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Verizon Start Unlimited Plan Better Option Than Essentials from T-Mobile
Samsung Might Go the Qualcomm Way Predominantly With Galaxy S22 Series
Vodafone Idea CEO: Tariff Hike Not Material Enough to Help
Upcoming Smartphones In India In August 2021
Oppo Sets Up Lab in India to Improve Camera Performance
Realme Just Increased Price of Four Smartphones in India
Xiaomi Has Discontinued Base Variants of Two Smartphones in India
Vodafone Idea Survival on Stake Without Funds
Apple iPhone 13 Lineup to Get Three Major Camera Upgrades
Redmi 10 Teaser Confirms India Launch: What To Expect?
Reliance Jio Has Put India in the Global Telecom Map
Cyient Is Setting Up 5G Innovation Lab in India: Prabhakar Atla
Vodafone Idea VoWi-Fi Calling Available In a New State
Best Entry-Level Postpaid Plans in August 2021
Jio, Airtel or Vi, Whose Entry Level SMS Prepaid Plan Better

Verizon Start Unlimited Plan Better Option Than Essentials from T-Mobile

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 12:11 PM PDT

Verizon and T-Mobile are two of the biggest telecom operators in the USA. Both the companies have quite similar prepaid offerings where Verizon's services come across as slightly more premium than T-Mobile's because of the price of the plans. The 'Start Unlimited' plan from Verizon and the Essentials plan from T-Mobile are quite similar, and their pricing varies marginally. The speciality of both the plans is that both of them offer 5G access to the customers. But Verizon's 'Start Unlimited' plan is slightly better than the 'Essentials' plan; here's why.

Verizon Start Unlimited Plan Benefits

The 'Start Unlimited' plan from Verizon offers users 5G nationwide access along with 4G LTE networks access. Users can also pay an additional $10 charge for getting 5G Ultra-Wideband access from the company. The plan ships with unlimited voice calling and unlimited texts. As for data, the company says it offers unlimited, but there should be a fair-usage-policy (FUP) limit on the data. The slightly more expensive plan from Verizon offers 50GB of data, so one thing is for sure, this plan either offers 50GB data as well or something less than that. The Start Unlimited plan costs $70 for a single line connection. Users get Disney+ for six months, discovery+ for 6 months, Google Play Pass for 6 months, Apple Arcade for 6 months, and Apple Music for 6 months.

T-Mobile Essentials Plan

T-Mobile offers its Essentials plan for $60 (single line connection). Users get unlimited voice calling and 50GB of premium data (FUP data) with unlimited texts. There is no OTT benefit offered, but users get the 'mobile hotspot data' benefit. So on the data front, T-Mobile's Essential plan offers more or the same amount of data for $10 less than Verizon. But there are no OTT benefits which is a big thing. There's a hotspot data benefit that Verizon users don't get with the base 5G unlimited plan. Overall, Verizon's plan offers more benefits than T-Mobile's base plan and thus is better.

Samsung Might Go the Qualcomm Way Predominantly With Galaxy S22 Series

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 08:24 AM PDT

In 2022, Samsung will be coming out with the Galaxy S22 series. The company is known for offering its flagship smartphones with different chipsets in different regions of the world. Usually, the company offers its flagships with an Exynos SoC in most of the regions including India. But this time around, Samsung might change that. Samsung fans, you might see its flagships pre-dominantly running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 SoC in 2022. The company might offer the AMD powered Exynos 2200 SoC only in select markets. Here's everything we know about this.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Might Come With Snapdragon 898 Mostly

The South Korean tech giant might come out with the Galaxy S22 series pre-dominantly running on the Snapdragon 898 SoC. Samsung's choice of processors has mostly been scrutinised by its fans across the world who want to see it go with Snapdragon processors most of the time. But this time around, even the power of the chipsets can be a little different. Samsung's Exynos 2200 is expected to be more powerful than the Snapdragon 898. According to some online reports, the Exynos 2200 SoC can give tough competition to the Apple A14 Bionic. Thus, the Exynos 2200 powered smartphones might be more powerful than people assume it to be. At the same time, it might also be more expensive than what people expect it to come for. Regardless, it would be a refreshing change to see. It will also let Samsung test its move and see just how many people are attracted to a smartphone running on the Qualcomm chipsets and how many are attracted to its smartphones running on the in-house SoC. The report comes from Lanzuk (via PhoneArena). It will be an interesting thing to see how the fans of the company would respond to such a move and just how successful Samsung’s Exynos 2200 SoC will be.

Vodafone Idea CEO: Tariff Hike Not Material Enough to Help

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 07:47 AM PDT

On Monday, the CEO of Vodafone Idea (Vi), Ravinder Takkar, said tariff hikes are the right direction to go in, but it is not enough to help with the average revenue per user (ARPU) gain. Vi needs more than that to survive. Takkar said that bringing a floor price for the industry is really important to help the cash-strapped telcos. As per a PTI report, Takkar said that Vodafone Idea is still actively looking for an outside investor and is also in talks with some of the potential ones to raise additional funds.

Vodafone Idea CEO Says Tariff Hike Are Not Material Enough

In reference to the tariff changes that the telco made recently, which includes the entry-level corporate postpaid plans, among other things, Takkar said that these small tweaks to the tariffs aren't enough to help with sufficient ARPU gain. Vi CEO believes that tariff hikes are not "material enough" to make an impact. Takkar said that the presence of floor price is the right way to go. As per the report, Vodafone Idea is in continuous discussion with the sector regulator on floor pricing. Vodafone Idea is on a roller coaster right now that's only going down. In its current condition, there's no way the telco would be able to pay all of its dues comfortably that will start ringing the doors of the company from December 2021. The concept of a floor price is a little scary. While it is in line with the telcos' future in India, it takes away the power from the hands of the customers. The telcos' will be able to command significant money from their customers regardless of whether the networks are good or not. The company's future looks very grim as of now. Hopefully, things will change for Vodafone Idea soon, and its fans won't have to switch companies looking for network services. The telco has filed a review petition for the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues decision given by the Supreme Court.

Upcoming Smartphones In India In August 2021

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 04:22 AM PDT

We are in the middle of the month and the much-awaited smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 were launched in the country. While these smartphones are yet to go on sale, a slew of other devices from various brands are awaiting their launch in India. Notably, Realme is already gearing up to unveil its first-ever laptop – the Realme Book Slim and a slew of smartphones too. Likewise, we recently saw a teaser confirming the launch of a Redmi smartphone. Having said that, here is a slew of upcoming smartphones that are awaiting their launch in India. Do take a look at these devices and decide if you want to wait for their launch.

Redmi 10

Recently, Xiaomi started teasing the launch of a new smartphone in the Redmi series – the Redmi 10. This smartphone is expected to flaunt a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 50MP primary sensor. Also, it appears to arrive with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Besides these, the Redmi 10 is speculated to make use of an octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 processor along with three storage configurations with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage space. Other details remain unknown for now.

Realme GT Series

The Realme GT series comprising the GT 5G and GT Master Edition is slated to be launched in the country on August 18. The Realme GT 5G is said to get the power from a Snapdragon 888 processor while the Realme GT Master Edition is likely to make use of a toned-down Snapdragon 778G processor. These smartphones are to be priced under Rs 30,000 in the country.

Realme 8s

Realme 8s is believed to be launched alongside the Realme GT series. Word is that this upcoming smartphone could flaunt a 64MP triple-camera setup, a new purple colour variant, a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, and 5G connectivity. It will sit alongside the Realme 8, 8 Pro, and 8 5G.

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

Samsung Galaxy M32 5G is an upcoming smartphone that is believed to get power from a MediaTek Dimensity 720 processor. It is said to be identical to the 4G variant that went official recently in terms of design and specifications. Already, the support page of this smartphone went live in India hinting at its imminent launch.

Oppo Sets Up Lab in India to Improve Camera Performance

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 02:53 AM PDT

Oppo is an innovator. The company has set up a new lab in India that will focus on coming out with better camera performance for the smartphones that are launched in the country. The lab will innovate and develop localised features and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for Indian users. The Camera innovation lab of the company has been set up in Hyderabad at the company's R&D centre. Inside the lab, the company will use smartphones to click pictures in artificially recreated scenes for analysing the data that the samples generate.

Oppo Camera Lab in India Is Equipped With Specialised Machines

According to an ET Telecom report, the Oppo Camera lab is equipped with specialised machines for testing various light sources across different kinds of scenarios for both videography and photography. With the data samples, the Oppo team inside the Camera lab will work on improving the camera of its smartphones by optimising the technology. Oppo will also be coming out with new AI Facial reconstruction, AI algorithms, and other solutions to improve the pictures for people who have 'Indian skin tones'. At the same time, the Hyderabad lab will also be spearheading the innovations for other countries which include Japan, Europe, South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Oppo said that the lab will also work on developing solutions for capturing still photographs, new solutions for video, and research on Full Dimension Fusion (FDF) Portrait Video System technology. With the setup of the new lab, Indian users can expect the future Oppo smartphones to come with better camera technology. Even the current Oppo smartphones' camera system can be enhanced with the help of software updates. The company is working on developing solutions that can be used globally by Oppo users. This announcement from the Oppo comes at the heel of OnePlus integration which will enable the latter to develop better products.

Realme Just Increased Price of Four Smartphones in India

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 02:25 AM PDT

Of late, smartphone manufacturers are increasing the cost of their offerings in India. One of the brands that has increased the cost of its smartphones is Realme. As per a report by 91Mobiles citing offline retail sources, a slew of smartphones including Realme 8 5G, Realme C21, Realme Narzo 30 4G and Realme C25s have received a price hike of Rs 500. The price hike is effective only to the offline stores and Flipkart and Realme websites sell these devices at their old pricing.

Realme 8 5G, Realme C21, Realme C25 Price Hike

To detail on the price hike, the Realme 8 5G is priced starting from Rs 14,999. The base variant of the smartphone with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM is now priced at Rs 14,999 instead of its earlier cost of Rs 14,499. Likewise, the mid-variant with 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM is priced at Rs 15,999 instead of Rs 15,499 and the high-end variant of the Realme 8 5G with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM is now priced at Rs 17,999 while it was priced earlier at Rs 17,499. On the other hand, the Realme C21 is priced starting from Rs 8,999 instead of Rs 8,499 for the base variant with 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM. The other variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM is priced at Rs 9,999 instead of its previous cost of Rs 9,499. Talking about the Realme C25s, this smartphone also comes in two variants with the base variant having 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and the high-end variant having 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM. Notably, the 64GB storage option is priced at Rs 10,999 instead of Rs 10,499 and the 128GB storage variant is priced at Rs 11,999 and not its previous cost of Rs 11,499. The Realme Narzo 30 4G is also among the smartphones that have got a price hike. Its base variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM is priced at Rs 12,999 and not Rs 12,499. On the other hand, the mid-variant with 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and the high-end variant with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM are priced at Rs 13,999 and Rs 14,999 respectively after getting the price hike of Rs 500.

Xiaomi Has Discontinued Base Variants of Two Smartphones in India

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 02:18 AM PDT

Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, has discontinued the base variants of two smartphones in India. The smartphones in concern here are the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max. The company has delisted the base variants of the smartphone from its official website in India. For the unaware, the base variants of the Redmi Note 10 Pro and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max came with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It is worth noting that the devices were launched only a few months back, in March 2021. The Redmi Note 10 Pro base variant was launched for Rs 15,999, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max base variant was launched for Rs 18,999. But the devices are available in two more variants with 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB variant. The Redmi Note 10 Pro 6GB+128GB variant is priced at Rs 17,999 and the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at Rs 18,999. Then the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max 6GB+128GB variant is priced at Rs 19,999 and the 8GB+128GB variant is priced at Rs 21,999. The smartphones are available in three colours – Glacial Blue, Dark Night, and Vintage Bronze.

Redmi Note 10 Pro and Note 10 Pro Max Specifications

Both the smartphones feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and are powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 732G SoC. Further, both have a quad-camera setup at the rear. However, the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max comes with a 108MP primary sensor, whereas the Redmi Note 10 Pro comes with a 64MP primary sensor. Both feature a 16MP sensor at the front for selfies and video calling. There is a 5,020mAh battery packed inside both the smartphones that come with support for 33W fast-charging. This might be because the company wants to bank on more revenues from higher variants of the smartphone, or maybe the base variants weren't selling at all. Whatever it is, users can’t purchase the base variant of the concerned devices from the official website of the company now.

Vodafone Idea Survival on Stake Without Funds

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 01:24 AM PDT

The survival of Vodafone Idea is slowly on the verge of the cliff because of heave financial liabilities and losing customer base. As per various reports by analysts, Vodafone Idea is staring at a slow death if it fails to acquire around Rs 26,000 crore to Rs 37,000 crore from fundings. The raised amount will be used to clear AGR dues, payment obligations and more. Vodafone Idea reported the lowest quarterly revenue in more than two years. The telco's April-June quarter losses accounted for Rs 7,312.9 crore from Rs 6,985.1 crore. The quarterly revenue fell 4.73% sequentially to Rs 9,152.3 crores, and ARPU fell to Rs 104 from Rs 107.

Vodafone Idea Needs Funding Within Six Months

To get away from the clutches of slow death and retain in the Indian telecom space, Vodafone Idea needs around $3.5-5 billion of funding within six months. As per an ET Telecom report, the telco will be able to pump nearly $1.5-2 billion annually towards network capex if the funding plans are successfully executed. Nitin Soni, Senior Director at Global Ratings Agency Fitch, marked that Vodafone Idea's Rs 940 crore network capex in the June quarter will translate to nearly Rs 3,760 crore annually, which will be even less for managing the telco's pan-India network. On the other side, rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are nearly investing over $3 billion in network capex annually.

Vodafone Idea has Lost Nearly 12.3 Million Customers in April-June

The user base of Vodafone Idea currently accounts for 255.4 million subscribers. The telco nearly lost 12.3 million subscribers in the April-June period. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel reported 441 million and 321.23 million users, respectively. The telcos reported ARPUs of Rs 138.4 and Rs 146, respectively, in the June quarter. An unknown senior Analyst marked that bankruptcy seems to be unavoidable for Vodafone Idea if the government will not take a quick call on the survival packages for the telco. Vodafone Idea has to pay Rs 58,254 crore towards AGR dues, out of which it has only paid Rs 7,854 crores. The government is reportedly working on a relief package to aid the financially distressed telco. It is expected that the relief package could include a reduction of bank guarantees, reduces license fees, SUC and more.

Apple iPhone 13 Lineup to Get Three Major Camera Upgrades

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 12:41 AM PDT

Apple is highly anticipated to launch the next-generation iPhones in the iPhone 13 lineup next month. As we are nearing the launch of these smartphones, we are coming across numerous speculations regarding these models. One of the new features is that there could be three major new updates in the camera and video recording capabilities. These new upgrades are believed to be major enhancements as compared to the previous generation models. Let’s take a look at the new features hinted by Bloomberg here.

Apple iPhone 13 New Camera Features

The iPhone 13 series is tipped to arrive with a new Portrait mode feature that will bring the ability to record a video in a high-quality format called ProRes. This new video-recording feature will let iPhone users capture clips in a higher-quality format giving editors more control during post-production. It will follow the ProRAW feature that was introduced last year to let professionals get more control over photos. Similar to this ProRes video recording could be exclusive only to the iPhone 13 Pro models. ProRes will record in either HD and 4K resolutions on the upcoming iPhones. Another feature is an extension of the Portrait mode in photos that was introduced with the iPhone 7 Plus to the videos. It will create a Cinematic Video experience, claim the speculations. With this capability, users can create the depth effect and change the amount of blur after recording the video. Also, there could be a new filters-like aspect to enhance the look and colours of photos. The third feature expected to be a part of the iPhone 13 camera is the ability to better control the looks of colours in photos. Users can choose from several styles to apply to their photos including one that will show colours at a warmer or cooler temperature while keeping the whites neutral. It will add a dramatic look with deeper shadows and more contrast. This feature will be different from the standard filters in the iPhone Camera app and apply changes to objects and people all over the photos using AI instead of a single filter throughout a single picture. Notably, these enhancements are believed to be the major selling points of the iPhone 12 successor.

Redmi 10 Teaser Confirms India Launch: What To Expect?

Posted: 16 Aug 2021 12:09 AM PDT

It looks like Redmi is all set to launch a new smartphone in the Indian market. Xiaomi has officially confirmed the launch of the new device called Redmi 10. Now, the company has spilled the beans on the partial design of the upcoming smartphone in a teaser. Notably, it reveals the rear camera arrangement of the Redmi 10 via the teaser.

Redmi 10 Teaser Reveals Design

Xiaomi has taken to its official Twitter handle to tease the launch of the Redmi 10 in India. Going by the same, the upcoming Redmi smartphone is believed to arrive in a minimum of three colour options with all variants such as Carbon Gray, Pebble White, and Sea Blue having a glossy finish. Furthermore, it also shows the presence of a rectangular camera arrangement at the top left corner of the smartphone’s rear. Going by the same, there could be a quad-camera module with a 50MP primary sensor as the same is imprinted on it. This unit is accompanied by an LED flash unit. The other aspects tipped by the teaser include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a ‘Coming Soon’ caption.

Redmi 10: What To Expect?

From the previous leaks, the Redmi 10 is expected to flaunt an octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. It is speculated to arrive in three storage configurations including a base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage space, a mid-variant with 4GB RAM and 128 GB storage space and a high-end variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage space. Other leaked specifications include support for dual-SIM slots with nano-SIM card slots, Android 11 topped with MIUI 12.5. It is likely to make use of a 6.5-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Also, it is said to flaunt a punch-hole display along with a 90Hz adaptive refresh rate. Apart from the 50MP primary camera sensor, the quad rear camera setup is said to include an 8MP secondary ultra-wide shooter, a 2MP tertiary macro shooter, and a 2MP fourth depth sensor. The Redmi 10 is hinted to make use of a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging as well as 9W reverse charging support.

Reliance Jio Has Put India in the Global Telecom Map

Posted: 15 Aug 2021 11:34 PM PDT

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are two of the top telecom operators in India. Bharti Airtel has been in the market for a long time now and has expanded operations globally in 18 countries. Reliance Jio, which entered the Indian market only a few years back might now be planning global expansion as well. The telco has already put India on the global telecom map. It is not just because of its 'speculated' plans to expand services in the international markets, but because of its success in securing investments from tech giants such as Google, Facebook, and more.

Reliance Jio International Success Makes India Proud

In a short span, Jio has done something which other companies can only dream of. It has become the number one telecom service provider in India and has further gained a lot of traction from international institutional investors and companies. This shows how much belief the world has in the Mukesh Ambani owned telecom company. As some of the online reports suggest, Reliance Jio might be in the process of preparing an offer to buy a stake in the Deutsch Telekom AG subsidiary, T-Mobile Netherlands BV. This will be the first investment by Jio in the international market. At present, Jio's focus is in India where it is gearing for the launch of 5G networks in the first half of 2022.

Reliance Jio Indigenous 5G Solutions

Jio's vision has never been short-sighted. The company had announced that it was testing 5G networks through indigenously developed solutions. These solutions can later be supplied by Jio to other operators within India, but also in the international markets. As more companies around the world adopt Open-RAN (O-RAN) solutions, the more chances of Jio making successful sales of its 5G solutions. All that Jio has done in the last few years has helped the telco become one of the major telecom companies in the world and has further put India in the global telecom map.

Cyient Is Setting Up 5G Innovation Lab in India: Prabhakar Atla

Posted: 15 Aug 2021 10:37 PM PDT

Cyient, a global telecommunications company, is going to help India migrate to 5G networks in an efficient manner. Prabhakar Atla, Senior Vice President & Global Head – Communications & Utilities Business, Cyient, shared the role that Cyient is playing in the densification of the 5G network in rural, urban, and semi-urban locations. Here's everything you should know.

Q1. Can You Explain the Working of Cyient's Market-Focused 5G Network Rollout?

Enabling 5G network rollout is one of the core focus areas of Cyient's proposition to the telecom Industry. And we are contributing extensively to the 5G network rollout globally. We have been responsible for designing the fiber network that powers the 5G cells. Subsequently, we are playing a key role in the densification of the 5G network in urban, semi-urban, and rural locations. Telecom companies are on the lookout for quick, efficient rollout support and have been benefitting from our "maximum coverage-minimal infrastructure" design principle and technology solutions. We combine decades of network design experience with the latest technologies like digital twin, geospatial intelligence, and hyper-automation to offer a unique proposition. Our contribution to the rollout of 5G networks has been commended for its technical prowess and execution efficiency. The 'Service Delivery Excellence Award in 5G Engineering' conferred on us by NASSCOM in the recently held Engineering and Innovation Excellence Awards '21 is testimony to that.

Q2. Please Explain to us the Company’s Technology-Powered Innovation and Designing.

Cyient's vision is to "Apply Technology Imaginatively to Solve Problems That Matter." True to our vision, we approach every customer requirement with the intent of delivering a technology-led solution. All the three pillars of our Communications business portfolio – Intelligent Infrastructure, Smart Operations, and Enterprise Network Transformation—have a cutting-edge technology focus. We imbibe technology through partnerships, in-house development, and academia collaborations. We are always on the lookout for novel technology solutions and have developed a robust partner ecosystem with technology leaders globally. There is a strong focus on developing digital solutions within Cyient; our IntelliCyient proposition was launched recently in Hannover Messe. We are setting up a 5G innovation lab and COE in India in partnership with global technology leaders. On the academia front, we have endowed a chair in IIT-Hyderabad to promote research and development in emerging communication technologies.

Q3. How Is the Introduction of the Roadmap for 5G Migration and Accompanying Solutions for Post-Deployment Operations, Transforming Communications Networks for Enterprise Solution Companies?

Enterprises across sectors are aspiring to achieve digital transformation, and it necessitates seamless convergence between information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). However, operating and managing physical tasks digitally or using technology requires levels of sophistication and service that "consumer-grade" cellular and wireless connectivity may not always support. The advent of private wireless networks where the confluence of technologies around virtualisation, edge connectivity, Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS), etc., is taking place is an intent to satisfy this need for enterprises. Cyient believes that Edge and Private Wireless have the potential to unlock immense value for enterprises – particularly through operational efficiencies, new business models, improved reliability and quality of service, and reduced cost of deployment. Several new use cases are poised to open up. We have designed our Enterprise Network Transformation proposition to address this customer requirement. We are collaborating with best-in-class partners to provide network services and digital solutions to enterprises with the aim of supporting their transformation.

Q4. How is Cyient assisting in Cutting-edge transformation services for Communication Service Providers (CSP) in network planning and design to improve the end-user experience?

Traditionally, network build was undertaken in anticipation of business activity, introducing a potential for the demand-supply mismatch. As we progress toward intelligent demand-based network build, greater complexity is introduced in planning and operations. With exponential demand for FTTx and 5G, there is an emphasis on (a) incorporating technology solutions at each step of the process, making the process efficient; and (b) developing integrations and seamless data exchange. This is true not only for the network build phase but also for operations. The demand for a consistently high quality of service has led to the emergence of zero-touch provisioning and robust service management and assurance processes. Cyient's proposition of Intelligent Infrastructure comprises Intelligent Survey, Intelligent Design, and Orchestrated Workflow Management. We place a strong emphasis on approaching plans and design in an integrated manner. As an outcome, we have recorded a close to 70% reduction in survey cost through Intelligent Survey, which leverages LiDAR, 360-degree imagery, and AI. Similarly, our design principle focuses on optimisation, ensuring a significant reduction in cycle time. Through one of our key engagements in India, we enabled a 90% reduction inactivation time by integrating backend systems. We strive to enable telecom companies to accelerate the plan and design process, keeping the connectivity needs of the end-users in mind. As telecom companies move toward a demand-linked network build, it becomes imperative to usher in this transformative approach and partner with network design service providers who possess a blend of design and technology expertise.

Vodafone Idea VoWi-Fi Calling Available In a New State

Posted: 15 Aug 2021 09:48 PM PDT

Vodafone Idea (Vi) is extending the VoWi-Fi service to new states. The third-largest telco has now extended the service for its users living in Rajasthan. VoWi-Fi is a very convenient medium for users to make crystal clear voice calls if they are in an area where the mobile network connectivity is weak. With the addition of the Rajasthan circle, VoWi-Fi will now be available in a total of 6 circles in India which also includes Gujarat, Maharashtra & Goa, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Delhi. For the unaware, there's no additional cost for the users to make a VoWi-Fi call. All that is required is a smartphone that supports it and a strong Wi-Fi connection.

Vodafone Idea VoWi-Fi Calling, Things to Know

If you want to check if the Vi VoWi-Fi calling is activated, you should look for the icon at the top bar of the screen. To make a Wi-Fi call, first enable the Wi-Fi Calling switch on your device and ensure that the VoLTE setting is also switched on at that time. You can make VoWi-Fi calls to anyone including local, national, and international number. Note that if the Wi-Fi network that your device is connected to is weak, you won't get a good experience of VoWi-Fi calling with Vi. There are only select smartphones that can support Vi VoWi-Fi. Vodafone Idea's website suggests that few smartphones from Apple, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Samsung, and Xiaomi can support the feature. The purpose of VoWi-Fi is to enable users to get a seamless network experience and indoor coverage. Wherever the telco's network is not reachable but there's a Wi-Fi connection available, users can leverage VoWi-Fi calling feature from the company to make voice calls. The telecom circles mentioned above only allow users to make Wi-Fi calls. The company is working to extend the feature to other circles soon.

Best Entry-Level Postpaid Plans in August 2021

Posted: 15 Aug 2021 08:34 PM PDT

Telecom companies have developed an extensive portfolio of postpaid plans that are packed with data, voice calling and steaming benefits. Recently, the renowned telco made amendments in its postpaid offerings by removing the popular Rs 799 postpaid plan. However, if we talk about entry-level postpaid plans, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea offers almost similar benefits with competitive pricing. In this article, we will list the best entry-level postpaid plans by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea in August 2021.

Bharti Airtel Rs 399 Postpaid Plan

Even though Airtel made some adjustments in its prepaid and postpaid roster, the entry-level postpaid plan is still intact. The postpaid plan has been designed for users who wish for high-speed data and voice calling benefits. Under the Rs 399 postpaid plan, Airtel offers 40GB of internet data with a data rollover facility. Apart from this, users get unlimited local and ISD voice calling benefits along with 100 SMSes per day. The postpaid plan comes under the basic plans, and it does not offer subscriptions to OTT platforms other than Airtel Xsteam. However, if users are willing to pay Rs 100 extra, they can opt for Rs 499 postpaid plan and get exclusive steaming benefits.

Reliance Jio Rs 399 Postpaid Plan

The entry-level postpaid plan of Reliance Jio directly competes with Bharti Airtel. However, Reliance Jio offers OTT streaming benefits in its basic Rs 399 postpaid plan, which is not present in Bharti Airtel. Under the Rs 399 postpaid plan, Reliance Jio offers 75GB of internet data along with unlimited voice calling and SMS benefits. The best feature of the postpaid plan is the 200GB data rollover facility. To ensure a hassle-free experience, the telco offers SIM home delivery and premium call centre service. As for OTT benefits, Jio users get subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Disney+Hotstar VIP. Additionally, users will get subscriptions to various Jio apps such as JioCinema, JioTV and more.

Vodafone Idea Rs 399 Postpaid Plan

Vodafone Idea's entry-level postpaid plan is almost similar to Bharti Airtel. Under the Rs 399 postpaid plan, users get 40GB of internet data with one single connection. Along with it, users get 200GB data rollover facility. There are no third-party OTT streaming benefits available in the plan. However, users get access to Vi Movies and TV that offers access to premium movies, originals, Live TV, news and more. Similar to Airtel, if Vodafone Idea postpaid subscribers opt for Rs 499 plan, they can get a one-year subscription to Amazon Prime Video, which is worth Rs 999.

Jio, Airtel or Vi, Whose Entry Level SMS Prepaid Plan Better

Posted: 15 Aug 2021 07:34 PM PDT

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea all don't offer SMS benefits to their users with low-end prepaid plans. So to port out or use the SMS service for any other thing, the telcos are pushing users to recharge with a certain minimum amount plan that offers SMS benefits so that they can earn more. Today, we will be looking at those starting plans from the telcos which offer SMS benefits. Note that these aren't the 'entry level' plans but the 'entry-level SMS benefits' plans. Let's see what each operator has got in store for the users.

Reliance Jio Entry Level SMS Prepaid Plan

The minimum amount that you will have to spend with Reliance Jio for getting the SMS service from the telco is Rs 129. This plan comes with 2GB of total data for 28 days. It also offers unlimited voice calling and 300 SMS for the same duration. Post consumption of the daily data limit, the internet speed for the users drop to 64 Kbps. There is a subscription offered to the customers for Jio applications which includes JioCinema, JioTV, JioSecurity, JioNews, and JioCloud. This is the 'unlimited daily data plan'. But users can also go for a 'no daily limit' plan from the telco that will only cost Rs 127 but come for a meagre validity of 15 days, offering 12GB of data. This plan offers 100 SMS/day along with unlimited voice calling and the Jio apps. For the JioPhone users, the minimum recharge plan that offers SMS benefits is of Rs 75. This plan comes with 0.1GB/data and also offers 200MB bonus data. Its validity is of 28 days, and the plan also offers unlimited voice calling with 50 SMS. Jio apps are included.

Bharti Airtel Entry Level SMS Prepaid Plan

Bharti Airtel offers its entry-level SMS prepaid plan for Rs 129. It comes for 24 days and offers 1GB of daily data to the users. There is unlimited voice calling and 300 SMS included with the plan. Users get free Airtel Thanks benefits, including Airtel Xstream Premium for free.

Vodafone Idea Entry Level SMS Prepaid Plan

The cheapest prepaid plan from Vodafone Idea that offers users SMS benefits also comes for Rs 129. This plan offers users the same benefits as that of Jio, which is 2GB of total data but for 24 days. There are 300 SMS with unlimited voice calling included in the plan. Users don't get any additional benefits with the plan. These are the plans you can recharge with to get SMS benefits from the operators.

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