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• LG Wing Gets Android 11 Update, Currently Rolling Out on Verizon US
• BSNL Best OTT Prepaid Plans
• DoT Asks Licensees to Register on Trusted Portal
• iQOO Neo 5 SE Major Specifications Revealed in an Official Teaser Video
• Vivo Y32 Launched with Snapdragon 680 Chipset – Specifications and Price
• Airtel Increases Set-Top Box Price After Tata Sky
• iQOO U5 Spotted at TENAA Certification Site Revealing Specifications of the Handset
• Apple Releases iOS 15.3 Beta Version for Developers
• OxygenOS 12 to Ready to Rollout Again for OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro After Fixing the Issues
• 5G Can be a Costly Affair for Airlines, Passengers
• Bharti Airtel Best Postpaid Plans With Free SIM Delivery
• Satellite Services to Get Faster Clearance in India
• Excitel Offers 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 300 Mbps Plans Under Rs 500
• BSNL Prepaid Plans Built to Stand Out
• Broadband Base Plans: Alliance vs Airtel vs Jio vs BSNL Broadband

LG Wing Gets Android 11 Update, Currently Rolling Out on Verizon US Posted: 18 Dec 2021 09:14 PM PST LG Wing users can rejoice, as the company has finally started rolling out the Android 11 update on the smartphone. LG Wing was the last brand released by LG's mobile division before it announced its closing. Android 11 update is releasing on the Verizon model in the United States. There is also a security patch getting rolled out for the phone. The changelog on Verizon shows minor changes for the phone since its release, such as support for focus mode through quick settings, support for wireless emergency alerts and the addition of notification bubbles. The update may seem a little late, considering that some of the phones have already started receiving Android 12. While shutting down the division, LG has promised three iterations of Android OS updates for smartphones released after 2019, which leaves the users with the hope to receive them till Android 13. LG Wing Features A celebration edition of LG Wing is still showing on the official LG website. The speciality of the phone is its versatile dual-screen form factor with Swivel Mode. The user can slide the main screen phone up sideways into a T shape, which reveals a smaller screen beneath. The main screen is a 6.8 inches full-HD+ OLED, and the screen that lies beneath is a 3.9 inches OLED secondary display. In terms of optics, LG Wing comes with a tri-camera setup, comprising of 64MP primary camera along with a 13MP ultra-wide and a 12MP ultra-wide angle rear camera. In front, there is a 32MP pop-up camera for selfies. Under the hood, LG Wing is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space. The user can expand the space up to 2TB. This dual-SIM phone supports 5G (Sub6, mmWave), LTE, UMTS, GSM, CDMA, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.1 and has a USB Type C. It features an IP54 rating for dust and water protection. This LG phone is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery that seems to last a day under normal use. It supports wireless charging, as well as Quick Charge 4+ fast charging. Two colours are available Aurora Gray and Illusion Sky. The celebration edition of LG Wing is priced at Rs 80,000.

BSNL Best OTT Prepaid Plans Posted: 18 Dec 2021 05:43 PM PST The government-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) provides a variety of prepaid plans for its customers to choose from. The telecom giant provides plans at various different price tags so that it can have a larger user base. The offers provided by BSNL are both cost-effective and sometimes high priced but with better benefits. These benefits in some plans include subscriptions to over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Mentioned below are the prepaid plans offered by BSNL with which users can also get access to OTT subscriptions. Plans That Offer OTT Subscription The first plan on the list is the STV_247 plan offered by BSNL. The plan comes at the price of Rs 247 and provides unlimited voice calling along with 100 SMS per day. In addition to this, the plan provides 50GB of high-speed data beyond which users can use the internet at 80 Kbps for a validity period of 30 days. This plan comes with access to BSNL Tunes along with EROS Now Entertainment Services. The plan can be accessed under 'Voice Vouchers' on the website. The next plan on the list isn't a voice call pack but rather a data pack called Data_WFH_251. This plan comes at a cost of Rs 251 and offers 70GB of free data for a validity period of 28 days. This plan from BSNL also comes with a subscription to the Zing OTT platform. Users interested in buying this plan can get it under 'Data Voucher' on the official website of BSNL. Just under Rs 300, BSNL offers a plan called STV_298. This plan comes with a validity of 56 calendar days and offers unlimited voice calling (HPLMN/Roaming including Mumbai and Delhi) at Rs 298. Moreover, users also get 1GB of data every day and unlimited data at 40 Kbps after the set limit. The users also get access to 100 SMS every day which is including MTNL area Mumbai and Delhi and a 56-day subscription to Eros Now entertainment platform. This plan is also available under 'Voice Voucher' on BSNL's official website. The STV_429 plan offered by BSNL also comes with access to OTT platforms. This plan comes with a validity of 81 calendar days and offers unlimited voice calling at Rs 429. Moreover, users also get 2GB of data every day and unlimited data at 40 Kbps after the set limit. The users also get access to 100 SMS every day and users also get access to Zing and BSNL Tunes. The plan can be purchased from 'Voice Voucher' on the website. Last on the list is the STV_447 pack offered by BSNL. The plan comes at a price tag of Rs 447 and offers a huge total of 100GB of high-speed data. Beyond the set limit of 100GB of data, users can access the internet at 80 Kbps of speed. The plan comes with a validity period of 60 calendar days and even though it is mentioned under 'Data Voucher' on the website, it still offers unlimited voice calling along with 100 SMS per day. Along with the STV_447 plan, users can also get a subscription to BSNL Tunes and EROS Now Entertainment Services.

DoT Asks Licensees to Register on Trusted Portal Posted: 18 Dec 2021 08:57 AM PST Last week, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued an order asking all telecom licensees to register on Trusted Telecom Portal. According to DoT, many telecoms have not registered on the portal. Besides, the telecom licensees who have not submitted authorization letters for appointing a nodal officer for the portal also have to submit the same to the Designated Authority, the National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC). The new announcement is in line with the amendments in telecom licenses issued by DoT in March 2021. Trusted Telecom Portal The government launched Trusted Telecom Portal in June 2021 under the Cyber Wing of the National Security Council Secretariat (NCSC). Consequently, the telecom service providers must connect their networks only on those new devices designated as 'trusted products' from 'trusted sources. Here, trusted products are those whose critical components and the products themselves are sourced from trusted sources. The service providers must access the portal and mark the telecom products and vendors from whom they intend to purchase the products. The details of the vendors, the products, their critical components and their sources are then populated into the portal by the TSPs and respective vendors, who will also be provided access to the portal. The government will evaluate the vendors and the sources of the components and decide the products as Trusted Sources and Trusted products. The approval is subsequently intimated to the vendor concerned and the applicant TSPs to proceed with their procurements. NCSC is the designated authority to conduct the assessment and issue approvals. A committee comprising members from relevant departments, ministries, industry and an independent expert will determine the clearance. The portal was designed and launched by CDoT, a research and development wing of the government. A beta version was earlier launched in April 2021. The initiative intends to improve supervision and facilitate effective control over nationwide telecom networks. The portal will act as a certifying window, and the authority can track the progress. If the telecom service provider plans to procure from a non-India registered OEM, the service provider has to give detailed information about the OEM. However, if the purchase is from an Indian OEM, the inputs are already provided in the portal by Indian OEMs.

iQOO Neo 5 SE Major Specifications Revealed in an Official Teaser Video Posted: 18 Dec 2021 07:13 AM PST It has been known for a while now that iQOO is working on Neo 5 series for a while now and it seems that the launch of the series of smartphones is around the corner. The mid-range device will be launched in China on December 20 and the series is slated to include – Neo 5S and Neo 5 SE. Before the launch, major specs of one of the devices have surfaced online. A recent teaser video from Vivo powered brand iQOO has revealed specifications of Neo 5 SE ahead of the launch. Mentioned are the known details for the upcoming handset. iQOO Neo 5 SE Specs The upcoming Neo 5 SE which will launch alongside the standard Neo 5s will come with a display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate and one can expect an AMOLED display as well. One of the major specs that have been revealed through an official poster is that the handset will operate on Snapdragon 870 SoC. The base model on the other hand is expected to run on Snapdragon 888 SoC. iQOO Neo 5S will also feature a secondary 'display chip' which is expected to reduce rendering load on the GPU. Talking about the camera module of the device, iQOO Neo 5 SE will feature a triple rear camera setup which will consist of a 50MP primary camera. The main camera may be paired up with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP macro camera. The camera setup has been confirmed to come with an OIS mechanical image stabilisation The device will also have a hole-punch camera cut-out. iQOO Neo 5 SE is said to be backed by a 4500mAH battery and support a 55W fast charge technology. However, the brand has not revealed any details about the battery specs so far. The device is expected to come in White, Dark Blue, and Blue Gradient colour options. Further details on both the smartphones from iQOO Neo 5 Series is still awaited.

Vivo Y32 Launched with Snapdragon 680 Chipset – Specifications and Price Posted: 18 Dec 2021 06:10 AM PST In a recent development, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched its Vivo Y32 in India without any major announcement and the device has been listed on the company's website. The new device from the company features a waterdrop style display notch along with two different cameras at the rear end of the device. In addition to this, the device becomes the first to use Snapdragon 680 chipset which was recently launched by Qualcomm alongside the Snapdragon 778G Plus, Snapdragon 695, and the Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G chipsets. Moreover, Vivo Y32 can deliver up to 27 days of stand by time or 18 hours of talk time on a single charge. Vivo Y32 Specs The all-new smartphone Vivo Y32 supports a dual nano sim card and comes with a display featuring a 6.51-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone operates on Android 11 with OriginOS 1.0 on top. The handset features an octa-core Snapdragon 680 SoC under the hood which is paired up with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM that in itself can be virtually expanded up to 12GB through the built-in storage. The internal storage of the device is 128GB expandable via SD card. Talking about the camera module of the device, Vivo Y32 features a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 lens and a 2MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. The handset also comes with an 8MP selfie shooter at the front with an f/1.8 lens. Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device is backed by a 5000mAh battery which supports 18W fast charge technology. Vivo Y32 is 164.26×76.08x8mm in measurement and weighs 182 grams. The device also features onboard sensors including an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. Moreover, the device also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Vivo Y32 Price The listing on the company's official Chines website suggests the price of the Vivo Y32 sole variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage which has been priced at CNY 1,399 which roughly amounts to somewhere around Rs 16,700. The colour options for the device is expected to be Foggy Night and Harumi Blue.

Airtel Increases Set-Top Box Price After Tata Sky Posted: 18 Dec 2021 05:10 AM PST In the recent development of events, Bharti Telemedia offering service as Airtel Digital TV has increased the prices of its DTH services provided by hundreds of rupees applicable on both new and secondary connections. This move from Bharti Airtel comes just a couple of hours after Tata Sky decided to raise the prices of its Set-Top-boxes (STB). Bharti Airtel is one of the country's leading DTH service providers and offers a lot of added benefits with the subscription. Tata Sky recently increased the prices of its STBs as well by up to 27% and offers the country's one of the most expensive DTH services. New Prices and Added Features Airtel has changed the price for all of its DTH plans. The HD – High-Definition plan offered by the company now comes at a cost of Rs 1,850 which is inclusive of GST. However, while subscribing to the plan, an additional NCF (Network Capacity Fee) is charged which amounts to Rs 153 making the total price including GST Rs 2,003. The new and updated price list is visible on the company’s official website as well. The plan from the provider comes with various added benefits as well. Users get access to premium video quality along with Dolby digital sound. The plan offers more channels than ever before and also gives the option to the subscribers to record and play the content later. The plan costs are the same for the users trying to get a new subscription to the DTH service or wanting to renew the existing connection. Tata Sky on the other hand recently increased the prices as well. After the price hike, the SD STB from Tata Sky is available for Rs 1699, and the HD STB is available for Rs 1899. This is a steep price hike and one that will certainly irk the users thinking of purchasing a new Tata Sky DTH connection. The Tata Sky Binge+ is still available for the same cost, and therefore users can get it for a price of Rs 2,499. Moreover, Airtel also offers a few other plans that users might be interested in. Users can get the Airtel Xstream Basic and Airtel Xstream Premium for the cost of Rs 2,150 and Rs 2,949 respectively. Both these plans offer users tons of added benefits some of which include remote control through mobile, voice search and even subscription to OTT platforms.

iQOO U5 Spotted at TENAA Certification Site Revealing Specifications of the Handset Posted: 18 Dec 2021 04:45 AM PST The recent reports suggest that the launch of the new smartphone iQOO U5 might just be around the corner, as the device has been spotted at the TENAA certification site. Another source has also suggested that the upcoming iQOO U5 may be joined by the iQOO U5x series. It is expected that these devices will be succeeding the previously launched in March – the 5G enabled iQOO U3 and iQOO U3x smartphones. However, no official confirmation has been made by the Vivo backed smartphone company. Although the device was spotted at the listing, no image for the device is available as of now. iQOO U5 Rumoured Specs According to the reports, the iQOO U5 was spotted at the TENAA certification listing website with the model number V2165A and is expected to be the base model of the handset. iQOO U5 is expected to come with a display featuring a 6.58-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. A colour depth of 16.7 million colours is also claimed for the display. The processor mentioned on the listing operates at 2.2GHz, suggesting that it could be a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, but there's nothing to ensure it as of now. Memory options for the smartphone are expected to be 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB of RAM paired up with 128GB and 256GB of onboard storage. The device is expected to be backed by a 4,910mAh battery and will support an 18W fast charge technology. Talking about the camera module of the device, iQOO U5 is speculated to have a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor paired up with a 2MP secondary sensor. The front of the device could feature an 8MP camera for selfies. The device may include light, proximity and fingerprint sensors. It is still to be seen whether the fingerprint sensor will be in-display or side-mounted as no image for the smartphone is available currently. iQOO U5 is expected to be 164mm x 75.84mm x 8.25mm in dimensions and have a weight of about 185g. Additionally, the reports suggest that the iQOO U5 series might feature the iQOO U5x series of smartphones as well. Rumours suggest that users can witness Snapdragon 480+ SoC for the 5G version of the iQOO U5x, whereas the 4G version might feature MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. The official date for the release of the device is still awaited.

Apple Releases iOS 15.3 Beta Version for Developers Posted: 18 Dec 2021 02:59 AM PST As per the recent reports, Cupertino based tech giant Apple has started to roll out the initial beta version for iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 to developers. The reports suggest that the update has been made available to the developers in the settings menu on their devices as an over-the-air update. iOS 15 was first unveiled at WWDC in June of this year and the update promised a lot of significant features which wasn't available when it was released on the eligible iPhone devices. Some of these unreleased features were later rolled out by the company in further updates but not all promised features are available yet. The latest iOS 15.3 update has the build number 19D5026g and the reports suggest that this update will not include the said features as well. Details About the Latest Updates The iOS 15.3 beta update has been released to the developer just days after the previous version iOS 15.2 was made available to the public. The iOS 15.2 update brought in a privacy feature called App Privacy Report which allows users to keep a check on how much of their personal data such as location, camera, photos, microphones and more has been accessed by the various apps installed on their iPhones. It also provides a past seven days report of the working of applications in the background. For users who have installed the latest software update can access the feature by going to Privacy under the Settings menu and then choosing Privacy Report. For data to be visible, users need to keep the toggle on for a few days. Other updates apart from this feature include redesigning of Notification Summary feature. With the latest update, if users tap on the Notifications, all the notifications are visible under a single card as compared to it being visible on separate cards with previous versions of iOS. The function of the Notification Summary feature is to provide users with an option to choose the notifications that they don't want to appear on the lock screen of their devices. Introducing this feature Apple stated that users can now receive a collection of their notifications daily either in the morning, evening or at any time of their choosing. It further added that the Notification Summary feature has been designed intelligently so as to keep the most relevant notifications at the top allowing users to catch up quickly.

OxygenOS 12 to Ready to Rollout Again for OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro After Fixing the Issues Posted: 18 Dec 2021 02:02 AM PST In a recent development, OnePlus has decided to roll out OxygenOS 12 update once again. The new software update was launched a while back for OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones and was officially rolled out a couple of days ago. However, the company had to take it off as a lot of bugs and glitches were reported by customers. Many users of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro reported that their devices had stopped functioning properly after upgrading them to OxygenOS 12. Now, Oppo backed smartphone manufacturer is rolling the operating system once again. The Latest Version of OxygenOS 12 It is to be noted that the latest version of OxygenOS 12 that has been rolled out is marked as C.39, whereas the previously rolled out version of the device was marked as C.36. For users who are still using C.36 version should immediately upgrade to the C.39 version of OxygenOS 12 to avoid bugs and glitches on their OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro devices. With the latest version, OnePlus has seemingly solved the issues that were arising. OnePlus in its community page, said that OxygenOS 12 was recently released for the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro. Reviews and feedbacks from the customers have been received and has been forwarded to the product team at once. The company values customer feedback and has immediately started to work on the issues that were being faced by the customers after upgrading to OxygenOS 12. The company is focused on solving issues that were reported frequently, including failure to connect to the mobile data in certain scenarios, phone notifications not being visible, freeze issues, some display problems, and more. The new update has been rolled out to a few customers already and is slowly releasing it for the remaining users as well. The improvements made in OxygenOS 12 include fixing of auto-fill feature in Chrome and the temporary lack of access to the Ultra HD 48M / AUX camera on GCam. The latest update of OxygenOS 12 has also enhanced the smoothness of fingerprint locking, has optimised system power consumption, fixed the issue of screen tearing when going back to the home screen in some games, brought in Android Security Patch to 2021 and more. OxygenOS 12 is available on two OnePlus devices – OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. The company has revealed that the latest software will be coming to other OnePlus devices such as OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8, OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7, OnePlus Nord 2, OnePlus Nord CE, OnePlus Nord.

5G Can be a Costly Affair for Airlines, Passengers Posted: 18 Dec 2021 01:25 AM PST 5G, which is still in the process to launch in India, has already arrived in countries such as the United States (U.S.). Many locations of the U.S. already have live 5G networks and coverage. But the airlines are worried about the threats that 5G bring to the table. According to a Reuters report, major U.S. airlines have said that 5G should be avoided in the C-Band spectrum. For the unaware, the C-Band spectrum is airwaves in the 4 GHz to 8 GHz. The airlines are worried about the delays that this will cause and the cost that it will unearth for both the air carriers and the passengers. U.S. Telecom Companies Must Avoid Launching 5G Services in C-Band Spectrum Scott Kirby, Chief Executive, United Airlines (UAL.O), said during a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee hearing that Verizon and AT&T must not launch 5G services in the C-Band spectrum right now. Kirby said that the launch of 5G in the C-Band spectrum could result in the diversion or cancellation of about 4% of daily flights, which will impact hundreds of thousands of passengers. It is worth noting that both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. government have raised concerns regarding 5G potentially interfering with the radios on the aircraft. According to Kirby, the launch of 5G services using the C-Band spectrum would be a catastrophic failure of the government. The United Airlines CEO didn't waste time and said that this is not a debate but a certainty. If the 5G services using the C-Band spectrum is launched, it will result in delays or cancellation of multiple flights every single day, and that would be a significant setback for the entire travel and tourism industry as well as the airline sector. But then there is CTIA, a wireless trade group that says the aviation industry's fear about 5G is completely based on discredited information and that there are already countries with live 5G networks operating flights smoothly.

Bharti Airtel Best Postpaid Plans With Free SIM Delivery Posted: 18 Dec 2021 12:52 AM PST Bharti Airtel is recognised as one of the top postpaid service providers in India. The telco has a lot of corporate customers across the country who utilise its postpaid services. Today, we are going to look at two of the best selling postpaid plans from the company that also come with a free SIM card delivery. These plans cost Rs 499 and Rs 999. Both are the same in nature but offer entirely different benefits to justify the price difference. Bharti Airtel Rs 499 Postpaid Plan The Rs 499 postpaid plan is the second most affordable prepaid plan from the company. With the Rs 499 plan from Bharti Airtel, users get 75GB of monthly data (data rollover of up to 200GB), truly unlimited voice calling, and 100 SMS/day. Users also get access to several Airtel Thanks Rewards, such as a free over-the-top (OTT) subscription to Amazon Prime Video for one year, Airtel Xstream Premium, Disney+ Hotstar, and more. Users can also opt for the additional connection by paying Rs 299 for it. Bharti Airtel Rs 999 Postpaid Plan Bharti Airtel's Rs 999 postpaid plan is meant for families. The Rs 499 plan is made for individual users, but if you are a family or a group of three people, the Rs 999 postpaid plan from the telco can be a good bet. With the Rs 999 postpaid plan from Bharti Airtel, users get 150GB of monthly data along with a rollover limit of up to 200GB. Users also get 100 SMS/day and unlimited voice calling. The Rs 999 plan also comes with two add-on regular voice calling connections. Even this plan comes with free access to Airtel Thanks Rewards, which includes OTT benefits such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and more. If you want to purchase a new postpaid connection from Bharti Airtel, you can go to the telco's website or reach out to the nearest retail shop of Airtel.

Satellite Services to Get Faster Clearance in India Posted: 18 Dec 2021 12:00 AM PST A new wave of connectivity solutions and technologies will emerge with the arrival of satellite broadband services in India. The satellite communications (satcom) sector needs all the help it can get from the government to ensure that it has a good base to operate on, and companies such as OneWeb and Starlink, which plan to come to India next year, can sustain their businesses in the long run. According to a PTI report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is currently working to simplify and fasten the clearance procedures for satellite networks. The faster the rollout will be, the faster new technologies can come to the market, and the earlier the companies can break even on their investments. Starlink Has Applied for Experimental License As asked by the DoT and TRAI, Starlink has applied for an experimental license to provide services in India. Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for Communications, said recently that Starlink has intended to apply for all the applicable licenses and authorisations required for commercial launch in the country. Until the time Starlink gets the commercial license and the necessary permits from the authorities, the company has been abstained from selling pre-bookings or any kind of service in the country. Sanjay Bhargava, India Head, Starlink, had said through a LinkedIn post that the company plans to apply for the commercial license on or before January 31, 2022. If there are no unexpected delays, the company will be ready to launch commercial services by April 2022 in India. From the recent statements or actions from the relevant ministers and the DoT as well as TRAI, it is evident that the government is working to ensure that a faster clearance of approvals for both the telecom as well as satcom companies take place. This will enable these companies to launch new services and technologies faster in the market pushing India towards its digital vision.

Excitel Offers 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 300 Mbps Plans Under Rs 500 Posted: 17 Dec 2021 10:35 PM PST Excitel, one of the fastest-growing internet service providers (ISPs) in India, offers a total of three broadband plans. The speciality about these three plans is that all of them are available under Rs 500 per month. But don't assume that these are basic entry-level speed plans. The three plans offered by Excitel provide users with 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 300 Mbps speeds. All of them are available under Rs 500 per month, but there's a catch. Excitel Broadband Plans Become Super Affordable When Purchased for Long-Term When users go for the long-term options from Excitel, they get the plans for a very cheap rate. For example, users going for the monthly option of 100 Mbps plan would have to pay Rs 699 per month. But if the same plan is bought for 12 months, then its monthly cost drops to Rs 399. That is a significant saving for the customer. It is the same with the 200 Mbps and 300 Mbps plans as well. The 300 Mbps plan purchased for a single month would come for Rs 899. But if purchased for 12 months or a year, its monthly cost would drop to Rs 499. Note that the price mentioned here doesn't include GST. Further, users need to remember, while with the long-term plans, the monthly cost of the internet plan reduces, they have to make a lump-sum payment of thousands of rupees. The 300 Mbps plan is also available with over-the-top (OTT) benefits when users go for the long-term options (3 months). Further, on Friday, Excitel announced that the 100 Mbps plan would also come with an option to get OTT benefits. It is being called Entertainment Plan 2.0 and will be available for all the Excitel customers for an additional monthly cost of Rs 799. For more details, please click here. Excitel has announced the new OTT plan in partnership with a super OTT aggregator called PlayboxTV.

BSNL Prepaid Plans Built to Stand Out Posted: 17 Dec 2021 09:17 PM PST Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is the only telco that doesn't have a PAN-India 4G network. But the state-run telco offers really attractive prepaid plans from which no one can turn a blind eye. Today, we are going to talk about two such plans from BSNL, which are built to stand out. The two plans are — TrulyUnlimtiedSTV_398 and STV_447. These are the two plans from BSNL which are unique and offer very attractive benefits. BSNL Rs 398 and Rs 447 Prepaid Plans Detailed The Rs 398 plan from BSNL is the only prepaid plan in the country that offer users data without any fair-usage-policy (FUP) limit. For the entire validity of this plan which is 30 days, users get truly unlimited data. They can consume as much data as they want, and none of the private operators is offering such a plan to the users. Along with the truly unlimited data, users get 100 SMS/day and truly unlimited voice calling as well. Then the second plan that we have mentioned here comes for Rs 447. This plan comes with a validity of 60 days. It offers 100GB of lump-sum data along with 100 SMS/day and unlimited voice calling. Users also get access to BSNL Tunes and Eros Now Entertainment services for no additional cost. The best thing about the Rs 447 plan is that it offers double the validity of the Rs 398 plan and doesn't even restrict users from consuming a certain amount of data in a day. Users can consume as much data as they want any day up to 100GB, after which the speed reduces to 80 Kbps. The Rs 398 plan is best for people who want to go for a plan that doesn't give them any worries about the amount of data they are consuming, while the Rs 447 plan is suitable for people who want to go for something with more validity.

Broadband Base Plans: Alliance vs Airtel vs Jio vs BSNL Broadband Posted: 17 Dec 2021 08:18 PM PST Airtel, Jio, BSNL, MTNL and Vi are the first few names that come to subscribers' minds when they decide to grab a broadband service. There are plenty of small players who may not offer pan-India services but offer affordable plans. One such is Alliance Broadband Private Limited that offers services in Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. Competitive price range, especially the addition of OTT subscription in its base plan, is the primary attraction of Alliance broadband. Alliance data plans are truly unlimited, meaning they do not come with fair-usage-policy (FUP) restrictions. The providers’ plans are divided into two divisions – the plans for Kolkata and the rest of India. The base plan of Alliance for home networks starts at Rs 700 per month. Kolkata subscribers get faster internet speed at 100 Mbps under the Alliance Entry plan, including six months of recharge, three months of Amazon Prime, along with other access to other OTTs like Hoichoi, Hungama, Addatimes, eros now, Epic On and Shemaroo me. Although the benefits remain the same, Alliance has reduced the speed for the rest of India to 60 Mbps. Alliance vs Airtel vs Jio vs BSNL Base Broadband Plans The broadband plan for Airtel is cheaper than Alliance at a glance at Rs 499 per month. The plan does not offer any OTT benefits, and the speed is up to 40 Mbps. The benefits included are unlimited calls and access to Wynk Music and Shaw Academy. The 100 Mbps plan for Airtel starts at Rs 799 per month.  The plan with OTT benefits starts at Rs 999, which promises up to 200 Mbps speed. For JioFiber, the broadband plan starts at Rs 399 with free voice and data, but the speed is limited to 30 Mbps. At the same time, JioFiber's 100Mbps plan costs Rs 699; its 150 Mbps costs Rs 999. OTT subscriptions start at Rs 999 plan. BSNL Fibre has a comparable plan to that of Alliance, at Rs 749 per month. The plan offers 100 Mbps to 1000GB. Besides, it also packs unlimited call benefits and access to major OTTs, including SonyLIV Premium, Zee5, Voot and YuppTV. The base plan of BSNL Fibre starts at Rs 499 per month, offering up to 30 Mbps speed till 3300GB and no OTT subscription.

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