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Verizon Play More Unlimited Plan Offers 50GB of 5G Data for $80

Posted: 18 Aug 2021 11:41 AM PDT

Verizon 5G Plans Verizon has successfully placed itself as the premium telecommunications operator in the USA. The company offers multiple unlimited 5G plans to the users. One of the plans from the company knowns as 'Play More Unlimited' offers users 50GB of 5G data for a monthly charge of $80. It is a prepaid plan, and users are also entitled to get more benefits with this plan. Note that this is the cost for a single line connection. The cost of the plan drops as the number of connections purchased increases. For 2 connections, the cost would drop to $70 per line; for 3 connections, it will drop to $55 per line; for 4 connections, it will drop to $45; for 5 or more connections, the price will drop to $40 per month. Let's check out the complete benefits of the plan.

Verizon Play More Unlimited Plan Complete Benefits

The Verizon Play More Unlimited plan offers users truly unlimited voice calling and texts for the entire month. In addition to that, users get 50GB of high-speed data. But after consumption of the 50GB data, the speed for the users will drop. On top of this, users also get 15GB of hotspot data. Note that this plan supports 5G connectivity. The company offers both 5G Nationwide and 5G Ultra-Wideband connectivity to the users who are subscribed to this plan. Further, there are multiple over-the-top (OTT) benefits. The users are entitled to get Disney+ Hulu, ESPN+, discovery+ for 12 months, Apple Arcade for 12 months, Google Play Pass for 12 months, and Apple Music for 6 months. These are the complete benefits offered by the plan. In case users find this plan a little expensive, they can always opt for the 'Start Unlimited' plan from the company that costs $70 per month for a single connection. There are more high-end plans available as well, with more data and more benefits.

Prepaid Plans With Unique OTT Benefits

Posted: 18 Aug 2021 08:56 AM PDT

Prepaid Plans Telecom operators in India directly compete against each other when it comes to prepaid plans. All the prepaid plans offered by telcos are packed with internet and voice calling benefits. Additionally, private telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea offer a subscription to various OTT platforms to cater to the entertainment needs of prepaid subscribers. In this article, we will look at the best value prepaid plans of Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea that is packed with unique OTT benefits.

Reliance Jio Rs 401 Prepaid Plan

When it comes to prepaid offerings, Reliance Jio offers an array of prepaid plans with different service validity and benefits. Under the Rs 401 prepaid plan, Jio offers 3GB of internet data every day for 28 days. Not only this but, Jio additionally offers 6GB of data that makes the total data count to 90GB. Unlimited voice calling benefits and 100 SMSes per day is also included in the plan. Talking about OTT benefits, Jio offers a one-year subscription to Disney+Hotstar VIP worth Rs 399 at no extra cost. Since watching series and movies on OTT platforms consumes more internet data, the extra 6GB data benefits are definitely worth the price of the prepaid plan. Apart from this, subscriptions to various Jio apps such as JioTV, JioNews, JioTV and more are also included in the plan.

Bharti Airtel Rs 448 Prepaid Plan

Bharti Airtel Rs 448 prepaid plan offers 3GB of internet data. The service validity of the prepaid plan is 28 days. Truly unlimited voice calling benefits and 100SMSes per day is also included in the prepaid plan. Talking about additional benefits, Airtel offers 30 days trial of Amazon Prime Video mobile edition, 3 months subscription to Apollo 24/7, free hello tunes, Wynk Music free subscription, and Rs 100 cashback on FASTag. Also, Airtel offers a one-year subscription to Disney+Hotstar VIP worth Rs 399 for free. Not only this but free online courses of Shaw Academy with one-year validity is also included in the plan.

Vodafone Idea Rs 449 Prepaid Plan

The Rs 499 prepaid plan by Vodafone Idea comes with a validity of 56 days. Under the plan, users get a whopping 4GB of internet data every day with 100 SMSes per day truly unlimited voice calling benefits. Weekend data rollover facility and binge all night feature are also included in the prepaid plan. As for additional benefits, Vodafone Idea offers one-year access to the Zee5 premium. Also, prepaid subscribers get access to Vi Movies and TV that offer unlimited movies, originals, and more.

Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 5 vs Pixel 4a 5G: How Are They Different?

Posted: 18 Aug 2021 08:16 AM PDT

Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 5 vs Pixel 4a 5G: How Are They Different? Google unveiled the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G smartphones in 2020. Now, the company added a new device to its portfolio – the Pixel 5a 5G. Eventually, there are three Google 5G smartphones that are closely aligned with almost the same features. Now, if you are wondering how these devices are different, then here is a comparison of their features.

Design And Display

All these three Pixels smartphones are identical with a squarish camera module at the top left corner of the rear panel, a punch-hole cutout, and a fingerprint sensor at the rear. The Pixel 5 has a more compact build and a quality finish with a metal rear panel. It also supports wireless charging and is IP68 rated. On the other hand, the Pixel 4a 5G is bigger and comes with a polycarbonate back with a matte finish. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack and no IP rating. Finally, the Pixel 5a 5G has an even larger form factor without deviating the design language and comes with a metal unibody build and an IP67 rating. In terms of display, the Pixel 5a 5G flaunts a larger 6.4-inch OLED display with a FHD+ resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate. This is larger than the Pixel 4a 5G's 6.2-inch OLED display with a FHD+ resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate and the Pixel 5's smaller 6-inch OLED display with a similar resolution. However, the Pixel 5 comes with 90 Hz refresh rate and HDR support.

Hardware And Battery

All these Pixel models use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G offering support for 5G but the Pixel 5 has a larger RAM than the rest. In terms of battery, Pixel 5a 5G gets the power from a 4620mAh battery than the other two smartphones. Also, the Pixel 5 offers support for wireless charging and reverse wireless charging as well.

Camera

For imaging, all these models are on par with a dual-camera setup at the rear with a 12.2MP primary sensor and a 16MP secondary ultra-wide-angle lens. At the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera sensor. We can expect major upgrades to arrive on the Pixel 6.

Verdict

Given that there are very few differences between these three Pixel smartphones, we can expect them to deliver almost the same performance, look and feel. Only the Pixel 6 is expected to bring some substantial changes. Notably, the Pixel 5 of last year has a high refresh rate, wireless charging capabilities and a more premium build. However, it is sensible as the Pixel a series smartphones come at relatively lower pricing.

Telecom, OTT Deals Push Sun NXT User Base Beyond 2 Crores

Posted: 18 Aug 2021 07:33 AM PDT

telecom-deals-sun-nxt-beyond-2-crores Sun NXT, the over-the-top (OTT) streaming platform run by Sun TV now has over 2 crore users, with the majority acquired through the tie ups with telecom operators and other OTT players. The development was shared by SL Narayanan, group chief financial officer at Sun TV Network in the first quarter earnings call on Friday. Narayanan also said that the platform does host users "who have come organically" but "that number is very small." However, the group CFO at Sun TV said that the organic users on the SUN NXT platform are "growing."

Sun NXT Has "Impressive Collection of Content" Says Sun TV Group CFO

Narayanan said that Sun TV is "investing in movies" and that Sun NXT has a "hike" in its user base each time the company premieres a new movie on its OTT platform. "If anything Sun NXT [has] got an impressive collection of content," Narayanan said in the first quarter earnings call on Friday. "So, you get all our channels streaming live, and then you also have access to my entire library and you can choose a nonlinear option on these serials as well. So, to say that you know, there’s no content on Sun NXT is absolutely facetious." Crucially, Narayanan said that telecom operators receive "restricted access" to Sun NXT portfolio and that the deals with the operators does not mandate Sun TV to produce fresh content for Sun NXT. "We limit their (telecom operators) access to my library because you know, for the kind of price that we get, we don’t open up the entire library," Narayanan said. "We only give restricted access to our library because if they want to get the entire access, I’ll be cannibalizing my own customers." In India, Sun TV has priced the Sun NXT monthly plan at Rs 99 while the quarterly and annual plans are priced at Rs 129 and Rs 489 respectively. It has to be noted that the telecom operators including Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea offer its users access to Sun NXT portfolio through JioCinema and Vi Movies and TV respectively. However, the JioCinema along with Vi Movies and TV platforms are largely available to Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea users for no additional cost. Further, Narayanan said that a lot of users in its international markets including Malaysia, Singapore and Middle East are "now shifting" from Direct-to-Home (DTH) and cable subscriptions to Sun NXT. The group CFO at Sun TV said that the viewing habits are "changing" due to the pandemic with a "lot of North Indians" watching South Indian movies. "Because the pandemic has actually prompted them to look for other options in content," Narayanan said. "So, I’m very positive that you know Sun NXT will become a very important part of our total offering." Narayanan said that the "absolute moment of arrival" for Sun TV as a "digital power" would be when "every home in South India becomes the Sun NXT subscriber." However, the group CFO at Sun TV said that the "holy grail" moment is still "some time away" due to the low penetration of high speed broadband. Narayanan said that the company would have "achieved a breakthrough kind of penetration" if it can even convert 1.1 crore users into "direct paying subscribers of Sun NXT."

"Delayed Investment" in Sun NXT "Remains A Concern" Say Analysts

Sun TV on Friday announced its first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2021, with the company recording Rs 810.10 crores in revenues in the quarter. The broadcaster operating satellite TV channels across multiple Indian languages said that the revenues in its first quarter translated to a 34% year-over-year (YoY) increase. Meanwhile, multiple analysts have said that the investment delays by Sun TV on its Sun NXT platform "remains a concern." Motilal Oswal Financial Services, an Indian diversified financial services firm, on Saturday highlighted that Sun NXT "continues to remain a key part" of the overall content strategy of Sun TV. "Intensifying content investment to win market share is a key positive, but delayed investment in OTT remains a concern," Motilal Oswal said in its note. "It (Sun TV) has delayed its OTT investment by two years, with no clear timelines." Similarly, Dolat Capital, a financial firm engaged in the trading markets on Saturday highlighted that the Sun NXT platform has been "throwing back healthy cash flows for Sun TV." "However, there has been persistent delay in investment in digital business by Sun," Dolat Capital said in a note. "There had been disconnect and delays in intent vs. execution on digital several times. Delivery on digital would be critical."

Vodafone Idea (Vi) Is Not Having a Pleasant 2021 So Far

Posted: 18 Aug 2021 06:26 AM PDT

Vodafone Idea The condition of Vodafone Idea seems to be worsening because of the financial burden and continuous subscriber reduction. On Tuesday, the shares of Vodafone Idea fell for the seventh session. The prime reason behind the reduction in the price of shares is linked to quarterly losses and default fundraising plans. As reported by ET Telecom, the balance sheet of the financially distressed telco shows that the liabilities of Vodafone Idea is much more than the profit & loss statement. Bankruptcy is on the verge for telecom operators if funding plans are not executed along with financial aid from the government.

Vodafone Idea's Net Debt at the end of June Quarter was Rs 1,90,670 Crore

Talking about the financial figures of the telco, the net debt at the end of the June quarter was Rs 1,90,670 crore with a cash reserve of just Rs 920 crore. The AGR liabilities of the telco stand at Rs 62,180 crore. The scrip of the telco reported a 5.19% reduction to Rs 5.66 on the BSE. If you are not aware, the company's debt is nearly 12 times greater than its market capitalisation of Rs 16,264.23 crore.

Government Intervention is Essential to Sustain the Market Structure

Edelweiss Securities expressed its opinions and marked that the delay in capital raising has deteriorated the financial credibility of the telco. To revive the telco, government intervention would be essential. Along with a relief package, the next round of tariff hikes would also aid the telco in elevating the ARPU. The government of India is expecting the promoters of the financially distressed telco to infuse equity and show their commitment to Indian telecom operations. In other development, Vodafone Idea is investing its efforts in curating a creative petition in case the Supreme Court will reject its review petition seeking correction in the calculation strategy by the telecom department. The subscriber loss of Vodafone Idea increased 1.24 crore to 25.54 crores in the June quarter. The reduction in revenue and subscriber count was affecting Ebitda due to the higher fixed cost of the business. To provide immediate liquid support, a capital raise or government relief package will be essential for the telco.

Best Semi-Premium Smartphones in India Right Now

Posted: 18 Aug 2021 05:39 AM PDT

Best Semi-Premium Smartphones in India Right Now India is one of the largest smartphone markets in the world, and many players race towards launching their latest offerings in the country. Especially, the Indian market has devices across price points, including entry-level to premium offerings. One of the segments that is attracting buyers is the semi-premium smartphone space that has devices priced under Rs. 50,000. Having said that, here is a list of semi-premium smartphones in India right now.

Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro is one of the flagship smartphones in the Mi 11 series. The device adorns a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a fast 120 Hz refresh rate. Its hardware aspects include an octa-core flagship-grade Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor along with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage space. There is a 108MP triple-camera setup at the rear, a 20MP front-facing camera, and a 4520mAh battery.

OnePlus 9R

OnePlus 9R is an affordable variant in the OnePlus 9 series launched this year. It makes use of a 6.55-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED display with 2.5D glass and 120Hz refresh rate. The hardware aspects of the OnePlus 9R include a Snapdragon 870 processor clubbed with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage space. The other goodies are a 48MP quad-camera arrangement, a 16MP selfie camera, and a 4500mAh battery.

Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G

Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G is one of the latest 5G smartphones in the mid-range market. Detailing on its specifications, it is an iPhone look-alike with 6.43-inch FHD+ 90 Hz display featuring boxy edges and an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G-enabled processor with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage space. For imaging, there is a 64MP triple-camera setup at the rear and a 32MP front-facing camera. A 4300mAh battery keeps the lights turned on.

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

The Apple iPhone SE (2020) follows an old-school design language and bestows a compact 4.7-inch display surrounded by thick bezels. The smartphone gets the power from an Apple A13 Bionic processor along with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage space. The other aspects include a 12MP rear camera, a 7MP selfie camera, and a smaller 1820mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite

Being a toned-down variant of the yesteryear flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite flaunts a slew of highlights, including a 6.7-inch display with FHD+ resolution. Under its hood, there is an octa-core Exynos 9810 SoC teamed up with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage space. The other aspects include a 12MP triple-camera setup, a 32MP selfie camera sensor, and a 4500mAh battery.

WhatsApp Rolls Out Large Previews In Link Sharing

Posted: 18 Aug 2021 04:08 AM PDT

WhatsApp Rolls Out Large Previews In Link Sharing Of late, WhatsApp is hitting the tech headlines almost with each other day. Recently, it was talked about as it rolled out an option to migrate the chat history between Android and iOS devices and vice versa. Now, the Facebook-owned messaging platform has rolled out yet another useful feature. Last month, WhatsApp was tipped to be testing a new feature that will let users view a larger preview of the images while sharing links. Now, this feature is finally being rolled out to the Android and iOS beta testers. Following the successful rollout, it will be released to the stable versions of the app.

WhatsApp Rolls Out Large Image Previews

The latest news, as hinted by the WhatsApp tracker site WABetaInfo is the rollout of the large link preview for the beta users. If it is not enabled for your account despite being a beta tester, then you can wait for 24 hours as it will be rolled out to you. If you are a beta user with the versions, WhatsApp beta for iOS 2.21.160.17 and WhatsApp beta for Android 2.21.17.15 are eligible to get the ability to view large previews prior to link sharing. You need to update your beta app to the latest version to get the feature. As of now, WhatsApp shows a small thumbnail while sharing links. With the new feature under development, users will be able to get a larger preview image. Even the screenshot revealed by the report shows a larger preview. You will also get more content when you either send or receive a link.

Other WhatsApp Features

Besides this feature that will let users see a larger thumbnail of the link, there are other new features that users will get. One of the features is the ability to send disappearing photos with the View Once feature. The other aspect is the ability to migrate chats between Android and iOS versions of the app. It debuted with the newly launched Samsung foldable smartphones. Also, users can get the ability to join ongoing voice, and video calls after the calls have debuted.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Offer Adaptive Sound, 5 Hour Playback and More

Posted: 18 Aug 2021 02:55 AM PDT

Google Pixel Buds The market for Truly Wireless Stereo (TWS) has expanded massively in India. As such, both budget and premium offerings are making their way into the market. Some of the premium names in the segment include Nothing Ear, OnePlus, Apple and now the list has been joined by Google as well. The tech giant has launched the Pixel Buds A-Series in India, which come with a price tag of Rs 9,999. The new buds by Google Pixel boast of a lot of features, including a 12mm dynamic speaker. In addition to this, the Google Pixel Buds A-Series comes with spatial vents which maintain a healthy pressure on the ears. Also, the buds connect individually to the device.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Features

The new buds also come with features like a beam mic for focused recording and voice. The Adaptive Sound feature of Pixel Buds A-Series increases or decreases sound based on the surroundings. The users can give a command by saying, "Ok Google, play my music," to resume their music after a call. Further, the users of the Pixel Buds A-Series can give commands to read out notifications, check the weather, and even make translations from one language to other. Using a Google Pixel device or any device with Android 6 and beyond, the users will be able to start conversations in 40 plus languages, including Tamil and Bengali.

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Colour Options and Playback

As for the colour options available for the Google Pixel Buds A-Series, the buyers will have a Clear White option which has grey undertones. As for the power of the device, Google says that the buds will run for 5 hours in playback on a single full charge; with the case, you will be able to use it for 24 hours. The Pixel Buds A-Series also come with sweat and water resistance. The buds would be available for purchase on August 25 on Tata Cliq, Reliance Digital, Flipkart and other stores.

Bharti Airtel, Vi Worried About Indian 5Gi Standard

Posted: 18 Aug 2021 01:15 AM PDT

Bharti Airtel Top telecom operators and vendors, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, Ericsson, Nokia, Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm and more companies, have expressed their fear of India going ahead with the 5Gi standard. For the unaware, India came out with its own 5G standard called 5Gi, which was different from that of the one proposed by the 3GPP. The only thing is, the 5Gi standard isn't as good as what the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) claims it to be. As per an ET Telecom report, the companies and the vendors' requests have been continuously rejected to conduct a holistic assessment of the standard within TSDSI. Thus, the companies have submitted a joint statement to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) requesting the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) to test the 5Gi standard theoretically and also through field testing. Before the 5Gi standard is made the mandatory norm, it is important that these tests happen.

5Gi Not Better than 3GPP 5G Standard

The companies said that if there's no significant gain in cost or network efficiency found, the 3GPP standard should not be modified by any nation. The biggest thing to note here is that the standard has not been proven commercially, so it would be very risky to go ahead with fixing the 5Gi standard as the mandatory norm for the operators and the vendors in India. This would further affect smartphones. The smartphones for India would especially come with technology supporting the 5Gi standard, which might create issues with international roaming. Further, the cost of building the smartphones, especially for India with the 5Gi standard, would increase for the companies, which would then result in a higher price for the end consumer. The operators have warned that if the 5Gi standard is implemented in India, it might affect the way consumers look at 5G. The 3GPP standard of 5G would be a safer bet to go with at the moment.

Fixed Broadband Download Speed in India Jumped to 60.06 Mbps: Ookla

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 11:52 PM PDT

Broadband The fixed broadband download and upload speeds in India have improved substantially when compared with the same period last year. According to an Ookla report, the fixed broadband download speeds in India have jumped to 60.06 Mbps in July 2021. In comparison, during the same period last year, the fixed broadband download speed was 40.45 Mbps. Further, the fixed broadband upload speeds in India have jumped from 35.04 Mbps in July 2020 to 56.47 Mbps in July 2021. India ranks at the 68th position in Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, which is 7 positions up from its previous ranking.

India Maintains Global Ranking in Mobile Speeds

As per Ookla, India's overall performance in mobile speeds has improved consistently. There were a few dips but nothing substantial, and it has helped India stay at the 122nd position, respectively. In July 2021, India's mobile download speed registered was 17.77 Mbps which is a tad bit lesser than the 17.84 Mbps recorded in June 2021. Same as in June 2021, UAE and Monaco have retained their position as the countries offering the maximum mobile broadband and fixed broadband download speeds. UAE delivered a mobile downloading speed of 190.03 Mbps in July 2021, and Monaco delivered a fixed broadband download speed of 256.70 Mbps. It is worth noting that according to a recent report from Ookla, India's mobile download speeds are expected to jump 10x of what it is now. This means Indian users could get up to 180 Mbps speeds approximately with the presence of 5G networks. For the unaware, Ookla is one of the leading companies in recording and analysing internet speed test data. Ookla collects data from around the world and analyses it to offer the best and most accurate insights to users living in different countries. The company collects its data for the Global Index from hundreds of millions of tests that are conducted by real people living in different regions.

Apple iPhone 13 Likely to Arrive On September 21

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 11:09 PM PDT

Apple iPhone 13 Likely To Arrive On September 21 The iPhone 12 lineup launch last year was delayed to October as there was chaos due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the company appears to stick to its usual timeline as the next-generation iPhones in the iPhone 13 series will be launched in September, which is next month. A report by MacRumors citing the investor note by Daniel Ives of Wedbush notes that the Cupertino tech giant could take the wraps off the iPhone 13 series in the third week of next month. However, the exact launch date of the device is yet to be disclosed. Going by the usual launch pattern followed by Apple, it will host the vent on Tuesday. Given that the company has moved to its usual launch schedule, we can expect it to continue this trend as well. If this turns out to be true, then the Apple iPhone 13 series could be launched on September 21, 2021. We can also expect an earlier launch on September 7 or September 14. Furthermore, Daniel Ives also expects that the company will manufacture between 130 million and 150 million units of the latest models by the end of this year. Notably, it intends to increase the production to 45 per cent from 35 per cent in Q3 2021.

Apple iPhone 13: What To Expect?

Based on the previous speculations, the iPhone 13 lineup is expected to feature a slightly smaller notch and could arrive with a fast refresh rate of 120 Hz. The high refresh rate could be exclusive only to the Pro models that are more expensive. It is also expected that the company will offer a premium model with an internal storage capacity of a whopping 1TB. There are claims that the iPhone 13 series could support mmWave 5G for the global countries except for the US. also, these models are to feature space-saving internal circuitry that might let the company use a bigger battery. One of the recent reports suggested that the upcoming iPhones will feature 25W fast charging support, which is a slight upgrade from the existing 22W fast charging. Also, a LiDAR scanner is expected. The iPhone 13 series is expected to arrive with notable hardware upgrades and a more power-efficient and faster chipset made using the 5nm+ process likely the Apple A15 Bionic.

Bharti Airtel Good Days Ahead Despite Dues

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 10:02 PM PDT

Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel has been successful in building a solid brand throughout the years. It is really the only telco that truly survived the market post the arrival of Reliance Jio in 2016. All the other operators went out of business because of the loss in market share, while Vodafone and Idea Cellular had to merge to keep running. Things haven't been good for the other operators apart from Jio as they have tons of dues in their books. But despite all the dues that Bharti Airtel has, it is all set for a smooth future ahead.

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Will Continue to Rule Market

Until and unless something charismatic happens and either Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) or Vodafone Idea (Vi) dramatically start growing rapidly, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio will keep ruling the market. This is because both the operators have built trust with their subscribers, and the other companies are just struggling to stay afloat. Bharti Airtel is making profits. Yes, the telco's profits narrowed in the first quarter of FY22, but the important thing to note here is that it is still making profits. If it was a loss, it would have been a totally different story. As long as a company is making profits, the industry, its lenders, and the government feel secure. Analysts predict that Bharti Airtel's stock is only going to rise from here. This is because of two reasons. First, if the government comes out with a relief package, Airtel will be able to use it to its benefit quite well. Second, if Vodafone Idea goes under, Airtel will be able to acquire most of its 2G subscribers who can't shift to Reliance Jio if they don't have a 4G smartphone. Bharti Airtel has a ton of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues it needs to pay, but the telco wouldn't be a lot worried since things are playing out just fine for it.

JioPhone Next, What Jio Needs to Do Right?

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 08:50 PM PDT

JioPhone Next The JioPhone Next is going to launch in a matter of few weeks. It is highly anticipated in India just like every other Reliance Jio product. Many are confident that it would help Jio in further adding new subscribers very rapidly. If Jio launches special tariffs for the JioPhone Next just like there are plans for the JioPhone, it could create a huge impact on the company and the industry. Vodafone Idea (Vi) subscribers trying to switch to other networks will finally have an option of a cheap 4G smartphone and not an outdated technology feature phone. It will offer Jio a chance to expand its user base aggressively. But there are a few things that the company needs to get right in order for the smartphone to succeed.

JioPhone Next Features and Software Will Matter a Lot

Software optimisation on a sub Rs 4,000 (expected) smartphone can be a game-changer. It would shake the entry-level smartphone industry and further push other companies to come out with devices in the same range with better specs and software optimisation. But in case Jio fails to do this, it wouldn't look good on the company's promises and further won't really have an impact on its subscriber base. Many users can also use this smartphone as a secondary device just for hotspots or making voice calls. The specifications of the smartphone won't matter too much. No one would expect the camera to be too good, the phone to be silky smooth. Only if it can perform decently and allow users to make voice and video calls along with strong support for apps such as WhatsApp and more, it will be fine. One of the things that is already confirmed about the device is that it will run on Android 11 Go Edition out of the box. As per the online reports, JioPhone Next might be priced at Rs 3,499 which is not bad. Note that the price mentioned here is just a leak and the company hasn't confirmed it, so the actual price of the smartphone will only be known once it is launched. The JioPhone Next will give the users an option to get a 4G smartphone who don't have the money to upgrade even to an entry-level 4G smartphone that costs around Rs 6,000. Hopefully, the JioPhone Next is what users expect it to and it pushes people to upgrade to 4G networks so that India can get rid of 2G and 3G networks as fast as possible and move on to being a 4G and 5G only nation.

Airtel or Connect, Whose Rs 500 Broadband Plan Makes More Sense

Posted: 17 Aug 2021 06:38 PM PDT

Airtel Broadband The number of broadband internet service providers (ISPs) has surged in the last few years. There are many regional operators who have come into the scene offering a tough competition to the PAN-India operators such as Jio, Airtel and BSNL. Today, we are going to look at one such regional broadband service provider, 'Connect' and compare its Rs 500 plan with Airtel's Rs 500 fiber broadband plan. Airtel provides its fiber broadband services under Airtel Xstream Fiber. Both the companies offer the same priced plan to the users. Just to be clear, both the companies offer Rs 499 broadband plan, and for the sake of rounding off, I have referred to it as Rs 500.

Airtel Xstream Fiber Rs 499 Broadband Plan

This is the entry-level broadband plan from Bharti Airtel. Airtel Xstream Fiber users get 3.3TB or 3,333GB data with every plan there is, along with a landline voice calling connection with unlimited talktime. The speed offered by this plan is 40 Mbps, and it the plan also comes with Airtel Thanks benefits which include Airtel Xstream Premium, Wynk Music, Shaw Academy, and more. The cost of the plan (Rs 499) is not inclusive of GST. Users can also get an Xstream Box from the company while purchasing the broadband connection for a mere one time fully refundable amount of Rs 1,500. The channel pack for 1 month would cost a little more. There are no other benefits offered by this plan.

Connect Broadband Rs 499 Plan

Connect is a regional broadband player present in three states of the country, including Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, and Punjab. The company offers a Rs 499 broadband plan to the users living in Punjab. This plan also comes with the same speed that is 40 Mbps and offers users 3.3TB or 3,300GB data for the month. After the FUP data is consumed, the internet speed for the users will drop to 5 Mbps. The company will charge GST on the Rs 499 that is the cost of the plan. Users get a free landline connection with Connect broadband plans as well. There are no ISD calling minutes. The upload and download speed offered with this plan is uniform like that of Airtel Xstream Fiber's 40 Mbps plan. So if you are wondering which plan you should choose, honestly, you can choose either of them. The benefits are identical, and the cost is identical. If you want an Xstream Box, choose Airtel. Otherwise, both companies are offering equally good plans.

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${latestitem Title} OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS Colour Options, Price Details Leaked Amazon Prime Price to Change in India, Not Much Time Left Oppo to Rollout ColorOS 12 Beta Version on More of its Smartphones MediaTek Upbeat About India’s 5G Prospects in 2022 iQOO Neo 6 Might Be Very Affordable SD 888 Smartphone Starlink Connection Might Cost Rs 158000 Annually in India Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Official Design/First Look Out Now Vodafone Idea Wants to Avoid Ericsson, Nokia Duopoly for 5G Vodafone Idea 1.5GB Daily Data Plans with Short to Medium Term Validity OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS Colour Options, Price Details Leaked Posted: 06 Dec 2021 01:52 AM PST Image by GIZMOCHINA OnePlus Buds Z2 truly wireless earphones were earlier launched in China with the OnePlus 9RT smartphone by the Oppo backed smartphone manufacturer. It was also reported a while ago that both OnePlus RT and Buds Z2 TWS earphones...
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${latestitem Title} Bharti Airtel, Vi to See Higher ARPU in Q2 FY22: Analysts Alliance Broadband Offers 11 OTT Benefits With Cruise Plan Apple Is Giving up to Rs 3000 Free to Indian Customers iPhone 12 Is Okay or Should You Go for iPhone 13? Excitel Offers More Affordable Broadband Plans than JioFiber Bharti Airtel, Vi to See Higher ARPU in Q2 FY22: Analysts Posted: 17 Oct 2021 10:47 AM PDT Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are expected to see higher average revenue per user (ARPU) in the second quarter of FY22. The analysts believe that because of the removal of the base plan (Rs 49 plan) by both the telcos, their ARPU will see a 4.5% to 6% sequential growth. At the same time, both operators will also see a higher subscriber churn rate because of the increase in tariffs. According to a PTI report citing IIFL Securities, the second quarter should be healthy for the private operators. This is because ...
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