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OneWeb Will Help With Connectivity in Remote Areas

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 01:05 PM PDT

OneWeb in India Bharti owned satellite broadband company, OneWeb, will help with providing network connectivity in remote parts of the country where no terrestrial operator is providing services. OneWeb plans to come to the Indian market by mid-2022. This is when its competitor satellite broadband company Starlink also plans to come to the country. A thing worth noting here is that Starlink has shown no intent in partnering up with any of the telecom operators to provide connectivity. But OneWeb is clear about its plans in joining hands with the telecom operators, not just in India but from around the world. The satcom company wants to help enhance network connectivity in rural and remote parts of several countries by partnering with the telecom operators.

OneWeb Will Help Airtel in Providing Better Networks

OneWeb's Indian subsidiary will help Bharti Airtel in reaching and enhancing network connectivity in rural and remote parts of the country. During a virtual event, Randeep Sekhon, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Bharti Airtel, said that OneWeb would help with connectivity in remote parts of the country. If you are wondering why the telecom operators are not too excited about providing network services in remote areas, it is simply because of the low economic value. Telcos need to invest in equipment, infrastructure, and much more before they can provide connectivity services. Doing all this requires a lot of money. In the remote parts of the country, where there is hardly any population, the telcos will not want to waste their money by investing in infrastructure over there since they won't be able to earn profits. But this will not be the case with OneWeb. OneWeb's satellite broadband networks will be able to reach every part of the country, and this can be leveraged by Airtel and other telecom operators in providing enhanced connectivity to the customers. The exact date of the company's arrival in India is still unclear.

BSNL Employees Unhappy With CMD

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 07:24 AM PDT

BSNL Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) employees are working around the clock to ensure that the company sustains and can also provide seamless network services to its customers. However, the BSNL employee union isn't feeling all happy with the current Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company, PK Purwar. As per a report from the Business Standard, All Unions and Associations of BSNL (AUAB) had issued a circular on September 27 for the ousting of Purwar from the company. This is due to his failed efforts in reviving the company. While the other private operators, including Jio, Vi, and Airtel, are already 5G ready, BSNL is still trying to roll out 4G networks.

Employees Blaming Purwar for Poor Performance of BSNL

AUAB has said that it will start a social campaign from October 6, 2021, asking for the removal of PK Purwar from his post in the company. The union has expressed its dissatisfaction with the management of BSNL in being able to revive the company. It couldn't happen despite the revival package announced back in 2019. Further, the management hasn't been able to settle the problems of the employees. As per AUAB, if Purwar wanted, BSNL could have launched 4G networks even before April 2020 if the telco had just upgraded 49,300 mobile towers, which already had 4G compatible technology installed by the previous management. Right now, BSNL can only go ahead with 4G if it can source indigenous equipment. Most likely, it will be Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) that will become part of BSNL's 4G drive in India. Despite being late, BSNL can still make a difference in India when it comes to 4G. Another 4G operator will mean that the load from the private operators’ networks' will be reduced. It will be interesting to see how Purwar will respond to this campaign and these allegations from the AUAB. October 6 is when the social media campaign from AUAB will start.

Disney+ Hotstar Will Feature ‘Sanak’ Starring Vidyut Jammwal

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 05:52 AM PDT

Sanak
Image credits: Disney+ Hotstar
In Bollywood cinema, Sanak by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Zee Studios is a one-of-its-kind hostage drama. It hopes to change the game in the action movie space with its intriguing story that takes place in a hospital under siege. Zee Studios along with Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd will start the streaming of Sanak from October 15, 2021, only on Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex.

Sanak On Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex

Launched last year, Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex lets fans watch the premiers of their favourite flicks listed under the banner on the OTT platform. Existing subscribers of the Disney+ Hotstar Premium and Disney+ Hotstar VIP services can enjoy the blockbuster movies without paying any additional cost to their subscription. On the other hand, the non-subscribers have to purchase the yearly membership of the Disney+ Hotstar VIP service. Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex is touted to be a revolutionary service that lets millions of fans watch the biggest Bollywood movies directly from the comfort of their home. For this, the service has teamed up with some of the best directors and most talented actors. It will provide them with a platform to release their masterpieces. As per the countdown action stunt, viewers can anticipate triple the adrenaline as the hostage drama trailer assures to make you to sit at the edge of your seat. Sanak, directed by Kanishk Varma, stars Vidyut Jammwal, Neha Dhupia, Bengali superstar Rukmini Maitra, and Chandan Roy Sanyal among others. The trailer of the film gives viewers a sneak peek of its tear-jerking and high-octane action drama that awaits them. He fights to save his loved one from the risky situation in this movie. Vidyut is seen to push hard in this trailer. Also, the film marks the big Bollywood debut of Rukmini and their pair seems to be a major highlight of the film. Besides the action thriller, the Sanak trailer also touches on the love concept between the two and it is integral to the narrative of the trailer. With the release of Sanak on Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex, the Indian audiences can explore the hostage drama space in detail, adds the producer of this film, Vipul Amrutlal Shah.

Samsung Galaxy S and Note Series Smartphones That Will Receive Android 12

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 04:15 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Z fold3 Finally, the stable version of Android 12 is here. Notably, the Google Pixel users have not received the stable version of the OS, and it remains to be seen when it will be available. At this point in time, the Android Developer blog has estimated that the stable Android 12 version will be available within the next few weeks for Pixel devices. Also, it has been hinted that the smartphones from Samsung will get the update later this year. Those devices that are a part of the beta programs offered by the OEMs can try out the Android 12 update before the official rollout of the update on a wider scale. However, beta versions are expected to have bugs.

Samsung Smartphones Android 12 Update

As of now, Samsung has not officially confirmed the smartphones that will receive the Android 12 update. However, it is believed that the flagship smartphones including Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy S20 FE (LTE and 5G variants), Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy Z Fold, Z Fold 2 5G, Z Fold 3, Z Flip, and Z Flip 3 will get the update later this year. Besides, a slew of smartphones in the Galaxy A series, Galaxy M series and Galaxy F series and the Galaxy Tab series devices are also expected to get the Android 12 stable update, hinted SamMobile. Apart from Samsung, devices from OnePlus, Realme, Oppo, Vivo, Tecno, and Xiaomi will get the update later this year.

Android 12 Features

There is a delay in the rollout of the Android 12 OS, which is considered one of the most significant upgrades in recent years. It is claimed to have given a fresh lease of life to the OS with Material You, which is a brand new design language featuring large rounded elements for improved aesthetics. Complementing this is the dynamic theme system, which absorbs colours from the existing wallpaper and splashes them all over the supported apps. The other notable aspect is the inclusion of sophisticated animations across the system and Google apps. There are new widgets that are more interactive than ever before. The other notable aspects of the Android 12 update include multiple enhancements to privacy, new indicators for microphone and camera, significant performance boosts, including 22% reduced CPU time and faster app launch speeds.

OnePlus 9RT Could Be More Powerful Than OnePlus 9R

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 03:44 AM PDT

OnePlus 9RT As we are in the fourth quarter of this year, OnePlus is speculated to take the wraps off the OnePlus 9RT smartphone this month. Already, the company confirmed that there will be no 9T or 9T Pro smartphones this year and that it will bring next-generation flagships in 2022. For now, there is no official word regarding the launch date of the OnePlus 9RT but it is claimed that the company is in plans to unveil an affordable flagship smartphone in October.

OnePlus 9RT Specs Leak

As per the leak by the tipster Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus 9RT could see the light of the day in October. Besides this, the tipster went on to state that the upcoming OnePlus smartphone could run Android 12-based ColorOS 12 out-of-the-box. Already, the OnePlus users in India have updated their devices with Android 12 topped with OxygenOS. So, it remains to be seen if the tipster is specific about the Chinese variant of the smartphone.

OnePlus 9RT Specs Leak

The tipster goes on to state that the OnePlus 9RT could be launched with a 4500mAh battery powering it from within. Even the OnePlus 9R uses the same battery capacity. Also, the battery on the upcoming smartphone is likely to be accompanied by 65W fast charging support. Going by the existing reports, the next affordable flagship smartphone from OnePlus could be launched with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor that powers the flagships of this year. If this turns out to be true, then the upcoming OnePlus smartphone in question could be a better performer than the Snapdragon 870-powered OnePlus 9R that went official earlier this year as a flagship smartphone. Also, the smartphone is believed to be launched with an FHD+ display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen is likely to house a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner. On the imaging front, the OnePlus 9RT is hinted to feature a triple-camera setup at the rear. This camera unit is said to house a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor that is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle secondary lens and a 2MP tertiary monochrome or macro lens.

BSNL 4G SIM Cards Available Without Any Cost

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 03:05 AM PDT

BSNL The State-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is all set to extend the free 4G SIM card offer until December 31, 2021. The telecom operator had introduced the offer recently. Now, it will be available for all users who wish to get a first recharge coupon worth Rs 100 or more. For now, BSNL is providing the free SIM card offer in its Kerala circle, but it is reported to extend the offer to other telecom circles. As per the telco, users can switch to BSNL without any additional cost by recharging for more than Rs 100.

BSNL Free 4G SIM Offer

Also, BSNL is providing free 4G SIM cards to new customers and those who port to the network from other operators until December. Initially, this offer was launched in April this year and has been around for a few months. Later, it extended the offer until September. Now, Kerala Telecom has reported that this offer has been extended until December. Notably, the 4G SIM card from BSNL is priced at Rs 20, which will be waived off for new users and MNP Port users on recharging for above Rs 100. This BSNL Free 4G SIM offer can be availed via the BSNL Customer Service Centres (BSNL CSCs) and retail outlets.

BSNL Promotional Plans

Besides the Free 4G SIM offer, BSNL has extended its Rs 699 promotional plan validity for 90 days. The telco offers 180 days validity with this promotional prepaid plan. This plan was intended to expire on September 28, but the telco has extended it for another 90 days. The other benefits of the Rs 699 promotional plan include 0.5GB data per data, unlimited calling and 100 SMS per day. The plan has been extended for three months. Eventually, this promo plan will be valid until January 2022. To get this promo prepaid plan, users have to visit the retail shops. Also, it lets customers activate the plan by sending SMS as PLAN BSNL699 to 123. Customers can also dial on USSD short code *444*699# to activate the plan. The BSNL Rs 699 prepaid plan is available to all the existing and new prepaid customers.  

Bharti Airtel Tests 5G in Rural India Ahead of Vi, Jio

Posted: 05 Oct 2021 01:51 AM PDT

Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel has beaten its competitors Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Reliance Jio in testing 5G in rural India. The Chief Technology Officer of Bharti Airtel, Randeep Sekhon, said that Airtel partnered up with Ericsson to conduct rural India's first 5G trial. Sekhon said that 5G will be a revolutionary technology and with use cases such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), the telco will be able to deliver last-mile coverage, helping the economy of the country. The trial was conducted with the 5G radio provided by Ericsson. Airtel used spectrum in the 3500 MHz bands for the same.

Bharti Airtel, Ericsson Could Deliver 200 Mbps Speed on 3GPP Compliant 5G FWA Device

Bharti Airtel in partnership with Ericsson was able to deliver over 200 Mbps speed on the 3GPP compliant 5G FWA device. The highlight of the test was the distance of 10 km between the site and the device. This will ensure that the telco can help India with last-mile 5G coverage and users will be able to get high-speed broadband connectivity anywhere they are. With a 3GPP compliant 5G smartphone, Airtel's network could deliver a download speed of 100 Mbps at a distance of over 10 km from the site. Sekhon said that this speed will vary depending on the factors such as the number of devices accessing the networks and more. The positive thing for Bharti Airtel is that the telco has tested its 5G networks ahead of Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio. Reliance Jio is also working on conducting 5G trials on large scale in Mumbai and other parts of the country. But Jio hasn't tested its 5G networks in rural India. Sekhon said that Bharti Airtel wants to be at the forefront in India when it comes to 5G. Airtel is expected to test its networks even further for coming out with relevant use cases for 5G consumers in India. The telco has already shared how it will change the online mobile gaming scenario in India.

Oppo Will Launch ColorOS 12 (Android 12) in India on October 11

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 11:42 PM PDT

Oppo ColorOS 12 Oppo has confirmed that it will launch ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 in India on October 11, 2021. The smartphone maker has already made ColorOS 12 available for its flagship Find X3 devices in Indonesia and Malaysia. The company has shared that it will launch the ColorOS 12 in India via a virtual event on October 11, 2021, at 2:30 PM IST. The launch event will showcase the new design, strong performance, rich features, and the rollout timeline of ColorOS 12 in India. Further, the company has said that it will cover more than 110 devices and 150 million users across the world which will make it the widest and fastest reaching ColorOS update in Oppo's history.

Oppo Announces Major Update Policy

Oppo has announced a major update policy. This new update policy will affect all the devices that have been launched from 2019 onwards. Oppo said that its Find X Series devices will now get three years worth of major Android updates from the company. Further, the Reno/F series smartphones will get 2 years worth of major Android updates and an Android update in some of the A-series models as well. The Find X/Reno/F Series smartphones will also get four years worth of regular security patches. At the same time, the A-series smartphones will get three years worth of regular security patches. With the ColorOS 12 launch in India, Oppo will become one of the first Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to roll out the Android 12 update in India. This can mean that the new OnePlus device that might launch in October might also come with OxygenOS 12 based on Android 12. Both the companies have been sharing resources when it comes to software and operating system. The OxygenOS 12 is expected to look similar to ColorOS 12. Already the camera and Settings apps of both the new generation devices from the OnePlus and Oppo look pretty similar.

Telecom Operators Might Get Another Major Relief Soon

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 10:59 PM PDT

Telecom Operators Indian Telecom operators might get another major relief soon. The Indian government is currently looking for ways to settle ongoing legal cases with the telcos outside of the court. This will save everyone a lot of time and also help them in saving money. The next set of telecom reforms will focus on reducing the litigation burden from the telecom industry. For almost everything, the telcos and the government are arguing in court, which takes a lot of money, resources, and time. The only people who benefit from this are the lawyers, no one else. But now, that problem might be solved soon since a report from ET Telecom says that the government is looking for ways to settle the ongoing legal cases with the telcos outside of the court. Not only this, there's more.

Telecom Operators Might be Relieved of Paying Existing SUCs

The government is also working out how it can abolish the existing spectrum usage charges (SUCs). This will form part of the next set of telecom reforms. It is worth noting that the government has already removed the fees for the airwaves bought from the upcoming spectrum auctions. Ashwini Vaishnaw, telecom minister, had said that the government would do everything it could to reduce the burden from the ailing telecommunications sector. These steps and the ones that have already been taken prove that the government really wants to help the sector. It is worth noting that the details of the scheme are still under consideration, and nothing's been finalised yet. It is good to see the government stepping up and helping the telcos. The Telecom sector is one of the most crucial sectors to keep the economy running. Without internet and communications services, the world would come to a standstill, and the economy will face a very negative impact due to that. In terms of the number of court cases, the government and Vodafone Idea alone has 19 pending cases.

WhatsApp and Its Importance Cannot Be Ignored

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 10:04 PM PDT

WhatsApp WhatsApp is arguably the biggest texting platform in the world. With multiple billion downloads, the Facebook-owned application has become an integral part of many people's lives. Whether it is taking to a sick relative, wishing happy birthdays, or communicating for officer work, WhatsApp allows people to do everything. Many people leverage the application daily to communicate with most of the people they know. This makes WhatsApp one of the most integral applications on any smartphone. But this is what happened yesterday, and it must have hurt a lot of people.

WhatsApp Was Down Yesterday Which Hurt People's Communication

Not just WhatsApp, but many other applications, including Facebook and Instagram, were down. It was a DNS issue as per Cloudflare. This meant billions of users who log into these applications on a daily couldn't for a few hours. Disruption in communication was a big deal for many who rely on these applications, especially WhatsApp, to talk with others. The downtime of WhatsApp revealed on Twitter how desperate people are towards the application. While there are other applications such as Signal and Telegram, WhatsApp enjoys special attention from internet users around the globe because of its brand and early mover advantage as well. In the coming years, the dependence of people on WhatsApp is going to increase further. The social media platform keeps on introducing new features to retain the attention of its customers. Hopefully, there's no other incident like this in the future. Not being able to communicate with other people must take its toll on the users as it can lead to anxiety and stress. This just proves just how important an application like WhatsApp is for the globe. Further, it also shows the power that Facebook commands with applications such as WhatsApp and Instagram under its belt. All of the applications are now back and running in full flow. The DNS issue should not return anytime soon.

Bharti Airtel Promoters to Invest Money in Rights Issue

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 09:15 PM PDT

Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel promoters might have to invest money in the rights issue. The joint investment by both the promoters, Singtel and Mittal Family, might be something around Rs 11,730 crores. This amount is out of the Rs 21,000 crores rights issue that the company's board has approved recently. Out of the Rs 11,730 crores, the promoters will need to pay 25% of the amount upfront. This would mean an amount of Rs 2,392 crores.

This Is How Much Promoters Own Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel's promoters, including the Singtel and Mittal family own 31.72% and 24.13% of the company, respectively. This equates to almost 56% of the company, and the rest is owned by the public. As per the rules of the rights issue, subscribers will have to pay 25% of the amount upfront. The rest of the amount can be paid in two instalments in a span of 36 months. According to an ET Telecom report citing an analyst at a top global brokerage, Singtel and the Mittal family will contribute around Rs 6,661 crores and Rs 5,067 crores, respectively. Out of this amount, the promoters will have to pay 25% upfront which will mean an amount of Rs 1,665 crores and Rs 1,267 crores. With the money raised from this rights issue, Bharti Airtel will be able to invest more in the 5G spectrum and equipment along with paying off dues in the future. Bharti Airtel shareholders will receive one rights issue share for every 14 shares they already hold. The shares of the rights issue will be priced at Rs 535 a unit. The promoters have promised that any of the leftover parts of the rights issue will be subscribed by them. This puts the normal public investors in a good spot. The rights issue will open on October 5, 2021, and close on October 21, 2021. Bharti Airtel shares opened strong on Tuesday morning at Rs 684 and are now trading at Rs 693.15 at the time of writing.

Bharti Airtel, Vi 1.5GB Daily Data Plans Almost Similar

Posted: 04 Oct 2021 06:27 PM PDT

Bharti Airtel vi Vodafone Idea's (Vi) tariffs are mostly similar to what Bharti Airtel is offering to its customers. This is also evident by looking at the 1.5GB daily data plans of the telcos. But there's one thing, apart from the basic benefits offered by both the plans, you don't get many similarities. Vodafone Idea's prepaid plans come bundled with additional offers such as 'Binge All Night' and 'Weekend Data Rollover' which Bharti Airtel does not offer. But then there are Airtel Thanks benefits that users get with Airtel's prepaid plans that are not available with Vi's plans. Here's everything you should know about the 1.5GB daily data prepaid plans from Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.

Bharti Airtel 1.5GB Daily Data Plans

At present, you can see four 1.5GB daily data plans from Bharti Airtel listed on the website of telco. These plans come for Rs 249, Rs 289, Rs 399, and Rs 598. All of these plans have multiple things in common. All of them offer 1.5GB of daily data along with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. Further, all of the plans also offer Airtel Thanks benefits which include a free one month trial of the Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition and other benefits such as free Wynk Music subscription, Airtel Xstream subscription, Shaw Academy for one year, Apollo 24|7 circle, free Hellotunes, Rs 100 cashback on FASTag transactions. The Rs 249 and Rs 289 plans come with a validity of 28 days while the Rs 399 and Rs 598 plans carry 56 days and 84 days of validity. The thing with the Rs 289 prepaid plan is that users also get a free ZEE5 Premium subscription with it. Otherwise, there's no difference between the Rs 249 and Rs 289 plans. Now let's take a look at the 1.5GB daily data plans from Vodafone Idea.

Vodafone Idea 1.5GB Daily Data Plans

Vodafone Idea offers a ton of 1.5GB daily data plans to the users. But we are going to focus on the plans that are similar to Airtel's plans. The plans that we are going to look at cost Rs 249, Rs 399, and Rs 599. This is exactly the same pricing structure as of what users get from Bharti Airtel. All of these plans offer unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. The Rs 249 plan offers a validity of 28 days while the Rs 399 and Rs 599 plans offer a validity of 56 days and 84 days. All of these plans come with the additional offers of Binge All Night and Weekend Data Rollover along with an over-the-top (OTT) benefit of Vi Movies & TV.

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