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• Airtel APN Settings for High Speed 4G Internet
• Broadband Plans for First Time Users from Jio, Airtel and Other Major ISPs
• Jio APN Settings for High Speed 4G Internet
• Realme C31 Spotted on NBTC Certification Website, May Launch in Q1 2022
• iPhone 14 Pro Models Could Feature 48MP Camera and Support 8K Resolution
• 5G Smartphones Don’t Need to Support All Bands
• Moto Edge X30 Might Launch in India Around February
• Tecno Spark 8 Pro With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC to Launch on December 29
• Forget iPhone 15, Apple May Remove Physical SIM Slots from iPhone 14 Series
• Tata Sky Launches 21 Binge Combo Channel Packs
• HFCL Included as Trusted Source in India for Telecom by NSCS
• Telecom Stocks Zoom Up Tuesday Morning, Vi Takes Charge With Almost 3% Gain
• Airtel, TCS Test Neural Manufacturing Solutions on 5G Network
• India Won’t be Locked Out of Global 5G, 5Gi Merger with 3GPP Confirmed
• Vodafone Idea Needs to Comply With New TRAI Order for MNP: TDSAT
• 5G in India Will Arrive for These 13 Cities First
• BSNL vs Tata Sky vs JioFiber vs ACT Most Affordable Broadband Plans
• Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Spotted at Geekbench Featuring Exynos 1200 Chipset
• Oppo A11s Launched as an Affordable Device: Specifications and Price
• BSNL Sub Rs 400 Prepaid Plans Best if Backed by 4G Networks

Airtel APN Settings for High Speed 4G Internet Posted: 28 Dec 2021 06:55 PM PST India's one of the major telecom company Airtel offers 4G and voice services to its customers across the country. Even though the telco provides high-speed internet services, there might be instances where users can face lag or issues with their Airtel internet connection. This issue might also arise when users put their Airtel SIM in an Android device. One of the major reasons behind this issue could be that the Airtel APN settings of the users are not being saved. To resolve this, the telco offers its users to set new Airtel 4G APN settings on their handsets. Mentioned below are the ways using which users can get new Airtel APN settings on their devices. Setting Airtel APN on Android Devices There are multiple ways using which users can set Airtel APN on their devices. The first way is to set it via SMS. To get Airtel 4G settings via SMS, users need to open the Messages application on their Android smartphone and then type 'MO' and send it to 54321. An SMS will be sent to users with the settings, and by clicking OK users can get the new Airtel APN settings. By restarting the device, users should get Airtel 4G network. The next way to get Airtel 4G network on the Android device is via going on the website. Airtel also allows its customers to get the mobile internet settings on their smartphone from its official website. To access it, users need to go on Airtel mobile internet settings webpage and then enter their mobile number and click submit tab. This will result in users getting settings via SMS on their smartphones. The last way includes manually changing the settings on the smartphone itself. To change it manually, users need to go to settings on their smartphones and navigate to mobile networks. In the next step, users need to click on the Airtel SIM and look for Access Point Names. At last, users can click on add new APN and enter the required details. However, as far as iOS devices are considered, users don't need to change the APN settings in iPhone as iPhones and iPads self-detect the Airtel APN and configure internet access on the device automatically.

Broadband Plans for First Time Users from Jio, Airtel and Other Major ISPs Posted: 28 Dec 2021 05:33 PM PST The demand for broadband services in the country has increased a lot in the past couple of years ever since the pandemic began. More and more people began relying on broadband services as they were pushed to work from home. There are still a lot of users who are in need of a broadband connection whether it's for small business, streaming, house connections or work from home. The Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in India offer a lot of plans for this scenario. However, the 100 Mbps plan seems to be most apt for first-time users as it is the most ideal way to test the services provided by the ISPs and is majorly sufficient for everyone. Mentioned below are the 100 Mbps broadband plans offered by Jio, Airtel and a few other major ISPs of India. JioFiber 100 Mbps Plans JioFiber offers a 100 Mbps internet speed data plan at the price of Rs 699 for a validity period of 30 days. The FUP limit set on this plan is 3300Gb or 3.3TB. Using the 100 Mbps plan from JioFiber, customers can get access to smooth and seamless internet across multiple devices which is suitable for first-time users. Jio begins its offers for OTT platforms from plans starting with 150 Mbps and hence this plan doesn't come with any added benefits but does for 100 Mbps speed with symmetrical download and upload speeds at all times. The 'Standard' Pack from Airtel Airtel Xstream Fiber is capable of providing high-speed internet up to 1 Gbps, however, the telco offers some comparatively affordable plans yet provides effective internet speed. First-time users can rely on the brand as Using Fibre Optic internet connection Airtel allows one of the fastest broadband connections and users can get access to the 'Standard' pack which provides 100 Mbps of internet speed at a monthly cost of Rs 799 exclusive of taxes. Users get 3.3TB or 3300GB of monthly fair-usage-policy (FUP) data with this plan. Airtel also provides 'Airtel Thanks Benefits' with its broadband plans which in this case includes a subscription to Wynk Music and Shaw Academy. 100 Mbps Broadband Plans from BSNL One of the most prominent ISP in the country which is also a public company – BSNL through its Bharat Fibre Broadband provides exciting plans for its users who want to opt for 100 Mbps of internet speed. Customers can get the 'Fibre Value' pack which is a monthly plan provided by BSNL. The one-month tariff plan costs Rs 799 and the FUP data limit set on the plan is 3300GB or 3.3TB. Users get the unlimited data download and 2 Mbps of speed after they have utilized 3,300GB of data. It is to be kept in mind that all these packs are exclusive of GST and customers can also get an annual 100 Mbps pack for Rs 9,588. Excitel – 100 Mbps Plan One of the growing brands in India, Excitel uses European technology to offer seamless and consistent performance. It offers various plans according to the different needs of its consumers and ensures last-mile delivery and local support. The 100 Mbps plan from Excitel comes at different price tags and durations so as to cater to user convenience. The Fiber First from Excitel provides users with a 100 Mbps internet speed plan for a month at Rs 699. Users can also get the plan for 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months for Rs 565, Rs 508, Rs 490, Rs 424 and Rs 399 respectively. However, the 9-month plan is available for only new subscribers to the service. Moreover, the plans from Excitel are truly unlimited and no FUP data limit is levied upon.

Jio APN Settings for High Speed 4G Internet Posted: 28 Dec 2021 08:20 AM PST Reliance Jio is the largest telecom operator in the country and provides high-speed 4G internet with its prepaid and postpaid plans. However, there could be instances where users can experience poor network connections or might face lags and issues with their Jio connection. On such occasions, it is thought that the issues are arising due to average network coverage but the problems can also occur due to smartphones as well. The device being used by the customers might not be able to get proper Jio access points resulting in a slower internet connection. To avoid this, the telco offers its users to set new Jio APN settings on their handsets. Mentioned below are the ways using which users can get new Jio APN settings on their devices. Setting up Jio APN on Android Devices There are multiple ways using which users can change the Jio APN settings on their smartphones. Jio offers the option to return to default APN settings to access high-speed internet. Users can easily set Jio access point or APN on their Android smartphone simply following the steps mentioned next. All users need to do is open Settings on their Android smartphone and go to Mobile Networks. For the next step, users need to click on the Jio SIM slot and then go to Access Point Names. Lastly, by clicking on the Reset to bring back the default setting of Jio APN. The last way includes manually changing the settings on the smartphone itself. To change it manually, users need to go to settings on their smartphones and navigate to mobile networks. In the next step, users need to find access points and then ‘add new’. For the last step, users need to enter the 'Name' field and 'APN' field as 'JioNet' & tap 'OK'. The APN will then be configured for mobile data access. However, as far as iOS devices are considered, users don't need to change the APN settings in iPhone as iPhones and iPads self-detect the Jio APN and configure internet access on the device automatically.

Realme C31 Spotted on NBTC Certification Website, May Launch in Q1 2022 Posted: 28 Dec 2021 07:16 AM PST While the market is awaiting the release of the Realme GT 2 series on January 4, the Realme C31 handset is listed on the NBTC certification website. The listing confirms the name of the model as well as provides a model number RMX3501. The NBTC listing further reveals that this upcoming Realme smartphone comes with 10W charging support. The smartphone may have a 5000mAh battery, and it is likely to be a budget offering of around Rs 10,000 in India. The launch looks imminent and may be expected to happen in the first quarter of 2022. Other specifications of Realme C31 remains unknown. Realme C31, a successor to Realme C21 Realme may introduce C31 as the successor to Realme C21, another budget offering from the manufacturer. Priced at Rs 8,999 for the base variant 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model, this entry-level smartphone comes with 6.5 inches LCD display of 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. Under the hood, it has a MediaTek Helio G35 processor, a commonly found processor in this price range. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for security. In terms of optics, Realme C21 features a triple camera setup with a 13MP primary camera with its f/2.2 aperture, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. The selfie camera is a 5MP sensor and has an f/2.2 aperture. The camera app's interface is the Realme UI 1.0 camera with easy one-tap access to filters and the Chroma Boost feature. It runs on Android 10 out of the box and houses a 5000mAh battery. It comes with 10W charging support. There is another variant for Realme C21 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which comes with a price tag of Rs 9,999. The storage of both variants can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card in the dedicated slot. Overall, the phone looks very similar to Realme C12 with its plastic body and design. It could serve as the first smartphone for people who upgrade from feature phones. The phone does a decent job running apps without many delays and power issues. Meanwhile, the immediate launch for Realme is Realme GT 2 series handset. The handset is slated to launch on January 04, 2022.

iPhone 14 Pro Models Could Feature 48MP Camera and Support 8K Resolution Posted: 28 Dec 2021 06:11 AM PST As the year comes to an end and we're almost into 2022, new rumours and speculations about Apple's next flagship series of smartphones – iPhone 14 have begun to emerge online. There are already some rumours about the iPhone 14 lineup available online and now new information has surfaced. According to a report from MacRumors, Apple will be looking to enhance its camera technology for smartphones over the period of next two years as mentioned in a research note of known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Details About the Upcoming Apple Smartphones According to the reports, the upgrade in camera technology is going to be a big boon for Taiwan-based manufacturer Largan Precision. For those unaware, the company is the biggest producer and supplier of camera lenses for smartphones and as of now acquires about 30% of the market share in the segment globally. Apple's decision to bring new changes in the technology could give the company a big boost in its market share, revenue and profits. It is being speculated that the pro models from the next iPhone series from Cupertino based giant will feature a 48MP camera that will be capable of recording videos in 8K quality. The top-quality videos will be particularly suitable for AR/VR devices from Apple after it gets launched. It is also expected that handsets in iPhone 14 lineup should be able to capture images via both 48MP camera and 12MP camera through pixel binning. Pixel binning is a technology that is already in use in a lot of premium smartphones available worldwide. Moreover, it is anticipated that Apple's iPhone 15 series which will be launched in the year 2023 might also feature a periscope lens. The introduction of periscope lens on Apple smartphones will significantly boost the output results as it will considerably increase the optical zoom capabilities of the devices. Additionally, it has been reported earlier that Apple is looking to increase the shipping of various products hugely next year. It is already working on new products and upgrading the existing products. It was also reported that Apple is eyeing to increase its iPhone shipment in the first half of 2022 by around 30% as compared to that in the first half of 2021.

5G Smartphones Don’t Need to Support All Bands Posted: 28 Dec 2021 05:27 AM PST 5G smartphones don't need to support every band there is. This is because it would increase the overall cost of the smartphone, which at the end of the day, consumers will have to bear. It is a classic case of 'beware what you wish for' as a consumer. The number of 5G smartphones in the market is rising, and with that, there are a lot of people wondering whether they got the right 5G device that supports all the frequency bands. Bharti Airtel wants the smartphone manufacturers to launch smartphones that support all the frequency bands. This is because the telcos can repurpose the currently used spectrum for 4G services for 5G. Most Smartphones in the Indian Market Support N78 Band Most of the popular smartphones in the market support the N78 band, which means they are good to connect with airwaves in the 3.5 GHz band. This is a mid-band spectrum, and it will be heavily used by the telecom operators to launch 5G services in different parts of India. There are very few smartphones in the market that support mmWave frequencies connectivity, and that is not a worry at all. mmWave 5G isn't going to be launched for normal consumers anytime soon anyway. The Indian Telcos would be focusing on 5G heavily with the airwaves in the 3.5 GHz band along with 2300 MHz band, 900 MHz band, 1800 MHz band, 2100 MHz band, and 800 MHz bands. This time around, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) might also introduce airwaves in the 600 MHz band, which will be very crucial for the telcos to provide extended coverage and strong network support in multiple parts of India. The thing is, smartphone users, don't need to worry much about which bands their 5G devices can support right now. The smartphone manufacturers have had close communication with the telcos regarding their 5G and are planning the launch of their devices accordingly.

Moto Edge X30 Might Launch in India Around February Posted: 28 Dec 2021 04:38 AM PST Moto Edge X30, which has already launched for the China market, is gearing up for India launch in late January or February 2022. A noteworthy thing about this smartphone was that it was the first to arrive with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1, the new flagship chipset of Qualcomm. According to a 91Mobiles report, the device might also launch in India in late January or February 2022. Other smartphone companies such as Realme and Xiaomi are also expected to launch new flagship devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. This will heat up the market for smartphones with the flagship chipset from Qualcomm. Let's take a look at the specifications of the smartphone, which has launched for the China market already. Moto Edge X30 Specifications and Price Moto Edge X30 has already been revealed for the China market with a 6.7-inch OLED display with support for 144Hz refresh rate, 576Hz touch sampling rate, HDR 10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device weighs 194 grams which is not bad for a flagship smartphone of its size. As mentioned above, the Edge X30 comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The smartphone runs on MyUI 3.0 based on Android 12 out of the box. There's a 5000mAh battery inside with support for 68W fast-changing. There's a triple-camera setup at the rear where the primary sensor is a 50MP lens paired with a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP third-sensor. For selfies and video calling, the smartphone comes with a 60MP sensor at the front. The Moto Edge X30 has been priced at RMB 3199 for its base variant in China with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which comes to Rs 38,000 approximately. There are two more variants that go up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, priced around Rs 42,700. The same price range can be expected for the Indian market.

Tecno Spark 8 Pro With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC to Launch on December 29 Posted: 28 Dec 2021 03:03 AM PST The much-anticipated smartphone from Tecno, namely Tecno Spark 8 Pro, is confirmed to launch on December 29 in India. It is expected to be a budget smartphone and will sport MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. Note that the smartphone has already launched in two colour options in Bangladesh. The company has confirmed the launch date of the smartphone through its Twitter handle. With that, Tecno has also confirmed that the Tecno Spark 8 Pro will feature 33W fast-charging, which will be able to charge the device from 0% to 85% in an hour. Further, according to a Gadgets360 report, the smartphone is also confirmed to come with a 48MP primary sensor. Tecno Spark 8 Pro Specifications (Expected) Since the device has already been launched for the Bangladesh market, the specifications can be assumed to a certain extent. The company isn't expected to make changes to the device for launching it in India. The smartphone is expected to run on HiOS v7.6 based on Android 11 out of the box. Tecno Spark 8 Pro might feature a 6.8-inch full-HD (FHD+) DoT Notch display. As mentioned above, the smartphone will come powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage. There might also be an option for the users to expand the internal storage up to 256GB with the help of a micoSD card. There might be a triple-camera setup at the rear where the primary sensor is a 48MP lens paired with a 2MP sensor and an AI lens. For selfies and video calling, the device is expected to come with an 8MP sensor at the front. The Tecno Spark 8 Pro is expected to come with a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast-charging. Tecno Spark 8 Pro Price (Expected) The Tecno Spark 8 Pro is expected to come in a single variant as it has been launched for the Bangladesh market. For Bangladesh, the smartphone launched for BDT 16,990 (6GB+64GB), which roughly translates to Rs 14,700 for the Indian market. The price is expected to be somewhere in the same zone when the device launches in India.

Forget iPhone 15, Apple May Remove Physical SIM Slots from iPhone 14 Series Posted: 28 Dec 2021 01:43 AM PST Apple fans are always eager to know what's in store for the next iPhone. In 2022, the iPhone 14 series is going to launch somewhere around September. But rumours and leaks around iPhone 15 have already started. There was a report from blogdoiphone that said iPhone 15 Pro models might be devoid of physical SIM card slots. But now, according to a Gadgets360 report (via MacRumors), Apple might be working to remove the physical SIM slots from iPhone 14 series devices itself. The Cupertino tech giant has reportedly recommended that telecom operators in the United States (U.S.) be prepared for e-SIM only smartphones. Even iPhone 13 Series Might Come Without Physical SIM Slots Soon According to the report, some U.S. carriers are also ready to offer the iPhone 13 series devices with only e-SIM support from the second quarter of 2022 to prepare for the transition. The future of mobile network connectivity might shift to e-SIMs only by the end of 2022. Note that the iPhone 13 already supports multiple e-SIM profiles and is the first iPhone series to do so. For now, all the iPhone models support e-SIM and come with a nano-SIM slot as well for physical SIM cards. Apple might be able to offer better water resistance on its iPhones if the SIM card slot is removed. It would also give the company more space to add in few extra things to its smartphone's design. If you are in India, you don't have to worry as all the private telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), offer e-SIM cards to customers. If the report is indeed true, Apple might become one of the first major smartphone companies to go only the e-SIM route, and this might motivate the other smartphone companies to do the same. Take this news with a pinch of salt as nothing's confirmed by Apple yet.

Tata Sky Launches 21 Binge Combo Channel Packs Posted: 28 Dec 2021 01:05 AM PST Tata Sky, India's number largest Direct-to-Home (DTH) operator, has launched 21 OTT Combo or Binge Combo channel packs. These channel packs would bundle in regular satellite TV channel packs along with a Binge service subscription. Users no longer have to worry about purchasing channel packs and Binge service separately from today. These OTT or Binge Combo packs start at Rs 399 per month. Tata Sky 21 Binge Combo Packs The following are the Tata Sky Binge Combo Packs: Bengali TV Binge Combo – Rs 399 per month (includes 41 SD channels and 12 OTT apps of Binge Service). Malayalam TV Binge Combo – Rs 399 per month (includes 42 SD channels and Binge OTT service). Tamil HDS TV Binge Combo – Rs 399 per month (includes 47 SD channels, 1 HD channel, and Binge service). Sports Infotainment TV Binge Combo – Rs 429 per month (includes 36 SD channels and Binge service). Kannada TV Binge Combo – Rs 449 per month (includes 50 SD channels and Binge service). Kids Sports Infotainment TV Binge Combo – Rs 449 per month (includes 42 SD channels and Binge service). Telugu TV Binge Combo – Rs 469 per month (includes 58 SD channels and Binge service). Malayalam TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 479 per month (includes 24 SD channels, 17 HD channels, and Binge service). Odiya TV Binge Combo – Rs 489 per month (includes 61 SD channels and Binge service). Bengali TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 489 per month (includes 20 SD channels, 18 HD channels, and Binge service). Gujarati Hindi TV Binge Combo – Rs 499 per month (includes 72 SD channels and Binge service). Marathi Hindi TV Binge Combo – Rs 499 per month (includes 74 SD channels and Binge service). Sports Infotainment TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 499 per month (includes 22 SD channels, 14 HD channels, and Binge service). Hindi TV Binge Combo – Rs 499 per month (includes 77 SD channels and Binge service). Kids Sports Infotainment TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 539 per month (includes 26 SD channels, 16 HD channels, and Binge service). Kannada TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 559 per month (includes 34 SD channels, 18 HD channels, and Binge service). Telugu TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 579 per month (includes 38 SD channels, 21 HD channels, and Binge service). Odiya TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 589 per month (includes 39 SD channels, 26 HD channels, and Binge service). Gujarati Hindi TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 629 per month (includes 45 SD channels and 28 HD channels along with the Binge service). Hindi TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 629 per month (includes 50 SD channels and 28 HD channels with Binge service). Marathi Hindi TV HD Binge Combo – Rs 649 per month (includes 41 SD channels and 32 HD channels with Binge service). Note that all of the channel packs here are bundled with Binge service, which includes a subscription to 12 different OTT applications.

HFCL Included as Trusted Source in India for Telecom by NSCS Posted: 28 Dec 2021 12:20 AM PST HFCL Limited has confirmed that it has received the nod from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) to supply telecom equipment and products to the telcos in India as a trusted source. HFCL is one of the few companies that has been able to secure a nod from the NSCS for supplying telecom equipment in India. Mahendra Nahata, HFCL Promoter and Managing Director, said the company is delighted to receive approval from NSCS and be recognised as a trusted source. The company is fully committed to serving the telecom service providers (TSP) with its wide range of services and products, added Nahata. NSCS Nod to Cement HFCL's Position in Indian Telecom Market Securing a nod from NSCS will cement HFCL's position in the Indian Telecom market and amplify the growth opportunities for the company. According to a PTI report, HFCL has emerged as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of several range of products such as Wi-Fi routers, Point-to-Point radios in various frequency bands, and more. The biggest plus point for HFCL is its move of manufacturing the products in India. Nahata said that the NSCS nod had reinforced the company's commitment to delivering make in India products and solutions. HFCL recently forayed into the development of 5G transport and radio products based on Open RAN standards which are expected to be the basic standard for future telecom stacks. HFCL is manufacturing in India but not limiting itself to only helping Indian telcos but also the global telecom players. For the unaware, NSCS is the designated body that will approve all the gear and equipment that will be included in the future networks of the telecom operators in India. Telcos are not allowed to source equipment from a company that is not included in the trusted sources by NSCS. This is to ensure that all the future networks in India are secure for the users and that national security is not in any harm's way. Chinese companies such as Huawei and ZTE have been kept out of the trusted list.

Telecom Stocks Zoom Up Tuesday Morning, Vi Takes Charge With Almost 3% Gain Posted: 27 Dec 2021 11:24 PM PST All the listed telecom stocks in the stock exchanges are in the green Tuesday morning. The biggest gainer out of all the telecom companies is Vodafone Idea (listed as Idea), with almost a 3% gain. Vodafone Idea's shares had closed at Rs 13.45 on Monday and opened at Rs 13.55 on Tuesday. At the time of writing, the telco's stocks are currently trading at Rs 13.80, which is 2.60% up from its previous close. Vi's shares have also touched Rs 14, which is the high for the stock so far on Tuesday. Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and RIL Stocks in the Green on Tuesday Morning Bharti Airtel's shares had closed at Rs 675.75 on Monday and opened at Rs 679.85. At the time of writing, Airtel’s shares are trading at Rs 681.30, which is 0.82% in the green. Airtel's stock touched a high of Rs 683 on Tuesday. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the parent company of Reliance Jio, India's number one telecom operator, is also in the green on Tuesday morning. At the time of writing, RIL's shares are trading at Rs 2380, which is 0.41% in the green. RIL had also opened in green at Rs 2375.60 on Tuesday compared to its previous close of Rs 2370.25 on Monday. The conglomerate's stock has touched a high of Rs 2388.90 on Tuesday so far. Why Are Telecom Stocks Rising? There are multiple reasons why a stock moves up and down. It is not just the telecom stocks, but on Tuesday, the overall market seems to be bullish with the bank stocks as well as airline stocks in the green. Both SENSEX and NIFTY are also in the green. The telecom stocks have received a major boost since the time the government announced relief measures. There are more relief measures on the way, which are aimed at reducing litigation in the sector and also making norms easier for the telcos.

Airtel, TCS Test Neural Manufacturing Solutions on 5G Network Posted: 27 Dec 2021 10:17 PM PST Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator, has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a major IT firm and both the companies are working on building a 5G based remote working technology using robotics. According to a release, the companies have tested two 5G use cases together on a 5G test bed created by Bharti Airtel. These use cases include remote manufacturing operations using robotics and vision-based quality inspection. This partnership with TCS would enable Bharti Airtel in coming out with indigenous 5G products and services. Airtel, TCS Solutions to Help Manufacturers The solutions developed by Airtel and TCS will help manufacturers in building smart factories which mimic adaptive and resilient behaviours. Bharti Airtel and TCS are interested in deploying the robotics solutions developed together once 5G is rolled out commercially in India. Both the companies had already joined hands together in June for developing 5G network solutions for India. This partnership was Airtel's move to compete with Jio in developing indigenous 5G solutions and products. Bharti Airtel will pilot and deploy the indigenously developed telecom stack by TCS for 5G. The telecom stack developed by the Tata Group is made with O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network)-based radio and core elements. Airtel had announced that it would start deploying the O-RAN telecom stack developed by TCS from January 2022. That seems unlikely as of now since the government is taking its sweet time with the spectrum auctions. Bharti Airtel has been very supportive of the O-RAN technology as it is very cost-efficient. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is currently working on the fresh base pricing for the spectrum bands that will be included in the upcoming spectrum auctions. The spectrum auctions are likely to take place in April to June 2022 period. Even the telecom operators are expected to finish the 5G trials by the summer of 2022. There are a lot of uncertainties when it comes to the 5G launch in India, as a lot of policy decisions around the network technology are pending.

India Won’t be Locked Out of Global 5G, 5Gi Merger with 3GPP Confirmed Posted: 27 Dec 2021 09:09 PM PST At the recently concluded TSG Radio Access Network (TSG RAN) 3GPP Plenary Meeting, 3GPP decided to merge India's own 5th generation standard 5Gi with 3GPP's global 5G standard. 3GPP and TSDSI also set a plan of action and milestones to allow the merger of 5Gi into 5G. India gained approval from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) for the country's own standards on 5G technology in August 2021. Dubbed as 5Gi standards, it primarily targets expanding 5G coverage across rural India using a feature called Low Mobility Large Cell (LMLC), which can enhance the signal transmission range of a base station for a telecom service provider. As per the plan of action, the 3GPP will endorse the two Rel-17 Change Requests (CRs), clarifying the specification of the Pi/2-BPSK modulation scheme, which supports a low peak-to-average-power ratio (PAPR) transmissions. Besides, the RAN WG4-led Rel-17 work item's objectives and a way forward for the same project are changed. TSDSI, on the other hand, has pledged to combine 5Gi into 3GPP and to pursue merged 3GPP 5G specifications in India, with no further 5Gi changes in ITU-R. According to a statement released by 3GPP, the organizations that develop the protocol for mobile telecommunications will approve the CRs currently endorsed and be implemented into 3GPP Rel-17 NR specifications as soon as TSDI completes its side of actions. As per an ET Telecom report, the merger will facilitate 3GPP to support all markets with a single solution that will permit 5G to evolve globally. 5Gi is India's first-ever presence in influencing global communication standards 5Gi is the first-ever involvement of India in influencing international communication standards, which were previously dominated by Europe, the United States, and, more recently, China. When the engineers and scientists at the Indian Institute of Technological first established the 5Gi standards, they envisioned it as a domestic standard that would bridge the urban-rural divide in technology accessible for the future 5G launch. While the ITU has given its approval, the 3GPP's approval is required for widespread adoption of the 5Gi standards. ITU, a.k.a., the International Telecommunications Union, is a UN body tasked with overseeing all aspects of information and communication technologies.

Vodafone Idea Needs to Comply With New TRAI Order for MNP: TDSAT Posted: 27 Dec 2021 08:15 PM PST Vodafone Idea (Vi) had appealed against the new Mobile Number Portability (MNP) order rolled out by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). However, in its ruling, TDSAT has stayed TRAI's order and asked Vodafone Idea to comply with the order. At the same time, the appellate tribunal said that the issue requires consideration; regardless, Vi can't go against the order of TRAI. According to an ET Telecom report, Vodafone Idea now might move to the Supreme Court against TDSAT's order. Vodafone Idea Doesn't Want Customers Without SMS Benefits to be able to Port Out Vodafone Idea already offers the most expensive prepaid plan with SMS benefits. Not just that, but its move against TRAI's order shows that the telco doesn't want its customers without SMS benefits to be able to port out of the network. Vi is desperate to hold on to its active users. This is because it has the least of them compared to Jio and Airtel. Both Jio and Airtel had complained to TRAI that Vi is restricting low-end plan users to port out from the network by offering very expensive SMS bundled prepaid plans. The TRAI had then asked all the operators to allow users to be able to send port out SMSes to 1900 even if they did not have an active SMS pack or a prepaid plan that offered SMS benefits. This has irked Vodafone Idea as it creates the risk of losing millions of low-end users who might want to shift to Jio's networks because of lower tariffs. All the consumers across different telecom circles would have gotten a huge relief when they heard about TRAI's order. But Vodafone Idea doesn't want it to happen this way. The telco has not added new customers for months now and is desperate to hold on to the existing ones.

5G in India Will Arrive for These 13 Cities First Posted: 27 Dec 2021 06:50 PM PST 5G networks are going to become more and more common as years go by. 2022 is the year when India should see its first live commercial 5G network. But the thing is, because of network rollout costs, the telcos can't just launch 5G in every part of India. They need to launch 5G in cities where there are not just a ton of normal consumers but also enterprises and multinational companies that can help with reaching the break-even point first. Most of the cities where the 5G trials are going on will definitely receive live 5G networks in 2022. 13 Cities That Will See 5G Networks in 2022 According to an ANI report, 5G in India will arrive for these 13 cities first — Kolkata, Bangalore, Gurugram, Pune, Gandhinagar, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Jamnagar. Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have been conducting their 5G trials in these cities. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday confirmed that these metros and big cities would receive live commercial 5G networks first. There wasn't any fixed time frame given by the telecom department, but it is most likely that India will see live 5G networks in the third quarter of CY22. Even the DoT has been working with the indigenous 5G testbed since 2018. The test is likely to complete by the end of 2021. Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman said hopefully, the first 5G test bed will be rolled out in early January, which will give the small and medium enterprises as well as other parts of different industries to come and their 5G solutions. The 5G test bed will further put India in a strong position in terms of conducting initial research for 6G and related technologies. The Indian telecom operators, including Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, have been conducting 5G trials in different parts of the countries using the spectrum allocated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

BSNL vs Tata Sky vs JioFiber vs ACT Most Affordable Broadband Plans Posted: 27 Dec 2021 05:30 PM PST The demand for home internet has risen manifold in recent times whether it is for streaming and gaming, work from home, online learning or small businesses. ISPs provide a huge variety of broadband plans that are curated to meet the needs of the targeted user base. However, since the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for broadband for home use has increased as well resulting in an increase in demand for affordable plans as well. Whether be it individuals, students or small families, affordable plans with high internet speed are mostly enough for the work necessary. Mentioned below are some of the plans provided by ISPs that are both efficient and effective. BSNL Offers These Affordable Plans The government-owned telecommunications company BSNL under Bharat Fibre Broadband provides exciting plans for students who want pocket-friendly options with adequate internet speed. The 'Fibre Basic' and 'Fibre Basic Plus' plans from BSNL provides 30 Mbps and 60 Mbps of internet speed respectively. The Fibre Basic plan comes at a price of Rs 449 per month whereas the Fibre Basic Plus costs users Rs 599 a month. Both these prices are exclusive of GST and both these plans come with a FUP limit of 3300GB or 3.3TB. Beyond the data limit, users can enjoy an internet speed of 2 Mbps and both these plans also offer a 90% discount of up to Rs 500 on rent on the first bill. Tata Sky's 50 Mbps Plan India's one of the most prominent service provider Tata Sky Broadband also offers exciting offers for its users who want access to affordable plans such as 50 Mbps of internet speed. Tata Sky is one of the key players in the market and has always been coming up with plans according to the need of the user. The 50 Mbps plan from Tata Sky can be availed at a three-month price of Rs 2,097. Users can get the plan for six months at Rs 3,300 and for a year at Rs 6,000. Tata Sky usually offers monthly offers for its broadband plans but it is not the same in this case. The FUP limit on this plan is 3300GB or 3.3TB, post which, users get 3 Mbps of internet speed. JioFiber Low-Cost Plan JioFiber provides a 30 Mbps internet speed data plan at the price of Rs 399 per month. The FUP limit set on this plan is 3300Gb or 3.3TB. Using a 30 Mbps plan from JioFiber, customers can get access to smooth and seamless internet across multiple devices. Along with high-speed internet, users also get a symmetrical download and upload speed from the provider. This is rather one of the cheaper plans from the ISP and hence it doesn't include subscriptions to any OTT platform like the higher-priced plans from JioFiber, however, it is one of the better options when users are looking for cost-effective plans. Basic Plan from ACT The Internet Service Provider based in Bengaluru provides a 40 Mbps unlimited data plan called ACT Basic. Using state-of-the-art fibre technology, the connection provides incredible speed and equal upload and download speed. Users can get ACT Basic pack from the provider at a monthly cost of Rs 549. The FUP data limit levied is 500GB post which the internet works at speed of 512 Kbps. Users can also get free trials to some of the Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and various add-ons with these packs. It is to be noted that this plan is for the city of Bengaluru and it may vary across the country.

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G Spotted at Geekbench Featuring Exynos 1200 Chipset Posted: 27 Dec 2021 08:30 AM PST There have been several rumours and leaks in the past about soon to be launched Samsung Galaxy M33 5G. The launch of the device might even be imminent considering the rate at which details about it are being leaked. Recently it was reported that the device could feature a massive 6000mAh battery as informed by the leaks and now the device has been spotted at the Geekbench portal. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G could be a budget device launched by the tech giant. Details About Samsung Galaxy M33 5G According to the information on Geekbench, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has a model number SM-M336BU. As far as the results of the Geekbench is considered, the device has scored 726 points in the single-core tests and 1830 points in the multi-core tests. These results can be credited to the Exynos 1200 chipset that is featured in the handset. Exynos 1200 is a 5G enabled octa-core chipset that is capable of enhancing performance. As far as the cores of the Exynos 1200 SoC are considered, the first six of its cores operate at 2.00GHz and the other two cores are clocked at 2.40GHz. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is said to feature Android 12-based One UI 4.0 skin out-of-the-box with 6GB of RAM. The spotting at Geekbench didn't reveal any more information. However, it was previously reported that the launch timeline of the device is expected to be in January and is probably going to be the first device to include the latest One UI 4.0 skin. There are rumours that Galaxy M33 5G could be a rebranded version of Galaxy A33 5G as its predecessor Galaxy M32 was rebranded version of Galaxy A32. However, the launch of Galaxy A33 5G is still awaited and nothing can be confirmed. Moreover, the device might not include a 3.5mm headphone jack but will have an IP67 rating for dust and water-resistance design. The camera module of the device will feature a quadruple rear camera setup. The primary camera of the device could be a 64MP sensor while the details of the other three cameras are still not known. Since the device might not feature a 3.5mm audio jack suggesting that the users will have to use a USB Type-C port for the audio.

Oppo A11s Launched as an Affordable Device: Specifications and Price Posted: 27 Dec 2021 07:24 AM PST Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has launched its latest affordable device Oppo A11s. the handset is an upgrade to Oppo 11 which was launched back in 2019. The new device offers a lot of features including a triple rear camera setup and a hole-punch display design. The smartphone offers a lot of other specifications including an octa-core processor. More details about the Oppo A11s specifications and price is mentioned below. Oppo A11s Specs Oppo A11s operates on Android 12 with ColorOS 7.2 on top and supports dual nano-SIM. The handset comes with a display featuring a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 90Hz refresh rate. Talking about the processor of the device, Oppo A11s comes with an octa-core Snapdragon 460 SoC that is combined with Adreno 610 GPU and up to 8GB of RAM. As far as the camera module of the newly launched handset is concerned, Oppo A11s comes with a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 13MP primary camera with an f/2.2 lens. The other two cameras of the device are a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro shooter, On the front, Oppo A11s comes with an 8MP selfie shooter with an f/2.0 lens. Oppo A11s offers onboard storage of 128GB. The device is backed by a 5000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. The connectivity options on the device include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The handset also features a rear fingerprint scanner. The sensory system of the smartphone includes an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor. Price Details of Oppo A11s The price for the newly launched affordable device Oppo A11s has been set at CNY 999 which amounts to somewhere around Rs 11,800 for the variant of the device that offers 4GB RAM along with 128GB internal memory. The smartphone has another variant offering 8GB + 128GB storage capacities and is priced at CNY 1,199 which is roughly around Rs 14,100. The colour options on the new Oppo A11s include Dream White and Matte Black colours.

BSNL Sub Rs 400 Prepaid Plans Best if Backed by 4G Networks Posted: 27 Dec 2021 06:33 AM PST Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) offers some of the best-prepaid plans to users. The state-run telco right now lacks the support of 4G networks. If BSNL had already live 4G networks, its prepaid plans would be heavily subscribed. Just to compare, BSNL offers the cheapest prepaid tariffs amongst all the telecom operators in India. Even compared to Jio, which is the private operator offering the best tariff plans to users, BSNL's plans are significantly cheaper. BSNL Rs 398 Plan an Example of What the Telco Can Offer The Rs 398 prepaid plan from BSNL is just an example of what the state-run telco can offer to consumers. If you are someone who doesn't spend big bucks on his/her prepaid plans, BSNL can be the top choice for you. Once again, the only issue that would come for you is that there is no support for 4G connectivity. BSNL is the fourth-ranked operator in terms of subscriber market share, and the sole reason is the lack of 4G. The state-run telco is currently working with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on 4G trials and is expected to launch PAN-India 4G networks by the end of 2022. While it is very late for the telco to capitalise on the 4G networks as 5G would have been arrived by then, it will at least pave the way for itself to move on to 5G upgrades in the future. Further, a Made in India 4G network is something that the telco can brand heavily to attract hardcore India lovers on its networks. While the other operators are moving ahead with 5G, BSNL can attract 4G users by offering some of the cheapest tariffs in the industry. Just to note, there's no other operator offering a prepaid plan like the Rs 398 plan from BSNL. For the unaware, BSNL's Rs 398 plan offers consumers truly unlimited data without any restrictions.

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