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• Budget Broadband Plans Befitting for Online Learning
• Do You Need More 5G Bands on Your Smartphone? Absolutely Not!
• Jio Pushes for Auction of Spectrum for Allocation of Airwaves in its Submission to TRAI
• Tecno Pop 5 Pro Teased by Manufacturer, to Arrive With 6000mAh Battery
• Xiaomi 11T Pro Pricing Revealed Just Days Before Launch
• Missing iPhone 13 Noise Cancellation Is Not a Hardware or iOS 15 Glitch
• Apple Witnessed an Enormous 48% Growth in iPhone Shipments in India in 2021
• Ptron Force X11 Smartwatch Launched for Rs 2,799
• Vodafone Idea Giving Major Equity to Govt Makes It Appear Weaker to Investors: Counterpoint Research
• C-Band 5G Spectrum an Issue for Broadcasters in India
• Apple iPad Air With A15 SoC, 5G Support to Launch Soon
• Interested in Buying Galaxy S22? You Might Have to Pay Extra
• Postpaid Plans With Streaming Benefits from Airtel, Jio and Vi
• Timbl Broadband Offers 100 Mbps Plan for Rs 433 Per Month Only
• BSNL Offers Perfect Short-Term Plans With Up to 30 Days of Validity

Budget Broadband Plans Befitting for Online Learning Posted: 17 Jan 2022 05:42 PM PST For the last couple of years, people have become more and more dependent on the internet to get their work done. The unprecedented turn of events that followed the arrival of the pandemic forced people to work and learn from their homes. The lives of students got affected majorly as the whole process of learning shifted online. From online classes to online presentations and more have created a huge demand for internet pan-India. However, most of the students do not need high-speed connectivity offered by internet service providers (ISPs) which might be suitable for working or streaming or anywhere that requires multiple connections. In fact, many of the students look for affordable broadband plans that offer adequate internet speed. Mentioned below are the budget broadband plans offered by some of the prominent ISPs in the country that are apt for online learning. JioFiber Budget 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 the 30 Mbps plan from JioFiber, customers can get access to smooth and seamless internet across multiple devices. This is one of the best budget plans as users also get a symmetrical download and upload speed. It is to be noted that the price of the plan is exclusive of GST. Tata Sky's 50 Mbps Plan India's one of the most prominent service provider Tata Sky Broadband also provides an affordable plan that offers 50 Mbps of speed. This plan from Tata Sky is suitable for students as it offers 50 Mbps of speed at a three-month price of Rs 2,097. This plan unlike other broadband plans offered by the provider doesn't come for a monthly cycle. However, users looking to get the plan for a longer period can get access to the plan for six months at Rs 3,300 and for a year at Rs 6,000. The FUP limit on this plan is 3300GB or 3.3TB, post which, users get 3Mbps of internet speed Connect Broadband Connect Broadband is a popular company that provides FTH connections in a few northern states of India such as Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. The company provides a budget plan with ample internet speed to suit the need of the students. The most basic 40 Mbps plan from the ISP comes with a price tag of Rs 499 per month and offers fully unlimited data along with completely unlimited Local and STD calls. Airtel Broadband Airtel is one of the most popular brands when it comes to the list of ISPs in India. Airtel with its Xstream Fiber connection offers one of the fastest broadband connections and users can get access to the 'Basic' pack which provides 40 Mbps of internet speed at a monthly cost of Rs 499 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. ACT's Affordable Offer The Internet Service Provider based in Bengaluru provides a 40 Mbps unlimited data plan called 'ACT Basic.' The plan usually costs Rs 549 for a month, but the ISP is providing a unique offer for its customers, wherein the 'ACT Basic' plan is available for a price of Rs 470 per month for a duration of 6 months. In addition to this, the FUP data limit levied on the broadband plans is 500GB post which the internet works at speed of 512 Kbps. This is apt for students who are looking for affordable plans and are ready to invest in a long-term plan.

Do You Need More 5G Bands on Your Smartphone? Absolutely Not! Posted: 17 Jan 2022 08:11 AM PST There are many consumers who are unhappy with the fact that their 5G smartphone supports less than five or, on certain occasions, a single 5G band. For the unaware, 5G services would be rolled out using a dynamic range of the spectrum, which would for the first time include mobile services rollout with C-band spectrum (3.3-3.6 GHz) and mmWave (26 GHz and 28 GHz) spectrum band. 5G speeds and use cases would differ with respect to the particular spectrum band that is being used by the operator to provide services. For example, the mmWave band 5G would be able to deliver download speeds of up to 4.2 Gbps (proven by Vodafone Idea 5G trials) while using the C-band spectrum, download speeds of up to 1.5 Gbps can be delivered. Users Don't Need to be Bummed Out Because Their Smartphones Don't Support Multiple 5G Bands Your smartphone doesn't need to support multiple 5G bands. Some smartphones in India are only coming with support for the N78 5G band. While it seems like nothing, it is going to make all the difference for the user. 5G services in India are expected to be widely available through the N78 band only. If smartphone makers start bundling in support for all 5G bands, it would just result in an increased price for the devices. On top of that, the support for most of the 5G bands won't even be utilised by the consumer. This would mean that by paying extra, the consumer has no real benefit of the support for extra 5G bands. Thus, while purchasing a device in your budget with support for more 5G bands is a good idea, it shouldn't be the single factor influencing your decision. Rather, if your smartphone supports the N78 band, look for other things such as processor, memory, display, and performance to make your final decision. There are many 5G smartphones out in the market right now and present in almost every category, be it affordable/budget, mid-range, premium, or ultra-premium. Make your choice carefully and deliberately!

Jio Pushes for Auction of Spectrum for Allocation of Airwaves in its Submission to TRAI Posted: 17 Jan 2022 07:24 AM PST 5G spectrum auctions are on the horizon as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has already kick-started the process. Now, in new developments, India's leading telecom operator Reliance Jio has informed TRAI about the gaining popularity of auction of spectrum for broadband-from-space services as Brazil has already completed the process and seemingly Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Thailand are all set to follow the suit. Jio has rather urged TRAI to allocate spectrum for broadband-from-space services only via auctions following the global trend and "discard all demands" of global players who are looking for allocation of airwaves via the administrative process. Need for Auction of Spectrum According to a report from ET Telecom, the telecom has called the administrative process of allocation "a relic of the competition-free past" and has said it is totally contradictory to the competitive situations in the telecom sector pertaining now. Jio has made its counter-submission to further strengthen the ongoing battle with global satellite players such as OneWeb, Starlink, Kuiper and Tata-Telesat over the process of allocating spectrum to operate satellite gateways in India. For those unaware, satellite gateways are an important infrastructure resource that will allow the offering of broadband-from-space services in the country. Jio wrote in its counter submission to TRAI that administrative allocation of spectrum is not the only way of allocating as being pushed by multiple stakeholders and auctions have become more of a global trend when it comes to allocation of spectrum for satellite services. The submission from Jio has also been backed by telecom consultants, Dua Consulting. Jio had also made a point in its original submission to TRAI stating that spectrum should be assigned only via auctions as it would be in line with a verdict made by the Supreme Court in 2021 which suggests that supports the move of allocation of airwaves through transparent auctions alone. Jio also cited the examples of countries like Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Thailand and Brazil which have opted for auctions as a mode of allocating spectrum. The telco stated that auctions of the spectrum are feasible and is also gaining popularity globally. Global Satellite Providers which also includes Jio's rival telecom company Airtel, on the other hand, have stated in their submissions to TRAI that the auctions would create a more dispersed allocation of airwaves and the potential of satellite broadband services in India might not be achieved.

Tecno Pop 5 Pro Teased by Manufacturer, to Arrive With 6000mAh Battery Posted: 17 Jan 2022 06:38 AM PST Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno has shared a teaser of the upcoming Pop 5 Pro handset ahead of the launch. The brand has shared a teaser video on Twitter that suggests that Tecno Pop 5 Pro smartphone will be backed by a massive 6000mAh battery. Last week, the company had launched its Tecno Pop 5 device and the pro model of the series is seemingly on its way. More specification details of the device were revealed through the teaser shared by the company. Let’s take a look. Details About Upcoming Tecno Pop 5 Pro According to the video shared by the brand on Twitter, Tecno Pop 5 Pro is expected to sport a waterdrop style notch. The key focus of the teaser was on the battery backup of the device which the company has claimed to be 6000mAh. The company hasn't really revealed any additional information on the device but multiple other rumours have surfaced online providing intel on specs of Tecno Pop 5 Pro. A report from PassionateGeeks suggests that the device is going to feature a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset which might arrive with 2GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. As far as the display of the device is considered, it is being speculated that Tecno Pop 5 Pro might sport a 6.52-inch HD+ display. The official launch date along with further details of the device are yet to be announced by the company. As mentioned above, it is to be noted that Tecno Pop 5 Pro is the second smartphone in the lineup as last week the company had launched Tecno Pop 5 LTE in India. The handset came with a 6.52-inch HD+ IPS LCD (720×1,560 pixels) display. In addition to this, the vanilla model was powered by a 12nm MediaTek Helio A25 processor which was paired up with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage as well. Talking about the camera module of the device, Tecno Pop 5 came with a dual-camera setup headlined by an 8MP primary camera along with a 2MP sensor. The front of the device featured a 5MP selfie camera. The battery backup on the vanilla model, however, was less than what has been teased for the pro model. Tecno Pop 5 was backed by a 5000mAh battery and worked on Android 11 based HiOS 7.6 out of the box.

Xiaomi 11T Pro Pricing Revealed Just Days Before Launch Posted: 17 Jan 2022 05:09 AM PST The Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi is all set to launch its upcoming 'Hyperphone' Xiaomi 11T Pro in India on January 19. There have been multiple reports already revolving around the upcoming smartphone from Xiaomi. The premium smartphone from Xiaomi will be competing against other smartphones in the segment such as the OnePlus 9RT which launched last week. As far as the specifications are considered, the device is expected to arrive with the same specs as it did in Europe last year. However, new information has emerged about the pricing of the device in India just days ahead of launch. Let's have a look. Rumoured Price for Xiaomi 11T Pro Not much was known about the pricing of the upcoming Xiaomi 11T Pro until now but a recent report from the renowned tipster Yogesh Brar might let us in some of the intel related to the pricing of the device. According to the details provided by him, the box price for Xiaomi 11T Pro will be Rs 54,999. It is also expected that this price will be for a 12GB + 256GB storage variant. This is contrary to the earlier rumours that suggested that the device will only have an 8GB RAM storage variant. However, it is anticipated that the actual launch price will be a bit lower than speculated, somewhere along the lines of the OnePlus 9RT. Specifications for Xiaomi 11T Pro Xiaomi 11T Pro which is being branded as Hyperphone for India is set to launch on January 19, and a listing on Amazon suggests that the device will come with a display featuring a 10-bit AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is set to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC. The listing also mentions that the upcoming smartphone will get 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge fast charging technology capable of charging the device in just 17 minutes. The above-mentioned features are identical to the features that came with the European version of the device. If the trend is followed, Xiaomi 11T Pro can come featuring a triple rear camera setup that is headlined by a 108MP primary camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 5MP telemacro camera. The front of the device could feature a 16MP camera for selfies. Connectivity options on the device can be expected to include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, IR blaster, and a USB Type-C port.

Missing iPhone 13 Noise Cancellation Is Not a Hardware or iOS 15 Glitch Posted: 17 Jan 2022 04:16 AM PST There were widespread complaints from Apple iPhone 13 users about the lack of a noise cancellation feature for phone calls on iPhone 13. While people attributed the issue to a possible bug, Apple finally confirmed that it was a deliberate removal of the feature. However, the reason for removing noise cancellation on Apple iPhone 13 is not known. The issue started almost a month back when a Reddit user complaint about the issue on the platform. According to the user, the person on the other end is unable to hear the caller when there is noise in the surroundings. The issue persists for all calls made without AirPods or other devices having an in-built noise cancellation feature. People posted about the issue on Apple Forum as well, and many responded that it could be a glitch in iOS 15. The problem continued to exist even after the release of the iOS 15.2 update. Some deemed about iPhone 13 having fewer mics than iPhone 12. Apple iPhone 12 uses multiple microphones for noise cancellation. The setting is found under Accessibility -> Audio/Visual. Apple may not fix iPhone 13 noise cancellation issue A new report from 9to5 Mac suggests that the lack of feature is by design. A person, Steve, contacted Apple Support via Twitter and sought clarification on updates of the issue. After months of multiple discussions with Apple and a senior advisor, the user confirmed that the tech giant would not fix the problem. The noise cancellation feature was intentionally disabled for iPhone 13 devices due to 'unspecified reasons.' Apple started introducing noise cancellation feature from the iOS 7 update launched in 2013. The feature was highly useful since it reduced ambient noises considerably while making phone calls. Apple recently added a noise isolation feature for FaceTime callers to enhance the caller's voice and distinguish it from other noises in the background. Apple has not officially released any statement announcing the reason for the feature removal. The issue seems strange as noise cancellation is a much-required feature, especially for phones. Furious reactions on Reddit continue with people seeking Apple to explain. Perhaps, Apple may solve it in the upcoming Apple iPhone.

Apple Witnessed an Enormous 48% Growth in iPhone Shipments in India in 2021 Posted: 17 Jan 2022 02:52 AM PST A new data has been released which provides intel on the performance of Cupertino-based tech giant in India. According to the report, Apple was able to manage an incredible 48% growth in India in terms of iPhone shipments in the calendar year 2021. In addition to this, Apple was also on its path to registering a record 4.4% market share for the complete year, according to the data released on Monday. Apple's Growth in India The report comes in from Gurugram based market research firm CMR, which has released data that shows that Apple was able to ship a record 5.4 million iPhones in India in 2021, which included a total of 2.2 million in quarter four alone which happens to be the time of festive seasons. The report also shows a 34% growth on a quarterly basis for Apple for the October – December period. According to a report from IANS, the Head-Industry Intelligence Group of CMR, Prabhu Ram said in a statement that 2021 happens to be the best year for Apple in India as the tech-giant was able to ship more than 5 million iPhones in India and was on track to log a record 4.4% market share which happens to be a highly competitive smartphone market. He added that the key to success for Apple was its ability to manage and diversify the supply chains through the pandemic. He informed that Apple is working in India with multiple ODMs to produce its flagship iPhone devices. Apple's growth in market share can also be credited to the company's continuous efforts to register market gains on the back of increased share of domestic manufacturing, aggressive retail initiatives and robust consumer demand throughout the festive season sale. Talking about the iPhones, in 2021, iPhone 12 happened to be the most demanded iPhone in the fourth quarter in India, with about 40% market share. Next in line were iPhone 11, iPhone SE launched in 2020, and iPhone 13 Pro Max devices. Apple's growth in India is expected to pick up more pace in 2022 as it is expected that the company will be coming up with its iPhone SE 2022 Edition in the first half of 2022 whereas the flagship iPhone 14 series will be arriving in the latter half of the year. The older versions of the iPhone models are also expected to become more accessible and affordable in the country. Apple is also now manufacturing its latest iPhone 13 series in India and we could expect upcoming top of the line models to be manufactured in the country as well.

Ptron Force X11 Smartwatch Launched for Rs 2,799 Posted: 17 Jan 2022 02:16 AM PST The Indian electronics manufacturer Ptron has just launched its Ptron Force X11 smartwatch in India on Monday that comes with Bluetooth calling. The company has branded the newly launched smartwatch as a budget wearable that offers fitness features such as heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring, blood pressure, sleep tracking, and seven sports modes. The device has a premium metal body along with a large rounded square screen. Let's have a look at the price and specification details of the latest Ptron Force X11 smartwatch. Specifications of Ptron Force X11 Talking about the specs of the wearable, Ptron Force X11 comes with a display featuring a 1.7-inch HD touchscreen with a square dial and a full touch colour display. The device features a button mounted on the right side of the device for navigation along with a microphone. Users can connect the smartwatch via DaFit app on their smartphones to get access to multiple watch faces. The application is compatible with devices that come with Android 4.4 or higher and iOS 9.9 or higher. Users can also make other changes via the app such as setting reminders or can even access their health data. Talking about the fitness aspect of the device, Ptron Force X11 comes featuring seven sports modes. In addition to this, the device is also a fitness tracker and offers to monitor heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), blood pressure, and sleep. The smartwatch is also capable of sending sedentary and hydration reminders. Moreover, users can also keep a track of their calories and using the in-built pedometer, the wearable also helps in keeping the steps count and measuring the total distance travelled in a day. The smartwatch offers Bluetooth v5 connectivity for calling and users can directly answer the calls on their watch as the device features an in-built microphone and speaker. The wearable also offers remote camera control along with music playback controls. Talking about the battery backup of the device, it is claimed to offer 7-days of battery life in one single charge and is capable of charging fully in three hours. The smartwatch is also IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. Price and Availability The latest Ptron Force X11 has been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 2,799 and can be purchased via the Amazon shopping website as the company's official website. The smartwatch is available in two colour options – Pink and Black. In addition to this, the device comes in with a 1-year warranty.

Vodafone Idea Giving Major Equity to Govt Makes It Appear Weaker to Investors: Counterpoint Research Posted: 17 Jan 2022 12:39 AM PST Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has been the talk of the town for the last few days post giving away a major stake in the company to the government. The telco wanted to reduce the debt burden, which it has, but the cost was too high. With the government holding such a major piece of the company, it will appear weaker now. "Vi can now find it more difficult to attract investors as such a big equity dilution (at a lower trading value of Rs10 per share) with government being a majority stakeholder makes it appear weaker," Charu Paliwal, an analyst at Counterpoint Research, told TelecomTalk, adding that the news is positive for the telco to stay afloat, but it will not be enough to attract the investors. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel Positioned Much Stronger Now According to Paliwal, the move from Vodafone Idea regarding giving away equity to the government will now further strengthen the position of its rivals, including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. In a statement, Bharti Airtel had said that it wouldn't be going for the equity conversion option, and the same was expected by Vodafone Idea as well. Vodafone Idea needs to work on bringing its capex up to ensure that its 4G networks are growing at a rapid speed to compete with the rivals. The telco also needs funding from investors to ensure that it can participate in the 5G spectrum auctions in full capacity. "Government bailing out Vi is a positive news for the company to stay afloat but this will not be enough to attract investors. Operator also needs to work on its market competitiveness by bringing capex levels at par with other private telcos, expand 4G network and grow ARPU to attract investors," said Paliwal. Despite the recent tariff hikes, the average revenue per user (ARPU) level of the telco is not where it should be. According to Motilal Oswal, Vodafone Idea needs another tariff hike to increase its ARPU by 1.9x from now for reaching a self-sustainable level. Motilal Oswal said that capex levels need to go up as it will help the telco in reducing the subscriber churn rate. While the government has said that it won't interfere with the business of a private telco and exit as and when the company has attained stability, it won't happen anytime soon, believes Paliwal. The government stake might even grow further in the future if Vodafone Idea is unable to turn the business around for good. "Although the government has made it clear to exit the business once it stabilises, but we don't see that happening in near term. Vi will have to turn around its business to prevent government stake further getting increased when subsequent dues become payable after moratorium period ends."

C-Band 5G Spectrum an Issue for Broadcasters in India Posted: 17 Jan 2022 12:14 AM PST C-band spectrum has become a topic of hot discussion for 5G. It is because it has been claimed by various bodies, including aviation as well as broadcasters, to interfere with their respective services. The broadcasters are not happy with the interference that the C-band 5G has caused in the last year since the 5G trials kicked off in India. Airwaves in the 526-698 MHz, 700 MHz, 900 MHz, and so on, including the 3300-3670 MHz bands, have been identified for 5G services. But the broadcasters are worried about the overall interference that this will cause to their services. For the unaware, downlinks by all the broadcasters intended for reception by MSOs (Multi-System Operators) are in the 3700-4200 MHz band. Thus, the broadcasters are concerned about the limited guard band of 30 MHz between 5G and the satellite TV services. Broadcasters Want a Guard of 100 MHz Between the Two Services According to an IndianTelevision report, the broadcasters want a minimum guard of 100 MHz be maintained between the two services. This is in accordance with the National Frequency Allocation Policy (NFAP) 2018. Much recently, Prasar Bharti raised concerns regarding the use of 526-698 MHz spectrum for 5G services. The public broadcaster told the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that for planning DD TV Transmitters, the availability of spectrum in the 600 MHz band is crucial. It is not just the broadcasters against the use of the C-band spectrum for 5G services, but also the aviation industry. Certain aviation bodies have raised objections against the C-band 5G both in India and internationally because it can interfere with the altimeter and other sensitive aircraft equipment. But it hasn't been proven yet, and mobile industry bodies have claimed that 5G is absolutely safe and is already deployed in some nations where there haven't been any reports of interference. It will be all clear as to what will happen once the updated NFAP is released by the government.

Apple iPad Air With A15 SoC, 5G Support to Launch Soon Posted: 16 Jan 2022 11:42 PM PST Apple is working on an exciting lineup of new products for 2022. This includes a new AirPods Pro, refreshed MacBook Air, and more. One of the products that the Cupertino tech giant is expected to launch in 2022 is the new iPad Air. According to a Japanese blog Mac Otakara, Apple is working on launching the new iPad Air 2022 this Spring. The latest iPad Air is expected to don the A15 Bionic SoC, which is currently running in the iPhone 13 series smartphones. It is the most powerful processor launched by Apple for smartphones to date. The iPad Air would become the first tablet from Apple to sport the A15 Bionic SoC. Further, with the flagship chipset of Apple, the iPad Air 2022 is also expected to come with support for 5G services. Here are some other things that you can expect from Apple's iPad Air 2022. Apple iPad Air 2022 Specifications (Expected) The Apple iPad Air 2022 is expected to come with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle front camera with support for Center Stage. It is not expected to get a new design. The iPad Air 2022 might just look the same as the iPad Air launched in 2020. Thus, it could come with a 10.0-inch display with slim bezels and sport a Touch ID button along with a USB Type-C port at the bottom. The iPad Air 2022 might arrive in the market with five different colour options — Silver, Green, Rose Gold, Sky Blue, and Space Grey. As usual, Apple's first event of 2022 is expected to take place during March or April. The new iPhone SE model is highly anticipated to arrive at this particular event. We might also get the see the new iPad Air 2022 here as well. This time, Apple might go with the mini-LED display with the latest generation iPad Air. All of these are based on rumours; nothing has been confirmed by the company yet.

Interested in Buying Galaxy S22? You Might Have to Pay Extra Posted: 16 Jan 2022 10:49 PM PST It is not hidden from anyone the struggle that the semiconductor and electronics manufacturers are facing due to the shortage of components. Smartphone makers across the globe are finding it hard to procure the components for building devices at reasonable rates due to supply constraints. Samsung Galaxy S22 series, the flagship smartphone series from Samsung for 2022, is not far from launch. The South Korean tech giant might have to price the smartphones in the Galaxy S22 series a little higher than planned due to the shortage of chipsets globally. Semiconductor manufacturers aren't able to produce in the same quantities and speed in which they used to pre-pandemic, and on top of this, there are also shipment issues. Even shipment costs have gone up significantly. Due to this, the overall cost for manufacturing a smartphone has increased for the companies. Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Will Face Stiff Competition from Apple and Chinese Brands If Samsung decides to price the S22 series smartphones more than the S21 series, it might lose significant market share to Apple and Chinese brands. Apple didn't interfere with the pricing of the iPhone 13 series. The iPhone 12 and the iPhone 13 series both were launched for identical prices. While Samsung is great, it might lose market share to Apple if the company decides to hike the prices of the Galaxy S22 series. Further, people might just focus on the S21 series instead, which might not be the latest in the market, but still has really good specifications and features. The Galaxy S21 series will also get a price cut once the S22 series is out, and if the S22 series is more expensive, users would just go for the S21 series as its value utility would increase with the decreased price. Chinese brands such as OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo might also be able to capture some market share from Samsung.

Postpaid Plans With Streaming Benefits from Airtel, Jio and Vi Posted: 16 Jan 2022 09:16 PM PST Telecom business is evolving in India. All major telecom service providers present healthy competition, offering competitive plans for the subscribers. Prepaid plans are popular among people, primarily because of the control they provide on usages. If the subscriber unintentionally uses more than the allowed data limit, postpaid plans have the risk of paying more than expected. However, a postpaid plan offers freedom to use first and not pay anything upfront. There are several attractive benefits, mainly streaming benefits. Here we look into various postpaid plans with streaming benefits offered by leading service providers Airtel, Jio and Vi. Airtel Postpaid Plans With Streaming Benefits Airtel offers four postpaid plans for the subscribers, starting from Rs 399. Good streaming benefits start with Airtel postpaid plan of Rs 499 that offers 75GB of data, 100 SMS per day and unlimited calls. The postpaid plan comes with Airtel Thanks Platinum rewards, including one year of Amazon Prime membership, one-year of Disney+ Hotstar VIP membership and Airtel Xstream Premium. Other benefits include lifetime access to Shaw Academy, handset protection, Juggernaut books, and Wynk Music Premium. There are two more postpaid plans for Airtel coming at a monthly rental of Rs 999 and Rs 1599, offering data benefits of 150GB and Rs 500GB, respectively. Besides the regular usage, Rs 999 plan allows two additional connections for family members. Under Rs 1599, this is restricted to one free voice connection. Streaming and other benefits remain the same as the Airtel postpaid plan of Rs 499. Vi Postpaid Plans With Streaming Benefits Like Airtel, Vi offers postpaid plans ranging from Rs 399 to Rs 2299 for both individuals and families. The base plan of Rs 399 provides access to Vi Movies and TV. Vi postpaid plans for individuals at Rs 499 and Rs 699 offer a one-year subscription to Amazon Prime, a one-year mobile subscription to Disney+ Hotstar, and access to Vi's streaming service Vi Movies and TV. While Rs 499 offers 75 GB of data and 100 SMS/month, Rs 699 offers unlimited data and 100 SMS per month. The Vi REDX postpaid plans, starting at Rs 1099, offers annual membership to Netflix besides the other streaming services. The subscriber can get unlimited data and 100 SMS/month with a Rs 1099 plan. Two added benefits, which are not offered for Airtel or Jio postpaid plans, are free access to international and domestic airport lounges and a seven-day international roaming pack worth Rs 2999. The subscriber can get lounge access four times per year (including one international). Two more REDX postpaid plans are available, at Rs 1699 and Rs 2299. They offer similar streaming, data benefits, lounge access and international roaming benefits similar to the Rs 1099 plan. These are family plans. Hence, the subscriber can add three secondary members under the Rs 1699 plan and five under the Rs 2299 plan. There is a lock-in period of six months, and a port out will cost a one-time exit fee of Rs 3000 for the subscriber. Vi Postpaid plans for the family at Rs 699, Rs 999 and Rs 1299 offer 80GB, 220GB and 300GB data for the subscribers. Among the three, Rs 999 and Rs 1299 offer one-year streaming services, including Amazon Prime, Disney + Hotstar mobile subscription, and Vi Movies and TV. Under Rs 999 family plan, customers can add three connections. Under Rs 1299, the primary member can add up to five connections. Jio Postpaid Plans With Streaming Benefits Jio's postpaid plans start at Rs 199 and extend to Rs 1499. The regular plan at Rs 199 has only Jio's suite of streaming applications, 25GB of data, unlimited voice and 100 SMS/day are the benefits under the plan. Subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar start from Jio's Rs 399 postpaid plans. The Rs 399 and Rs 1499 postpaid plans are suitable for individuals, offering 75GB and 300GB of the internet during the billing cycle. Both come with unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day. For subscribers looking for family plans, Jio offers postpaid plans at Rs 599, Rs 799 and Rs 999. When Rs 599 allows the addition of one SIM card, Rs 799 and Rs 999 plans offer two and three additional connections. Regarding data benefits, Rs 599 offers 100GB data, Rs 799 offers 150GB data, and Rs 1499 plan offers 200GB of data. All Jio postpaid plans come with unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day.

Timbl Broadband Offers 100 Mbps Plan for Rs 433 Per Month Only Posted: 16 Jan 2022 08:19 PM PST Timbl Broadband, an internet service provider (ISP) growing business rapidly to new parts of the country is offering a very affordable 100 Mbps broadband plan to the consumers. Note that the company only offers internet plans with up to 100 Mbps speed only and there's one other plan users can choose from which offers 50 Mbps speed. The 100 Mbps plan from Timbl Broadband's 100 Mbps speed plan is available for Rs 549 per month only if the user is going for the yearly option from the company. Users going with the monthly option will have to spend Rs 699 per month. How to Get Timbl Broadband 100 Mbps Plan for Rs 433 Per Month If you are looking to get the 100 Mbps plan from Timbl Broadband for Rs 433 per month only, then you need to go for the quarterly option. The company is running a special offer at the moment wherein if the customer pays for the first two months of the plan, he/she will be eligible for a free month of service. The same plan is also available for Rs 599 per month if the users go for the half-yearly option. Note that with the long-term plans, users will have to make lump-sum payments for the entire months of service they are purchasing the plan for. The company promises free installation and no activation charges. Further, there is 18% GST applicable on the final amount due. Timbl Broadband may charge the customers extra if there is additional wiring required. Users will have to pay a Rs 2000 security deposit for the dual-band Wi-Fi router. The security deposit made by the customer will be completely refundable. Timbl Broadband's plans are affordable, but they don't offer over-the-top (OTT) benefits. So two good alternatives for this company are JioFiber and Excitel Broadband, both of which are present in multiple cities of the country.

BSNL Offers Perfect Short-Term Plans With Up to 30 Days of Validity Posted: 16 Jan 2022 07:02 PM PST Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) offers a perfect prepaid plan to users who want more data but are looking for a plan with short-term validity. This plan costs Rs 140 and comes with service validity of 30 days. Users get 2GB of daily fair-usage-policy (FUP) data along with truly unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. But this plan is only available for the RNSBL customers of Gujarat, the telco says. However, there's another prepaid plan from BSNL available for the short-term that is available for the short term, but this plan comes with completely different benefits and costs a little more. BSNL Rs 147 Prepaid Plan and Rs 118 Prepaid Plans With No SMS Benefits This plan costs Rs 147 and comes with a validity of 30 days. With the Rs 147 plan from BSNL, users get 10GB of lump-sum data, which can all be used in one go. Along with this, users get unlimited voice calling and free BSNL tunes. There are no SMS bundled with this plan which is a bummer as even Jio and Airtel are offering prepaid plans with SMSes for less than Rs 120. This plan, compared to the Rs 140 plan, is not so lucrative, but since it is available, it was worth mentioning. If you want an even cheaper option and don't care about data a lot, you can go for the Rs 118 plan from BSNL. This plan comes with 0.5GB of daily data along with unlimited voice calling. Post the consumption of fair-usage-policy (FUP) data, the internet speed drops to 40 Kbps and offers free PRBT service as well. Even this plan doesn't offer consumers SMS benefits. There are a lot more options available to the customers who are looking for a prepaid plan with short-term validity from not just BSNL but also the private telecom operators, including Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea.

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