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• Apple MacBook Air M1 Available at Attractive Price in Imagine Store
• OnePlus RT, OnePlus Buds Z2 India Launch Impending as Support Page Comes to Light
• Oppo Find X4 Might Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9000
• Motorola to Ship 53 million Units of Smartphones by the End of 2021
• d2h Stream Box Price and Specifications Detailed
• WhatsApp to Introduce a Feature Which Will Allow Crypto Transactions
• STL Unveils 5G Portfolio in IMC 2021
• Samsung Might Bring Back “Note” Device With the S22 Series
• Fiberise 85% Telecom Towers, Provide Level Playing Field With Satcom: Vodafone Idea
• 5G FWA to Reduce Digital Divide in India: TRAI Chairman
• Moto G51 5G Is India’s First Device With Snapdragon 480+ SoC
• Bharti Airtel Looking for Social Media Analysts and Android Developers
• Jio, Airtel, Vi Revised Unlimited Data Prepaid Plans Under Rs 250
• Airtel, Vi Want This From the Government Now
• Bharti Airtel Vouches for Broadband for All
• Broadband Plans With 1 Gbps Speed From Airtel, JioFiber, Tata Sky and Others
• DishNXT HD STB Comes With Rs 2,000 Benefit and 5 Year Warranty
• Smartphones Sales Through Online Mode Increases as Compared to Last Year
• Moto Edge X30 Launched with the Latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset
• OnePlus India May Reveal its Own Range of Tablets in 2022

Apple MacBook Air M1 Available at Attractive Price in Imagine Store Posted: 10 Dec 2021 08:18 AM PST Apple's official reseller Imagine Store sells 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M1 for a flat discount of Rs 4,645. Originally priced at Rs 92,900 for its 256GB storage variant, the device is now available for Rs 88,255. The customer can grab this December offer until December 12. There were better deals earlier, especially on Amazon and Imagine Store itself. Considering that the current deal expires on December 12, this could be the last chance for the aspirants to grab this Apple flagship device. Another higher variant of 512GB storage of MacBook Air M1 is also available for a flat discount of Rs 5,895, taking its current price tag to Rs 1,12,005. The customers can also grab a Rs 6000 cashback if they avail a standard EMI with HDFC debit or credit card. There is a full swipe offer, offering Rs 6000 cashback on all HDFC credit cards. If available for delivery at your postal pin code, the shipping will be within 1-2 days and is free of any delivery charges. Apple MacBook Air M1 Specifications Launched in 2020, MacBook Air M1 was the first system that featured an M1 chip from Apple. M1 chip brought a giant leap in CPU, GPU and machine learning performance for the device. The notebook also features 16-core Neural Engine, further augmenting its machine learning performance. MacBook Air M1 comes with a 13-inch screen with Retina display P3 wide colour, the company's True Tone and a Backlit keyboard that promises vibrant details. Under the hood, it houses an 8-core CPU along with 8GB memory and 256GB SSD storage. Apple MacBook Air M1 also has a Touch ID integrated into the power on button. The laptop comes with a force touch trackpad. It supports Wi-Fi 6 and comes with two Thunderbolt ports. Three-microphone, FaceTime HD and fanless design are other additions. The biggest highlight of the MacBook Air M1 is that it is 18 hours of battery life. MacBook Air M1 is available in three colour tones – gold, silver and space grey. Imagine Store is currently running a slew of discounts on most Apple products.

OnePlus RT, OnePlus Buds Z2 India Launch Impending as Support Page Comes to Light Posted: 10 Dec 2021 07:13 AM PST In a recent development, it is expected that the launch of the OnePlus 9RT (or OnePlus RT) and OnePlus Buds Z2 in India is around the corner. The news comes in as OnePlus's upcoming smartphone and True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds now have their respective support pages on the company's Indian website. OnePlus 9RT has been listed under the 'phone' category whereas the OnePlus Buds Z2 have been mentioned under 'accessories.' Earlier both of these devices were launched in China and it is to be noted that the OnePlus 9RT will launch in India as OnePlus RT. According to a report from 91mobiles, the OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 were spotted on the company's Indian website. However, only the support page for the TWS earbuds is openable as of now and for the smartphone only a listing of its support page is available. No information is available on the support page as well and it only says "The Page is Coming Soon". It is to be noted that both the devices are expected to be launched on December 16. Specifications for OnePlus RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS In China, the OnePlus 9RT came with a display featuring 6.62-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and up to 120Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset and will have 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The camera module on the handset features a triple rear camera setup. The setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 16MP secondary sensor, and a 2MP macro shooter. OnePlus 9RT features a 16MP Sony IMX471 selfie shooter as well. The storage space offered by the device is 256GB of UFS 3.1. The handset will also be backed by a powerful 4500mAh dual-cell battery and will support Warp Charge 65T fast charging technology. On the other hand, it is expected that new earbuds from OnePlus will be available in two colour options for the Indian market. These colours reportedly will be Obsidian Black and Pearl White. OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS features an Active Noise Cancellation Pack (ANC) and has Dolby Atmos support. The earphones will be backed by an 11mm dynamic driver in each bud and the gadget is also IP55 rated. The earbuds will also use the warp charge technology which can enable a user to use the device for 5 hours on a 10-minute charge. It is also claimed that the device can run for 5 hours with ANC activated and 7 hours when it's not. The charging case can run for around 38 hours.

Oppo Find X4 Might Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Posted: 10 Dec 2021 06:23 AM PST It is no hidden secret that Oppo Find X4 is in the works and the Chinese smartphone giant might be very soon launching the device. Although no official comment has been made on the device, recent rumours have emerged providing details on the price and specifications of the smartphone. In an earlier report last month, it was revealed that Oppo Find X4 can be launched as a successor to the Oppo Find X3 which was launched this year in various countries across the globe excluding India. The previous report didn't provide much information on the device but recent leaks give a lot of information on the handset, from what's under the hood to the camera specs. Rumoured Specifications of Oppo Find X4 According to the speculation, the upcoming handset from Oppo will come with a display featuring a 6.78 QHD+ (1,440×3,216 pixels) LTPO E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Talking about the processor, the handset is expected to feature MediaTek's latest MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset which might be paired up with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The rumours suggest that for the camera module of the device, Oppo Find X4 will have a triple rear camera setup that will consist of two 50MP sensors along with a 13MP camera. The front of the device could feature a 32MP selfie shooter. The device is said to be backed by a 5000mAH battery. The earlier reports speculated that the device might come featuring 125W fast wired charging technology which was announced by Oppo last year but since then there hasn't been a device featuring the technology. However, the recent rumours are contrary to these speculations as it is tipped that the handset will come featuring 80W fast wired charging and 50W AirVOOC wireless charging. Price of Oppo Find X4 The upcoming handset is expected to come in two storage variants and hence two differently priced models. The first variant is expected to have 8GB RAM with 256GB of internal storage and could be priced at CNY 4,499 which amounts to somewhere around Rs 53,500. The other variant of the smartphone will feature 12GB RAM along with 512GB internal storage and could be priced at CNY 5,499 which is roughly around Rs 65,400.

Motorola to Ship 53 million Units of Smartphones by the End of 2021 Posted: 10 Dec 2021 06:17 AM PST In the recent development of events, Lenovo's General Manager Chen Jin has revealed some details regarding Motorola's shipment statistics for the year 2021. Motorola has just launched its latest flagship device in the Chinese market and it seems that Motorola isn't counted off from the smartphone market. Yesterday Motorola launched two new flagship devices – Moto Edge X30 and Moto Edge S30 and both the devices are expected to bring in numbers for the Lenovo backed smartphone manufacturer. Motorola Looks to Expand with its Two New Devices In a recent post on Weibo, Chen Jin shared that Motorola's global shipment of smartphones this year is bound to cross 53 million units. The GM further stated that Motorola is still a significant player in the market and has a robust supply chain that enables it to offer flagship-grade premium smartphones with cutting-edge technology. This comes in the light of Moto Edge X30 becoming the first device to feature Qualcomm's latest and most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC. Previous reports suggested that Xiaomi could become the first company to include Qualcomm's latest chipset with its highly anticipated Xiaomi 12 Series of smartphones, but as it turns out, Motorola has taken the lead this year by launching Moto Edge X30 in the Chinese market. Chen Jin also stated that the latest Moto handsets are designed keeping in mind the needs of the Chinese market which means that the company is looking to expand its portfolio in the world's most populated country. And it seems that with the launch of Moto Edge X30 and Moto Edge S30, the smartphone manufacturer is right on track. The Moto Edge X30 is a premium category smartphone launched by Motorola yesterday comes with a display featuring a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 576Hz touch sampling rate. It is a 10-bit panel that is HDR10+ certified. Under the hood, the smartphone has the latest processor from Qualcomm – Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 which is built on Samsung's 4nm fabrication process and is based upon ARM v9 architecture. It is also expected that the device will make its global debut as Moto Edge 30 Ultra. On the other hand, Moto Edge S30 is the company's second flagship device that features Snapdragon 888+ chipset. The device comes in three storage variants with 6GB, 8GB and 12GB of RAM combined with 128GB and 256GB of internal storage. Additionally, the triple rear camera setup on the device features a 100MP primary camera.

d2h Stream Box Price and Specifications Detailed Posted: 10 Dec 2021 04:25 AM PST If you are looking for an Android Set-Top Box (STB) and are tired of what Airtel, Tata Sky and Dish TV offer to its customers, you can check out the offering from d2h. There's an Android STB on offer from d2h, namely the 'd2h Stream Box'. It is very similar to that of the Android box offered by Dish TV. Since it is an Android STB, it is loaded with multiple smart features and more. Let's check out the price of the Android STB from d2h and learn more about its specifications. d2h Stream Box Updated Features/Specifications The d2h Stream Box is the only Android STB on offer from d2h. There is support for Wi-Fi connectivity so that users can conveniently run over-the-top (OTT) platforms on their TV and watch their favourite content on the go. There is support for content in 2K Quad HD resolution, and the STB further comes with support for Dolby Audio to ensure that along with great visuals, users can also experience sound in high quality. One of the best features of the d2h Stream Box is that it allows users unlimited recording, and because of that, users can record almost all of their favourite movies and TV shows they are scared of missing out on. The remote comes equipped with Bluetooth and a built-in Google Assistant. With the presence of Google Assistant, users can make voice commands to search for whatever they want in a very convenient and easy manner. There are multiple channel packs which on offer from d2h, each of which come with different sort of channels. All of the channel packs of the company are available on its website. Let's take a look at the price of the d2h Stream Box. d2h Stream Box Price in India The d2h Stream Box is available for a price of Rs 2,499 (tax included). This is the same price for which all the other companies, including Airtel Digital TV, Tata Sky, and Dish TV, offer their Android STBs as well.

WhatsApp to Introduce a Feature Which Will Allow Crypto Transactions Posted: 10 Dec 2021 03:53 AM PST According to a recent report, WhatsApp will soon allow its users to transfer money within WhatsApp chats using cryptocurrency. The social messaging platform is apparently is working on the new payment feature with selected users in the United States. As per reports, the latest feature was rolled out to selected users of the platform a few weeks ago. To better implement this payment feature for its users in the US, WhatsApp has partnered up with Novi, a digital wallet app. Reportedly, Pax Dollars (USDP) will be used by the users which have been created by Paxos Trust Money. Details of the Feature and How to Use It? The CEO of Novi, Stephane Kraisel has stated in a recent tweet that with the help of the new Novi feature on WhatsApp, users will now be able to send and receive money securely and spontaneously within WhatsApp chat. He said that there is a new way to try the digital wallet. He added that a limited number of people would be able to send and receive money on WhatsApp through Novi in the US. This would make sending money to friends and family as simple as sending a message. To send the money through Novi on WhatsApp, users need to follow very simple steps. Firstly, they need to open the chat of the contact they want to send the money to. For Android users, they need to tap on the attach icon available on the dialogue box, whereas iPhone users will need to tap on the plus icon in the chatbox. Then the users will be required to select the payment option. Lastly, on selecting the payment option, users will be prompted with the option to enter the amount they wish to send. It has also been informed by Novi that WhatsApp will not charge its users for any transaction amount. Furthermore, there will be no limit on how recurrently users can send the money. Novi has also ensured that user data will be secured and privacy settings will not be impacted as the chats will remain end-to-end encrypted. As of now, the WhatsApp Payments feature is available only in India and Brazil, and the US will become the third country to have this feature. However, users in India or Brazil will not be able to send money using cryptocurrency like users in the US.

STL Unveils 5G Portfolio in IMC 2021 Posted: 10 Dec 2021 02:47 AM PST Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) today unveiled its 5G portfolio in the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2021. STL is building deployment methodologies and a 5G architecture for ensuring seamless wireless and wired connectivity. The company has over 630 patents and aims to transform billions of lives through its digital networks. STL is one of the first indigenous companies with completely homegrown 5G-ready solutions. The company combines the power of optical, virtualisation, wireless, and deployment methodology for building robust 5G infrastructure for the world and India. STL's 5G Portfolio Since high capacity in limited duct space is crucial for 5G networks, STL has developed Opticonn, its optical connectivity solution that includes high fibre count (6912 fibre) Celesta Intelligently Bonded Ribbon [IBR] Cable with StellarTM bend-insensitive fibre and optical interconnect products like IBR compatible Splice enclosures for fast and seamless installation and quality. Densification of the wireless access networks with open source and programmable radio equipment will be fundamental to 5G and, therefore, on the radio side, STL has launched its Accellus solution that includes 5G multi-band radios co-developed in partnership with Facebook Connectivity, O-RAN compliant indoor small cells, outdoor Wi-Fi 6 radio solutions and RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC). For faster deployment and intelligent fibre rollout process for 5G backhaul and front-haul, STL's LEAD 360o deployment methodology is paving the way for 2X faster fiberisation in 5G networks. Along with its 5G solutions, STL is creating a talent base for seamless and timely 5G deployment. STL Academy, an initiative by the company, has recently signed an MoU with NASSCOM to undertake relevant skills upgradation via training program/s in emerging technologies like 5G for 100,000 youth towards making India a digital talent hub. Ankit Agrawal, MD, STL, said that the company is proud to call itself a '5G-from-India' solution. According to Agrawal, STL is confident about transforming billions of lives not only in India but across the globe.

Samsung Might Bring Back “Note” Device With the S22 Series Posted: 10 Dec 2021 02:15 AM PST Various leaks and information about the upcoming flagship from Samsung – Galaxy S22 series have surfaced in the past few months. While the device is expected to launch in February of next year, it was reported earlier that the series would include three new smartphones – Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, in a recent leak, it has been revealed that the most high-end device of the series, which was being called Galaxy S22 Ultra, could now be dubbed as Samsung Galaxy S22 Note. The Reason for Bringing Back the Note Device In a recent tweet, tipster Tron said that S22 Ultra is "dead", and the next will be S22 Note. If the speculation is true, we could witness the return of now-extinct Samsung Galaxy Note devices. The last time when Samsung released a Note series was back in August of 2020, after which the series was discontinued to make space for the foldable series. But as it turns out Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series are in no way a match to the Note series. Samsung's Galaxy Note smartphones have always been an augmented version of the S series models. Not only were these devices ensured to come with the latest hardware and software upgrades from the year, but they also had small upgrades over the S series. The Note devices have always aimed towards enhancing productivity and even came with dedicated S-Pen slots that are still not available in the Galaxy S21 Ultra or Z Fold3. Samsung Note Series has always been the leading device for the tech giant and has helped them create a massive fan base. The reason for which the series was discontinued has also worked out in favour of the company as the devices from the foldable series are high in demand around the globe. This means that Samsung wouldn't like to affect the sales of foldable series by launching a new Note series. This could be the reason why Samsung has chosen to launch a Note device with the S22 series and not as a separate series of its own. As far as the specification details of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which could now become the S22 Note, is concerned, leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra model have already surfaced. The images suggest that the device will have a curved edge, hole punched display. A quad rear camera setup can also be seen in the image of the device, and it is expected that the Galaxy S22 ultra will pack a 108MP camera.

Fiberise 85% Telecom Towers, Provide Level Playing Field With Satcom: Vodafone Idea Posted: 10 Dec 2021 12:51 AM PST The need for fiberisation of the telecom towers in India for a successful 5G rollout is quite high. Highlighting that, P Balaji, Chief Regulatory and Corporate Affairs Officer, Vodafone Idea, said a robust digital infrastructure deployment is needed, and efforts should be made to fiberise 85% of all telecom towers in India in the next 24 months from the current 35%. Balaji said that while the goal might seem daunting, it is quite possible if India has a holistic approach on rights of way (RoW) approvals and collaboration between the private sector, central ministry, state and local administration. Balaji Asks to Ensure a Level Playing Field Between Terrestrial and Satcom Players Speaking at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2021, Balaji requested for the government to reduce litigation in the sector. Adding to this, Balaji said that taxes and levies should be reduced from the sector as it should not be looked at as a revenue maximisation source of the government. Further, Balaji said that an adequate spectrum for 5G auctions along with affordable pricing and easy payment terms must be ensured. Most importantly, Balaji said that a level playing field with satellite communications (Satcom) and telecom players must be ensured. Telcos have invested huge amounts of money for creating PAN-India coverage, and they are continuing to expand and reach remote parts of the country as well. Balaji said, "for all the hype surrounding satellite systems, it is but a small jump technology model to reach floating population or for specific inhospitable terrains. The need, therefore, is to treat it as such and focus on operator-led broadband and rural coverage for all Indians". Balaji's words come at a time when the satcom players have been asking for getting access to a crucial spectrum via an administrative allocation instead of participating with the telcos at the spectrum auctions. The telecom operators want a uniform treatment and thus want the satcom players to participate in the spectrum auctions as well.

5G FWA to Reduce Digital Divide in India: TRAI Chairman Posted: 09 Dec 2021 11:37 PM PST 5G is going to play a pivotal role in changing and developing all the sectors of the economy, said P D Vaghela, Chairman, TRAI. But most of all, 5G is going to help reduce the digital divide that exists in India today. While almost every urban city and its surrounding towns have mobile network access, there are many rural and remote regions in India that still don't have access to mobile network services. With 5G Fixed-Wireless-Access (FWA), this will change. Vaghela said that in places where normal mobile networks and fiber can't reach, FWA devices connected to 5G networks could be installed to ensure that mobile network coverage reaches there too. India Will See a New Generation of Mobile Communications in Less than 10 Years Speaking at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2021 event, the TRAI chairman said that policymakers and regulators should be aware of all the technological innovations that are happening and should be able to avoid disruptions that may occur. According to Vaghela, all the stakeholders in the industry, including the state governments, central governments, various sectoral regulators, and local bodies, will have to work in a synchronised manner for facilitating the development of telecom infrastructures in all parts of the country. Vaghela said that India needs to look after the consumer interest and avoid any potential unintended negative consequences by offering an enabling regulatory and policy regime. The TRAI chairman said that India is at a stage where it will see a new generation of mobile communication in less than ten years. To seize up the opportunities that 5G along with the new-age tech startups present in the future, India needs formal sector arrangements. Vaghela didn't forget to mention 6G in his note. While 5G is not even fully developed and deployed yet, there's already a buzz of 6G, said Vaghela. All of this will contribute to the arrival of new generation mobile communications in less than a decade.

Moto G51 5G Is India’s First Device With Snapdragon 480+ SoC Posted: 09 Dec 2021 11:25 PM PST Motorola has added another budget smartphone to its portfolio – Moto G51 5G smartphone. Priced at Rs 14,999, this 5G device is India's first smartphone featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G mobile platform, making it faster than its predecessors. The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ processor offers enhanced performance and better responsiveness. Moto G51 was earlier unveiled in Europe. Moto G51 5G Specifications The brand-new device comes with a massive 6.8-inches Full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, runs on near-stock Android 11, and comes in an IP52 water repellent design. The device features Motorola ThinkShield business security, giving it high-level encryption to protect user data. In terms of optics, Moto G51 5G smartphone has a triple camera setup with a 50MP quad function camera system, with Quad Pixel technology, promising the user four times better low light sensitivity for photos. There is an 8MP ultrawide lens with an f2.4 aperture, offering to fit four times more in the frame than a standard lens. A macro-vision camera is another attraction. Rear camera modes include dual capture, spot colour photography, macro photography, and smiling face capture. In terms of connectivity, Moto G51 supports 12 bands of 5G, probably the maximum 5G network band support in 15K segment smartphones. Other options include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1 and NFC. With 4 GB of LPDDR4X memory and 64 GB built-in storage, the device is expected to deliver an impressive performance. The storage is expandable up to 512 GB using a microSD card. This budget Moto phone runs on a 5000 mAh battery, expecting to last for up to 30 hours. For fast charging, it comes with a 20W TurboPower charger. Moto G51 5G smartphone comes in two colour variants – IndiGo Blue and Bright Silver. The device will go on sale exclusively on Flipkart from December 16. With its affordable price tag, Moto G51 5G will rival smartphones like OPPO A55 and Samsung Galaxy F42 5G, among others

Bharti Airtel Looking for Social Media Analysts and Android Developers Posted: 09 Dec 2021 10:30 PM PST In a bid to enhance business operations, Bharti Airtel is currently looking to hire people for two job posts – a) Social Media Analyst, and b) Android Developer. Both the jobs are full-time gigs and might require the candidate to shift to the company's office in Gurugram, Haryana. Both the jobs are currently open for interested candidates. Airtel Android Developer Job Details The Android Developer role is for a mid-senior level job. The key responsibilities for the person selected for this job would be to familiar with AOSP/Android TV source code and build procedure. Further, the person should have work experience of between two to five years in software development and should also have to experience in Android and OS firmware based development for commercial consumer devices. Skills required for the job are — strong command over Java/Kotlin/C/C++, thorough knowledge of Android Build System, strong object-oriented design skills including design patterns, data structures, test-driven development, and more. The educational background required for the candidate is the following — B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent academic stance, preferably from top tier engineering schools. For complete details, you can visit the LinkedIn page of Airtel and search for this job under the 'Jobs' category. Airtel Social Media Analyst Details The job of the social media analyst that Airtel is looking for would be very simple but demanding. According to the company's post, the person selected would have to be a part of the customer experience team to research and analyse the customer data across the social channels and generate assessment reports. These reports will be used to enhance the omnichannel experience for the consumers. LinkedIn allows people/users to allow very conveniently through the job post itself. The other job details about the social media analyst aren't present in the company's post. You can find this job post in Airtel's LinkedIn profile as well.

Jio, Airtel, Vi Revised Unlimited Data Prepaid Plans Under Rs 250 Posted: 09 Dec 2021 09:01 PM PST The Telecom industry in India recently witnessed a price hike in the prepaid plans offered by the three private players of the market. Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) were the first to initiate the tariff hike, and Reliance Jio followed suit soon enough. The surge in tariff of these plans was around 20% which meant that users who used to purchase affordable packs under Rs 250 couldn't do so anymore. The revised tariffs of the prepaid plans provided by the telcos now offer quite different plans under Rs 250. Mentioned below is a comparison between the three telcos and the prepaid plans offered by them under Rs 250. Reliance Jio – Plans Under Rs 250 For users interested in 1GB daily data packs, Reliance Jio has a few plans to offer. At the price of Rs 149, users can get 1GB of data each day along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS for a validity period of 20 days. Users can get the same benefits available for a slightly longer validity of 24 days at a price tag of Rs 179. Furthermore, at a price tag of Rs 209, the same benefits are available for a period of 28 days. Additionally, Reliance Jio offers three 1.5GB daily data packs as well. At a price of Rs 119, users can get 1.5GB of data every day for a period of 14 days, along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS each day. The same benefits are available for a pack validity of 23 days at Rs 199. Further, for a price of Rs 239, users can get identical benefits for a validity period of 28 days. Moreover, just under the mentioned price, users can get a 2GB daily data pack as well. This plan comes at a price of Rs 249 and offers 2GB of data per/day along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS each day for a validity period of 23 days. In addition to this, Jio also offers a few only data plans and data vouchers below Rs 250 as well. Vodafone Idea – Plans Under Rs 250 Vodafone Idea or Vi also offers some plans for its customer base under Rs 250. The first plan with unlimited voice calls comes at a price of Rs 129 and offers a total of 200MB of data but has no outgoing message facility. For Rs 149, users get the same benefits but with a total of 1GB of data for a period of 28 days. However, for Rs 179, users get 2GB of total data along with unlimited voice calls and a total of 300 SMS for a validity period of 28 days. Additionally, Vi offers 1GB of data a day with an unlimited voice calling plan for Rs 199. Users also get 100 SMS a day and the validity period is for 18 days. Users can get the same benefits for a validity period of 21 days for Rs 219 as well. Last on the list is the Rs 249 unlimited voice calling pack that offers 1.5GB of data per day and 100 SMS each day for a validity period of 21 days. Bharti Airtel – Prepaid Plans Below Rs 250 Bharti Airtel offers only three truly unlimited voice calling plans below Rs 250. The first plan costs Rs 155 and offers 1GB of data for a validity period of 24 days. Users get unlimited voice calls and a total of 300 SMS as well. For Rs 179, users can get the same benefits but with 2GB of total data for a validity period of 28 days. Lastly, users can get 1GB of data each day for a period of 24 days at Rs 239. Users also get unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS a day. All the mentioned plans also come with access to the mobile edition of the Amazon Prime Video free trial.

Airtel, Vi Want This From the Government Now Posted: 09 Dec 2021 08:19 PM PST Both Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have benefited from the recent tariff hikes and the relief measures announced by the government. But things haven't ended here for the telos. For 5G to become a reality, the telcos need to do more work and get more cash in hand so that they can be ready for more aggressive network investments. There are two things that both Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea want from the government — a) affordable spectrum for 5G, and b) reduced litigation in the sector. IMC 2021 Reveals Operators Requesting for Affordable Spectrum and Reduced Litigation Speaking at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2021, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, requested the government to reduce litigation from the sector. The same was said by Ravinder Takkar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vodafone Idea. Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, during the same event that affordable spectrum is required to proliferate 5G in India and make it reach every part of the country. Mittal and Takkar have said the same. As for the reduced litigation, the government is already working on how to make it happen. The second set of reforms that are expected to be announced in the near future are expected to include reduced litigation as well. Mittal had also urged the industry to work together and share infrastructure with each other. This will ensure that the cost of rolling out new networks are reduced for the telcos, which in turn can affect their overall profits or losses massively. Takkar also said that the quality of the telecom services needs to go up after the tariff hikes. For the unaware, all the private telecom operators in the country had gone for a 20% to 25% tariff hike recently. The telcos want the spectrum to become more affordable so that their cost for rolling out 5G networks can become feasible, and also, the litigation in the sector must be reduced so that everyone involved can save money as well as time.

Bharti Airtel Vouches for Broadband for All Posted: 09 Dec 2021 07:03 PM PST Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, wants broadband to reach everyone in the country. Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, said that the government's aim should not be revenue maximisation but for the broadband to reach everyone. Thus when the 5G spectrum is offered to the telcos, the pricing needs to be affordable. Without affordable pricing, it will be hard for the telcos to reach everywhere with mobile broadband services. Speaking at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2021, Gupta said that for proliferating 5G in India fast, firstly, the spectrum needs to be affordable, but then the states also need to align their rights of way (RoW) policies with that of the central government. Sharing of infrastructure between the telcos is something that should be enabled and encouraged. Government and Industry Must Work Together to Launch 5G Successfully Gupta said that for the telecom operators to keep investing in the sector, the government and the industry must work together with the aim of providing broadband for everyone. The government's revival package and the recently introduced tariff hikes will help in propelling the industry forward, said Gupta. But the tariffs are still not at the place where Airtel wants them to be. Gupta said that the ideal average revenue per user (ARPU) figure is Rs 300, where the industry hasn't reached yet. This hints that the future tariff hikes will push for making the ARPU of Airtel Rs 300. Gupta explained that for the telcos to ensure that 5G reaches every corner of the country, heavy capital investments are required. To do that, it is important that the telcos are earning significantly, and that is why there is a need for higher ARPU. According to Gupta, the telcos must share infrastructure with each other and stressed that state governments must work with the central government's RoW to ensure that everything goes right for everyone. Sharing of infrastructure would result in massive savings for the operators.

Broadband Plans With 1 Gbps Speed From Airtel, JioFiber, Tata Sky and Others Posted: 09 Dec 2021 05:37 PM PST The speed of the internet is a source of concern for the users. While most affordable broadband plans come with a speed of up to 300 Mbps, premium plans from popular service providers offer up to 1 Gbps speed. A few broadband plans from telecom service providers – Airtel, JioFiber, Mahanagar Telecom Nagar Limited (MTNL), Tata Sky broadband, and ACT – deliver 1 Gbps speed. Airtel Xstream Fiber 1 Gbps Plan Airtel Xstream Fiber is an ultra-fast broadband offering that provides internet at 1 Gbps speed. The plan's price tag comes at an expensive end, at Rs 3999 per month. The other benefits of the plan include unlimited landline calls to any network in India along with Airtel Thanks benefits, including streaming benefits of three months Netflix subscription, one-year Amazon Prime membership and access to premium content from ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream app. JioFiber 1 Gbps Plan JioFiber's Rs 3999 monthly plan promises unlimited data at 1 Gbps upload, and 1 Gbps download speed. The attraction of the plan is a gamut of OTT subscriptions it provides.  There are many entertainment apps to access, from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Voot Select, SonyLiv, Zee5, Voot Kids, Sun NXT, Hoichoi, Universal+, Lionsgate Play, Discovery+, ShemarooMe, Eros Now, to JioCinema and JioSaavn. Airtel Xstream vs JioFiber Broadband Plan Between Airtel Xstream Fiber plan of Rs 3999 and JioFiber's Rs 3999 monthly plan, JioFiber wins for its premium OTT benefits. It is a plan that targets home networks, primarily for entertainment purposes. However, if the user is looking for a plan for work or office, Airtel's Xstream Fiber could be a choice. Tata Sky broadband plan offering 1 Gbps speed Tata Sky's 1 Gbps broadband plan at Rs 3600 per month is another affordable gigabit plan in India. The plan offers. 3.3TB or 3,300GB fair usage policy (FUP) data for the month. The user can get up to 450 Mbps of speed on Wi-Fi, and with LAN cable will receive a 900 Mbps speed. If the end-user router has dual-band connectivity and the end device supports a 5 GHz network, one can get 1 Gbps speed. There is an additional free landline connection but without a telephone. Although it is one of the cheapest plans available among the 1 Gbps plans, two concerns exist. Tata Sky broadband service may not be available in all regions like Airtel Xstream and JioFiber. Another is the lack of OTT subscription benefits in the plan. MTNL broadband plans offering 1 Gbps speed Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has a 1 Gbps broadband plan for its Delhi circle. Priced at Rs 2,990 and Rs 4,990, the service provider offers a FUP limit of 4TB and 8TB, respectively. Under its Rs 2,990 plan, users will get 4TB of monthly data FUP for the first six months, after which the FUP limit will drop to 3TB. Alongside, customers will get free unlimited voice calling benefits. The plan offers data speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Post-FUP limit, the speed will drop to 5 Mbps. In MTNL's Rs 4,990 plan, the user will get 8TB of FUP monthly data for the first six months, post which it will drop to 6TB. Similar to the Rs 2,990 plan, once the FUP data limit is reached, the speed will reduce from 1 Gbps to 5 Mbps. Another notable benefit includes free voice calling. ACT’s broadband plan with 1 Gbps speed ACT's 1 Gbps broadband plan is expensive at Rs 5999 per month. The delivery is limited to metro cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. The plan bundles 2,500GB of data per month with a FUP limit of 5500GB.

DishNXT HD STB Comes With Rs 2,000 Benefit and 5 Year Warranty Posted: 09 Dec 2021 08:39 AM PST Dish TV, one of the largest Direct-to-Home (DTH) operators in the country, offers an HD Set-Top Box (STB) called DishNXT HD. While people are shifting to Android or Smart STBs, there are many who are satisfied with their HD STBs. The DishNXT HD STB is available for customers across India and offers a host of features. It falls under the affordable range and is also backed with some of the best DTH packs that you can buy in India. Let's take a look at the price and specifications of this STB. DishNXT HD STB Features/Specifications DishNXT HD comes with support for stereophonic sound, which is great for people who want a higher quality sound experience while watching their favourite content. Further, the STB allows users to set reminders of their favourite shows so that they never miss out on anything. Obviously, the STB supports content in HD resolution. There are multiple HD channel packs on offer from Dish TV that one can buy. Further, users can watch most of the channels in different regional languages. Let's check out the price of the DishNXT HD STB DishNXT HD STB Price The DishNXT HD STB comes for a price of Rs 1,590. It also comes with a one-month subscription to a channel pack. Further, the STB comes with a 5-year warranty, so you should not worry even if you plan to use it for the long term. On top of this, users get Rs 2,000 worth of coupons from CouponDuniya. If you want the Android STB from Dish TV, it will cost Rs 2,499 and will again come with a warranty and Rs 2,000 worth of coupons from CouponDuniya. There are also long-term recharge offers that Dish TV is offering where recharging with a 12 months plan can give users up to 30 days of free service. There are more offers that you can check out from the company on its website.

Smartphones Sales Through Online Mode Increases as Compared to Last Year Posted: 09 Dec 2021 07:20 AM PST According to a recent report, around 50% of the total smartphones sales in India was made online, which in comparison to last year is more than one-third. The switch in the tendency of users to purchase the devices online rather than offline can be credited to the impacts of Covid-19 and the increased number of causalities witnessed during the second wave in 2021. Furthermore, it was also suggested that 15% of smartphones were bought by the customers that fall in the affordable premium or premium range which is more than Rs 30,000. Last year the stat for the same was only about 7%. The Change in Trends As per a recent survey, the movement restrictions imposed due to the outbreak of the pandemic forced consumers to purchase smartphones via online stores. The survey suggests that 47% of smartphones were purchased in 2020 through online modes, and this year the stat rose to around 53%. The offline mode, on the other hand, witnessed 63% of smartphone purchases in 2020, which reduced to around 37% in 2021. The survey firm said in a statement said that reverse migration of knowledge workers from big cities to smaller cities greatly influenced the trend of buying handsets online. Moreover, the online options provide users with additional discounts, variations and pricing benefits which makes it a more compelling option in comparison to the offline modes. Furthermore, it was also revealed that the source of information for consumers about smartphones also changed in the past couple of years. People have been relying more on YouTubers and social media influencers to know about the devices rather than word of mouth from friends or family. In the same pattern, TV advertisements and comparison websites were given preference over review sites and online articles by the population while deciding to purchase the smartphone. As stated above, there has been a significant rise in the purchase of affordable premium and premium models of smartphones, the reason for which may be attributed to increased savings due to work from home situations. According to the research firm, smartphones have become a necessity in lives of the people with a significant rise in virtual connectivity. Consequently, the market is witnessing changes as people are looking to purchase their next smartphone from a higher-priced brand.

Moto Edge X30 Launched with the Latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Chipset Posted: 09 Dec 2021 06:29 AM PST Motorola has just launched its first device under the flagship Edge series – Moto Edge X30 in China. The launch of the smartphone has officially made it the world's first device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Processor. Several speculations have been made about the device in the past, and affirming to those; Moto Edge X30 has become the first device to have a 60MP selfie camera. A version of the handset has also been launched that has under the display front camera. It is also expected that the device will make its global debut as Moto Edge 30 Ultra. Mentioned below are the details and price of the all-new Moto Edge X30. Specifications of Moto Edge X30 The Moto Edge X30 comes with a display featuring a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 576Hz touch sampling rate. It is a 10-bit panel that is HDR10+ certified. Under the hood, the smartphone has the latest processor from Qualcomm – Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which is built on Samsung's 4nm fabrication process and is based upon ARM v9 architecture. The octa-core processor features a Cortex X2 based Kryo Prime core clocked at 3.0GHz, Three A710 based Kryo performance cores operating at 2.50GHz, and four A510 based Kryo efficiency cores running at 1.80GHz. Talking about the storage of the device, Moto Edge X30 comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The smartphone has the latest version of Google's mobile OS – Android 12 along with MyUI 3.0. As speculated earlier, the camera module of the device has a triple rear camera setup that consists of a primary sensor of 50MP that also has Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). The device also features a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a powerful 60MP sensor at the front for the first time on any smartphone. Furthermore, the device is backed by a 5000mAh battery and supports 68W fast charge technology. The device features a USB Type-C charging port and has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Price and Availability Moto Edge X30 is available in three storage variants. The version with 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage is priced at RMB 3,199, which amounts to somewhere around Rs 37,922. The 8GB + 256GB variant of the handset is priced at RMB 3,399, which is approximately Rs. 40,293). Whereas the 12GB + 256GB variant will cost RMB 3,599, which amounts to somewhere around Rs. 42,664. Moreover, the under the display camera variant of the device comes with only 12GB + 256GB storage variant and is priced at RMB 3,999, which amounts to around Rs 47,406. The device is said to be available in two colour variants – Black and Pearl White.

OnePlus India May Reveal its Own Range of Tablets in 2022 Posted: 09 Dec 2021 05:10 AM PST The very successful smartphone manufacturer OnePlus will soon be coming out with its own line of tablets in a move to further expand its portfolio. The first tablet from the company will be called the OnePlus Pad. According to a report from 91mobiles, OnePlus will reveal its latest addition in its device portfolio in the first half of next year. However, it is still not confirmed that how many models of the OnePlus Pad will be launched in China. Indian markets, on the other hand, can expect one model of the OnePlus Pad. Details About the Device and Other OnePlus Ventures The specification details of the OnePlus Pad is still not available in abundance as it’s still too early to know anything about the product. However, certain leaks and speculations suggest that the device will come featuring a 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display which has a 1752 x 2800 pixels resolution. Furthermore, the display will have an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a pixel density of 266 PPI. OnePlus has been keen on expanding its portfolio in terms of tech devices as it has already launched Smart TVs, smartwatches and audio products. It is also expected that in the upcoming CES event in Las Vegas in early 2022, Oppo will unveil two of its new flagship devices OnePlus 10 and the OnePlus 10 Pro. Various leaks have already revealed some details about the OnePlus 10 Pro and users can expect Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 898 processor or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with the device. The operating system for the device will be developed by OnePlus and Oppo if the rumours are to be believed. OnePlus might also use a 65W or 125W fast charge technology with this series. The display of the device is expected to feature 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED with a 120Hz refresh rate. As per the reports, the OnePlus 10 series will witness its China launch in the month of March and the global launch is expected to be somewhere in the next couple of months. Also, it would be the first time when the jointly developed OS by Oppo and OnePlus will be used in a smartphone.

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