three different variants. Its display specs are perfect for the price it is coming for and there's not a lot one can complain about except for one thing, the device only comes with support for a single 5G band. Let's take a complete look at the specs and the price of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G. OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specifications The OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with a 6.43-inches Fluid AMOLED display with support for 90 Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC coupled with Adreno 619 GPU. OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage. The smartphone has a 4,500mAh battery with support for Warp Charge 30T Plus. In the optics department, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with a triple-camera setup at the rear. The primary sensor at the rear is a 64MP lens paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP mono sensor. Users will be able to record at up to 4K 30fps and the device also comes with support for Super Slow Motion feature at 1080p 120fps and 720p 240fps. The smartphone also comes with the Nightscape mode to allow users to click better pictures at night. At the front, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G comes with a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor that can record videos at up to 1080p 60fps. In the connectivity department, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G supports the following bands: 4G LTE-FDD – B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/66, 4G LTE-TDD – B38/39/40/41, 5G NR NSA – N78 and 5G NR SA: N78. It can also support dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity. One of the coolest things about the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is that the OnePlus brought back the 3.5mm audio jack for wired earphone lovers. OnePlus Nord CE 5G Price in India OnePlus Nord CE 5G has launched in three variants in India. The base variant with 6GB+128GB comes for Rs 22,999 followed by the second variant that comes with 8GB+128GB for Rs 24,999. The most expensive variant with 12GB+256GB comes for Rs 27,999. The smartphone will be available in three colours in India – Blue Void, Silver Ray, and Charcoal Ink.

Here’s Who Will Be Part of COAI’s Leadership in 2021-22 Posted: 10 Jun 2021 06:35 AM PDT COAI, the industry association responsible for representing top Telecom, Technology. Internet and Digital Services companies on Thursday concluded the AGM or Annual General Body Meeting for the year 2020-21, by announcing its leadership for 2021-22. It was announced that Mr. Ajai Puri, who is the Chief Operating Officer  (COO) for India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel Limited, will again hold the position of Chairman whilst Mr. Pramod Kumar Mittal who is the President of Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, will be the Vice Chairman of the Association. In case you were wondering, Mr. Ajai Puri has been a part of the Bharti Airtel family since 2004, and has been holding several senior leadership positions such as Director, Market Operations, and Director and CEO of DTH in the past. Before he joined Bharti Airtel, Mr. Puri was the Business Head of Foods at Cargill Foods India, with his career beginning with VST India Ltd, which is an associate company of British American Tobacco centered in the UK. Additionally, Mr. Pramod K. Mittal is quite experienced with42 years under his belt in terms of telecommunications. Prior to joining, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. as President, Mr. Mittal was a part of the Department of Telecommunications, an entity of the Government of India, for over 37 years. Since 2000, he has served as Deputy Director General (DDG) and Senior DDG by working in the telecommunication policy formulation and implementation, licensing, and regulatory wings of the DoT. As part of his tenure, he was held responsible for tasks such as liberalization of Basic services, the opening of National Long-Distance Services and International Long-Distance Services, and the introduction and implementation of the Unified Access Service Licence. What Does the COAI Have to Say Lt. Gen. Dr SP Kochhar who is the Director-General of COAI, expressed on Thursday his appreciation towards Mr Ajai Puri and Mr. Pramod K Mittal’s support and leadership. 2020 has been quite eventful and challenging for the Indian telecom industry. The AGR ruling of the Honorable SC has added to the challenges posed by the pandemic. COAI is also optimistic about the future of the industry and the opportunities that lie ahead, with 5G and allied technologies getting closer to commercial deployment. Dr. SP Kochhar, Director General, COAI stated that the COAI would like to thank its leadership for their guidance and support during this challenging time and further express confidence in their ability to steer the Association and the sector towards long term health and stability. The COAI is pleased to share that the digital communications industry, via the support of the government has been able to emerge as the economic and social backbone of the Nation, keeping the citizens connected and enabling the economy to function during the crisis period of COVID-19 and cyclones. As the industry continues to play its critical role, the future has a lot in store for the association, with the ecosystem gearing up for 5G.

Sony Bravia 55-inch X90J Launched in India, Priced at Rs 1,32,990 Posted: 10 Jun 2021 05:35 AM PDT Sony has launched some of the premium televisions in the Indian market with advanced specifications and features. In the newest addition, the company has launched a premium Sony Bravia X90J 55-inch HDR LED in India. The new offering is the successor to the last Sony Bravia X90H series, which is available in the Indian market. The Sony Bravia 55X90J is touted to be one of the premium televisions that has been launched in India. The television comes with Google TV and Apple Air 2 support. Sony Bravia X90J Specifications and Features The Sony Bravia X90J 55-inch ultra-HD features the Sony Triuminos technology, which that is similar to the quantum dot technology. The television comes with Google TV and Apple Air 2 support. Under the veil, Sony Bravia X90J is powered by the XR cognitive processor. The best part of this feature is that it allows the television to detect the focal point, which is the crucial element or zone in a particular image frame. Sony claims that the picture quality in the new Bravia X90J is more natural and appealing. Not only this, but the company also touts the television as the first TV worldwide with cognitive intelligence. The Sony Bravia XR-55X90J comes with HDR, HLG, HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats, Dolby Audio and Dolby Atmos for sound. The speaker system of the television is rated 20W of sound output. Some of the other features of the television include HDMI 2.1, auto low-latency mode, 120Hz refresh rate at Ultra-HD resolution, variable refresh rate, full-array local dimming and more. Sony Bravia X90J Price and Availability Sony Bravia X90J 55-inch HDR LED TV is currently priced at Rs 1,32,990. However, it is slightly lower than the mentioned price by the company, which is 1,39,990. It is speculated that Sony is grabbing the Indian market by slashing the price of its premium offering. The television is already available across all the online and offline distribution channels of Sony. The company has also revealed its plan of launching the 65-inch and 75-inch variant in the Bravia X90J series soon.

Ericsson and Far EasTone to Expand 5G Partnership in Taiwan Posted: 10 Jun 2021 04:40 AM PDT The Swedish multinational telecommunications Ericsson has signed an MoU with the renowned Taiwanese operator Far EasTone (FET) to expand their 5G partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will extend its support to Fas EasTone (FET) in expanding their 5G Lab for advanced technological trials such as fixed wireless access, 5G network slicing and more. Tracing back to the partnership of Ericsson and Far EasTone(FET), both the entities have partnered over decades in Taiwan for delivering exceptional services in the region. Far EasTone Will Participate in Ericsson Startup 5G Program Under the agreement, Ericsson and Far EasTone (FET) will also develop a joint AI lab network automation performance and efficiency trails. Apart from this, Far EasTone will also take part in the Ericsson Startup 5G Program, which is aimed to introduce telecom operators with technology innovation partners to capitalise on the 5G consumer use cases. The Ericsson Startup 5G Program will help FET gain access to a global network of 5G networks. Not only this, but FET will also gain access to Ericsson's ConsumerLab research and analytical data. Chee Ching, who is the president of Far EasTone, stated that the entity is extensively pushing the 5G development to enable more applications with AI, IoT and other prominent technologies through collaboration with partners in the ecosystem. Ching also stated that with the recent MoU, he looks forward to more partnerships between the two entities. The joint efforts of Ericsson and Far EasTone will offer a robust and premium 5G network along with multiple innovative services for customers. Ericsson and Far EasTone have developed Fastest Network in Taiwan Fredrik Jejding, who is the EVP and head of networks at Ericsson, stated that Far EasTone is an important partner for Ericsson. Jointly, Ericsson and Far EasTone have deployed the fastest network in Taiwan. The recent MoU will accelerate the pace of 5G and develop the network of the future. Tracing back to March, Far EasTone teamed up with Ericsson for 5G SA and NSA dual-mode 5G Core and VoLTE services. Under the agreement, Ericsson is helping Far EasTone in the expansion of its 5G NSA capabilities and SA evolution on various spectrum frequencies.

5G RangeXtender Announced by Point 2 Technology Posted: 10 Jun 2021 04:00 AM PDT 5G has been slowly but steadily growing its reach among countries along with the world. This next-generation network technology is the fastest and the most reliable connection known to mankind. However, delivering such high-speed internet at long distances has still been a challenge for 5G service providers. A 5G RangeXtender has now been introduced by Point 2 Technology, a company known to provide high-performance solutions for cloud and 5G infrastructure. The provider is headquartered in San Jose, California. 5G RangeXtender to Extend Fronthaul and Backhaul in 5G Networks The 5G RangeXtender is an SFP28 module with proprietary electronic dispersion compensation, which will help in extending the reach of front haul and backhaul in 5G networks. This technology will reduce CAPEX and OPEX, which will result in the total cost of ownership reducing as much as 25%. The 5G RangeXtender will allow existing high-speed fibre links to increase range from 10 Km to 30 Km. The new solution will enable this increase in reach without fibre extension and compensation filters. Two lanes of bidirectional clock-and-data recovery (CDR) and Electrical Dispersion Compensation (EDC) are combined with a CDR/retime using the PT-E1012322 EDC SoC that sits at the centre of the 5G RangeXtender. This new cutting edge technology will reduce the bit error rate and will make up for the distortion caused by dispersion. The 5G RangeXtender will enable tests such as pattern generation and checking and local and remote loopback via a real-time eye scanner. The energy consumed by the 5G RangeXtender is about 9Mw/Gb/s with a latency of fewer than 16 ns. The PT-E1012322 EDC SoC being a tiny CSP package, can easily fit in SFP28 modules. Increased Traffic Will Need to Be Supported After 5G Deployment: CEO of Point 2 Sean Park, CEO of Point 2 Technology, has expressed his views on the 5G RangeXtender by pointing out that once 5G is deployed, wireless carriers will need to support an enormous increase in traffic. He linked the increase in traffic with the need to upgrade data rates of their fibre links for front haul and backhaul 5G networks. He added that their 5G RangeXtender allows existing fibre infrastructure to increase reach from 10 Km to 30 Km through the use of a unique EDC/CDR SoC.

Fibre Optic Broadband Technology Characteristics That Make It Environmental Friendly Posted: 10 Jun 2021 03:05 AM PDT Like everything, technology also its pros and cons. While we all know the pros that technology brings to our lives, in recent years, technology has started to face backlash for its negative attributes. One segment that is majorly impacted by the growth of technology is the environment we live in. However, innovators in the tech space are being mindful of the environmental impact of the technology they create and are coming up with solutions for the same, which lets technology co-exist with the environment. Fibre Optic Broadband Technology is one step towards a sustainable future. Fibre Optic Broadband Technology uses fibre optic cables made up of thin glass strands and are of the diameter of a human hair. The Fiber Optic Broadband Technology can transmit data, voice and images at the speed of light. There are many elements or features of the Fiber Optic Broadband Technology that makes it very environmentally friendly. Fibre Optic Broadband Technology Uses Eco-friendly Material Traditionally, broadband bandwidth was transferred using copper wires as a medium. Copper is a metal that has to be mined. Copper mining releases chemical toxins like Sulphur Dioxide that impacted the environment and were the cause of acid rains. Acid rains not only harm vegetation but also has harmful effects on the human skin. Fibre Optics, on the other hand, are made of thin strands of glass. The natural compound that creates glass is Silicon Dioxide, which does not produce harmful chemicals. Fibre Optic Broadband Technology Uses Less Energy The transmission of data through fibre optic cables happens using light. This makes Fiber Optic Broadband Technology use 12 times less energy for data transmission. The higher energy required by a cable means, the more it will heat up. This increases energy consumption as an air conditioner needs to be used to avoid the cables from overheating. As fibre optic cables require less energy, they do not require to be cooled down, which saves even more energy. Fibre Optic Broadband Technology Is a Sustainable Option Fibre Optic Broadband Technology reduces dependency on heavy metals like lead and mercury. This makes them an environmentally friendly alternative in the long run. Fibre Optic Cables are highly resilient. They can function without extreme weather conditions, which reduces the need for frequent repair and maintenance. When an internet service provider wants to upgrade their network, they will not have to replace the wires and can simply just upgrade the technology.

Vodafone Idea Has Refarmed 3G Spectrum to 4G in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Circle Posted: 10 Jun 2021 01:47 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been refarming its old 3G spectrum to 4G since last year in India. The aim of the telco is to increase network capacity and also offer better speeds to the users. On top of this, the telco has also deployed additional spectrum for improving network services. Vi has just announced that it has migrated the 3G spectrum to 4G in Hyderabad and Warangal. It is worth noting that the telecom operator has already done this in the Vizag district and Vijayawada, Guntur and Kakinada towns. Vodafone Idea Deployed Additional Spectrum But along with completing the refarming exercise, Vodafone Idea has also deployed additional spectrum in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana circles. The telco has deployed 5 MHz of additional spectrum in the 2100 MHz band. This will help the telecom operator in increasing the total bandwidth offered by its 4G network in the region. Vodafone Idea has already been identified by Ookla as the telco that offered the fastest downloading speeds to the users for the last three consecutive quarters. With the additional bandwidth and a fairly low customer base as compared to other operators, including Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, Vi's customers will get better speeds from its 4G networks. Now onwards, Vi customers in Hyderabad and Warangal will get better download speeds and a much better indoor coverage than before. Further, the telco won't face any issue, nor the users will see a downgrade in the network's service quality when new customers join Vi's user base because of the increased capacity. Vi's 3G spectrum migration process has already happened in multiple parts of the country. This is just a further boost to the telco's 4G networks. With the increased network capacity, Vodafone Idea is all set to comfortably add more users. Even during peak hours, users should get great speeds and good connectivity from the telco's networks. The voice call quality for the users should also improve after the recent additional spectrum deployment by the telco and the migration of the 3G spectrum to 4G. Hopefully, in the coming days, things stay smooth for Vi, and the telco keeps on adding new customers on the back of its excellent network.

Bharti Airtel Has Deployed 17.4 MHz Additional Spectrum in Himachal Pradesh Posted: 10 Jun 2021 01:24 AM PDT When it comes to network experience, there are two things that an average user looks for. The first is network coverage, and the second is indoor connectivity. If both things are good, a seamless network experience for the user can be ensured by the company. Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest operator, has just deployed additional spectrum in the Himachal Pradesh circle to boost the power of its network in the region. Bharti Airtel has deployed 17.4 MHz across several bands to enhance network connectivity for its users in Himachal Pradesh. Bharti Airtel Users in Himachal Pradesh to Get Better Indoor Connectivity After deploying 17.4 MHz of additional spectrum, Airtel has taken its total spectrum holdings in the region to 70 MHz. The additional spectrum has been deployed across bands, including 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2300 MHz. Further, with 70 MHz of spectrum in the bank, Bharti Airtel has the most spectrum as compared to any other telecom operator in the region. Bharti Airtel has deployed additional 2.6 MHz of spectrum in the 900 MHz band, 4.8 MHz of spectrum in the 1800 MHz band, and 10 MHz of spectrum in the 2300 MHz band. Post the deployment of additional spectrum in Himachal Pradesh, Bharti Airtel now has 40 MHz of spectrum in the 2300 MHz band, 20 MHz of spectrum in the 1800 MHz + 2100 MHz band and the remaining 10 MHz of spectrum in the 900 MHz band. With the help of the additional spectrum deployed, Bharti Airtel will be able to deliver faster data speeds and a better connectivity experience to its users. Bharti Airtel users in Himachal Pradesh will now see better indoor connectivity both in urban as well as rural areas. The telco has over 2.98 million customers in the region, and its networks cover 95.02% of the population in the state. Further, Bharti Airtel is also strengthening its network for 5G as it also deployed pre-5G Massive MIMO in the state. On top of this, Airtel also deployed tools such as Carrier Aggregation (CA) and 4G Advanced to improve upon its existing 4G services in the state. This will improve the network coverage and capacity of Airtel's 4G networks in Himachal Pradesh. In the past few weeks, Airtel has deployed spectrum in multiple circles of the country.

Telephone Exchanges Were Converting International Calls to Local Calls: Report Posted: 10 Jun 2021 12:56 AM PDT Six telephone exchanges have been identified by the Karnataka Police and Military Intelligence (Southern Command) which were illegally converting international calls to local calls. As per an IANS report, it was an illegal network that was made to spy on the Indian Army. Two accused males from Tamil Nadu and Kerala have been arrested by the police on June 7, 2021. The two males have been identified as V. Gautam of Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu and Ibrahim Pulatti of Malappuram, Kerala. The accused were caught living on BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Illegal Network Sought Information From Indian Army About Troop Movements Gautam and Pulatti had built an illegal network of six telephone exchanges that were converting the international calls to local calls. They used 32 SIM cards fitted inside 30 electronic gadgets for conducting their illegal operations. Indian army grew suspicious of the calls it was receiving on its Siliguri helpline when the callers were trying to seek the troop movements of the army in April 2021. When the army conducted its due diligence, it located that the calls were coming in from Bengaluru. The Bengaluru police were alerted of the same by the army, and the police have arrested the individuals responsible. It was a joint raid by the Anti-Terrorist Cell (ATC), which got the two accused individuals arrested on June 7, 2021. At the same time, a Hawala operator has also been arrested by the police living in Bhaktal, coastal Karnataka. As per a statement from Kamal Pant, Bengaluru city police commissioner, the arrested individuals will be charged with defrauding the exchequer and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) by creating an illegal telephone exchange which was converting international calls that were national threats to local calls for duping the army. The Indian Army and the law enforcement have released a separate note saying that the arrested individuals are also guilty of putting the country's security in danger. The accused have been rightly charged, given the gravity of the nature of the information those calls were trying to extract. If any classified information had been leaked, it would have put India in a grave danger.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specifications Leaked, Might Support Only One 5G Band Posted: 10 Jun 2021 12:14 AM PDT OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Nord CE 5G through a virtual event in the evening today. The smartphone has been highly anticipated because of the promise of more for a lower price. But in a disappointing turn of events, it has been leaked that the OnePlus Nod CE 5G might only support one 5G band in India. According to the famous tipster Mukul Sharma, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is expected to support 12 5G bands in Europe, but only one in India. To find out which 5G band the device is expected to support in India, keep reading ahead. OnePlus Nord CE 5G Leaked Specifications OnePlus Nord Ce 5G is expected to come with a triple camera sensor at the rear, where the primary sensor of the camera is a 64MP lens paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 2MP mono camera sensor. At the front, the device is expected to feature a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor for video calling and selfies. The smartphone might be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. OnePlus Nord CE 5G is expected to feature a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display. The device is expected to run on OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 out of the box. Coming back to the connectivity, the device is expected to support NFC and only one 5G band – N78. It is worth noting that after OnePlus gave support for only two 5G bands (N41 and N78) in the OnePlus 9, the company would improve it with its other devices. But unfortunately, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G might only be able to support the N78 5G band. If this is actually true, there is no point in even calling the smartphone a 5G device. Regardless, its other features seem to be very good for the expected price of under Rs 25,000. The smartphone is confirmed to come with a 3.5mm headphone jack which is just sweet from OnePlus. The Nord CE 5G is also expected to come with support for the Noise Cancellation feature. Hopefully, the device comes out with support for more 5G bands in India.

India Needs to Heavily Invest in R&D for Telecom Sector: DoT Official Posted: 09 Jun 2021 11:50 PM PDT India is way behind the world when it comes to producing and manufacturing indigenous telecom equipment and products. Noting this, T K Paul, a member of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), said that India needs to focus less on the assembly department. Instead, research and development (R&D) for coming out with better and more efficient designed telecom products with indigenous software should be promoted. Improve R&D Capabilities for Making India Atmanirbhar As per a PTI report, T K Paul noted that India contributes only 0.15% in the telecom equipment and around 0.068% in the integrated circuits and components out of the total supply in the world. This is way too little for a country such as India, given it has all the capable engineers and people with creativity and innovation in mind. Paul said that India is focusing just on assembly led manufacturing. While it is not wrong to do so, India should also invest in R&D capabilities and leverage indigenous software to increase its self-reliance. For the unaware, the DoT has capped the R&D investment for the companies at 15% for calculating the incentives for eligible companies in the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The DoT has already started accepting applications for the scheme by the interested companies. Paul noted that since India depends on other countries for components and fabrication, it won't be able to become self-reliant until the time it starts investing in R&D for the telecom equipment and start local manufacturing of the indigenous products. At present, 85% of India's total demand for telecom equipment is met by importing it from other nations. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global supply chain has taken a huge hit because of which countries that depend on other nations for equipment have been struggling to ramp up local production. It has further resulted in the cost of electronic devices going higher than usual. If India wants to be Atmanirbhar, it needs to start investing more in R&D and come out with original equipment that can be manufactured locally at a low cost.

Reliance Jio Asks Questions, SBI Shakes Posted: 09 Jun 2021 11:17 PM PDT A few days back, Reliance Jio had gone to the bankruptcy court for wanting access to the audit report of Reliance Infratel and RCom. This is because the State Bank of India (SBI) had marked both the companies as 'fraud'. But after seeing Jio asking questions, the SBI has taken a step back and is withdrawing its allegations of fraud against the concerned companies. According to an ET Telecom report, SBI will submit a petition to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for ending the matter. SBI felt threatened after Reliance Jio started questioning the bank's allegations, but there is a good reason why. SBI Feared Jio's Back Out From Resolution Plans SBI rushed to file the affidavit because it feared that Jio might back out from its resolution plans for Infratel. For the unaware, Jio has plans of buying Infratel for Rs 4,000 crore. In case Jio backs out of its plan, the money lenders to Infratel will suffer a huge blow. To help lenders recover at least some part of their money, SBI is withdrawing its allegations from the NCLT via an affidavit. Going by the statements of people who were aware of the matter, the fear of the sole buyer backing out because the findings of the forensic report couldn't be presented in time could have been catastrophic for the money lenders. It is worth noting that NCLT has already given its approval for the resolution plans of the company. Jio had requested the bankruptcy court for seeing the audit that was done by the three Indian banks, including SBI, Indian Overseas Bank, and the Union Bank of India. The banks had discovered unusual transactions of Rs 5,500 crore in the three companies of Anil Ambani. Jio asked the court that if the banks had discovered the unusual transactions back in October 2020, why didn't they come out with the information sooner. If the resolution process gets delayed further, SBI would be the most hurt since it had loaned over Rs 12,000 crore to bankrupt telcos, including RCom and Aircel. The court had asked Jio to furnish a copy of its application to all the concerned companies/parties, including the Committee of Creditors (CoC). The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for today.

Facebook About to Change the Smartwatch Game Posted: 09 Jun 2021 10:50 PM PDT In February, we reported that Facebook is expected to come out with a new smartwatch powered by Android. It was unclear whether Facebook was planning to use its own custom skin or go with Google's Wear OS. Regardless, new information related to the smartwatch has come up, thanks to The Verge. As per the publication, Facebook's smartwatch might come with two cameras. You heard it right, 'TWO' cameras. Further, the smartwatch might come with a detachable display. Users might be able to run applications such as Facebook and Instagram directly on the smartwatch. Facebook Smartwatch Will Come With a 1080p Resolution Camera Facebook's smartwatch is expected to come with a 1080p resolution front camera so that the user can make the video call directly from the watch itself. The rear camera is expected to come with support for auto-focus and might work the same way cameras work in a smartphone. For connectivity, the smartwatch may come with LTE support. It is expected to come with support for basic fitness and health features such as a heart-rate monitor and more. Facebook might empower the smartwatch with features that would help it in connecting with the augmented reality (AR) glasses. Facebook to Compete With Apple Watch Facebook's smartwatch so far sounds very cool and the speculated cameras make it even more interesting. With LTE support and everything, Facebook's smartwatch might be able to beat the Apple Watch. This is just an assumption though. A lot will depend on how good the hardware from the company is, how good the design of the smartwatch is, and how well its software performs. Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches in the entire world. The only way Facebook can make a noise in the market with its smartwatch is to price it lower than the premium Apple and Samsung Watch and give features that none of the other smartwatches come with. According to The Verge report, Facebook might launch its smartwatch near the $400 mark (approximately Rs 30,000) which seems like a decent price point. It will be in the premium category but still won't be as expensive as the Apple Watch. There's no confirmation on when Samsung will come out with the smartwatch.

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