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• Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 200 from Airtel, Jio and Vi
• Cheapest Broadband Plans From Airtel, ACT, Jio and More in 2022
• Apple Fitness+ to Receive New Services Like Collections and Time to Run
• Let’s See How Far iPhone Has Come Since Its Launch
• Titan EyeX Smart Glasses Launched in India at a Price of Rs 9,999
• Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Unveiled
• Airtel X-Safe Comes With Three Different Surveillance Cameras
• Boat Airdopes 601 ANC Launched in India at Rs 3,999
• Metaverse Could Soon be a Reality as CES Witnesses New Innovations
• Mid-Range Smartphone Is Your Best Bet for Long-Term, Let’s Talk
• Netflix ISP Speed Index for India Same for November as in October 2021
• Why India Still Has 2G in 2022
• Reliance Jio Brings New Prepaid Plan With 2.5GB Daily Data

Best Prepaid Plans Under Rs 200 from Airtel, Jio and Vi Posted: 08 Jan 2022 09:45 PM PST All telecom companies – Reliance Jio, Airtel, BSNL and Vi — offer a wide range of prepaid recharge plans at different price points to stay abreast in the ongoing competition. Here's a glance through the best-prepaid recharge plans from Airtel, Jio, Vi and BSNL under Rs 200. Jio Prepaid Plans Under Rs 200 The plan of Rs 119 seems to be the lowest available in Jio prepaid plans under Rs 200 category. Jio lowest prepaid plan of Rs 119 offers 1.5GB data/day for 14 days besides free voice calls and 300 SMS. The user can get up to a total data limit of 21GB under the plan. Post the daily data limit, the speed will get reduced to 64 Kbps. The subscriber can also access Jio's suite of applications, including JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity and JioCloud. Jio prepaid plan at Rs 199 is another plan under Rs 200 price point. The plan with a validity of 23 days offers 1.5 GB data/day, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day. The total data limit for the plan is 34.5GB. Similar to Rs 119 plan, the service provider will reduce the speed to 64 Kbps post daily limit. The subscriber can also access JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity and JioCloud while under the plan. The customers who are not so data-savvy may also consider Jio's prepaid plans at Rs 179 and Rs 149. Both are offering 1 GB data/day, 100 SMS/day, unlimited voice and access to Jio apps. The difference lies in their validity, where Rs 149 offers 20 days validity and Rs 179 offers 24 days. Airtel Prepaid Plans Under Rs 200 Airtel prepaid plan at Rs 155 is a considerable choice for subscribers looking for 1GB of data per day. Truly unlimited calls, 300 SMS, free hello tunes, 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime and free Wynk Music are the other offerings of the plan, all valid for 24 days. Airtel prepaid plan at Rs 179 is another available choice for Airtel subscribers. Unlike Jio's prepaid plan of Rs 179, Airtel's plan offers 2GB of data, truly unlimited calls and 300 SMS for 28 days. Similar to Rs 155 plan, it comes with added benefits of free Hello Tunes, a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime and free Wynk Music. Airtel offers a smart recharge plan at Rs 99, under which the subscriber can get Rs 99 talk time and 200MB data. The calls are charged at one paise per second under the plan. Vi prepaid plans under Rs 200 Vi has a couple of prepaid packs below the Rs 200 price point. The service provider offers the same plan as Airtel at Rs 179, with 2GB of data/day, truly unlimited calls and 300 SMS. The validity of the plan is 28 days. For OTT services, the plan provides access to Vi Movies and TV. Another Vi unlimited prepaid plan comes at Rs 199. The plan offers truly unlimited calls, 1 GB data/day, 100 SMS/day and access to Vi Movies and TV for 28 days. Vi prepaid plan at Rs 129 is another offering suitable for people looking for unlimited calls. Under the plan, a Vi subscriber can get unlimited voice calls and 200 MB of data for 18 days. Vi prepaid plan at Rs 149 offers 1 GB of data and truly unlimited calls for 21 days. Interestingly, there is no outgoing SMS benefit for the plan. Vi also has a prepaid plan at Rs 155, offering 1GB of data, 300 SMS, and unlimited calls for 24 days.

Cheapest Broadband Plans From Airtel, ACT, Jio and More in 2022 Posted: 08 Jan 2022 05:33 PM PST Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in India have been providing plans ranging across multiple price tags as per the suitability of the customer. The demand for broadband connectivity has significantly gone up ever since the pandemic hit and people were forced to use the internet for working and learning online. Even though ISPs have high-end plans offering up to 1 Gbps of internet speed, there is a certain section of the user base that either does not need or cannot afford such expensive plans. This category might include students, individual users or even small families, who might be in the market for something cheaper. Mentioned below are the cheapest plans offered by major ISPs such as Reliance Jio, Airtel, ACT and their details in 2022. 30 Mbps Plan from Jio The cheapest plan offered by Jio offers a connectivity speed of 30 Mbps. JioFiber provides the 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. Along with high-speed internet, users also get a symmetrical download and upload speed from the provider. There are no OTT benefits included with the plan but is suitable for users looking for a cheap plan. Affordable Plan from Airtel Airtel is one of the most popular brands when it comes to the list of ISPs in India. With plans ranging up to 1 Gbps, Airtel does have cheaper plans for its subscribers as well. The Fibre Optic internet connection from Airtel allows 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. The plan offers unlimited internet up to the set limit as well as unlimited local and STD calls. Airtel also provides 'Airtel Thanks Benefits' with its broadband plans which in this case includes a subscription to Wynk Music and Shaw Academy. Cheapest Broadband Plan from ACT The cheapest plan from ISP based in Bengaluru is 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. Netplus Broadband Netplus is another ISP that offers its services in seven Indian states in the North. Netplus can provide connectivity with up to 1 Gbps of internet speed. However, the company also provides a truly unlimited plan offering 40 Mbps of internet speed at a price tag of Rs 499 per month which is exclusive of taxes. Users get unlimited data and calling benefits with this plan. Netplus offers only one 40 Mbps plan and OTT subscriptions are available with only higher-priced plans offered by the ISP. Data offered by Netplus is truly unlimited and no FUP data is levied. BSNL Provides These Two Affordable Plans Lastly, the public telecommunications company BSNL under Bharat Fibre Broadband provides two broadband plans for its users who want cheaper options. The 'Fibre Basic' and 'Fibre Basic Plus' plans from BSNL provide 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.

Apple Fitness+ to Receive New Services Like Collections and Time to Run Posted: 08 Jan 2022 08:27 AM PST The news comes in for the users of Apple Fitness+ as the company will be bringing in collections and Time to Run services next week. Collections being introduced for Apple Fitness+ is a “curated series of workouts and meditation from the Fitness+ library,” whereas Time to Run is an “audio running experience” which has been created to enhance the running experience of the users. The new services being introduced will be linked to the Apple Watch. In addition to this, Apple Fitness+ will also reveal the third season of Time to Walk as well as a new Artist Spotlight that will consist of music from well-known artists. Upcoming Services on Apple Fitness+ The new services for Apple+ Fitness were announced by the tech-giant Apple via a blog post that will be arriving on January 10. As mentioned above, Collections and Time for Run services will be brought in and the former will consist series of workouts and meditations designed to help users with their fitness goals. The company will be offering six collections at the launch namely 30-day Core Challenge, Improve Your Posture with Pilates, Perfect Your Yoga Balance Poses, Run Your First 5K, Strengthen Your Back, Stretch Your Hips, and Wind Down for a Better Bedtime. On the other hand, Time to Run service has been described as an “audio running experience designed to help users become more consistent and better runners.” Every episode from Time to Run will feature coaching tips from Emily Fayette, Jamie-Ray Hartshorne, Sam Sanchez, Scott Carvin, and Cory Wharton-Malcolm. The content of Time to Run on Apple+ Fitness will consist of motivational and energising playlists curated by the trainers. A total of three episodes will be released with one episode being released every Monday. Furthermore, Apple has also confirmed the release of the third season of Time to Walk, which is kind of a talk show which features celebrities, musicians, health experts, and activists who share their motivational stories with subscribers of Apple Fitness+. As of now, Rebel Wilson is scheduled to appear on the first episode of season three and new guests will be featured on every episode each week. More noteworthy names on this list include Hasan Minhaj, Bernice King, Chris Meloni, and more.

Let’s See How Far iPhone Has Come Since Its Launch Posted: 08 Jan 2022 07:37 AM PST Apple unveiled iPhone on January 9, 2007, integrating three products — mobile phone, iPod and internet communications device — into one compact and lightweight portable gadget. Apple iPhone featured an entirely new user interface based on a multi-touch display and software that allowed users to control the device with their fingertips. Slowly, the tech giant ushered in a new era of software and sophistication never seen before in mobile devices, dramatically redefining what smartphones can do. Here we are at the 15th anniversary of Apple iPhone launch. The world is awaiting iPhone 14 variant anticipating interesting features. Meanwhile, it would be fascinating to know a few features that is now widespread, but lacked in the first iPhone when it was initially released. Top iPhone Features Today Copy-Paste feature – Interestingly, iPhone didn't get the ability to copy-paste until 2009. Video Recording – The first iPhone could click photos, but the video recording was added to the iPhone in 2009. App Store – Calendar, Calculator, Phone, Notes, Weather and Photos came pre-installed on the first iPhone, but there was no official option to install third-party apps until the App Store started in July 2008. There were provisions for developers to provide web-based applications, which didn't get much acceptance due to below-average performance. Front camera – Selfie is comparatively a new-age concept. Apple iPhone first generation had no front camera. In reality, until the iPhone 4 was released in 2010 with FaceTime video chatting, there was no front camera in iPhone first generation. GPS – The original iPhone came with a Google Maps software pre-installed, it there was no turn-by-turn directions as the device lacked a GPS. Apple integrated GPS in iPhone 3G in 2008. Flashlight – There was no built-in flashlight on the first iPhone because it didn’t have an LED flash. When the App Store appeared, some flashlight apps were released that simulated a flashlight by displaying a white screen at maximum brightness. Home screen wallpaper – The magic of home screen wallpapers did not appear in iPhones until iOS 4, released in 2010. The user could not install a custom Home Screen wallpaper on the iPhone, and the software upgrade did not support the original iPhone. Photo messaging – The first iPhone allowed users to send text messages via SMS, but there was no provision to send image/photo. MMS support was added to iPhone OS 3.0 in 2009 and it was limited to the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.

Titan EyeX Smart Glasses Launched in India at a Price of Rs 9,999 Posted: 08 Jan 2022 06:34 AM PST In a remarkable development, Titan Eye+ has launched its first set of smart glasses in India. The new smart glasses Titan EyeX were launched earlier this week and come with exciting features such as open-ear speakers, touch controls as well as fitness tracking systems. The wearable offers connectivity via Bluetooth v5 and is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Additionally, the gadget also features an inbuilt tracker and is rated IP54 build for dust and water resistance. The open-ear speakers featured in the smart glasses also provide voice-based navigation as well as support voice notifications. Specifications for Titan EyeX As mentioned above, the all-new smart glasses from Titan Eye+ connect with Bluetooth v5 and is compatible with Android and iOS devices. Users can also download the app on both operating systems to pair up with the glasses. Titan EyeX is powered by a Qualcomm processor, details of which are not yet specified. The smart glasses from Titan feature an open-ear speaker with true wireless stereo (TWS) functionality as well. The company has claimed that the device becomes easy to use in open surroundings due to its open ear speakers allowing users to enjoy music while being aware of the surroundings. Furthermore, the first of its kind, Titan EyeX also features support for voice-based navigation and voice-based notifications through its open-ear speakers. Moreover, the glasses also feature a Clear Voice Capture (CVC) technology allowing to support clear voice quality with dynamic volume control. The technology is capable of automatically adjusting the volume levels based on ambient noise. The device also comes loaded with fitness tracking features capable of counting calories, steps, and distance using the inbuilt pedometer. Additionally, the device is capable of warning the users if their screen times have increased to help them stay healthier. Price and Availability The newly launched smart glasses – Titan EyeX come at a price tag of Rs 9,999, however, with the addition of prescription glasses, the price goes up to Rs 11,998. According to the information available on the website, the shipment of the devices will start from January 10. The frame colour of the gadget only has one option – Black. Interested users can purchase the device from either the official website of Titan or via Titan Eye+ retail stores.

Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop Unveiled Posted: 08 Jan 2022 05:23 AM PST Taiwan-based multinational computer hardware and consumer electronics company Asus has just launched its new Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable on Friday, January 7 without any prior announcement. The latest addition to Asus’s wide-ranging portfolio was made during the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas. The new laptop from Asus comes with a lot of exciting features and specifications, however, the company hasn't revealed any details on the pricing or availability of the Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable. Although it is known that the device will be available for purchase in only one colour option – Star Black. Specifications for Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable The all-new 2-in-1 laptop from Asus comes with a display featuring a 10.5-inch WUXGA (1,920×1,200 pixels) LCD display with 320 nits of peak brightness and has a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display of the device also features 121% sRGB colour gamut coverage. ExpertBook B3 Detachable will operate on Windows 11 and is going to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC along with Adreno 618 GPU. For the storage specifications of the device, ExpertBook B3 Detachable will come with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM along with 128GB of eMMC storage. As far as the camera front of the gadget is considered, Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable features a 13MP primary rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies. In addition to this, ExpertBook B3 Detachable also comes with a unique AI noise-cancelling technology along with 3D noise-reduction technology equipped on the selfie camera. The device will also feature a dedicated slot for a stylus; however, it will be an optional accessory along with a stand cover. Connectivity options for the latest 2-in1 laptop include Wi-Fi 5 with 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device is backed by a 38Whr li-ion battery and supports a 45W charging technology using a USB Type-C charger. Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable measures 260.3×172.1×8.9mm and weighs 630 grams.

Airtel X-Safe Comes With Three Different Surveillance Cameras Posted: 08 Jan 2022 04:37 AM PST Bharti Airtel's X-Safe, a home monitoring service comes with three different cameras. Customers can choose from either of them or choose all of them depending on their needs. On Friday, TelecomTalk reported that Airtel X-Safe has piloted in the Delhi-NCR region for select Airtel Xstream Fiber customers. The company is giving it to select broadband customers only because it requires a full-time Wi-Fi connection. Check out the three cameras on offer in detail below. Airtel X-Safe Three Cameras The three Airtel X-Safe cameras that customers can choose are – 1) Sticky cam – The 'Sticky cam' is worth Rs 5,000 but will be available for Airtel customers at a 50% discount for Rs 2,499. It can record and deliver content in 1080p Full-HD resolution. The Sticky cam is Wi-Fi and ethernet enabled and supports Night Vision up to 12 metres and Two-Way Talk. Other features of the camera include motion detection, person detection, 256GB microSD card, in-built alarm and magnetic base. 2) 360 Degree Cam – The '360 Degree Cam' is worth Rs 7,000 but will be available for Airtel customers at a 50% discount for Rs 3,499. Features of this camera include — full HD 1080p resolution, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, Two-Way talk, night vision up to 10 metres, motion detection, person detection, 256GB microSD card, in-built alarm, 360-degree coverage, smart tracking, and privacy shutter. 3) Active Defence Cam – The Active Defence Cam that is worth Rs 9,000 will be available to Airtel customers for Rs 4,499. It will come with features including — Full HD 1080p resolution, Wi-Fi and ethernet support, night vision up to 30 metres, motion detection, person detection, 256GB microSD card support, IP67 water and dustproof, dual antenna, and active defence: two spotlight. The service is not widely available in India yet. To active a few of the features mentioned above, users will have to purchase an Airtel X-Safe plan that will come for either Rs 99 per month or Rs 999 per year.

Boat Airdopes 601 ANC Launched in India at Rs 3,999 Posted: 08 Jan 2022 03:17 AM PST India's one of the most prominent brands Boat has just launched its all-new true wireless earbud called the Airdopes 601 ANC. The newly launched earbuds are the latest addition to the wide-ranging portfolio of the company and feature Active Noise Cancellation. The latest truly wireless earbuds from the brand are one of the first to feature ANC functionality. Boat Airdopes 601 ANC was earlier featured on the e-commerce website last week, revealing information regarding the specifications, features and price of the device. Mentioned below are the in-depth details on the wearable. Specifications for Airdopes 601 ANC The all-new Boat Airdopes 601 ANC are equipped with a 10mm driver with Boat signature audio tuning that provides great bass while using the device. Talking about the connectivity options of the device, Boat Airdopes 601 ANC use Bluetooth v5.0 for connectivity. The earbuds also support Active Noise Cancellation up to 33dB allowing for an immersive experience by blocking the sounds of the outside world. The ANC feature of the earbuds is capable of soundproofing the noise such as air conditioners, traffic, human voice, and coffee makers. Airdopes 601 ANC are in-ear style buds with stem design. The earbuds also offer multiple ear tips for users to choose from. As far as the battery backup is considered, the device can operate for 4.5 hours with ANC enabled and 5.5 hours with ANC disabled. Talking about the charging, Airdopes 601 ANC support ASAP charge capable of offering 1-hour playback with just 5 minutes of charge. In addition to this, the device also features swipe gesture controls allowing users to change tracks, control volume, and start talking to the voice assistant. Airdopes 601 ANC also come with an in-ear detection feature that pauses the playback when removed from the ear and resumes it when plugged back in. Other features of the latest Boat earbuds include the Instant Wake n Pair (IWP) feature to seamlessly connect to your device, ambient mode, Google fast pair, IPX4 water rating, Type-C charging port, and Google Assistant and Siri support. Price and Availability The latest Boat Airdopes 601 ANC is available for a price tag of Rs 3,999 and will go live on the shopping website Flipkart on January 10 at 12 noon. The colour options for the truly wireless earbuds include black and white. The device will be competing against other earbuds in the market that are available at the same price segment such as Realme Buds Air 2, Jabra Elite Active 65T, and the OnePlus Buds Z.

Metaverse Could Soon be a Reality as CES Witnesses New Innovations Posted: 08 Jan 2022 02:21 AM PST The Consumer Electronics Show happening in Las Vegas has witnessed the beginning of something remarkable. The metaverse now has a more realistic edge as a jacket equipped with sensors that allow users to feel punches and even hugs in virtual reality, was introduced as the latest innovation. Founder of the Spain based start-up Owo, Jose Fuertes talked about the metaverse being just avatars if users can't feel anything. Owo is the company that has built the said jacket. The New Technology One of the most eye-catching themes of the premiere electronics show of the world was 'metaverse' which can be defined as a parallel universe where human, augmented and virtual realities meet. Multiple start-ups exhibited their innovations that included headsets, computers and other gears that will ensure enhancement in time spent in virtual reality. The jacket introduced by Owo has the capacity to make users feel the gunshots, the wind, someone grabbing their arm and even a hug from a loved one allowing for an immersive experience on either video games or metaverse. According to a report from AFP, the tight-fitting jacket features a band that holds on to the skin and has sensors that operate in synchronization with the mobile application, allowing users to choose the intensity of the sensation before going into virtual reality. Fuertes described the goal of the start-up as "to turn the virtual into reality with a second skin." The wearable from Owo will be priced below $450 and is expected to hit the market in the latter half of 2022. State of the Virtual Reality As far as virtual reality is considered, the technology is currently used in video games for the majority of its part. However, the potential of virtual reality could include many things such as having the experience of the museum or landmarks in the distant cities all while sitting at home or even getting a full theatre experience of a feature film from the comforts of the home. The companies including Meta and HTC have been heavily investing the virtual reality headsets but haven't been able to come up with a solution where the gears can be equipped for a longer period of time. However, according to the Touchcast chief and founder Edo Segal, nothing can stop the metaverse but it might be a while before metaverse becomes real. There have been reports by industry trackers, however, which suggest that the sale of virtual reality gears have gone up significantly ever since the pandemic hit as people became dependent upon the internet for most of their learning, working and leisure activities.

Mid-Range Smartphone Is Your Best Bet for Long-Term, Let’s Talk Posted: 08 Jan 2022 01:14 AM PST Mid-range smartphones are getting packed with more and more features every year that goes by. A mid-range smartphone today would be a flagship three years back. The power of the chipsets and just what the cameras in the mid-range can produce today is excellent. Here's how I see it, if you are someone who is a rational consumer and wants to purchase a smartphone for long-term (at least or upwards of 3 years) but also wants all the useful features with a decent chipset, you don't really need a premium or ultra-premium smartphone. Smartphone Advertisements Has People Spending Stupid Sums of Money on Devices Don't get me wrong here; if you are someone who is a tech enthusiast and want a flagship because you want the experience, you should go for a premium or ultra-premium device. But don't go for a very expensive device just because of the features or power it brings to the table. Understand the kind of needs you have. A majority of the market can easily survive with a mid-range device in the long run. You get good cameras, at least two years worth of major OS updates and three-year security updates with most of the smartphone brands. I am not going to name a device, but spending more than 40,000 on a smartphone is not worth it for most. Especially for features such as 5G, or a more powerful chipset, better cameras, don't spend extra money when all you want to do is browse the internet, make calls, and click basic pictures. There are pretty great options from all the brands in the mid-range category that can help you with all your basic needs over the long run and also give you a great smartphone experience. The utility of the money that you pay for premium or ultra-premium smartphones is just not there! What do you think?

Netflix ISP Speed Index for India Same for November as in October 2021 Posted: 08 Jan 2022 12:18 AM PST Netflix has released its monthly ISP Speed Index report for November 2021. The figures and data of this report are identical to the report of October 2021. The same names are in the top category and the same in the last. Netflix collects speed data and shares it with users so that they can make the smart choice while choosing an internet service provider (ISP). Choosing an ISP from the top category is usually the right thing to do because it allows users to get the best out of their streaming activities. Netflix ISP Speed Index for India for November In the top category with 3.6 Mbps, there were nine ISPs including Jio Giga Fiber, 7 Star Digital, Airtel, Alliance Broadband, Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT), D-VoIS, Excitel Broadband, Hathway, and Tata Sky Broadband. In the second rank, with 3.4 Mbps were You Broadband, One Broadband, Syscon Infoway, Spectra, and GTPL. The third rank with 3.2 Mbps only had two companies including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Tikona. Lastly, in the fourth rank with 2.8 Mbps was Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). It is a little odd to see BSNL ranked much lower than a few of the lesser-known names on the list. BSNL is the king of ISPs, having the largest wireline subscriber market share in India. However, the state-run telco is finding it a little hard to expand as aggressively as Jio and Airtel are doing. BSNL doesn't have the money to incur the necessary capex. Most of the money that BSNL has will go towards the launch of 4G networks and fast expansion throughout the country. If things remain the same and BSNL doesn't improve service quality, it won't be long before the private telecom operators would take over in the wireline services category. BSNL needs to upgrade broadband services to fiber as fast as possible to remain at the top.

Why India Still Has 2G in 2022 Posted: 07 Jan 2022 11:30 PM PST India, one of the biggest markets for telecom services with more than a billion customers still has millions of people users 2G network for communication purposes. 2G is not fit for internet browsing, but only voice calling and SMS. Even when 4G services are readily available almost everywhere, there are affordable 4G smartphones, and cheap tariffs, why India still has 2G networks? It would be safe to assume that 2G network users are old people who used 2G services when it was launched. Most of these consumers might feel like they don't need anything out of their mobile except for voice calls. Thus, they don't really have any incentive to upgrade to 4G networks. 2G Has Become a Money Draining Part of the Sector 2G services don't really bring in the average revenue per user (ARPU) figure for the telcos that they would like. Further, with 2G there's one more big problem — the telcos can't upsell their other services as it requires a steady internet and a smartphone for the customers to be able to consume them in the first place. If you are wondering why are the telcos are not simply shutting down 2G, here's the thing. All the telecom operators have millions of 2G customers, except for Jio. Reliance Jio only has 4G networks PAN-India. One way to look at this would be if the other operators shut down 2G, the next cheaper alternative for the consumers would be either Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) with 3G services but a poor network or Jio. Here, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel stand to lose the most. Bharti Airtel wouldn't be worried about a declining user base as long as low ARPU customers are going out. But Vodafone Idea would want to cling on to these customers as it already has a severely lower subscriber base in comparison to other private telecom operators. Further, if the telcos were to shut down 2G right away, there are a lot of people who still don't have smartphones that can support 4G. Thus to ensure that all the customers are getting network connectivity, the telcos can't really shut down 2G any day they like.

Reliance Jio Brings New Prepaid Plan With 2.5GB Daily Data Posted: 07 Jan 2022 10:30 PM PST Reliance Jio has introduced a new prepaid plan for the customers offering 2.5GB of daily data. This is the first and now the only prepaid plan from the telco that is offering 2.5GB of daily data to the users. The plan will cost Rs 2999 and will come with a validity of 365 days. Users will get a total of 912.5GB of data with this plan, along with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. But this is not all that's exciting about this prepaid plan. Reliance Jio Also Offering 20% Cashback on This Plan The Rs 2999 prepaid plan from Reliance Jio has been listed under the "20% JioMart Maha Cashback" offer. This means that users are also entitled to receive a 20% cashback on their JioMart wallet, which they can use for future recharges as well as shopping from JioMart or a Reliance store. Along with this, users get a free subscription to four Jio applications, including JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity, and JioCloud. Note that just by paying Rs 120 more, you can get another 365-day prepaid plan from Jio, but with a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar Mobile plan for a year. Jio offers a prepaid plan for Rs 3119 and while it offers the same validity as of Rs 2999 plan along with a major over-the-top (OTT) benefit, note that it offers much lesser data. With the Rs 3119 plan, users get 740GB of data, while with the Rs 2999 plan, users will get 912.5GB of data. Then one can't ignore the 20% cashback that will be offered with the Rs 2999 plan. There are three more prepaid plans offering 20% cashback to the users from Reliance Jio. These plans come for Rs 299, Rs 666, and Rs 719. The Rs 666 and Rs 719 are two of the most popular prepaid plans offered by the telco. The Rs 2999 plan from Jio is a fresh offering that certainly many would appreciate.

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