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- Vodafone Idea Might Finally Get Fresh Capital from Promoters
- OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review: The Classy Mid-Ranger
- Oppo A54, Oppo F19 Now Rs 1,000 Expensive
- OnePlus, Oppo Eye Integrate OS Launch In 2022
- iPhone 14 Series One Model Won’t Have this iPhone 13 Pro Feature
- Tata Communications Introduces New Ethernet Service for Enterprises
- Vodafone Idea Boosting 4G Network in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Bharti Airtel Will Reduce GHG Emissions by 50% In the Next Decade
- Oppo A16 Dons MediaTek Helio G35 and Is Quite Affordable
- Samsung Galaxy M52 5G India Launch Confirmed for September 28
- Tata Sky Binge Service Now Comes With Two More OTT Platforms
- Starlink Will Go Out of Beta Phase In October: Musk
- Bharti Airtel Rs 299 Corporate Postpaid Plan Offers 30GB Monthly Data, G Suite and More
| Vodafone Idea Might Finally Get Fresh Capital from Promoters Posted: 20 Sep 2021 11:57 AM PDT  Vodafone Idea (Vi) might soon see its promoters including the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) and Vodafone Group Plc infusing fresh capital into the company. However, note that nothing is confirmed at the moment and a final decision related to the equity capital will only be taken at the board level. This makes sense because Vodafone Idea needs an external investor, they need to first see what the promoters feel about the company. Vodafone Idea to Benefit from Relief PackageVodafone Idea stands to benefit from the relief package in a major way. But for an outside investor to show confidence at a time when the promoters aren't too optimistic about putting their money is a big red flag. Thus, if the promoters add their money to raise capital for the company, it would show an outside investor that the company is still backed and there's a vision for its future after all. A Fortune India report citing sources said that Vi promoters might add their money into the company in the form of equity. This should ideally happen given Vodafone Idea has a strong chance of not only surviving but also thriving with the relief package in place. If the telco's short and medium-term cash flow issues are sorted, it will be able to invest aggressively in its networks and services. With 5G around the corner, the telcos are expected to more than double their enterprise revenues. Also, a possible tariff hike will result in an increased average revenue per user (ARPU) for the telecom industry that will further benefit Vi. This is high time for the promoters to add some of their own money into the company and show their confidence in its future. Earlier, the promoters had cleared their intent of not infusing any further capital into the company given its state. But, after the relief package, things should change and the promoters might reconsider their earlier stance. |
| OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review: The Classy Mid-Ranger Posted: 20 Sep 2021 08:47 AM PDT  Frankly, it's been over a month since I have been using the OnePlus Nord 2, and I have a lot to say about the device. I would start with how wrong I was about the 'Nord 2' move from the company. Initially, when the smartphone came out, I thought, why would OnePlus go this route and introduce another mid-range device just after the Nord CE 5G. Especially when the Nord 2 5G's most expensive variant is priced around the same range as that of the OnePlus 9R. But after using the device for quite some time, my views have completely changed. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review: Design and BodyOnePlus Nord 2 5G is a beautiful smartphone. In terms of design, it is as good as a very premium device, and since I got the PU leather variant (Green Woods), it looks even better. It is classy and pleasing to the eye. The feel that the PU leather gives on the palms is just so smooth. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G comes with curved edges and round corners. It is comfy to hold in your hands, and you can even operate the device single-handedly. There is no 3.5mm audio jack, but you get a Type-C port at the bottom with support for fast charging. The power button is on the right, and just above the power button is the alert slider which is so clicky that even one move up or down feels so satisfying. The volume rockers are on the left side, while the SIM tray is on the bottom left. As I said during the first impressions of the smartphone, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a beautiful camera layout at the rear. The camera bump is very similar to that of the OnePlus 9 and looks much better than the OnePlus 9R's camera bump, honestly. The two big sensors are beautifully placed, and the subtle green metal encasing the sensors looks really aesthetic. Let's move on to the display and see how the device is there. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review: Display OnePlus Nord 2 5G comes with a 6.43-inch Fluid AMOLED display with support for 90Hz refresh rate. There's only a bottom bezel that's a little thick; apart from that, the edges are really thin, and you will get a punch-hole cutout at the top left housing the selfie sensor. I have to say, the 90Hz refresh rate on OxygenOS 11.3 feels like 120Hz because of the sheer smoothness. The display is as responsive it can be. Whether you are playing a game and tapping very fast or you are watching a video, it will deliver on every aspect. It supports Always-On-Display (AOD), which is very useful for someone like me since I don't have to switch on the smartphone for looking at the time again and again. I had changed the settings of the display and turned on the 'AI Resolution boost' and 'AI Color boost', which also had an impact on the kind of experience I got from the display of the device. Note that I used the device completely in dark mode throughout. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has outright one of the best displays on a smartphone in the mid-range section. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review: Performance and Battery The OnePlus Nord 2 5G comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI processor coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It can do almost everything you want to do on a smartphone. The processor and the system are so well integrated that loading applications is a quick experience and even switching between them is no hassle at all. Note that I had been using the 12GB RAM variant. Playing heavy games was a very smooth experience with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. It didn't overheat and could deliver the graphics very comfortably. In the connectivity department, the smartphone can support way more 5G bands than the OnePlus 9R. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G can support N40, N41, and N78 5G NR NSA bands and N41, N40, N78, N1, N3, and N28A 5G NR SA bands. This makes the device a compelling smartphone over its competitors which support fewer 5G bands. The speakers of the OnePlus Nord 2 are fantastic. The audio that comes out is crisp and crystal clear, most of all, very loud. The fingerprint sensor is just like what is expected of OnePlus. You get an amazing fast unlocking experience with the fingerprint sensor of OnePlus. Talking about the battery, the OnePlus Nord 2 has a decent performance. It comes packed with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. The fast-charging experience is really good and consistent. With more heavy applications, you might notice the battery go down faster since its display also runs at a high refresh rate. Since it doesn't overheat, you won't see any abnormal battery drain issues. OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review: CameraAnother area where the OnePlus Nord 2 5G won my heart was in the camera department. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G comes with a triple-camera setup at the rear where the primary sensor is a 50MP Sony IMX766 lens paired with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a mono lens with a dual-LED flash. You can zoom up to 10x and record videos at 4K 30fps with the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. Additional features such as the AI Photo Enhancement and AI Video Enhancement optimise the image really well for it to look good. The camera app is very similar to what you will see on the OnePlus 9 series. It has changed a bit from what OnePlus used to offer and seem like the camera app on the Realme phones. The additional features are present at the top of the screen while the different modes are at the bottom. OnePlus has changed the 'Pro' mode to 'Expert' mode on this device. The night mode captures good details. The warmth and the overall colour of the images on the OnePlus Nord 2 5G comes out better than previous-generation devices. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a solid camera. The focus is absolutely on point, colours are too good, and even clicking on zoom mode doesn't pixelate the image. Wide-angle shots on the OnePlus Nord 2 5G are decent if not the best.     OnePlus Nord 2 5G Review: Price and ConclusionThe OnePlus Nord 2 5G is available in India in three different variants – 6GB+128GB for Rs 27,999, 8GB+128GB for Rs 29,999, and 12GB+256GB for Rs 34,999. It is available in three different colours – Gray Sierra, Blue Haze, and Green Woods. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G feels like a premium smartphone, to be honest. If instead of the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI SoC it would have been Snapdragon 888 SoC, it would have surely made a place for itself in the premium segment. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G is a very impressive device. It is a 'classy mid-ranger' in the true sense. From design to performance, everything about this smartphone is powerful and beautiful. If you are thinking about purchasing a device in the Rs 35,000 range, this can surely be a top choice for you. |
| Oppo A54, Oppo F19 Now Rs 1,000 Expensive Posted: 20 Sep 2021 08:18 AM PDT  Smartphone brands in India are increasing the cost of their devices due to the ongoing supply chain issue. Likewise, Oppo has increased the price of two of its devices – the Oppo A54 and Oppo F19 by Rs 1,000. Oppo follows the footprint of Realme and Xiaomi that have hiked the pricing of their smartphones in the country. Notably, both these smartphones from the Chinese brand entered the Indian market in April following their global launch. Oppo A54, Oppo F19 Revised PricingThe Oppo A54 price in India has been launched in three storage variants in India – 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. All these variants received a price hike in India in July. Now, only the entry-level variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB has got a price hike costing Rs 14,990, which is up from its previous cost of Rs 13,990. Notably, the device was launched for Rs 13,490 and got a price hike of Rs 500 in July. The other two variants have not received a price hike now. On the other hand, the Oppo F19 was launched in a single storage option with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM. The recent price hike has increased its cost from Rs 18,990 to Rs 19,990. Both the price hikes are reflected across the online retailers Flipkart, Amazon and the official Oppo online store.Other Smartphones That Got Price HikePreviously, we saw Realme smartphones such as Realme 8, Realme 8 GB, Realme C11 (2021), Realme C25 and Realme C21 receive a price hike of Rs 1,500. Soon after Realme, Xiaomi hiked the cost of the Redmi 9, Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi 9 Power, Redmi 9i, Redmi Note 10S, and Redmi Note 10T 5G by up to Rs 500. Notably, these price hikes are here to prevail for a few more months or a year as there is a supply chain issue resulting in a shortage of component prices. This issue was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that made the whole world come to a standstill. It has affected the component makers across the world including the industry major TMSC. |
| OnePlus, Oppo Eye Integrate OS Launch In 2022 Posted: 20 Sep 2021 07:11 AM PDT  The Chinese smartphone makers OnePlus and Oppo are working hand-in-hand to launch an integrated operating system that will be created by merging their respective custom ROMs – ColorOS and OxygenOS early next year. They are working together following their merger at the group level. Both smartphone brands have also integrated their research and development capabilities in India. As per ET Telecom, they are working together to better maximise their resources as well as position OnePlus towards growth. Notably, Pete Lau, the OnePlus CEO and founder stated that they have integrated their R&D with Oppo and have deepened its investments in India. In addition to R&D infrastructure, they are also working with local manufacturing capabilities as well. He added that their R&D team is a very significant pillar for their Indian and global operations. Also, they will continue this strategy for their roadmap. Recently, Lau took additional responsibility to become the Chief Product Experience Officer for both OnePlus and Oppo globally. OnePlus And Oppo MergerAs per Bloomberg, Oppo is all set to cut around 20 percent of staff in the major software and device teams after having merged with OnePlus. On this, Lau stated that they are focus on bridging both teams together as strengths of both sides into the merged entire and deliver their efforts going forward. However, he did not comment any further regarding this move's impact on Indian operations. Also, he did not share the details regarding the R&D operations and offline retail-related investment roadmap ahead for India. Previously, OnePlus revealed that they will invest Rs 1,000 crore in an attempt to expand their India R&D centre and Rs 100 crore for its offline expansion. Lau further added that things are changing and teams are focusing on having an integrated OS. At this point in time, it is important to know that across software, several teams focus on different aspects such as OS experience, chipset integration and animations.Upcoming OnePlus SmartphonesFurthermore, OnePlus will focus on three price segments for its smartphones on a global basis. The most premium ones will be its flagship smartphones priced around $500 and above. The next one will be the OnePlus R entry-level flagship models, OnePlus Nord premium mid-range models and the entry-level mid-range models in the OnePlus CE series. |
| iPhone 14 Series One Model Won’t Have this iPhone 13 Pro Feature Posted: 20 Sep 2021 05:33 AM PDT  Apple just took the wraps off its latest generation iPhones in the iPhone 13 series. So soon, reports regarding the next-generation models are coming up. Reportedly, Apple is believed to be in plans to use an LTPS OLED display for at least one of the models in the iPhone 14 series slated for 2022. This model is expected to arrive with an LTPS OLED display with a standard refresh rate of 60Hz instead of a faster 120Hz display. Apple iPhone 14 Display SpecAs per a report by TheElec, LG Display is in plans to begin the supply of the LTPO OLED displays for iPhone 14 next year. The brand might have another supplier in addition to Samsung to produce the ProMotion display panels for its iPhone 14 series. Notably, Samsung is the only supplier of iPhone display panels for now. For the uninitiated, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max make use of the ProMotion display panels with a variable refresh rate that will range between 10 Hz and 120 Hz. Notably, this ProMotion panel will provide a smoother viewing experience for users when watching videos, playing gaming or simply scrolling pages of text. Notably, the LTPS OLED display on the iPhone 13 misses out support for ProMotion technology. The Pro models released recently sport low-power LTPS OLED panels. Besides Samsung and LG, BOE is also eyeing to supply these panels for Apple iPhones that could be launched in 2023.Apple iPhone 14 RumorsFrom the existing reports, the iPhone 14 series is also said to comprise four models as in the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups. However, it is speculated to skip the mini variant and come up with a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max. The other models in the lineup are likely to be a 6.1-inch iPhone 14, 6.1-inch Pro variant and a 6.7-inch Pro Max variant. Having said that, we can expect the Apple iPhone 14 series to be launched with a high refresh rate only on the higher models. These devices could not sport a better and improved display than their predecessors. |
| Tata Communications Introduces New Ethernet Service for Enterprises Posted: 20 Sep 2021 04:12 AM PDT  Tata Communications has just launched the new Bandwidth-on-Demand (BoD) on Ethernet network services. This service has been launched for various sectors such as IT/ITeS, e-commerce, BFSI and the Media. This new Tata Communications feature will let enterprises to self-provision additional bandwidth capacity with the new pay-as-you-go model and address the temporary bandwidth requirements via a self-service customer portal, stated the company in a statement. This feature will let Tata Communications power enterprises and let them move closer to meeting their digital-first goals. Tata Communications Pay-As-You-Go FeatureWith the BoD feature, Tata Communications will help its customers manage scalable and resilient data centre connectivity dynamically. As per a report by ET Telecom, the pay-as-you-go network feature offered by Tata Communications will let enterprises that are increasingly facing fluctuating short-term bandwidth needs manage the performance of their applications. It will give the control at the hands of the customers, and they can adjust their bandwidth dynamically in near real-time. Also, this feature will offer customers increased agility and flexibility, stated Kapil Kumar Jain, Vice President, Core and Next Gen Connectivity Services, Tata Communications.High-Speed Broadband Internet Use Cases for EnterprisesHigh-speed broadband is more important right now than ever before as there is increased data requirement. Especially, smoother and faster internet helps businesses function efficiently. Enterprises need an internet connection that supports numerous devices and users simultaneously. Naturally, there are more people accessing the connection translating into more bandwidth requirements and improved speed. Also, high-speed broadband connectivity for enterprises saves a lot of time as time is money. A slow internet connection will take up a lot of time, thereby hampering the productivity of the business. Moreover, high-speed internet will ensure that businesses can work with their suppliers, partners and clients across different locations. A better internet connection provides improved access to various shared platforms, swift file sharing and prompt information transfer. It will make it easy for employees as well as customers to collaborate as well as communicate more efficiently, thereby increasing the revenue. The other benefits of high-speed broadband for businesses include a reliable connection, improved signal strength, automatic data backup as well as recovery, 24/7 services and much more. |
| Vodafone Idea Boosting 4G Network in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Posted: 20 Sep 2021 03:14 AM PDT  Vi, a leading telco in India is gearing up to expand its network to enhance GIGAnet 4G capacity in its Andhra Pradesh and Telangana circle. The telco eyes to add nearly 2000 TDD sites and increase the capacity in its current 900+ TDD sites across major cities in these two states by the end of this year. The deployment of new TDD sites will add to the recent upgrade of the 3G spectrum to 4G and supplement its current 4G infrastructure with an expansion on the 2100 MHz layer. Notably, this will help the company scale up Vi GIGAnet 4G capacity and network strength. Vi Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Users To BenefitWith this move, Vi subscribers in major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana such as Hyderabad, Vijaywada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Warangal and Guntur will get to enjoy the benefits of this new implementation. Eventually, users can experience better connectivity and voice clarity indoors and improved download and upload speeds. Announcing this move, Arvind Nevatia, Cluster Business Head, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Karnataka, Vi stated that the addition of new TDD sites in this circle is in line with their commitment to continue enhances customer experience. They are deploying additional capex as well as the latest technologies for the most efficient spectrum utilisation to improve network capacities for existing and prospective requirements. He added that this move will help them have a good mix of EDD and TDD sites letting them provide better coverage and capacity. He claimed that they are bullish that the initiatives that will help them to meet their customers' voice and data demands.Vi For iPhone 13 SeriesThis move from Vi to expand its network to enhance GIGAnet 4G capacity in its Andhra Pradesh and Telangana circle comes after the telco announced its special postpaid plans and benefits for iPhone 13 series buyers. It lets buyers pre-order the iPhone 13 models from its website myvi.com, Vi app and retail stores across the country. These models will start shipping from September 25 to the pre-ordered customers. With this move, buyers of the iPhone 13 series who opt for the Redx1099, Redx Family 1699, and Redx Family 2299 plans will get 100% cashback on the first month rental with the cashback being divided equally for six months. |
| Bharti Airtel Will Reduce GHG Emissions by 50% In the Next Decade Posted: 20 Sep 2021 12:59 AM PDT  Bharti Airtel has just announced its commitment to help build a sustainable planet to mitigate the impact of climate change. What's worth noting here is that Bharti Airtel has become the first telco from the Indian ecosystem to join the United Nations (UN) Global Compact – the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world. Bharti Airtel will be aligning its comprehensive Environmental, Societal and Governance (ESG) initiatives to the global body's ten principles spanning Environment, Human Rights, Anti-Corruption and Labour. Bharti Airtel Already a Part of Paris Climate RecordIt is worth noting that Bharti Airtel is already a part of the Paris Climate Record. The telco is continuously finding new ways and implementing clean, fuel-based power solutions for its towers, data centres, switching centres and other facilities. Airtel has achieved a 97% reduction in network emission intensity for mobile operations (from FY16) besides a 25% increase in renewable energy deployment in operations over the same period via various green power wheeling agreements, which helped in saving CO2 emissions. For the FY ending 2021, the Airtel e-bills initiative saved 667 tonnes of paper sheets), besides 5,554.3 tonnes of e-waste was recycled. Airtel has joined the Science-Based Targets initiatives (SBTi) 'Business Ambition for 1.5°C' campaign and adopted targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint and emissions from its network operations. With this, Airtel joins the league of leading global corporations who have committed to the 1.5°C pathway outlined by the SBTi – a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Vidyut Gulati, Director, Legal, Bharti Airtel, said that climate change is currently the biggest challenge that humanity is facing. Gulati said that Airtel had undertaken an ambitious target in the direction to help the planet with climate change impacts, and the telco will report its progress about the same consistently. |
| Oppo A16 Dons MediaTek Helio G35 and Is Quite Affordable Posted: 19 Sep 2021 11:35 PM PDT  The technology giant and smartphone manufacturer, Oppo has just launched the Oppo A16 in India. The A16 has become the latest smartphone from the company in its budget segment and will also go on sale later today via Amazon India. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 and comes coupled with up to 4GB of RAM. Let's take a complete look at the specifications and price of this budget smartphone from Oppo. Oppo A16 SpecificationsThe Oppo A16 comes with a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD display with support for standard 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and is coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The display has a v-shaped notch very similar to most devices at the top center and it houses the front 8MP camera sensor for selfies and video calling. For extra security, the smartphone comes with a fingerprint scanner mounted on the power button at the side. In the rear camera department, the device comes with a dual-camera setup. There is a 13MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. It will run on ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11 out of the box. The smartphone comes with a big 5,000mAh battery with support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. There is also a headphone jack for the wired earphone lovers. Let's take a look at the price of the smartphone.Oppo A16 PriceThe Oppo A16 has launched in a single variant for India. It comes with 4GB+64GB and is priced at Rs 13,990 for the same. The device will be available in two colours – Pearl Blue and Crystal Black. As mentioned above, the Oppo A16 will be available for the Indian market starting today via Amazon's official website and mobile application. For the specifications, the Oppo A16 looks a tad bit expensive, but if there's a card offer, it can become a good buy. |
| Samsung Galaxy M52 5G India Launch Confirmed for September 28 Posted: 19 Sep 2021 10:19 PM PDT  Samsung Galaxy M52 5G SpecsWhile none of the other details pertaining to the upcoming Samsung smartphone are known for now, a recent listing on a Polish retailer's site shares its possible specifications, design and pricing. Going by the same, the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G could be launched with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a punch-hole cutout to house the selfie camera sensor. The screen is said to flaunt a FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a fast refresh rate of 120 Hz. On the hardware front, the upcoming smartphone in question could be launched with an octa-core Snapdragon 778G processor with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage space along with a microSD card slot. It is likely to run Android 11 OS topped with One UI 3.1. For imaging, the Samsung smartphone is believed to bestow a triple-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor, a 12MP secondary ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5MP tertiary macro lens. A 32MP selfie camera sensor is seen at the front for selfies. Rumors point out a 5000mAh battery along with 25W fast charging support. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is likely to be priced at PLN 1,749 (approx. Rs. 32,900) for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage space. It is hinted to be launched in black, white, and blue color options. |
| Tata Sky Binge Service Now Comes With Two More OTT Platforms Posted: 19 Sep 2021 08:51 PM PDT  Tata Sky Binge service is a really clever way of providing over-the-top (OTT) services to the customers. The service is very valuable and pocket friendly for the users, but the fact that it used to come with 11 OTT subscriptions was a big thing. However, now Tata Sky has raised the stakes even higher. Instead of 11 OTT platforms, now the company has added two more platforms. Here is everything you should know about it. Tata Sky Binge Service Gets Two More OTT PlatformsElevating the entertainment quotient on its streaming service, Tata Sky, one of India's leading content distribution and pay-TV platforms, has added two new apps to Tata Sky Binge, taking the total number of partner apps on the platform to thirteen. EPIC ON & DocuBay – two popular OTT apps helmed by IN10 Media Network, will add thousands of exciting movies, shows, reality TV content and award-winning documentaries from around the globe to the existing bouquet of content on Tata Sky Binge. Subscribers will be able to access the new content library on existing subscriptions across large screen connected devices (Tata Sky Binge+ Box and Tata Sky edition of the Amazon FireTV Stick) and the Tata Sky Binge Mobile App. EPIC ON brings to the table an exciting array of content including a mix of movies, TV shows, short films, reality TV content, food & travel shows. Some of the world-acclaimed marque content available on the app includes Gandhi, Dharmakshetra, Siyasat, Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniyaan, Stories by Rabindranath Tagore and many more. It also features popular Korean Drama titles dubbed in Hindi and short films adding a variety of genres to suit subscribers looking for a more diverse content palette. DocuBay, the home for streaming documentaries from around the globe, adds world-class informative content including award-winning documentary films on nature, science, history, wildlife, travel, crime, world events and much more. Some of the key titles to engage the subscribers include Victims of ISIS, Financing Terror, Bitcoin: The end of money as we know it, among several others. |
| Starlink Will Go Out of Beta Phase In October: Musk Posted: 19 Sep 2021 08:39 PM PDT  Starlink, one of the most popular satellite broadband companies in the world, will go out of the beta phase by next month. The company had launched its beta program back in October 2020, and after one complete year, Starlink is ready to move on to providing stable services to customers around the world. Not that it has already received regulatory approvals to do so in every country, but it will come with time. It is worth noting that Starlink will be going out of the beta phase two months later than Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, had said. Musk had initially said that the company would go out of the beta phase by August 2021. But that didn't happen. Even so, Starlink has made impressive strides and has made a brand for itself around the globe. Starlink Has Already Shipped 100,000 TerminalsStarlink has already shipped over 100,000 terminals in over 14 countries. The terminals include a Wi-Fi router and a satellite dish. For the same, Starlink was charging $99 from the customers. The company had also introduced a similar offer for Indians last year. Starlink said that it aims to provide satellite broadband services in many countries, including India, from 2022. While this will happen or not, only time will tell. But for now, Starlink has a major challenge to overcome, and it is to get regulatory approvals from the governments of different countries for providing services. Starlink's services can make a major impact in rural India. Users in rural India can get seamless connectivity, and that with internet speeds of 100 Mbps download and 200 Mbps upload speed. While Starlink is delivering on the possible use-cases for direct consumers, it can also work in the B2B segment and compete with OneWeb, which is looking to work with telecom operators globally for improving their network coverage and range. It will be interesting to look at the satellite broadband era with a mix of 5G. |
| Bharti Airtel Rs 299 Corporate Postpaid Plan Offers 30GB Monthly Data, G Suite and More Posted: 19 Sep 2021 06:37 PM PDT  Bharti Airtel, one of the leading telcos in India has come up with a slew of Corporate postpaid plans for its users. The most affordable Corporate plan for business users is priced at Rs 299. It comes with 30GB of data benefits among others. Notably, it comes with just a single connection and provides access to the Airtel Thanks app. There is unlimited voice calling benefit and 100 SMS as well with this plan. So, what else does this new Corporate plan provide? Let’s check out. Airtel Rs 299 Corporate Postpaid PlanThe Corporate postpaid plans offered by Airtel are different from the Retail plans. The Corporate plans are meant for enterprise users or those who own a company, unlike common individuals who take up postpaid connections. Apparently, these plans from Airtel are bundled with benefits including business tools – Airtel Call Manager, G Suite, and Trackmate. While retail postpaid plans let users add their family members, these Corporate plans do not enable adding family members to the plan. Notably, the postpaid connection number is owned by the corporate and it cannot be added without the written authorisation from the company. Any business that has even a single employee can get Corporate postpaid numbers. However, to port an existing number to Airtel Corporate postpaid connection, the user will need at least five postpaid numbers. Airtel will verify documents such as Firm Registration or the GST number when users apply for corporate SIM cards. Notably, a corporate SIM requires an Aadhaar card verification as it is a requirement outlined by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).Airtel Corporate Postpaid PlansAirtel launched a slew of Corporate postpaid plans including Rs 299, Rs 349, Rs 399, Rs 499 and Rs 1599 plans offering 30GB, 40GB, 60GB, 100GB and 500GB data benefits respectively. The benefits offered differ with the plan and the high-end plan offers Amazon Prime for 1 year, Disney+ Hotstar VIP subscription for 1 year, Airtel Secure, Wynk Music App Premium, Airtel Xstream App Premium, and Shaw Academy. All these plans provide access to unlimited calls. The eligible Airtel Corporate customers will be migrated to the new plans wherever applicable. You can choose the postpaid plan based on your requirements. |
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