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Simple Broadband Internet Tips for Boosting Online Gaming Experience

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 09:01 AM PDT

Simple Broadband Internet Tips If you are a gaming enthusiast and are involved in playing online games, then you will know the significance of having a reliable internet connection. Imagine yourself in a nail-biting agony as you wait for the buffering to stop and your internet to get back to the active state amidst an important milestone in your game. To avoid such a scenario, you need to have a high-speed broadband connection.

Broadband Internet Tips To Boost Online Gaming Experience

Here, we have listed ten simple hacks to maximise the efficiency of your broadband connection for an improved online gaming experience. Wi-Fi network: Check the signal strength of the Wi-Fi connection via mobile apps destined for this purpose. These apps will show you where you will receive the strongest signal in your home, and you can place gaming device accordingly. Antenna: Most modern routers feature antennas, and you need to align on antenna parallel with that on the gaming device for significant improvement in the online gaming experience. Interference: Make sure to shift radio frequency wave emitting devices away from your gaming device as these can cause interference when they are positioned near the gaming console. Multiple devices: While playing online games over Wi-Fi, make sure that the home network is not overcrowded with several devices that are connected simultaneously. When there is congestion, the Wi-Fi speed will drop. Downloads: There is an increased possibility that the downloads running in the background of your laptop or PC will slow down the game. Make sure to shut down all downloads for improved gaming performance. Router placement: The latest routers might sometimes fail to give you the desired performance due to their placement. Position the router where there are ample surfaces for signals to bounce off and reach the gaming device. Restart: At times, the router might need a simple restart that might act as a quick fix and resolve its inefficiency. Schedule a timely reboot of the router for uninterrupted gaming experiences. Router dead spots: There could be some dead spots in your home where the Wi-Fi signal will be nil. You should find out these dead spots and not place your gaming device in such places. Channel: Routers with multi-channel connections provide the opportunity to switch the channels and use the channel with the least interference. Upgrade: When none of the above-mentioned tips works, you need to upgrade your router for the best online gaming experience.

Airtel Offering Rs 6,000 Benefit on These Top 10 Smartphones

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 08:10 AM PDT

Airtel cashback offer This Diwali, if you want to upgrade to a new smartphone, then one of the leading telecom operators, Airtel, provides you with lucrative cashback benefits. As the festival is approaching soon, this cashback offer from Airtel could be the right time to buy a new smartphone. Already, there are massive discounts and offers out there, and now, Airtel is offering Rs 6,000 cashback to its customers who buy a new smartphone priced up to Rs 12,000 from leading brands. In addition to cashback, buyers will also get a one-time screen replacement for free by Servify. Notably, over 150 smartphone models are eligible to get this benefit.

Top 10 Smartphones Eligible For Airtel Cashback Offer

Here, we have listed ten smartphone models that are eligible to get the Airtel cashback benefits of Rs 6,000 this Diwali season. Note that the cashback will reduce the price of the device in the long-term as the complete amount of Rs 6,000 will be credited to the user’s account after 36 months of recharging continuously with the Rs 249 plan or more from the telco. Samsung Galaxy F02s: While the current selling price of the Samsung Galaxy F02s is Rs 9,449, it is available at an effective price of Rs 3,449 via the Airtel cashback offer. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch HD+ display, an octa-core Snapdragon 450 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and a 5000mAh battery. Oppo A15: The Oppo A15 that is available for Rs 10,990 can be purchased for as low as Rs 4,990 under the Airtel cashback offer. The smartphone flaunts a 6.52-inch display with an HD+ resolution and gets the power from an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor teamed up with 3GB of RAM and a 4230mAh battery. There is a triple0camera setup at its rear and a 5MP selfie camera sensor. Tecno Spark Go 2021: Selling at a current price of Rs 7,699, the Tecno Spark Go 2021 can be purchased for Rs 1,699 under the Airtel cashback offer. This budget smartphone bestows a 6.52-inch HD+ display, a quad-core MediaTek Helio A20 processor paired with 2GB of RAM and a 5000mAh battery. The smartphone runs Android 10 (Go Edition). Vivo Y71: The Vivo Y71 is priced at Rs 10,900, but under the Airtel cashback offer, it can be purchased for Rs 4,900. The device makes use of a 6-inch display with an HD+ resolution, a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 3285mAh battery. Oppo A11k: Priced at Rs 9,890, the Oppo A11k can be purchased for Rs 3,890 under the Airtel cashback offer. The smartphone is fitted with a 6.22-inch HD+ display, an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor and a 4230mAh battery. Motorola Moto E7 Plus: The Moto E7 Plus, priced at Rs 8,999, can be purchased for Rs 2,999 via the Airtel cashback offer. The notable specs of the Motorola smartphone include an octa-core Snapdragon 460 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, a dual-camera setup at the rear, and a 6.5-inch display with a dewdrop notch. Lava Z6: The current price of the Lava Z6 is Rs 9,699, but it can be bought for Rs 3,699 under the Airtel cashback offer. The Lava Z6 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display, an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 processor, 6GB of RAM and a 5000mAh battery. Redmi 9 Prime: Priced at Rs 9,999, the Redmi 9 Prime can be purchased for Rs 3,999 via the Airtel offer. The Redmi 9 Prime's specs include a 6.53-inch FHD+ display, an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor, a quad-camera setup at its rear and a 5020mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy M02s: The Samsung Galaxy M02s priced at Rs 10,498 can be bought for Rs 4,498 under the Airtel cashback offer. The smartphone adorns a 6.5-inch display with HD+ resolution, a Snapdragon 450 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and a 5000mAh battery. Lenovo A6 Note: The Lenovo A6 Note is priced at Rs 9,999, and with the offer, it will be ultimately bought for Rs 3,999. The smartphone comes with a 6.09-inch display and is powered by a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor. The other aspects include a dual-camera setup and a 4000mAh battery. If you want to know the complete details about the offer, click here.

Apple Likely to Add Crash Detection Feature for iPhones and Apple Watch

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 07:26 AM PDT

Apple Crash Detection Feature It looks like Apple is all set to add a new crash detection to the iPhone and Apple Watch models next year. A new report by the Wall Street Journal suggests that the feature could auto-dial 911 in the instances of a car accident. The same will be detected using an iPhone or Apple Watch. The Apple devices have already detected over 10 million suspected vehicle impacts.

Apple Tests Crash Detection Feature

The crash detection feature in question will work by measuring a sudden spike in gravity or g forces in instances of an impact, notes the report. It is alleged that the feature has been under testing for over a year by collecting anonymous data from the users of Apple iPhone and Apple Watch devices, hinted documents about this feature. Notably, Apple products have detected over 10 million suspected vehicle impacts. Of these, over 50,000 impacts included a call to the emergency number 911. The tech giant has been using the 911 call data to enhance the accuracy of its crash detection algorithm since an emergency call that is associated with a possible impact might give Apple more confidence, which is indeed a car crash. This crash detection feature is all set to be rolled out in 2022, which could be a part of iOS 16 and watchOS 9. However, the report notes that the timing of arrival of this feature could change or the company might not release it. For those who are unaware, this feature sounds quite similar to the existing fall detection capability of the Apple Watch, which was first added to the Series 4 model. While it could be turned off by default for users under 65, anyone can turn it on using the Watch app on their iPhones. The fall detection feature works by detecting when a sudden fall occurs, calling emergency services automatically if the wearer doesn't dismiss the alert in one minute of falling. If the person's emergency contact information is filled out, the contact will be notified with a text message and a map showing the watch's location at the time of the fall. We can expect further details regarding the crash detection feature to be revealed in the near future.

Huawei Watch Fit Launched in India with 1.64-inch AMOLED Display, Priced Rs 8,990

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 05:53 AM PDT

Huawei Watch Fit Huawei has launched the Huawei Watch Fit in the Indian domestic market on Monday. Globally, Huawei was first disclosed in the month of August and was teased on Amazon India the previous week. Packing up solid 10-day battery life and features like 24*7 heart monitoring, the wearable comes with a 1.64-inch vivid AMOLED display. Having similarities with the newly launched Redmi Smart Band Pro, the Huawei Watch Fit comes with over 97 workout modes and all-day SpO2 monitoring.

Features of the Huawei Watch Fit

Equipped with adaptive brightness on its 1.64-inch HD AMOLED display, the device has a 70% screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, the Huawei Watch Fit is preloaded with six watch faces and has options of over 130 watch faces with customization. The most appealing feature of the Huawei Watch Fit is the 97 workout modes available with advanced tracking. The workout mode consists of 11 professional modes including running, walking, cycling, and swimming, and 85 other modes including fitness training, dancing, ball games, and more. Furthermore, the built-in fitness courses and standardised exercises give users an opportunity to have personal training without the need for any smartphones or any other device. The other important additional health-related feature of the Huawei Watch Fit include monitoring of menstrual cycle, heart rate, sleep, and more. On the other hand, the Huawei TruSleep 2.0 provides real-time heart-rate monitoring and sleep stage monitoring along with sleep respiration quality. The battery life of the Huawei Watch Fit is quite impressive as it claims to offer 10-day battery life with non-stop monitoring of the heart rate and sleep. Moreover, as per the claims the smartwatch can operate for a full day with just 5 minutes of charge and can get charged up to 70% in just half an hour. The additional features of the Huawei Watch Fit include recording of daily steps, providing alerts for SMS and incoming calls, showing notifications from social media applications, and more. Users can also operate the music on their smartphone using the watch. Last but not least it also includes features such as weather, alarm, timer, and stopwatch.

Huawei Watch Fit Price

The sales of the Huawei Watch Fit will begin from November 2nd, 2021 exclusively on Amazon India. The watch has been priced in India at Rs 8,990. Users will have various options for the strap color of the wearable Sakura Pink, Isle Blue, Graphite Black, and more. The launch offer of the Huawei Watch Fit includes a free Huawei Mini Speaker on every purchase and the offer will be valid until the end of the stock.

Apple Mixed Reality Headset Likely Arriving In 2022

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 05:13 AM PDT

Apple The Cupertino tech giant Apple is likely in plans to launch a long-rumoured mixed reality device in 2022. As per a report by Apple Insider, in the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman noted that Apple is in plans to unveil its own expensive device featuring advanced displays, chips, sensors, and avatar-based features in 2022. As it is an MR headset, it will include both AR and VR capabilities that could provide a mixed reality experience that can handle games in high-quality virtual reality.

Apple Mixed Reality Device

The upcoming mixed reality headset is speculated to be targeted at developers and businesses customers and not be meant for consumers. As per Ming-Chi Kuo, the well-known Apple analyst, this mixed reality headset in question could lead the next wave of user interface revolution. Also, it is tipped to change the market consensus that AR and VR devices are meant for gaming. As per reports, the Apple mixed reality headset could be similar to the Oculus Quest. Some prototypes of the device that were being tested are likely to flaunt external cameras that could enable a slew of AR features. It is believed that the upcoming headset from Apple could feature a minimum of 15 camera modules and eye-tracking in the form of long-rumoured iris recognition. Notably, this one-of-a-kind device from Apple is said to be priced between a whopping $2,000 and $3,000. Being a next-gen device, the Apple AR headset in question is believed to sport a sleek design that will make it lightweight and comfortable for wearers even as they use it for a longer time. Also, it is expected to sport a high-resolution display, thereby letting users read small bits of text while they see other people in front of them simultaneously. To recall, back in August this year, Tim Cook, the Apple CEO stated that he will be holding his position in 10 years' time and that he wants to oversee another major new product launch from the company before he steps down. However, he did not divulge any details regarding the upcoming device, which was later speculated to be a mixed reality headset.

Nokia Launches T20 Tablet in India with a Starting Price of Rs 15,999

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 04:48 AM PDT

Nokia T20 Nokia has just announced the launch of its first Android tablet, the Nokia T20 in India on Monday. Equipped up with an 8,200mah battery, the device promises almost 15 hours of web browsing on a single charge on its 2K display. Nokia brand licensee HMD Global has also promised consumers 3 years of monthly security upgrades on the tablet along with updates on the operating system for 2 years. The tablet also includes dual microphones and stereo speakers. Earlier, Realme PAD was launched in September with a base price of Rs 13,999 and will be a competition to Nokia T20.

Features of Nokia T20

Nokia T20 has been designed to offer a storage capacity of 32GB or 64GB. An additional microSD card slot has been provided which can be used to expand the memory by up to 512GB. The device functions on Android 11 and has a display screen of 10.4-inch with 2K (2000×1200 pixels) resolution with a maximum brightness of 400nits. The processor used in the tablet is octa-core Unisoc T610 SoC and has RAM of up to 4GB. Installed on the back is an 8MP camera sensor and on the front, it features a 5MP camera sensor. Moreover, it uses a LED flash at the back which provides better results in a low-light environment. Additional features of the tablet include a stereo speaker and an OZO playback along with dual microphones for noise cancellation. One of the key features of the device is its battery backup as it uses an 8,200mah battery which supports 15W fast charging. The device has various connectivity features providing users to connect with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth v5.0, and Type-C USB.

Nokia T20 Price in India

Nokia T20, in India, comes with a varied price range with the Wi-Fi-only model with the specs of 3GB RAM + 32GB storage available at Rs 15,499. Another variant of the same model providing 4GB RAM + 64GB of storage is priced at Rs 16,499. However, the Nokia T20 4G model is priced at Rs 18,499. With various finance options for the consumers, Nokia T20 will be available in the offline stores from today and will be available for sale on Nokia.com. Consumers waiting to get it from Flipkart would have to wait until tomorrow. The users will also receive preloaded access to Spotify with the tablet.

Dish TV HD Set-Top Box Available Starting at Rs 1590 in November

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 03:19 AM PDT

Dish TV As the Direct-to-Home (DTH) sector in India is becoming highly competitive by the day, the operators in the country are luring new customers and making sure their existing users are retained with the launch of exciting offers. Going by the same, Dish TV has hit the headlines as it is providing its HD Set-Top Box (STB) for a very attractive price. Instead of its earlier price of Rs 1,690, the Dish TV HD Set-Top Box is now available at a price of Rs 1,590.

Dish TV HD STB Price and Features

Dish TV notes that this plan is valid for both one month and six months and it is available for a limited period. None of these prices includes GST, so you need to pay the additional 18% tax on its cost. Note that the Set-Top Box (STB) lets users choose channel packs as per the language chosen by the users. However, the overall cost of purchasing the set-top box with a channel pack in several languages is either the same or slightly different. One of the best things about buying the Dish TV STB is that it is a quick service. The company stated that it will install the connection for its users in less than four hours from the time the purchase was made online. The Dish TV STB can be purchased from the official website of the service provider. The company also offers demo services to those who are interested in testing it. Furthermore, subscribers will get Rs 2,000 worth of coupons from CouponDuniya. Notably, there will be a warranty of five years on the Dish TV HD Set-Top Box. Other inclusions include a universal remote, an HDMI cable or AV cable to connect it to the TV. You can even opt for the Dish TV connection with a different channel pack than the one provided by the company while making the purchase. Also, Dish TV lets users enjoy the convenience of choosing if they need a connection that comes with the antenna or one without it. Whatever be the case, the charges for the set-top boxes remain the same.

Airtel to Demonstrate 5G Enterprise Use-Cases With New Initiative

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 02:04 AM PDT

Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel has just announced a new initiative, namely #5GforBusiness. From the name itself, it is evident that the telco is going to demonstrate 5G use-cases for enterprises under its new initiative. Under the initiative, Bharti Airtel will demonstrate a wide range of enterprise-grade use cases using high speed & low latency networks.

Bharti Airtel Has Partnered With Tech MNCs to Power Its New Initiative

As part of the initiative, Bharti Airtel has partnered up with companies such as Accenture, AWS, CISCO, Ericsson, Google Cloud, Nokia, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to work with industry-leading brands such as Apollo Hospitals, Flipkart and several leading manufacturing companies to test 5G based solutions. These solutions will be deployed on the 5G test spectrum allotted to Airtel and include use cases like Smart Factory, Smart Healthcare, 5G powered Quality inspection, Digital Twin, connected frontline workforce and AR/VR based use cases amongst others. The use case demonstrations will be conducted both at end-user locations and at Airtel's advanced 5G lab in Network Experience Centre at Manesar (Gurgaon). Airtel is spearheading 5G in India. Earlier this year, Airtel demonstrated India's first 5G experience over a LIVE 4G network. It has also demonstrated India's first rural 5G trial as well as the first cloud gaming experience on 5G. Airtel is also leading the O-RAN Alliance initiatives in the country to build 5G solutions. The telco has already announced partnerships with Qualcomm, Intel, Mavenir, Tata Group and Altiostar. Even Vodafone Idea is making strides when it comes to testing 5G for enterprise use cases. The telco has already partnered up with multiple startups for testing 5G for purposes such as Unmanned Aerial Traffic Management (UTM) and the Management Server (Aerobridge). Bharti Airtel also understands the kind of revenue stream that can be built out of developing 5G networks to handle enterprise use-cases. The telco has already tested its 5G network for cloud gaming and saw great results.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Could Be Unveiled At CES 2022

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 12:52 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE One of the much-awaited smartphones that has been rumoured heavily of late is the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. After much delay, it looks like the upcoming Samsung smartphone will reportedly see the light of the day at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 that will be hosted early next year. This is not surprising as many new products from various tech brands will be announced at the event. Now, a SamMobile report has confirmed that the CES 2022 could debut in Las Vegas, US, on January 5, 2022. The tech show is all set to be hosted until January 8. This appears to be in line with a previous report that hinted at a possible January 11 launch date of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Notably, the tech community has argued that this new report could be plausible as the handset might not witness a tough competition during the forum. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE should have been announced already but there were a string of unfortunate events that forced the company to delay its unveiling. Eventually, one of the much-awaited smartphones from the South Korean tech giant has been delayed until next year.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Expected Specs

Detailing on the rumoured specs, the Galaxy S21 FE has hit the rumour mills several times revealing what we can expect from it. Going by the same, the upcoming Samsung smartphone could be launched with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. The hardware aspects of the smartphone are likely to include the upcoming flagship processor in the Samsung Exynos series and a 4500mAh battery with support for 45W and 25W fast charging technology. Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is speculated to be launched in four colour options including Blue, Grey, Violet, and Green. It is hinted to bestow a triple-camera setup at the rear similar to that of the Galaxy S21 series of flagship smartphones launched earlier this year. Notably, the support page of the Samsung German website showed that the device could be launched with the model number SM-G990B/DS, wherein DS suggests support for dual-SIM capability. We can get to know further details in the coming weeks.

Vodafone Idea Partners With Startups to Test 5G Solutions

Posted: 01 Nov 2021 12:11 AM PDT

Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered up with startups to test 5G-based solutions on Aerial Traffic Management and Motion Capture System. The third-largest telecom operator in India will use the spectrum allocated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Vi has partnered with Vizzbee Robotics Solution and Tweek Labs, both of which were the winners of the 5G Hackathon organised by the IMC 2020 along with the DoT. DoT had announced the 5G Hackathon last year to see which relevant use cases of 5G for India can be identified. Through the 5G Hackathon, the best and most relevant 5G use cases were selected.

Vodafone Idea to Test Unmanned Aerial Traffic Management With 5G

The telco has partnered with Vizzbee Robotics Solution for testing the Unmanned Aerial Traffic Management (UTM) and the Management Server (Aerobridge) with the 5G network. This will validate solutions such as stream live video frames from the UAV over the network, demonstrate the public safety and law enforcement application for ground personnel, perform real-time analytics from the data captured via drones, amongst others. At the same time, Vi has partnered with another startup namely Tweek Labs which will help the telco in testing a full-bodied motion capture suit using 5G technology, which can be an effective solution for sports training as it helps monitor the performance of athletes. Vodafone Idea has already managed to pull off some amazing test results for its 5G networks. The telco had earlier said that it had achieved a peak download speed of 3.7 Gbps using the mmWave spectrum and a peak download speed of 1.5 Gbps using the sub-6 GHz spectrum. The telco is also testing 5G for smart city solutions and enterprise solutions to ensure that it builds a solid foundation to offer B2B services with 5G and open another major revenue stream for itself. The telco has partnered with Ericsson to test its 5G in Pune city.

ACT 40 Mbps Broadband Plan Not a Great Buy Ahead of Airtel’s Offering

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 11:25 PM PDT

ACT Broadband ACT Fibernet offers a 40 Mbps broadband to the users living in Bengaluru. The company calls it 'ACT Basic'. This is the minimum speed broadband plan that ACT users in Bengaluru get. Even Bharti Airtel's fiber broadband service namely Airtel Xstream Fiber offers a 40 Mbps plan to the users in Bengaluru. The thing is, in front of Airtel's offering, not only is ACT's plan more expensive but also offers lesser benefits. Here's everything you should know.

ACT 40 Mbps Broadband Plan in Bengaluru

ACT offers a 40 Mbps broadband plan to the users in Bengaluru for Rs 549 per month. This is without including the taxes. With the plan, users get 500GB of monthly fair-usage-policy (FUP) data. There are additional benefits which include ACT Stream TV 4K for Rs 200 per month, SonyLIV at Rs 299 per month. Users also get a free one month trial of ZEE5 Premium, Hungama for Rs 99 per month, EpicON for one month trial, benefits worth Rs 2850 per month from ACT Game, one month free trial from Cult.fit, and aha for Rs 299 per year.

Airtel Xstream Fiber 40 Mbps Broadband Plan in Bengaluru

Airtel Xstream Fiber offers its 40 Mbps broadband plan for Rs 499 per month. With this plan, users also get 3.3TB of monthly FUP data. Further, users get Airtel Thanks benefits which include a free subscription to the Airtel Xstream Premium, Wynk Music, and Shaw Academy for one year. Users can also opt for a free Xstream Box from the company by paying a one-time completely refundable security deposit of Rs 1,500. Users also get a free landline connection with unlimited voice calling benefit from the company. This is the base broadband plan that is offered by Bharti Airtel in the city of Bengaluru. Users can also upgrade to the 100 Mbps broadband plan from Airtel which costs Rs 799 per month and offers 3.3TB data per month.

JioPhone Next Price Doesn’t Justify Company’s Aim

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 10:13 PM PDT

JioPhone Next The JioPhone Next has been revealed in India and will come for Rs 6,499. The company has chosen to go with a rather high price than the market expectations. The whole aim of the JioPhone Next was to bring a super affordable Android smartphone for the Indian market with a strong software experience. While I can't comment much on the software experience at the moment, there's one thing that is pretty unsettling – the price of the JioPhone Next. The price at which the JioPhone Next has been revealed is the same price where other entry-level Android smartphones are present as well. Jio was expected to use the JioPhone Next as a lever for moving the 2G phone users in India to 4G devices. Chairman and MD of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Mukesh Ambani, has multiple times shared his vision of 2G Mukt India. But the price of the device doesn't justify the company's aim.

JioPhone Next Price Exorbitant for Many

The device would have made a compelling case if it was priced around the Rs 5,000 mark. With the EMI schemes, customers will have to pay Rs 1,999; add to this the processing fee of Rs 501. It will make the upfront price of the smartphone Rs 2500. The EMI schemes also involve data and voice calling benefits. Either of the schemes asks the customer to at least pay more than Rs 7,000 or more for the smartphone. Some schemes take the amount to be more than Rs 15,000 at the end. The thing is, not everyone can afford this price. People who can would rather take a decent Android smartphone from Chinese brands such as Xiaomi in the Rs 15,000 price range in EMIs. With the JioPhone Next, if the device is not decent in software and Android experience, people might avoid it completely. However, some people might go for the device based on the fact that it is made in India. The other entry-level smartphones at this price range are mostly from Chinese brands. The JioPhone Next just provides an Indian option at the Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000 price range. People who can should purchase the smartphone directly by paying the upfront cost of Rs 6,499. It is a better deal, and then keep recharging with their preferred plans. This would also save them Rs 501 that they have to pay as a processing fee for purchasing the device in an EMI. This device doesn't look like the one to convert 2G users to 4G. But it is too early to say how its impact is going to be on the market. It will be worth the wait to see how Jio markets it in the near future and how the device helps it in adding new users.

DoT Might Do Something That Telcos Don’t Want

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 08:45 PM PDT

DoT The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) might go ahead and come out with a way to allocate spectrum administratively. The telcos have opposed this as they believe everyone should get the spectrum through a fair route of auction. In fact, this would be an unprecedented move from the DoT. According to a Financial Express report, the DoT is thinking about how it can administratively allocate spectrum in the future. The telecom department feels that the spectrum available is abundant with respect to the number of telecom operators present in the market. Post the entry of Reliance Jio in the market, most of the telecom companies went out of business.

Spectrum Auction Route Creating Hindrances for Satcom, Backhaul

Because there's only one way of allocating spectrum in India, which is through an auction, it is creating hindrances for emerging applications such as satcom and also creates problems for strengthening the backhaul. Thus, administratively allocating the spectrum could be a useful move in the future. DoT believes that there should be more modes of allocating spectrum than just the auction route. The telecom department wants to identify and map down a clear policy about how this can be done. The Supreme Court in the past had said that the spectrum must be allocated through the auction route only. Since it is a natural resource that is scarce in nature, the apex court had said that the auction route is the best way to go for maintaining transparency. The report mentioned that DoT might seek legal opinion on the matter. The telecom operators recently opposed the move of allocating spectrum administratively to the corporates for creating private 5G networks. Further, the telcos don't want even the satcom companies to get spectrum allocated in any other way than through an auction. This is because the telcos believe anyone who wants spectrum should get it the same as they are getting it to keep things fair and transparent.

BSNL Offers Fibre Ultra Broadband Plan for a Whopping Rs 35976

Posted: 31 Oct 2021 06:36 PM PDT

BSNL Broadband Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is the top player in providing broadband Internet services in India. The state-run telco is always on the move updating its offerings in both the mobile and the broadband segment. Last year, when the telco had announced new Bharat Fibre plans, they were only brought in under a promotional offer. However, a few days back, the state-run telco announced that it is regularising most of its popular fiber broadband plans. This meant that multiple Bharat Fibre plans were here to stay. Further, the users could now finally look up to purchasing long-term validity broadband plans from BSNL. One of the most popular broadband plans from the company is the 'Fibre Ultra' plan. It offers 300 Mbps of speed for a monthly cost of Rs 1,499. While it is expensive, the plan comes with 4TB or 4,000GB of monthly fair-usage-policy (FUP) data and also offers a free landline connection with an unlimited voice calling facility. Further, users are also entitled to receive a free Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription with this plan. Post consumption of the FUP data, users will get data at speeds of up to 4 Mbps only. Note that the downloading and uploading speed offered by the plan is the same. The Fibre Ultra plan was also regularised by the company. This means that it is also available in long-term validities.

BSNL Fibre Ultra Plan for One Year

The BSNL Fibre Ultra plan is available for one year for users across the nation. It costs Rs 17,988 but also offers one month of additional service without any cost to the users. The benefits of the plan remain the same, which is 4TB monthly FUP data, landline connection with unlimited voice calling, 300 Mbps speed, and a free Disney+ Hotstar Premium pack. This plan is further available for two years; let's take a look at that.

BSNL Fibre Ultra Plan for Two Years

BSNL Fibre Ultra plan can be purchased for two years as well. Here, the plan will cost Rs 35,976 but will also offer three months of additional service without any cost to the users. Thus, purchasing the two years or 24 months plan will give the users 27 months of service. Again, there's no change in the benefits of the plan. Users will keep getting 4TB of data every month, along with a free landline connection and a free Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription with 300 Mbps of speed. This plan is available almost in every telecom circle in the country. This is the highest speed broadband plan offered by BSNL. It would have been great to see if BSNL had bundled a few more over-the-top (OTT) benefits with the Fibre Ultra plan for long-term validities. There are more fiber broadband plans from the state-run telco that is available for the long-term now after their regularisation. The company is offering extra validity on the purchase of all of these plans for the long term. Note that the price of the plans mentioned above doesn't include GST or the additional charges that may entail with the purchase of a new connection.

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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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