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Vodafone Idea Rs 499 Plan Bundles 4GB Double Data Per Day With ZEE5 Premium
Starlink Registers Promising Speeds Comparable to Fixed Broadband
Challenges That Lay Ahead of Vodafone Idea, BSNL Merger
Postpaid Plans From Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea You Can’t Ignore
Broadband Plans of Today Still Miss Some Major Features
COAI Predicts Complete Overhaul of Transit Systems as a 5G Use Case
Why Do You Need A Wi-Fi Extender?
Airtel Recent Tariff Hikes To Hoist ARPU
Best Smartphones Under Rs 12,000 to Buy in India Now
Why India Should Push Aside 5Gi in Favour of a More Accepted Standard
Connect Broadband Rs 999 Plan Offers Tough Competition to JioFiber
Vodafone Pro Broadband Plan Gets a Super Upgrade

Vodafone Idea Rs 499 Plan Bundles 4GB Double Data Per Day With ZEE5 Premium

Posted: 07 Aug 2021 09:07 AM PDT

Vodafone Idea is one company that has been invoking some negative connotations for the last few weeks because of its financial situation. However, if you are a subscriber of Vodafone Idea, then perhaps there has been no better time to be a Vi customer. The reason we say this is because the company seems to be throwing away a lot of free data to the customers in order to retain them. To recall, Vodafone Idea is also the only company currently offering Binge all night and Weekend data rollover option to its subscribers uniquely. No other telco like Bharti Airtel or Reliance Jio is offering this. In the latest move, Vodafone Idea has also started double data and ZEE5 subscription on one of its most popular Rs 449 prepaid plans.

Vodafone Idea Rs 499 Prepaid Plan Details

Firstly, the Rs 449 prepaid plan comes with 56 days validity. In this plan, the subscribers get the obvious benefits of unlimited calling and 100 SMS per day. However, there is a cherry on top of this plan which comes in the form of double data. Previously, the subscribers were limited to just 2GB of data per day in this plan, but now they will get 4GB of data per day. In addition to this, the Binge all-night offer would allow them to consume unlimited data at night so that they can watch OTT content or use the data for their work or entertainment-related needs. Not only this, but the Weekend data rollover would mean that the subscribers could use their leftover data from the previous week to use this week. The total data benefit in this plan would be 224GB in the entire validity period of 56 days.

Vodafone Idea Offering ZEE5 Premium Subscription

Besides the above-mentioned benefits, Vodafone Idea has also thrown in the ZEE5 Premium subscription in the mix. This is one new benefit that the subscribers did not have before in this plan. There are other plans from Vodafone Idea, like the Rs 699 prepaid plan, which used to come with a ZEE5 Premium subscription. Not only this, but the Rs 299 prepaid plan from Vodafone Idea now also comes with a ZEE5 Premium subscription which is valid for an entire year.

Starlink Registers Promising Speeds Comparable to Fixed Broadband

Posted: 07 Aug 2021 08:27 AM PDT

Out of all the projects that Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk has taken up, Starlink is one of its kind. As per this project, the company would be launching Low Earth orbit satellites to provide internet connectivity to its users. Now previously, people were skeptical about the launch of Starlink and doubtful about the speeds that it would be able to provide. However, now it appears that Starlink is actually meeting the standards set by the traditional broadband wired connections. Also, a few months back, the company's CEO had said that it would start providing the service globally after crossing the strategic figure of 69,420 active users.

Starlink to Soon Target Global Customers

One of the most popular speed test websites, Ookla conducted speed tests of three similar services namely HughesNet, Starlink and Viasat. Out of these three, it was found that Starlink far outcompeted its competitors and far outweighed the expectations which it set in the quarters before. As per the data available from Ookla, Starlink registered a median download speed of 97.23 Mbps during Q2 2021 (up from 65.72 Mbps in Q1 2021). The second in the line was HughesNet with a median download speed of 19.73 Mbps (15.07 Mbps in Q1 2021) and Viasat on the third spot with the download speed of 18.13 Mbps (17.67 Mbps in Q1 2021). The figures were taken for the second quarter of the present year. To give you a clear picture of how Starlink measures against the broadband download speeds in the USA, the median wired broadband download speed is registered at 115.22 Mbps. So, it suffices to say that even though Starlink is close, it has not yet reached the levels of wired broadband.

Impressive Upload Speeds by Starlink

When it comes to upload speeds too, Starlink performed impressively with upload speeds of 13.89 Mbps. In comparison, fixed broadband speeds on the upload front register at 17.18 Mbps in Q2 2021, 15.99 Mbps in Q1 2021. In the upload speed department, Viasat performed better than HughesNet with 3.38 Mbps while the upload speed of HughesNet was at 2.43 Mbps. Currently, Starlink has 1,800 satellites in the orbit. The reason why Starlink remains faster than the other two services is that it has LEO satellites that are closer to the earth's surface as compared to the geosynchronous satellites.

Challenges That Lay Ahead of Vodafone Idea, BSNL Merger

Posted: 07 Aug 2021 07:19 AM PDT

Vodafone Idea Ltd has grabbed the headlines all across the country, and unfortunately, the reason for this situation is not at all good. The telecom company is in deep trouble and in the trenches because of its financial ailments, and things do not seem to be recouping anytime soon. Even the big names like Kumar Mangalam Birla have given up their seat on the table just a few days back. Amidst all of this, there are two things that might have fallen in favour of Vodafone Idea Ltd. First is, of course, the retrospective taxation law, which was passed on Friday, and the other one is the talk about BSNL and Vodafone Idea merger. However, if the BSNL and Vodafone Idea merger is to happen, there are certain hurdles that will need to be crossed for both companies.

The Network Integration Exercise

If we take a look back at the happenings of 2018 and 2019, some of the biggest decisions in the telecom industry of that time were mergers and acquisitions. While most telecom operators were shutting shops, the Vodafone Idea merger was the biggest deal on the table. However, following months after the merger, Vodafone Idea actually found itself in deeper trouble because it started losing subscribers rapidly owing to the network integration exercise of the company. If the BSNL and Vodafone Idea merger goes through, then the company should keep in mind not to repeat its past mistakes to ensure no further churn.

The Marketing Overhaul

Given that BSNL and Vodafone Idea are two companies that are both losing subscribers on the prepaid front, they will have to do a massive reboot of their respective marketing strategies even if they decide to keep different shop fronts on the outside. If the brands do decide to merge together, then it's quite possible that the companies might help each other by giving a boost to their marketing strategies, which is BSNL is in dire need of.

The High Churn Rate

Lastly, as we pointed above, both BSNL and Vodafone Idea are companies that have reported a loss in subscribers. While Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are in a much better position, both the companies have lost millions of subscribers. After the merger, the churn rate of subscribers should be the topmost priority of the management to target. After all, the subscribers that will stay on the network will be the ones who will come to pay back for the services.

The 4G Network Dilemma

The consumers of Vodafone Idea have been complaining about network issues, and the management of Vodafone Idea is probably stretched thin on the operational expenses of the telecom company. In such a situation, when the merger goes through, then the subscribers of BSNL added with Vodafone Idea will have a single 4G network, and it is quite possible that the company will require a solid impetus right from the beginning to tackle the problem of insufficient network infrastructure. If both the companies together can manage these issues, then surely we can expect that the much-dreaded duopoly in the telecom market can be avoided.

Postpaid Plans From Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea You Can’t Ignore

Posted: 07 Aug 2021 06:27 AM PDT

There is no denying fact that telecom operators have developed an extensive range of postpaid plans for their subscribers. The renowned telcos like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea competes directly in the postpaid segment with similar priced plans and benefits. Commonly, postpaid subscribers stick to their ongoing postpaid plan. However, the competitive landscape pushes telecom operators to include lucrative benefits in their postpaid plans. If you are looking for postpaid plans with the best value propositions, follow the article to the end.

Bharti Airtel Rs 999 Postpaid Plan

Since Airtel recently discontinued the basic Rs 749 postpaid plan, it has increased the benefits of the Rs 999 postpaid plan. Airtel has been urging users to opt for Rs 999 postpaid plans because of increased data benefits. Under the Rs 999 postpaid plan, Airtel offers three connections which include one regular connection and two-family add-ons. Users get 150GB of data per month with a data rollover facility. Not only this, but users also get unlimited Local/STD and roaming calling benefits and 100 SMSes per day. Airtel also promises identical streaming benefits. Additional benefits of the plan include a subscription to Amazon Prime Video for one year, Disney+Hotstar VIP, Airtel Xstream and Handset Protection.

Reliance Jio Rs 999 Postpaid Plus Plan

Reliance Jio Rs 999 postpaid plus plan offers three additional family plan SIM cards. Subscribers get 200GB of internet data. Once the limit exceeds, Jio charges Rs 10 per GB. Jio also offers a data rollover facility of 500GB. Unlimited calling benefits and 100 SMSes per day is also included in the postpaid plan. Additional benefits of the postpaid plan include complimentary access to various Jio apps like JioCinema, JioTV, JioNews. Also, users can get a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or Disney+Hotstar VIP.

Vodafone Idea Rs 1099 Redx Postpaid Plan

Vodafone Idea Rs 1099 Redx postpaid plan just offers a single connection. Under the plan, users get unlimited internet data and 100 SMS per month. Not only this, but users get access to international and domestic airport lounges four times per year at no extra cost. Unlimited data and unlimited calling benefits are applicable throughout India. Additional benefits of the postpaid plan include a one-year subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+Hotstar VIP and VI Movies and TV VIP access. Vodafone Idea also promises priority help through its premium customer service. Users must note that Amazon Prime Video will be a one-time benefit, and it will be applicable only if it’s not availed with any other postpaid plan.

Broadband Plans of Today Still Miss Some Major Features

Posted: 07 Aug 2021 05:04 AM PDT

The Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) service is something that has penetrated the Indian wired broadband industry thoroughly. Courtesy of optical fibre deployment across the country, the subscribers, are now able to attain speeds of up to 1 Gbps. However, unlike the 4G data revolution led by Reliance Jio, the Mukesh Ambani led telecom company was not able to shock the market into submission like it did in the case of LTE. As such, there are multiple broadband providers in the country right now. However, when it comes to wired home services, there are some features that are present on some ISPs while being absent with others. Here are some of the features we think that all broadband plans should come with.

Over the Top Content Services

This one feature is an absolute no-brainer. While the more premium plans of broadband come with OTT services with major names, the lower rung plans should also ship services like EROS NOW, ALT Balaji, and others to the subscribers. The ISPs should also wrap their heads around the fact that bundling "habit-forming" and sticky subscriptions such as OTT is likely to make the subscribers use more data and hence stay on their network longer, thus driving up data demand. Besides, if not Netflix and Amazon Prime, the plethora of options of OTT content available in India right now can be bundled with the plans that ship under the price tag of Rs 1,000 per month.

IPTV Services Bundled With Broadband

This is something that Reliance Jio has done right, but unfortunately, others have missed out on. Currently, the subscribers of JioFiber are saving a lot on their DTH connections which remains a major expenditure of Indian households. If the ISPs manage to ship the IPTV services to their subscribers, they are bound to see a lot of traction from them. Besides, a single bill for broadband and cable TV services is going to be a luring offer for them, similar to what Airtel has done with their Black postpaid plans.

Wi-Fi Extenders

This is again something that Reliance Jio subscribers of JioFiber will rejoice about. While the broadband subscribers get a customary modem and router with their connection, sometimes in large households, the problem of Wi-Fi extension is very real. This is something that can be dealt with Wi-Fi extenders, which will avoid the use of third-party hardware by the subscribers and thus ruining the network experience for them and others.

Dedicated Customer Service for Broadband Customers

Dedicated customer service is something that almost all broadband service providers miss in the country. However, Bharti Airtel, with its Black postpaid plan, has attempted to do something here. Given that anyone can face downtime when it comes to broadband subscriptions, dedicated customer service will help the subscribers in keeping track of their grievance redressal instead of being frustrated after it. With the innovation of AI, ISPs can deploy chatbots and other services for a better consumer experience. Again, this is something that the other broadband providers can learn from Bharti Airtel.

COAI Predicts Complete Overhaul of Transit Systems as a 5G Use Case

Posted: 07 Aug 2021 03:45 AM PDT

The fifth-generation network technology in India is still a few years away. The telecom companies like Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, however, are already on the task of conducting field trials. Not only this, but they have already got their hands on the requisite spectrum which is needed to start relaying 5G services and this has already happened in the month of March, earlier this year. Recently, we also saw the demonstration of 1 Gbps and above speeds by the telecom companies. Not only the companies, but the other stakeholders like the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is also bullish on the rollout of 5G as it would create really impressive infrastructure to support other activities and business. On this front, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) which represents all the big telcos of the country has put out a tweet explaining a possible use case.

COAI Explains Effect of 5G On Transit Systems

COAI's new tweet highlights the use cases of fifth-generation network technology when it comes to transit systems or the transport industry. We all know that 5G's main features include a high throughput, which basically translates to heavy bandwidth and more speed, and very low latency means there is a gap of almost zero microseconds in the information transmission. Such a use case is especially beneficial for the public transit system. Regarding this, in a new informative video, COAI has listed that the 5G technology would be helpful in reliance bus service, faster public transit data on mobiles, access to real-time data on the trip, smart urban transport solutions, and predictive maintenance alerts.

Complete Overhaul of Transport Possible With 5G

The high bandwidth and low latency of 5G network will allow the users to be updated about the location of their public vehicle or if they are waiting for a transit option, they will be able to access real-time updates about it very easily thanks to 5G. Also, the users will have the option of sharing their own location among other features when they access such transport, or even if they are in their own vehicle. It's worth noting that the companies like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel are already testing other use cases like education, healthcare, and more and in a country like India, 5G would bring in much-needed impetus for a complete overhaul of public transport.

Why Do You Need A Wi-Fi Extender?

Posted: 07 Aug 2021 01:56 AM PDT

If you use wireless internet, then you might have noticed that the connection weakens as you move further away from the router. Given the work from home and online classes trends that are to persist, it becomes a necessity to keep a strong signal all through your home so that no one faces interrupted connectivity and buffering. If you face connectivity issues in various rooms of your home, then it means that there is a Wi-Fi problem. To resolve this, you need to use a Wi-Fi extender that will maintain the connection at an optimum level across your home.

What Is Wi-Fi Extender?

For those who are unaware, Wi-Fi extender connects with your router to extend the range of your internet signal and ensures to leave no Wi-Fi dead zones due to furniture obstructions, walls or general spacing. The device grabs the existing signal from the router and re-broadcasts it to a different channel acting as a middle-man to establish a wider range or wireless connectivity. Wondering why need a Wi-Fi extender for your home? Here are some reasons that might make you want to buy one.

No Internet In Another Floor

You might have come across a situation wherein your Wi-Fi router is installed in your living room where you have your smart TV for family entertainment. Now, you might witness internet issues in another floor due to the distance between the router and walls that come on the way. In that case, you can install a Wi-Fi extender on the floor that is experiencing issues and it will easily bounce coverage to the floor.

Too Many Users

If more people use the same network, then your home internet connection will deliver reduced capabilities. An extender can come of great help as it provides access to the network irrespective of where people are in your home. Just ensure that you use the latest iteration of Wi-Fi range extender tech. Also, you can use a dual-band Wi-Fi router than a single-band router for enhanced signal.

No Wi-Fi Outside

Do you prefer spending time outdoors, maybe on the deck or porch and catch up with your work for a change? In that case, you need a reliable internet connection that can deliver the signal even when you are a little away from your router. To resolve this issue without changing your plan, you can extend the signal by placing a Wi-Fi extender in a room with outdoor access.

Airtel Recent Tariff Hikes To Hoist ARPU

Posted: 07 Aug 2021 01:04 AM PDT

To elevate the ARPU earnings in the micro and macro terms, Bharti Airtel has hoisted the floor prices of various prepaid and postpaid plans. Since the telco giant is facing AGR dues pressure and expansion projects default, the hike in floor price is bound to increase the average revenue per user (ARPU) of the telco. The information was revealed by India Ratings and Research Private Limited. Bharti Airtel has comfortably increased the floor prices because of no competition. The largest telecom operator of India, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel offers similar priced entry-level prepaid plans. While the entry-level feature phone pricing of Jio is Rs 75, Airtel has priced it at Rs 79.

Airtel Made Prepaid Plans 61% Costlier

Airtel jumped in the hiking tariffs and increased the prices of its base corporate postpaid plans. Not only this, but Airtel made its entry-level prepaid plan 61% costlier. The reasons behind the price hike were the massive AGR dues, elevate ARPU and arrange capital for spectrum acquisition. Airtel also dropped the Rs 749 family postpaid plan and urged users to opt for Rs 999 plan that packs more data and benefits. Even though Airtel has introduced a price hike, it still does not have to worry about intense competition from Reliance Jio because of a similar pricing structure.

Indian Telecom Industry is Moving Towards Higher ARPU Regime

Ind-Ra revealed its findings and stated that the indirect tariff hike decision by Airtel reveals that the telecom industry is moving towards a higher ARPU regime. The rating agency also stated the blend of increasing data tariffs, data usage per subscriber and increasing data subscribers over one year indicates that the ARPU of the overall telecom industry can grow without tariff hikes. Even though Airtel leads the industry with the highest reported average monthly data usage in the June quarter, it needs to monitor its subscriber base over the next three to six months. Trai customers data revealed that Jio added active subscribers in May 2021 at the cost of Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel. Jio gained 2.8 active million users in May, whereas Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost 5.6 and 7 million subscribers respectively.

Best Smartphones Under Rs 12,000 to Buy in India Now

Posted: 06 Aug 2021 11:49 PM PDT

The Indian smartphone market is an intense battleground for the brands as there are many players offerings devices across price points. This competition urges brands to offer better quality and features at aggressive price points. Especially, the affordable market segment that was once devoid of attractive features and capabilities is now loaded with a range of features that were once found only on high-end devices. Apparently, if you are looking forward to purchasing affordable smartphones under Rs 12,000 right now in India, then here is a list of such devices from popular brands such as Redmi, Realme, Tecno and others. Do give it a read a make a buying decision.

Redmi Note 9

Redmi Note 9 carries the legacy of the previous generation models. It features an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with HyperEngine technology. The smartphone comes with a 6.53-inch display, a quad-camera setup with a combination of 48MP, 8MP, 2MP and 2MP sensors. The other goodies of the device include a 13MP selfie camera and a 5020mAh battery.

Moto G30

One of the most secure, affordable offerings out there in the market is the Moto G30. It features four unique secure layers for end-to-end protection of user data. In terms of specs, the Motorola smartphone uses a 6.5-inch display, an octa-core Snapdragon 662 processor along with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage space. The other goodies are a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary camera sensor and a 13MP selfie camera sensor.

Realme Narzo 20

Another notably affordable offering priced within Rs 12,000 is the Realme Narzo 20. This yesteryear model uses a MediaTek Helio G85 processor and a 6000mAh battery for long-lasting performance. Its camera department comprises a triple-camera unit with a 48MP primary sensor and an 8MP selfie camera sensor.

Tecno Camon 16

Tecno Camon 16 is the most recent affordable smartphone to enter the Indian market. The device flaunts a 64MP AI quad-camera module with Eye Focus function to track eye movement easily and click portrait images. It comes with a 16MP selfie camera sensor, a 6.8-inch display, a MediaTek Helio G70 processor and a 5000mAh battery.

Poco M3

Poco M3 is yet another affordable smartphone that has found its place on this list. Its features a Snapdragon 662 processor, a 6000mAh battery, a 48MP triple-camera setup at the rear, and an 8MP selfie camera on top of the 6.53-inch display.

Why India Should Push Aside 5Gi in Favour of a More Accepted Standard

Posted: 06 Aug 2021 09:36 PM PDT

The fifth-generation network technology is just around the corner for the Indian telecom industry. The 5G network is already live for a lot of subscribers in other parts of the world, but given the situation of the Indian telecom industry, it is quite understandable that the 5G network is going to be a little late for the consumers' taste over here. But, as if the troubles for 5G were not aplenty before the deployment, there are troubles already siding with the telecom players when it comes to the rollout of services as well. For the unaware, the Indian telecom industry has the choice of either opting for a 3GPP standard which is a more globally accepted form or to go with the Indianised 5Gi standard.

5Gi Standard Indigenously Developed

The 5Gi standard, which has been making rounds in numerous news headlines, has been developed jointly by IIT Madras and IIT Hyderabad on the recommendation of the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI). Post the development of this new standard, the TSDSI has also gone ahead and obtained approval for this new standard from the International Telecommunications Union. Now a lot rests on the shoulder of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India, as it has the reins to decide whether the telecom companies will have to follow the 5Gi or the more globally accepted 5G standard based on 3GPP levels. If we are to throw our two cents into the debate, then despite the multiple advantages of the 5Gi standards, some of which are being touted as more coverage as compared to the 3GPP one, the cons will far outweigh the cons. There is already the debate among smartphone manufacturers about which bands they will have to support in the Indian smartphones for 5G standards. A lot of smartphone manufacturers have shown concern that if they have to support multiple bands, then it would drive the smartphone prices upwards.

5G Tech Already Going to Be Expensive

The same could happen for the telecom companies and subscribers as well. A more complicated 5Gi standard would mean that the telecom companies would have to configure their equipment in tune with the new standards, and likely the smartphones would have to come equipped with the supporting technology. This would not only entail rising prices in the deployment of the 5G technology, which is already slated to be expensive in the country. But, it would also mean that the subscribers would have to wait more for something that the other part of the world already has access to. In such a situation, the DoT and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) should work in tandem to create a robust environment for more and more testing to use cases across verticals like healthcare, education, and enterprise development. As a senior Nokia executive pointed out a few weeks back, the real use of 5G is much ahead of simply reducing latency and increasing throughput. Similarly, coming up with new domestic standards which are not compatible with the global ones is simply innovating for the sake of innovating while keeping the industry's development on the sidelines.

Connect Broadband Rs 999 Plan Offers Tough Competition to JioFiber

Posted: 06 Aug 2021 06:38 PM PDT

JioFiber has become one of the prominent fixed-line fiber broadband internet service providers (ISPs) in India within a very short time frame. This has helped the company in maximising its revenues from internet services. Since the last year, the fiber broadband market in India has grown multiple folds. This has led to the arrival of multiple new broadband companies in India. One such company is Connect Broadband which currently offers its services in limited areas of Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir. One of the plans offered by Connect Broadband is so good that it gives JioFiber direct competition.

Connect Broadband Rs 999 Plan

Connect Broadband offers a Rs 999 plan for the users in Punjab. This plan comes with unlimited data and offers users 60 Mbps speed. If you are thinking about why a Rs 999 plan offering only 60 Mbps speed is good, just hear out the additional benefits this plan offers to the users. With this plan, users get 3,300GB of fair usage policy (FUP) data, an unlimited voice calling connection, and a free anti-virus key. In addition to the above-mentioned benefits, users also get eight over-the-top (OTT) benefits. The OTT benefits include ZEE5 Premium, Voot Select, SonyLIV, ShemarooMe, EpicOn, Hungama Music, Hungama Play, and Eros Now. Now let's take a look at the plan that JioFiber offers for the same rate.

JioFiber Rs 999 Broadband Plan

JioFiber offers its Rs 999 broadband plan with 150 Mbps speed. This plan also comes with a fixed-line unlimited voice calling connection as well as unlimited data (3,300GB) for the month. There are 15 OTT benefits included with the plan. These benefits include – Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5 Premium, SonyLIV, Voot Select, ShemarooMe, SunNXT, Voot Kids, Lionsgate Play, Hoichoi, Discovery+, JioCinema, Eros Now, JioSaavn, and ALTBalaji. Note that the prices mentioned above are not inclusive of GST. There are few advantages of picking the JioFiber connection over the Connect Broadband's Rs 999 plan. First of all, JioFiber's plan comes with more speed than what Connect Broadband offers with its plan. Then you also get more OTT benefits with JioFiber's Rs 999 plan. However, if you are in an area of Punjab, Haryana, or Jammu & Kashmir where JioFiber doesn't offer its services, you can comfortably pick the Rs 999 plan from Connect Broadband if it is in your budget. There's one thing that Connect Broadband's plan offers that JioFiber's plan doesn't. It is the benefit of a free anti-virus key. It might not be very important to most consumers, but it can surely make a difference for someone planning to buy an anti-virus.

Vodafone Pro Broadband Plan Gets a Super Upgrade

Posted: 06 Aug 2021 12:24 PM PDT

Vodafone UK has introduced an amazing upgrade for the 'Pro Broadband' plan customers. Hereby, the customers opting for the 'Pro Broadband' plan with a Super Wi-Fi Plus booster will get Alexa built-in on the extender, which is a first by any broadband internet service provider in the UK. Further, the booster has also been upgraded to support Wi-Fi 6 standard for connectivity. According to Vodafone UK, the 'Pro Broadband' plan is meant to support users living in and adapting to the new normal of working and learning from their homes. Thus the company offers multiple benefits and services to the users going for the 'Pro Broadband' plan, which comes at an extra cost when compared to the basic plan.

Vodafone Pro Broadband Plan Offers Great Benefits to Users

Vodafone Pro Broadband plan offers users 4G broadband backup. With this 4G broadband backup, whenever the fixed-line network of the company is down, the router provided by the company automatically connects to the 4G network of the company. This ensures that there's literally zero downtime on the internet connection provided by Vodafone. Users are also entitled to get 12 months of free Norton 360 Premium antivirus from the company. Then there's also another plan offered by the company called 'New Vodafone Pro Xtra' with which users get all the same benefits along with a landline connection and mobile voice calling included. Further, there's Apple TV 4K with a free 3 months subscription of the Apple TV+ is offered to the users. The best thing about purchasing the Vodafone Pro Xtra plan is that none of the price changes will affect the user's ongoing or existing contract with the company. The Vodafone Pro Broadband plan comes for a monthly cost of 35 pounds, while the Vodafone Pro Xtra plan comes for 43 pounds when the users purchase for 24 months.