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- Verizon, AT&T Further Delay Rollout of C-Band 5G
- How to Do Mobile Recharge for Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL via Google Pay
- Vodafone Idea Rs 599 Plan Better than Jio, Airtel 84 Days Plan
- Jio Prepays Rs 30,791 Crore of Deferred Spectrum Dues Prior to March 2021
- Airtel vs Vodafone Idea – Prepaid Plans with 28 Days Validity
- Apple Dethrones Samsung to Become the Leading Global Smartphone Manufacturer in Q4 of 2021
- Airtel Makes Strong Comeback in Nov 2021, Vi Lost 1.8 Million Users: TRAI
- Noise Combat Wireless Neckband-Style Earphones Launched in India at Rs 1499
- TRAI and TV Broadcasters’ Conflict Evolves over OTT Platforms
- Indian Villages Across Borders Likely to Get Satellite-Based Communication Services Soon
- Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset Might be Delayed Until 2023 as Issues Surface
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Spotted at 3C Certification Site with Upsetting Charging Support
- Realme 9i, Another Affordable Smartphone Goes Official in India
- MTNL Mumbai Launches Two New Broadband Plans
- Moto Tab G70 Launched in India for Rs 21999
- GTPL Hathway Revenue Grew 9.7% YoY Driven by Broadband and Cable Business
- Samsung Exynos 2200 Powered by AMD RDNA 2 Architecture Announced
- ACT Offering a Super Affordable 300 Mbps Broadband Plan
- Apple May Only Reserve ProMotion Display for ‘Pro’ iPhones in 2022
| Verizon, AT&T Further Delay Rollout of C-Band 5G Posted: 18 Jan 2022 11:08 PM PST
Two of the top telecom operators in the United States (U.S.) have further delayed the rollout of C-band 5G in some areas near the airport. Some of the largest airlines in the country have said that the rollout of C-band 5G would interfere with aircraft technology and disrupt communication. According to an AP report, the telcos decided to delay the launch of 5G near some key airports after the Biden administration intervened for brokering a settlement between the airlines and the telecom companies. The telecom companies will delay in turning on the 5G cell towers within a 2-mile radius of runways designated by the federal officials. It is unclear how long these towers will be idle. The Decision of Verizon, AT&T a Good OneJoe Biden, President of the U.S., said the decision from the telecom operators would ensure that passenger travel, cargo operations, and economic recovery are at pace. The telcos will still switch on more than 90% of the 5G towers in the U.S. as scheduled apart from the ones that are within a 2-mile radius of the runways. The issue that the aviation bodies have with C-band 5G is that the airwaves used by the altimeter in the aircraft is close to the airwaves used for C-band 5G. Altimeters are crucial equipment for the pilots to help with landing when the visibility is low on the runway. The telecom operators said that their equipment would not interfere with the operating flights as the same technology is being used by 40 other nations which have already deployed 5G. But the airline CEOs have said that the disruption caused by 5G near the airports would be more than initially thought. This is because, according to the flight restrictions announced by the FAA last week, dozens of major airports would be affected if 5G services were deployed nearby. But this is even hard for the telcos to understand since they have spent billions of dollars in acquiring the C-band spectrum from the government. |
| How to Do Mobile Recharge for Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL via Google Pay Posted: 18 Jan 2022 09:03 PM PST
The digital payments app from the tech giant Google Pay is a popular payment method among Indian smartphone users. With pandemic inducing cashless transactions worldwide, Google Pay gained wide popularity among the masses. Besides transferring money to contacts, Google Pay makes bill payments seamless and fast. After making transactions on the platform, the coupon codes users receive are another attraction to using the platform. For prepaid users, recharging mobile phones via Google Pay is perhaps one of the favourite features. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to recharge your mobile phones via Google Pay. Steps for Recharging Mobile Via Google Pay in IndiaThe user has to start the process by downloading Google Pay mobile application from Google Play Store or Apple iOS App Store. Registering on the platform is an easy process and the user can simply follow the steps on the screen to complete the registration on the app.
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| Vodafone Idea Rs 599 Plan Better than Jio, Airtel 84 Days Plan Posted: 18 Jan 2022 08:17 PM PST
Vodafone Idea (Vi) offers a Rs 599 prepaid plan to prepaid customers living across India. The speciality of this plan is that it comes with 70 days of validity. In terms of data, users get 1.5GB of daily data along with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. The plan also bundles Vi Hero Unlimited benefits which include Data Delights, Weekend Rollover, and Binge All Night offer. All the additional offers are meant to enhance the data consumption experience of the users in one way or another. This plan is much better than what Jio and Airtel offer as their 84 days plan. Jio, Airtel 84 Days Plan Not Worth Much in Front of Rs 599 Plan from ViYes, while the additional 14 days of service would definitely cost more, paying Rs 666 to Jio and Rs 719 to Airtel for the 84 days plan with 1.5GB of daily data isn't worth much in front of the Rs 599 plan from Vodafone Idea. This is because of the additional offers that Vi is offering to the customers with its plan. While even Vi's plan for 84 days with 1.5GB of daily data costs Rs 719, this 70 days plan is also giving a lot of value to the customers. The Rs 599 plan also bundles an over-the-top (OTT) benefit of Vi Movies & TV Classic. If you want to spend a little less and want a prepaid plan for the medium-term, the Rs 599 plan is a good option from Vodafone Idea. A user will be spending Rs 8.56 per day for mobile services if he/she is choosing the Rs 599 plan from Vi. Given that it comes with 1.5GB of daily data and the other additional offers, it is absolutely worth the money and not expensive at all. Some might avoid Vodafone Idea's plan here due to the inferior 4G network compared to Jio and Airtel's 4G network. |
| Jio Prepays Rs 30,791 Crore of Deferred Spectrum Dues Prior to March 2021 Posted: 18 Jan 2022 07:09 PM PST
Reliance Jio has prepaid Rs 30,791 crore worth of deferred spectrum liabilities to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This has helped the telco clear all the spectrum dues pertaining to auctions prior to March 2021. Along with this, Jio has prepaid the deferred liabilities pertaining to the spectrum acquired in 2021 through trading of right to use with Bharti Airtel. Jio had executed the first part or tranche of the prepayment in October 2021 for deferred liabilities pertaining to the spectrum auctions of 2016. Even though the DoT had said that the telcos could prepay their deferred spectrum liabilities on any date, Reliance Jio has cleared that in the month of January 2022 itself. Jio Clears Deferred Spectrum Auction Liabilities That Was Due Starting FY23The liabilities that Jio has prepaid were due starting from FY23 to FY35 in annual instalments and would have carried an interest rate between 9.30% to 10% per annum with an average residual period of more than seven years. By making the payments now, Jio estimates that it will be able to save around Rs 1200 crores annually in interest. This shows the kind of cash flow that Reliance Jio has been generating. Clearing complete Rs 30,791 crore of dues from its books has also helped the telco in deleveraging and save thousands of crores in interests. Jio will have to spend thousands of crores in the upcoming 5G spectrum auctions, and it is a better way to go into the auctions with a clean slate and no huge spectrum liabilities on the shoulder. It is worth noting that Jio had also declined the government's offer of a moratorium on the spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues which is again a statement of how strong the company's financials are. To develop a 5G ecosystem, telecom operators will have to increase capex levels significantly, and it is expected to again create fresh liabilities, even for Jio. |
| Airtel vs Vodafone Idea – Prepaid Plans with 28 Days Validity Posted: 18 Jan 2022 05:34 PM PST
The demand for the internet has been on a constant rise in the country for a while now and telecom operators in India provide a variety of prepaid plans for their users suitable for their needs. The most commonly used plans are the daily data packs that not only provide unlimited calling but also offer a fixed amount of data each day till the validity of the plan. It is to be noted that both Airtel and Vodafone Idea provide quite similar prepaid plans when it comes to the pricing and validity period of the plans. In this article, we are going to take a look at the details of the prepaid plans provided by Airtel and Vodafone Idea that comes with a validity period of 28 days. Prepaid Plans with 28 Days ValidityThe first plan on the list is the 1GB a day plan offered by both the telcos. Airtel offers a 1GB per day daily data plan at a cost of Rs 265 for a validity period of 28 days and offers truly unlimited calls with 100 SMS per day. On the other hand, Vi offers 1GB a day plans at a cost of Rs 269 along with truly unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day as well which has a validity period of 28 days. The next on the list is 1.5GB per day daily data plan, Airtel provides a prepaid plan that offers 1.5GB of data per day at a cost of Rs 299 for a validity period of 28 days. The pack offers truly unlimited data as well as 100 SMS per day. Vi offers the same 1.5GB per day data plan with 28 days validity at a price tag of Rs 299 as well. The pack from Vi also includes unlimited voice calls along with 100 SMS per day. In a similar way, both the telcos offer an identical 2GB a day prepaid plan as well. Both Airtel and Vi offer 2GB per day prepaid plans at a cost of Rs 359 for a validity period of 28 days that comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. However, added benefits of both the telcos are distinct which will be mentioned below. Talking about the 2.5GB per day daily data plans, Vi actually offers a prepaid plan that is cheaper than that of Airtel. Airtel offers a 2.5GB of daily data plan with 28 days validity at a price tag of Rs 449 which also includes unlimited voice calls along with 100 SMS per day. Vi, on the other hand, offers the same 2.5GB per day data plan at a cost of Rs 409 for a validity period of 28 days and offers truly unlimited calls with 100 SMS per day. Last on the list is the 3GB per day data plan offered by both the telcos where Vi once again offers the pack at a cheaper price tag. Airtel offers a 3GB per day daily data plan at a cost of Rs 599 for a validity period of 28 days and offers truly unlimited calls with 100 SMS per day. Whereas Vi offers 3GB per day plans at a cost of Rs 475 along with truly unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day as well that has a validity period of 28 days. However, this plan from Airtel is a Disney+ Hotstar pack and comes with a subscription to the OTT platform. In addition to this, Airtel with all its above-mentioned plans offers a free trial of the mobile edition of Amazon Prime Video along with other benefits such as a subscription to Wynk Music. Talking about Vi, the telco offers multiple benefits except for its 1GB per day plan. With the "Binge All Night" benefit, users can binge through the internet with no limits during the time period of 12 midnight to 6 am. Additionally, Vi offers a "Weekend Roll Over" feature using which users can carry forward the unused daily data from Monday-Friday to Saturday and Sunday. Apart from this, Vi also offers up to 2GB of additional backup data every month which comes at no cost. When it comes to the entertainment part, users get access to Vi Movies and TV with this plan through which they can enjoy unlimited movies, music, live TV and much more on the app. |
| Apple Dethrones Samsung to Become the Leading Global Smartphone Manufacturer in Q4 of 2021 Posted: 18 Jan 2022 08:42 AM PST
Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has once again managed to reclaim its number one position in the global smartphone market by overtaking Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2021. The report comes in from the market research firm Canalys which informs that Apple has managed to make 22% of the global shipments of smartphones in the quarter. The rise has can be credited to the huge demand for the company's iPhone 13 Series which has finally brought Apple on the top after three quarters. Apple's Growth and the Global Market ShareSanyam Chaurasia who is an analyst for Canalys said in a statement that Apple witnessed an exceptional performance of its iPhone in China and was able to keep the value proposition strong with the hard-hitting prices of its flagship iPhone devices. He further informed that even though the supply chain of the company is on the path of recovery, it still had to restrict its production in the fourth quarter due to a shortage of major components. This resulted in Apple not being able to manufacture enough iPhones as it was required to meet the demand. Apple's 22% share of the market was followed by the South Korean tech giant Samsung which managed to have 20% of the market share in terms of shipment of smartphones globally. While Samsung slipped to the second position, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi was able to retain its third position with 12% of the market share. Xiaomi was followed by two other Chinese smartphone manufacturers – Oppo and Vivo which managed to end up in fourth and fifth position with 9% and 8% of total global market share respectively. The report from Canalys also informed that the overall shipment of the smartphones globally grew only by 1% as most of the manufacturers had to deal with supply chain issues because of the rising cases of Covid-19. According to the VP Mobility of Canalys Nicole Peng, the low-end vendors were majorly affected by the disturbances in the supply chain. Furthermore, Peng said that the problem of component shortage will pertain at least until the second half of 2022. |
| Airtel Makes Strong Comeback in Nov 2021, Vi Lost 1.8 Million Users: TRAI Posted: 18 Jan 2022 06:50 AM PST
Compared to a dull October, Bharti Airtel had a very eventful and joyous November in 2021. The telco added 13,18,251 (1.31 million) new wireless users in November 2021, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) data. At the same time, Vodafone Idea (Vi) lost 18,97,050 (1.89 million) users. During the same period, Reliance Jio outperformed every telco in gaining new users by adding 20,19,362 (2.01 million) new users and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) lost 2,36,396 (0.23 million) and 4,318 (0.0043 million). Note that here we are talking about the wireless subscribers. Bharti Airtel and Jio Had a Great Month in Wireline Subscriber Addition TooAccording to TRAI data, Bharti Airtel added 1,30,902 new wireline subscribers during the month, while Jio added 2,07,114 new wireline subscribers at the same time. The growth for both the telcos in wireline subscribers signifies the rising demand for their fiber broadband business. At the same time, Vodafone Idea (lost 38,083 users), BSNL (lost 77,434 users), and MTNL (lost 1828 users) witnessed a decline in wireline customers. Bharti Airtel again had the highest percentage of VLR or active customers on its subscriber base. Reliance Jio seems to be making a good recovery in this area, with 83.90% of its subscribers being reported to be active during the month. Jio Had the Largest Wireless Subscriber Market Share at the End of November 2021Reliance Jio had the largest wireless subscriber market share at the end of November 2021. According to TRAI, Jio had 36.71% of the market, followed by Bharti Airtel with 30.43% of the market, Vodafone Idea with 22.88%, BSNL with 9.70%, and MTNL with 0.28%. In the wireline segment, though, BSNL and MTNL, government-owned telecom companies, had the biggest piece of the market — holding 44.30% of the market share where BSNL held 32.48%, and MTNL held 11.82%. BSNL and MTNL are losing wireline subscribers for consecutive months now while Jio and Airtel are adding new ones. BSNL will have to push aggressively for growing the broadband business from hereon. |
| Noise Combat Wireless Neckband-Style Earphones Launched in India at Rs 1499 Posted: 18 Jan 2022 06:25 AM PST
Indian electronics manufacturing company Noise has launched its latest Noise Combat wireless neckband-style earphones in India on Tuesday. The latest earphones have been designed targeting gamers and the wearable comes with a gaming mode offering 45ms low latency connectivity. In addition to this, the device provides a massive 25 hours of playback with a single charge as claimed by the company. The latest addition to the portfolio of neckband style earphones from the company comes with an Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) feature. Let's check out the specification and pricing details of the device. Specifications for Noise CombatThe newly launched Noise Combat wireless neckband-style earphones come featuring 10mm drivers with omnidirectional sound. The device aimed at gamers features a dedicated gaming mode offering 45ms low latency connectivity. The wearable gadget features a dual-mic setup for voice calls and features environmental noise cancellation (ENC) as mentioned above instead of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The latest earphones from Noise features simplified button controls on the neckband that can be used to control playback and calls. The device is also equipped with LED lights on the earbuds with a "breathing effect" allowing for an immersive gameplay experience. One of the attractive features of the device is also the dual-pairing mode using which users can connect to two devices at the same time. The wearable comes with connectivity for Bluetooth v5.0 and has a 10-metre range for connectivity. Talking about the operational capacity of the device, with the volume set on 70% users can get up to 25 hours of playback on a single charge. Moreover, the latest Noise Combat also offers 12 hours of battery life in the gaming mode. Furthermore, the instacharge feature offered by the company allows running of the device for 8 hours with just 8 minutes of charge. The device features a USB Type-C port for charging and is rated IPX5 for water and sweat resistance. Pricing and AvailabilityThe latest Noise Combat wireless neckband-style earphones have been launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 1,499 while the box price of the device is Rs 3,999. The device will be available for purchase via multiple e-commerce websites such as Amazon, Flipkart and more as well as the company's official website. Noise Combat is available in only one Thunder Black colour option. |
| TRAI and TV Broadcasters’ Conflict Evolves over OTT Platforms Posted: 18 Jan 2022 05:20 AM PST
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and TV Broadcasters seem to have stuck on another dispute. The reason for disagreement is whether the broadcasters have violated clause 5.6 of the government's downlinking guidelines by delivery of the linear channels on Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms. It is noted that there is already a going conflict between the two parties, which involves a legal battle between the two sides over the New Tariff Order (NTO) 2.0, which has resulted in the deployment of restrictions over progression in the building of channels. The Reason Behind the DisagreementThe issue emerged when the regulator body asked the broadcaster such as Star India, Zee Entertainment, Sony Pictures Networks India, Viacom18, and Sun TV Network to provide details in regards to the linear channels provided by them to their in-house and third-party OTT platforms. Apparently, the TRAI had received complaints that broadcasters were violating clause 5.6 of the downlinking guidelines. As a response to the allegations made by TRAI, the broadcaster cited section 37 of the Copyright Act, which is also known as Broadcast Reproduction Right, which gives them the right to monetise the content through multiple platforms. Broadcasters also debated that OTT platforms do not fall under any licensing conditions, including the downlinking guidelines, which make it beyond the jurisdiction of TRAI. In the response, an official from TRAI who requested to be anonymous said in a statement that broadcasters should not be afraid if no law is being violated. Talking about the jurisdiction of TRAI, the official said that the regulatory body believes they have authority over OTT platforms and they are simply choosing not to implement it "for the time being" Previously Tamil Nadu Digital Cable TV Operator Association had issued a legal notice against TRAI due to the implementation of a new tariff framework and deferment of revised charges by Star India. In response to this, TRAI had informed the association that the tariff orders issued by it do not apply to OTT platforms as MIB doesn't provide any license or permissions to OTT platforms. If experts are to be believed, the issue is arising because of more subscribers shifting towards OTT services from linear services, and it is crucial to make sure that there is an equivalence between OTT and traditional distribution services like cable TV, direct to home (DTH), and headend in the sky (HITS). |
| Indian Villages Across Borders Likely to Get Satellite-Based Communication Services Soon Posted: 18 Jan 2022 04:26 AM PST
Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), a state-owned rural broadband infrastructure organisation, plans to connect 6,929 panchayats with satellite-based communications services in the borders, Naxal-affected areas, and island territories. The telecom ministry's special purpose vehicle has already launched satellite services in 4,682-gram panchayats, including Galwan Valley, Doklam, Leh, Tawang, and other areas. Among the 4,682 gram panchayats connected with satellite services, 1,389 locations are controlled by India's defence sector. The remaining areas will also be connected with the satellite services by June 2022. As per a PTI report, a government official said, BBNL's project to deliver satellite-based communications services in village panchayats that are sensitive in nature, like that of Galwan Valley and Doklam, started in 2020. The government's telecom service provider BSNL and Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) were given contracts to deploy satellite connectivity in 6,929 gram panchayats in 2020. The work was divided between TCIL and BSNL, with TCIL having to connect 5,521 gram panchayats and BSNL to deploy services across 1,408 gram panchayats. TCIL has already completed implementation in around 3,500 gram panchayats. It selected Hughes Communications to connect about 5,000 areas. BSNL deployed services in 1,138 gram panchayats among the 1,408 gram panchayats allocated to it. Communication service will be given free for defence personnel. The normal delay in communication with offices and their families will significantly reduce with the facility. Each location will get services at an average speed of 10 Mbps to 30 Mbps speed, which will help them fulfil many basic communication requirements. The project was long-pending and was a strategic need for the country to connect villages in borders, which will now be fulfilled. Communication services will soon be open to publicThe officials will also decide on the commercial roll-out of the project. The decision about tariffs of the packages for the customers is likely to be taken forward after closing the test projects in more states. The tariffs are likely to be very reasonable to extend the reach of the internet among people. The revenue shortfall for the implementing agencies, if occur, whether government or private, is expected to be met from the USOF. |
| Apple’s Mixed Reality Headset Might be Delayed Until 2023 as Issues Surface Posted: 18 Jan 2022 03:13 AM PST
One of the most anticipated devices from Apple in 2022 is the upcoming mixed reality headset but a recent report suggests that the device might have hit delays that could push the launch until the end of 2022 or even 2023. There have been multiple reports about the tech giant working on an AR/VR headset that has reportedly been in development since 2015. The wearable is expected to feature iOS 16 that has not been unveiled yet, and is expected to release in the latter half of the year. It is expected that the device will be priced at about $2000, which amounts to roughly Rs 1,49,000. The Problem with the WearableRenowned publication Bloomberg has reported that the Cupertino-based tech giant might be looking to push back the launch date for its mixed reality headset that was earlier expected to arrive at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) conference in June. According to the report, the development of the headset is facing challenges, including and related to overheating, cameras and software. This might result in the announcement of the product by Apple in late 2022, and the actual device might be available for purchase in 2023. The report informs that the wearable has been in the works since 2015 and was earlier planned to be launched in 2021, with availability for purchase in 2022. The upcoming mixed reality headset has been codenamed N301, and it is rumoured that Apple will be replacing its iPhones with wearable in a decade's time. The last major product that shifted the winds was Apple Watch which was revealed in 2015. Since then, there have been some other notable devices as well, such as Apple HomePod and AirTags tracker. Talking about the AR/VR headset, it has been previously reported that the device is expected to be powered by two chipsets, one of which is expected to be as powerful as the M1 chipsets used in the company's MacBook Pro. However, the heating issue mentioned above is apparently being caused because of the chips while the exact reason is unknown. The mixed reality headset is expected to be just a step towards the company's rumoured N421 AR glasses which we might witness in the coming years. |
| Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Spotted at 3C Certification Site with Upsetting Charging Support Posted: 18 Jan 2022 02:13 AM PST
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is going to be the next smartphone joining the portfolio of the company's A-series smartphones. There have been multiple times when the device was spotted in the past, and various rumours have been surrounding the handset as well. Now, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has been spotted on the 3C certification website with model number SM-A5360. Earlier the device was also spotted at Geekbench and the BIS certification website, which revealed multiple specifications of the device. According to a report from MySmartPrice, Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has been spotted on the 3C certification website, which reveals that the device supports 15W charging support. Not much was revealed about the device through at 3C certification site. Earlier it was revealed via a report from 91mobiles that Samsung has begun the production of its Galaxy A53 5G smartphones. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G SpecsSamsung Galaxy A53 5G is also expected to be powered by an Exynos 1200 SoC for the Indian version. Previous rumours have suggested that Samsung Galaxy A53 5G will have a similar design to its previous version Samsung Galaxy A52 which would mean that the former will come with a punch-hole display with a bezel-less design. It is also speculated that the device will come featuring an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The camera module of the device will feature a quadruple rear camera setup which could be headlined by a 48MP camera. The smartphone could also come with a 5000mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint scanner. In addition to this, the South Korean tech giant will also be bringing another handset to its A-series – Samsung Galaxy A33 5G. The device was also spotted alongside Galaxy A53 5G handset at the BIS certification site. It is speculated that Samsung Galaxy A33 5G will come with a display featuring a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED with a hole-punch for the selfie camera. Renders leaked in the past have suggested that the device might come featuring a quadruple rear camera setup consisting of a 48MP primary camera and a 13MP selfie shooter. It is expected that the device will be backed by a 5000mAh battery and will have an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. The connectivity option of a 3.5mm headphone jack has also been tipped for the handset. |
| Realme 9i, Another Affordable Smartphone Goes Official in India Posted: 18 Jan 2022 01:19 AM PST
Another affordable 4G smartphone from Realme has just launched in India. The Chinese smartphone maker has launched Realme 9i for the Indian market. Note that the device has already arrived with the same specifications in Vietnam, so there's nothing new or different in it, but it is only cheaper. The Realme 9i sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC which is a decent chipset for a budget smartphone. Realme 9i Specifications in IndiaRealme 9i has launched in India with a 6.6-inch IPS display with FHD+ resolution and support for 90Hz refresh rate, which is good for budget consumers. There is a triple-camera setup at the rear, where the primary lens is a 50MP sensor paired with a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP B&W sensor. For selfies, there's a 16MP AI sensor at the front. The Realme 9i sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC based on a 6nm process coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Realme has claimed that the smartphone has up to 11GB of dynamic RAM. In simple words, the smartphone's RAM can be boosted by up to 5GB by the user if there's enough space and 5GB combined with the 6GB RAM that the high-end variant already comes with, it becomes 11GB of RAM. There's a 5000mAh battery inside the smartphone with support for up to 33W fast-charging. The Realme 9i will run on Realme U.I. 2.0 based on Android 11 out of the box. It has a fingerprint sensor mounted at the side of the device for additional security. Let's take a look at the price and specifications of the smartphone. Realme 9i Price in IndiaThe Realme 9i has launched in India in two variants. The base variant with 4GB+64GB costs Rs 13,999 and the superior variant with 6GB+128GB will cost Rs 15,999. It will be available in two different colours, including Prism Black and Prism Blur starting January 25, 12 PM. |
| MTNL Mumbai Launches Two New Broadband Plans Posted: 18 Jan 2022 12:33 AM PST
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-owned telecom company, has launched two new broadband plans for the Mumbai market. MTNL offers services in only two cities of the country, including Mumbai and Delhi. The two new plans will cost Rs 449 and Rs 3999 to the customers. With both the plans, customers will get unlimited voice calling connections free from the company. Let's take a look at what users get with either of the plans. MTNL Rs 449 and Rs 3999 Broadband Plans in MumbaiMTNL is offering the Rs 449 plan with 30 Mbps speed and 600GB of data. Post the consumption of fair-usage-policy (FUP) data, the internet speed of the plan would drop down to 2 Mbps. Then, with the Rs 3999 plan, users get 100 Mbps of speed along with 6600GB of data. Here, post-consumption of the FUP data, the internet speed for the user would drop down to 4 Mbps. Note that the price mentioned here doesn't include taxes. On the final bill amount, 18% tax would also add up. As mentioned above, both the plans also bundle in a free fixed-line voice calling connection for the customers. These are fiber plans of the company and were offered to the customers for recharge from December 25, 2021. If you are buying a new connection from the company, you will also have to pay other charges, including installation and activation charges, a security deposit for telephone instruments, and more. The price for both the additional charges mentioned above is Rs 500 each. Further, if you already have an MTNL broadband connection and are looking to replace a damaged component such as Wi-Fi ONT, the charges are different and mentioned on the website of the company. Note that these plans are not available for the customers of Delhi but only Mumbai. You can also look for alternatives from other major internet service providers (ISPs) such as BSNL, JioFiber, Airtel Xstream Fiber, ACT Fibernet, and more. |
| Moto Tab G70 Launched in India for Rs 21999 Posted: 18 Jan 2022 12:01 AM PST
Motorola has just launched a new tablet for the Indian market, namely Moto Tab G70. Some of the notable specifications of the tablet include a 2K resolution display, quad speakers, and more. It is powered by a MediaTek chipset and will come in a single memory variant with up to 4GB of RAM. The tablet features support for 20W fast-charging which means it will take quite some time for the 7700mAh battery to charge fully. Take a look at the complete specifications and price of the Moto Tab G70 below. Moto Tab G70 Specifications and PriceThe Moto Tab G70 has been launched for a price of Rs 21999 in India, and it will come with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The tablet will be available in a single Cyber Teal colour. Starting today, customers can buy it directly from the platform of Flipkart. There are bank offers as well, which would drive the price of the Tab G70 down to Rs 21,249. The Moto Tab G70 comes with an 11-inch 2K display with support for maximum brightness of 400nits, which is not much. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T octa-core processor coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Users can expand the internal storage up to 1TB with the help of a microSD card. There's a 7700mAh battery inside with support for 20W fast charging. In the camera department, there's an 8MP sensor at the front for enabling video calling and selfies and a 13MP sensor at the rear for taking pictures and recording videos. There are two speakers inside the tablet, one on each side with support for Dolby Atmos. Looking at the specifications and the storage offered, the tablet sort of looks over-priced. There is no cellular support offered, and it would have been better if the users got at least a 128GB storage model at this price. |
| GTPL Hathway Revenue Grew 9.7% YoY Driven by Broadband and Cable Business Posted: 17 Jan 2022 10:55 PM PST
GTPL Hathway, the leading MSO in terms of subscribers in India, saw its revenues growing by 9.7% YoY in the December 2021 quarter. The drivers of the revenue growth for the company were the broadband and cable business. The core revenue grew by 9.7% YoY to Rs 597.2 crore, in which the broadband revenues growth was 35% YoY to Rs 105.4 crore along with the new 30,000 subscriber addition and 13.4% growth in cable placement/carriage revenues at Rs 185.9 crore. Profit after tax (PAT) for the company stood at Rs 54.6 crore, up 21% YoY. Broadband to be Key Growth Driver for GTPL Hathway: ICICI Direct ResearchAccording to a recent report from ICICI Direct Research, broadband to be the key growth driver of business for GTPL Hathway. The pace of broadband expansion both in the existing as well as new markets will determine how fast the company is growing. Further, in the cable TV business, the implementation of the New Tariff Order (NTO) 2.0 will have an implication on the financials of GTPL Hathway. During Q3, due to the festive season, the addition of new subscribers slowed a little, but the company is positive about regaining the speed for adding new subscribers in the near future. The capex of the company during the December 2021 quarter was Rs 75 crore. Out of this, Rs 32 crore was for broadband, and the remaining Rs 43 crore was for cable. Further, in Gujarat, GTPL Hathway launched the hybrid box (single package including broadband, cable, and OTT) in Q3. The management said the response for this service has been positive, and thus the company is planning to offer the same service in other states of the country as well. ICICI Direct Research has maintained a Hold rating for the stock of the company and set a target price of Rs 290 over the 12 months period. GTPL Hathway is trading at Rs 269.05, up by 1.97% at the time of writing. |
| Samsung Exynos 2200 Powered by AMD RDNA 2 Architecture Announced Posted: 17 Jan 2022 09:36 PM PST
Samsung has just announced the Exynos 2200 chipset for its flagship smartphones in 2022. It is a mobile processor with a powerful AMD RDNA 2 architecture based Samsung Xclipse graphics processing unit (GPU). The chipset is built on the most advanced 4-nanometer (nm) EUV process to deliver the finest experience for smartphone users. Exynos 2200 to Deliver Powerful Gaming Experience With Industry's First Hardware Ray Tracing for MobileThe chipset will bundle Xclipse GPU with the high-performance AMD RDNA 2 as its backbone. The Xclipse comes with advanced features such as hardware ray tracing (RT) and variable rate shading (VRS) that were only available in laptops, PCs, and consoles until now. With ray tracing, the chipset will be able to deliver a world-class gaming experience to the users because of the way it can simulate light and other things. Of course, the Exynos 2200 also bring advanced 5G support to the table. The chipset is one of the first in the market to integrate Arm's latest Armv9 CPU cores, which are going to bump up the security and overall performance of the device. The Exynos 2200 has a 3GPP recommended 5G modem that can support both sub-6 GHz and mmWave spectrum band connectivity. The octa-core CPU is built in a tri-cluster structure with a single powerful Arm Cortex -X2 flagship core, three performance and efficiency balanced Cortex-A710 big-cores and four power-efficient Cortex-A510 little-cores. Further, the Exynos 2200's image signal processor (ISP) architecture has been redesigned to support the latest image sensors for ultra-high resolution of up to 200MP. For video recording, the ISP can support up to 4K HDR or 8K resolution. The chipset supports up to 108MP in single camera mode while 64MP + 36MP in dual-camera mode. With the Exynos 2200, the display of the smartphones will be able to support up to 144Hz refresh rate. Samsung said the chipset is currently in mass production. We might get to see the chipset in the Galaxy S22 series first. |
| ACT Offering a Super Affordable 300 Mbps Broadband Plan Posted: 17 Jan 2022 09:02 PM PST
ACT Fibernet, a renowned internet service provider (ISP) across India is offering a super affordable 300 Mbps broadband plan to users living in Bangalore. This plan might be available in other parts of the country as well for the same or slightly different price. ACT offers its 300 Mbps broadband plan for Rs 1185 per month. Compared to its rivals including JioFiber, Airtel Xstream Fiber, and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Bharat Fibre 300 Mbps plans which cost Rs 1499, this plan from ACT is way more affordable. Let's check out the benefits that customers get here. ACT 300 Mbps Broadband Plan BenefitsACT provides the 300 Mbps broadband plan with unlimited data which is 3.3TB per month and also offer additional benefits including a free month of ZEE5 Premium trial, ACT Stream TV 4K at Rs 200 per month, Hungama at Rs 99 per month, SonyLIV at Rs 299 per month, Epic ON free trial of one month, Aha at Rs 349 per year, ACT Game benefits worth Rs 2850 per month, ACT Shield starting at Rs 49 per month, and a free month of the cult.fit trial. Note that the price of the plan mentioned above doesn't include taxes. ACT's plan is cheaper than what major ISPs are offering in the country and also offer a sufficient amount of data to the consumers. It is worth noting that Airtel, Jio, and BSNL offer much better over-the-top (OTT) benefits with their broadband plans. With JioFiber, users can even request a free Jio's 4K Set-Top Box (STB) which will allow you to watch all your favourite OTT content directly on the big screen of your TV. Airtel also offers users a free Xstream Box with a new broadband connection for one time fully refundable security deposit of Rs 1499. BSNL offers a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar Premium for one year to the customers. |
| Apple May Only Reserve ProMotion Display for ‘Pro’ iPhones in 2022 Posted: 17 Jan 2022 07:18 PM PST
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 14 series in September this year. The Cupertino tech giant might launch four smartphones in the iPhone 14 series, including iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. It's hard to say what role will iPhone 14 Max play between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro. According to a fresh development shared by a popular tipster, Ross Young, Apple is expected to keep the 120Hz ProMotion display technology for the 'Pro' model iPhones in 2022 as well. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max Might Not Get Higher Refresh Rate SupportEven in 2022, when Android companies are offering 90Hz refresh rate at least with their mid-range devices, Apple might only offer the 120Hz refresh rate with the Pro models of the iPhone 14 series and the regular iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max might get the same 60Hz refresh rate display. Young said that Apple is looking to get the display panels this year from a Chinese company called BOE and this particular company is currently incapable of supplying OLED display panels with the varying refresh rate. This means that Apple is in no rush to upgrade the display of its base iPhones this year. It would just not feel right to pay a ton of money in 2022 for a high-end flagship smartphone and get the same years old 60Hz refresh rate technology. Other smartphone companies are offering high-refresh-rate displays for much less to the customers. Even with the iPhone 13 series, only two smartphones have 120Hz refresh rate — iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The base models in the series use the same old display technology and can support only 60Hz refresh rate. Apple might also get rid of the ugly notch with the iPhone 14 series and introduce a punch-hole cutout at the top of the screen to house the front-camera sensor. |
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