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• Excitel vs Hathway 100 Mbps Broadband Plan, Check Whose is Better
• India Bans Garena Free Fire Battle Game Citing National Security
• Vivo V23e Might Arrive in India Next Week
• Jio All Set to Invest $200 million in the Lock Screen Digital Platform Glance
• Infinix Zero 5G vs Tecno Pova 5G: Which Is Better Option
• Airtel Not Offering 1.5GB Daily Data Plan for 365 Days is a Disappointment
• Apple Registers Three Mac Devices at EEC, Could Arrive at Alleged March Event
• Infinix Zero 5G Arrives in India as Company’s First 5G Enabled Smartphone
• BSNL, Vodafone Idea Can Make a Comeback If This Can Happen
• Jio Shifting 4G to 1800 MHz band from 850 MHz in Pune
• Huawei Focused on Building Culture of R&D in India: Rishi Gupta, VP, Consumer Business
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Excitel vs Hathway 100 Mbps Broadband Plan, Check Whose is Better Posted: 14 Feb 2022 05:45 PM PST When it comes to broadband plans, the industry remains mainly dominated by the key players of the market. However, there are few other internet service providers (ISPs) that provide broadband plans that offer good quality service and high-speed connectivity. These ISPs offer plans at a reasonable price tag for their subscriber base with varying internet speeds. In this article, we are going to take a look at 100 Mbps broadband plans offered by two ISPs of India – Excitel and Hathway along with the plan details. 100 Mbps Plan from Excitel Excitel is one of the fastest-growing ISPs in India that offers super high consistency performance. The company is now providing its services in more than 6,00,000 homes in India and is continuing to grow. Using its European technology, the Fiber First from Excitel offers multiple broadband plans. The base plan offered by the operator is a 100 Mbps plan. Excitel offers a 100 Mbps broadband plan at a monthly cost of Rs 699. The price tag is at par with some of the major ISPs in India. The ISP also provides the 100 Mbps plan with different validity periods. Users can also get the plan for 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months for Rs 565, Rs 508, Rs 490, Rs 424 and Rs 399 respectively. However, the 9-month plan is available for only new subscribers to the service. Moreover, the plans from Excitel are truly unlimited and no FUP data limit is levied upon. Hathway 100 Mbps Plan Hathway was the first cable television service provider to offer high-speed cable broadband service across 16 cities in India. When it comes to broadband plans, Hathway provides multiple plans for its user base. The ISP offers 100 Mbps broadband plans as well with comes with validity period starting from three months. The company offers a GPON_SuperBlast_ULTD broadband plan that offers 100 Mbps of internet speed at a price tag of Rs 2,247 for a period of three months. The company also offers the plan for six months and 12 months at a price tag of Rs 4,494 and Rs 8,988 respectively. The plans from Hathway are truly unlimited and no FUP limit is levied. The 100 Mbps plan comes with a free to use dual-band Wi-Fi router and there are no installation charges applicable. It is to be noted that the plan is based on the city of Mumbai and it may vary across different cities in India. Who Needs 100 Mbps Plan While opting for any broadband plan, it is necessary to know the requirement. 100 Mbps plans are apt for household connections with multiple users as well as to run small businesses. With most of the population tuning in online in the last couple of years, the 100 Mbps speed plans are suitable for work from home, online learning, gaming and entertainment purposes as well, all at once. Users with small businesses can also get the 100 Mbps plan as it provides seamless connectivity across multiple devices, providing efficiency.

India Bans Garena Free Fire Battle Game Citing National Security Posted: 14 Feb 2022 07:43 AM PST The Ministry of Home Affairs has banned the popular battle royale game Garena Free Fire, citing national security reasons. Besides Garena Free Fire, 53 other Chinese applications are also banned by the government. This is the second action against Chinese apps amid the growing political tensions with China. The government of India banned 43 apps in November 2021 over the same reasons of national security risk. Garena Free Fire was one of the most popular games in the country, which saw a massive download rate in 2021, with a 72% increase in its installation compared to 2020. The game started gaining popularity after the PUBG ban in September 2020 and continued to remain on top even after the arrival of other Indian counterparts. Interestingly, the game was developed by a Singapore-based company but was clubbed alongside other Chinese applications. What is Garena Free Fire? In Garena Free Fire, 50 players compete against each other in a death match. They are thrown out of an aircraft without any weapons, and they need to kill other players for survival. There are weapons all across the map for the players to collect, and you may collect the opponent's weapons after killing them. As in PUBG, the available safe play area shrinks over time, confining the surviving survivors in a tight circle and upping the stakes. Drive around in abandoned cars for easy journeys, and search legendary riches and supplies that are airdropped twice or three times throughout the 10-minute session. As appealing as these boxes may appear, they are also an open invitation for neighbouring players to camp and hunt you down, as the colourful smoke rising from them reveals your location. The players can get daily redeem codes that deliver premium rewards to give them an edge in games. The game continues until one survivor remains. Garena Free Fire was not only popular in India but was also top-rated in the United States. Garena Free Fire and it is enhanced version Garena Free Fire Max remain banned on the Apple App Store. The Max version seems available for download on Google Play Store but is likely to be removed soon. Alternatives for Garena Free Fire The players can thank that PUBG Mobile is back in India in BGMI and PUBG New State. The fans may also play Call of Duty, but the game is not always reported to offer a smooth performance over budget smartphones.

Vivo V23e Might Arrive in India Next Week Posted: 14 Feb 2022 07:05 AM PST The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo launched its Vivo V23 series of smartphones in India last month which consisted of Vivo V23 and V23 Pro. There have been a few rumours suggesting that the brand is working on yet another model for the V23 series which will come with the moniker Vivo V23e. Previous reports have suggested that the new Vivo V23e could arrive as a mid-premium range smartphone. Now in the latest developments, new speculations regarding the device have emerged hinting towards a launch date for Vivo V23e. The report comes in from the known tipster Mukul Sharma who went on his Twitter handle to confirm that Vivo V23e which will be the third device of the V23 series and will arrive on February 21 in India. This also falls in line with the previous reports suggesting that Vivo V23e will arrive sometime in February. However, the company is yet to announce the launch date of the device and nothing has been officially confirmed. To recall, Vivo V23e was originally launched in Thailand back in November 2021 as a budget 5G enabled smartphone. Specification Details for Vivo V23e The upcoming Vivo V23e is expected to arrive in India with a display featuring a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 2400x1080pixels screen resolution. The handset will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset which will be coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The device is expected to have onboard storage of 128GB expandable up to up to 1TB through a microSD card slot. The device will have a waterdrop notch on the front housing the selfie camera. Talking about the camera specifications, Vivo V23e will arrive with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP primary sensor along with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The front of the device is expected to feature a 44MP selfie camera. Vivo V23w will operate on Android 11 and will also come with a fingerprint scanner at the front. The smartphone will be backed by a 4050mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

Jio All Set to Invest $200 million in the Lock Screen Digital Platform Glance Posted: 14 Feb 2022 06:19 AM PST The consumer internet company Glance has announced on Monday that it will receive US $200 million from Jio Platforms Limited in its series D round of funding. Glance has been a revolutionary digital platform that has completely redefined the way the internet is consumed on the lock screen of smartphones. The projected investment from Jio targets the expansion of the platform in major international markets outside of Asia to countries like the USA, Brazil, Mexico and Russia. Glance plans to create the world's largest live content and commerce ecosystem on the lock screen. Glance has Witnessed Tremendous Growth Simultaneous with the projected investment from Jio, Glance has also agreed to a partnership with Reliance Retail Ventures Limited which will aid in the incorporation of Glance's 'lock screen platform' with the upcoming JioPhone smartphones enabling an enhanced internet experience for millions of Jio users. In addition to this, Glance is also backed by technology giant Google and Silicon Valley-based venture fund Mithril Capital. It is only a step further towards the expansion of the company and many more strategic partnerships are expected in the near future between Glance and global players in the mobile ecosystem. As of now, Glance's lock screen platform is present on more than 400 million smartphones all across the countries of Asia. The platform allows users to experience enhanced internet connectivity without searching, downloading any apps or even unlocking their phones. All these have been made possible by the company's unique offering of personalised content based on AI, live e-commerce and gaming features on the lock screen. As far as Jio is considered, the company has been leading from the front when it comes to the digital services ecosystem in India with a transformational impact on the Indian digital ecosystem over the last 5 years. The director of Jio Platforms Limited, Akash Ambani said in a statement that the growth of Glance over the last couple of years has been remarkable as they offer a unique internet experience for users on the lock screen. He added that this investment will result in solidifying Jio's ambition to provide the most advanced and next-level tech and digital ecosystem for consumers in India and beyond.

Infinix Zero 5G vs Tecno Pova 5G: Which Is Better Option Posted: 14 Feb 2022 05:14 AM PST Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer today introduced its first 5G enabled smartphone Infinix Zero 5G in India. The smartphone comes as a mid-range affordable device, providing value for users' money. Interestingly enough, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Tecno, known for its budget smartphones also launched Tecno Pova 5G last week in the same price category. This might create confusion in the users' minds while making a choice. Mentioned below is an in-depth comparison between the specification and price details of both devices, to ensure users make the right choice according to their needs. Display The newly launched Infinix Zero 5G comes with a display featuring a 6.78-inch full-HD+ IPS LTPS (1,080×2,460pixels) display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, Tecno Pova 5G was launched in India with a 6.9-inch LCD display with support for FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Processors and Storage Configuration Infinix Zero 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset which is coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The handset offers an additional 5GB of RAM expandable virtually. The internal storage can also be expanded up to 256GB through a microSD card. Tecno Pova 5G as well is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Tecno Pova 5G also offers 3GB of virtually expandable RAM and expandable internal storage of up to 512GB. Camera Specifications and Battery Infinix Zero 5G comes with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 48MP primary sensor. The primary sensor on the device is accompanied by a 13MP portrait lens with 2x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom as well as a 2MP depth sensor. The front of the device features a 16MP selfie camera. Infinix Zero 5G is backed by a 5000mAh battery and comes with 33W fast charge technology. Talking about Tecno Pova 5G, the device features a triple-camera setup at the rear with a 50MP sensor, a 2MP secondary sensor, and an AI lens. At the front is a 16MP selfie snapper. The device packs a 6000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. Price Details The newly launched Infinix Zero 5G arrives with a price tag of Rs 19,999 for the sole 8GB + 128GB variant. This is very interesting as Tecno Pova 5G was also launched with the same price tag of Rs 19,999 last week for its 8GB + 128GB variant. Verdict Both mid-ranging 5G enabled devices, come with nearly the same specification details. With the pricing of the devices being the same, there are a few aspects where Tecno Pova 5G might have a little upper hand over Infinix Zero 5G. The former offers a slightly larger, display and features a bigger battery unit as well. However, performance-wise both devices are quite similar as they feature the same Dimensity 900 chipset.

Airtel Not Offering 1.5GB Daily Data Plan for 365 Days is a Disappointment Posted: 14 Feb 2022 04:22 AM PST Bharti Airtel doesn't offer a 1.5GB daily data prepaid for 365 days. It is a big disappointment as its competitors, including Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi), provide their users with such a plan. Airtel is primarily looking for the customers to recharge again and again so that it can earn more through them at regular intervals. Long-term prepaid plans allow users to escape the effect of prepaid tariff hikes for some time. The 1.5GB daily data prepaid plan is always in heavy demand from the users of all the telcos. Knowing that users would be primarily going for this plan, Airtel isn't offering the long-term or 1-year validity plan with 1.5GB daily data to its users. This would mean that Airtel users would have to time and again recharge with the shorter validity plans with higher tariffs in the future. Users could either queue their plans by purchasing them multiple times or just go for the higher tariff plan in the future (when tariff hikes are implemented). Bharti Airtel All 1.5GB Daily Data Prepaid Plans Currently, users can purchase four 1.5GB of daily data prepaid plans from Bharti Airtel. These plans cost Rs 299, Rs 479, Rs 666, and Rs 719. All of these plans bundle the same benefits, including free unlimited voice calling, 100 SMS/day, and Airtel Thanks. Airtel Thanks includes a free one-month trial subscription of Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition, Apollo 24|7 Circle, Wynk Music, and more. The only difference between these plans is the number of days they bring the service for. In simple words, their validity is different. The Rs 299, Rs 479, Rs 666, and Rs 719 plans carry a validity of 28 days, 56 days, 77 days, and 719 days, respectively. It would have been a good thing if Airtel also offered a 365 days prepaid plan to the users with 1.5GB of daily data. Hopefully, the telco will bring such a plan in the near future.

Apple Registers Three Mac Devices at EEC, Could Arrive at Alleged March Event Posted: 14 Feb 2022 03:39 AM PST The Cupertino based tech giant Apple, according to a rumoured development, has registered three new Macs in the Eurasian regulatory database. The Macs registered by Apple come with model numbers A2615, A2681 and A2686. The rumours also suggest that one of these devices registered by Apple is a laptop. The registration of devices on the database hints towards the fact that the company is indeed preparing for what could be its first virtual event in the month of March. Apple to Launch Multiple Devices at March Event According to a report published by Bloomberg quite recently, Apple is gearing up for its first virtual media event of 2022 where the company could be introducing a new Mac. It has been customary for Apple to register its upcoming device on the Eurasian regulatory database somewhere between one to three months prior to the event. Hence, the registration of the three new Macs makes a lot of sense and the company could actually be holding its event. The rumours suggest that the virtual event will take place on March 8 but nothing has been confirmed by the company. Apple has a tendency to register its devices which are based on encryption technologies with Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). This has made the database a reliable source to know about the upcoming devices from Apple in a near-future timeline. In addition to the three new Macs registered by the company, a few weeks ago, it was reported that the company had registered iPhone and iPad models with the Eurasian Economic Commission database. This actually could be the much-awaited 5G enabled iPhone SE model which will be introduced by the company this year. Furthermore, Apple has already stated that the company will be finishing its Apple Silicon transition within the next couple of years and therefore, it is expected that a lot of new Mac models could arrive in 2022. The rumoured March event could witness the launch of a high-end Mac Mini along with the new iPhone SE and more. Apple could also possibly release a teaser for its highly anticipated Apple Silicon Mac Pro.

Infinix Zero 5G Arrives in India as Company’s First 5G Enabled Smartphone Posted: 14 Feb 2022 02:06 AM PST Hong Kong-based smartphone company Infinix has just launched its Infinix Zero 5G smartphone in India after a ton of rumours surrounding the device. Infinix Zero 5G is the first 5G enabled device launched by the brand and comes with multiple exciting features. Launch date of the smartphone was officially confirmed by the brand recently and now the new mid-range smartphone is here. The device has been launched in two colour options and comes with features such as a 120Hz refresh rate, triple rear camera setup and more. Mentioned below are the specification and price details of the device. Specifications of Infinix Zero 5G Company's first 5G enabled smartphone, Infinix Zero 5G comes with a display featuring a 6.78-inch full-HD+ IPS LTPS (1,080×2,460pixels) display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone also offers a 240Hz touch sampling rate and 500 nits of peak brightness with an aspect ratio of 20:5:9. Infinix Zero 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset which is coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The handset offers an additional 5GB of RAM expandable virtually. The internal storage can also be expanded up to 256GB through a microSD card. Talking about the camera module of the device, Infinix Zero 5G comes with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 48MP primary sensor. The primary sensor on the device is accompanied by a 13MP portrait lens with 2x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom as well as a 2MP depth sensor. The front of the device features a 16MP selfie snapper with an f/2.0 lens. Further, the handset has dual nano SIM slots and runs on Android 11 based XOS 10. Infinix Zero 5G is backed by a 5000mAh battery and comes with 33W fast charge technology. Connectivity options on the handset include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5, GPS, OTG, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. Moreover, the device comes with an ambient light sensor, light sensor, barometer, gyroscope, g-sensor, e-compass, and proximity sensor along with a fingerprint sensor for security. Price and Availability The newly launched Infinix Zero 5G has been launched at a price tag of Rs 19,999 for the sole 8GB + 128GB variant. The colour options on the device include – Cosmic Black and Skylight Orange. The smartphone will be available for sale on the e-commerce platform Flipkart and the company's official website starting from February 18.

BSNL, Vodafone Idea Can Make a Comeback If This Can Happen Posted: 14 Feb 2022 01:10 AM PST Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Vodafone Idea (Vi), two of the struggling telecom operators, can make a comeback in India if they are able to move ahead aggressively with 4G. Solving core customer problems fast is the best to ensure that the business grows exponentially. In India, users are desperately looking for a uniform and high-speed 4G experience. Due to multiple factors, none of the telcos have consistently delivered a seamless 4G experience to their users. This is the gap that Vodafone Idea and BSNL can fill in the market. But it is easier said than done. Neither of the telcos has the kind of money for going on the attack with their 4G. BSNL, in fact, doesn't even have live 4G networks across the country. The state-run telco is working to change that. Where is BSNL 4G and When It Will Launch? BSNL is expected to complete the 4G trials with the Centre of Development of Telematics (C-DoT) and the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) before the end of February 2022. This means that BSNL's 4G should arrive within 2022. The IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, had said that BSNL will be making the order for 4G equipment by April this year and pointed out that by August or September, its 4G networks will start rolling out. This all depends on the timely finishing of the 4G trials, which have already been delayed by several months. Vodafone Idea 4G Needs Fuel While Vodafone Idea is present almost everywhere across the nation with its 4G networks, the telco's services aren't at par with what Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel can deliver. This is majorly because of the low capex levels of the telco. It has been unable to raise funds from the outside market and investors. Even the company promoters have not provided Vodafone Idea with any sort of monetary help despite the government's steps to offer relief measures to the industry. The telco's 4G networks lack coverage severely when compared to Jio and Airtel's networks. At the same time, Vi sells its prepaid plans at the industry high figures to keep its average revenue per user (ARPU) stable, but due to the lack of a good experience, many users are leaving the network of the telco. The prepaid tariff hike only added to increase the subscriber churn rate. So How Can Vi and BSNL Turn Things Around? For BSNL, the clear way is to roll out 4G as fast as possible. It would help the state-run telco in adding new subscribers. Vodafone Idea needs to raise funds and keep increasing capex levels. Even if Vi doesn't go too aggressive with 5G, it won't create a problem for the telco. All that it should focus on right now is working to ensure that its 4G networks improve as fast as possible.

Jio Shifting 4G to 1800 MHz band from 850 MHz in Pune Posted: 14 Feb 2022 12:24 AM PST Reliance Jio has been asked by the telecom department to shift to the 1800 MHz frequency band from the current 850 MHz frequencies in the Junnar region of Pune, Maharashtra. The decision has been taken by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) after a careful review of the interferences caused by Jio's 4G network in the region. The operation of the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) was losing a lot of data because of the interference created by Jio's 4G networks operating in the 850 MHz frequency band. According to an Indian Express report, Reliance Jio has started shifting the operations from 850 MHz bands to 1800 MHz band in the region. The DoT order has asked the telco to completely cease operations in the 850 MHz band which overlaps with GMRT's operating frequency range. DoT Took Five Years to Come Out With a Solution Back in 2017, the GMRT scientists had complained that Jio's 4G networks are creating interference and resulting in data loss. After five years of no action, DoT has asked the telco to vacate the bandwidth and move services to 1800 MHz. Reliance Jio took no time to commence the shifting process and it will be a relief for the GMRT scientists after a long time. The GMRT officials further hope that other telecom operators in the country would also co-operate and avoid using the 850 MHz frequencies around the GMRT. Problems such as this can result in plenty of loss for more than just one party involved. Thus, it is important to ensure by the DoT that nothing of such sort happens in the foreseeable future. Even if it does, the DoT should move fast and come out with solutions to alleviate the problems. This time, DoT took five years to offer a solution, hopefully, the next time it is done faster. How it will affect Reliance Jio customers in the area is something that remains to be seen.

Huawei Focused on Building Culture of R&D in India: Rishi Gupta, VP, Consumer Business Posted: 13 Feb 2022 11:05 PM PST At a time when the world is reeling under acute semiconductor shortage, we believe the latest initiative and policies introduced by the Government will ensure India's place in the global map of hi-tech production hubs. Electronics plays an important role in everyday life, and semiconductor chips form a crucial part of electronics, Rishi Kishore Gupta, Vice President, Consumer Business Group, Huawei India, told TelecomTalk. Q1. How was Huawei India’s performance YoY during CY2021, and what is the company’s outlook for 2022? Huawei has a long-term strategy for the Indian market, and our focus in 2021 was to strengthen our smart wearable portfolio. In the second half of 2021, we launched a range of wearables packed with class-leading, first of its kind features. These include Huawei Band 6, Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro, Huawei FreeBuds 4i, and Huawei Watch Fit. Our latest range of wearables has seen some great success since its launch in the Indian market. Huawei Band 6 has, especially, received a lot of public appreciation and praise owing to the premium yet practical features packed in the smart band and its affordability. Owing to the dynamic situation, the market and consumer landscape is fast evolving. While we shall remain nimble and adjust our strategy according to the market dynamics, as a customer-centric brand, our primary focus remains on addressing consumer needs through meaningful and futuristic innovations. We believe as a consumer technology company, it is imperative to constantly listen to the needs of the consumers and launch products that address their needs to be successful in today's market. Further, our relationship and harmony with our partners and the industry will also play a major role in our growth plans in India. Q2. Where do you think Huawei fits as a unique option for Indian consumers? Customer-centricity has been the cornerstone of Huawei's strategy in India, and this is what differentiates us. We understand the need of our consumers and have always strived to make meaningful innovations that are accessible and affordable to all. Through our diverse product offerings, we have always aimed to democratise technology and ensure our flagship features are not just limited to our premium offerings but across our product portfolio. At Huawei, we have always given a lot of importance to extensive R&D basis the needs of the consumers and our differentiated offerings at an affordable price-point is what set us apart. While launching the Huawei FreeBuds 4i, we introduced class-lead ANC in our earphones, something that was otherwise available earlier only in the premium segments. We also introduced the first of its kind animated personal trainer in the Huawei Watch Fit, redefined the standards of performance and productivity of a smartwatch with Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro and revolutionised the design of a fitness band when we launched the Huawei Band 6. We believe it's these meaningful and future-ready innovations that have helped us create a niche for ourselves. Moreover, for an important market like India, we have a very focused yet dynamic strategy that ensures we level up our ante wherever there's an opportunity. Over the years, we have remained focused on every department of our business here, be it our services, sales, marketing, or community. We believe it is this focus and long-term commitment towards the market that always has and will continue to give us an edge over our competition. Q3. The demand for smart wearables is growing across the world, including India; how does Huawei plan to navigate through the rising demand? The wearable market in India was already on the growth curve and has been further accelerated by the evolving consumer preferences, increased focus on wellbeing and demand for feature-rich technology solutions that would make daily activities more convenient. In the last year, India has become the fastest-growing wearable market globally. At Huawei, we have constantly been listening to the needs and identifying the requirements of our customers while developing products that are not just meaningful now but are future-ready. Our focus has been on bringing the latest technology to India that is versatile, efficient, and relevant. All our products undergo extensive R&D to ensure that our products don't just seamlessly fit into the consumer's lifestyle but make life more convenient. We have our second largest R&D centre in the country that not just focuses on developing India-specific innovations but developing innovations for the world. Currently, we are working to bring some of the most loved and anticipated features in the global markets to the Indian market and are optimistic about the continued demand for our products. Q4. What are the key drivers of sales for Huawei in India? The premium quality, meaningful innovations, and affordable price has always been the biggest driver of sales for Huawei, and it remains the same even today. Moreover, Huawei has a loyal customer base in India who love and admire our devices and have stood by us throughout our journey. Our products are revered by many, and being the best-seller is a testament to the position we enjoy in the market. We are confident, with the help of our local partners, we will be able to make our products more accessible to our consumers and subsequently drive bigger sales. Q5. Where do you think the tech industry is moving towards in the next three to five years? The wearable market in India has seen nothing but a vertical takeoff in the last two years and is expected to remain on a growth trajectory for the next five. Accelerated by the increased focus on wellbeing, wearables are becoming an integral part of the daily lifestyle. While various restrictions over the last two years may have limited the ability to go to the gym or at times even step out of the house, technology has come as a ray of hope. With rapid development in artificial intelligence, we can expect fast growth in the prevalence of AI-powered personal trainer applications. As a forerunner in tech innovations, Huawei has already introduced the first of its kind animated fitness trainer in the latest Huawei Watch Fit. These applications, while giving users free one-on-one personal training, also monitor various vitals offering real-time user feedback. In the coming years, AI is expected to further develop personalised workout routines, as it can accurately predict safe and optimal workout schedules taking into account age, fitness levels, and body mass. Living in today's connected world, AI and IoT are going to be key aspects in the future of technology globally. We have already started aligning with these aspects because while wellness might be the sole focus today, it is artificial intelligence that is going to revolutionise the wearable industry in the future. At Huawei, technology and innovation have been at the heart of everything we do. Having laid a strong emphasis on design, innovation, and superior experience, our devices have resonated well with our customers. We continue to constantly invest in our R&D and strive to address the needs of our consumers with technology that is both essential and usable to everyone. Q6. Huawei already has the largest R&D Centre in India, outside China. Does the company plan to start manufacturing locally as well in the near future? With a commitment to partner with India in its digitisation journey, Huawei will make every effort towards making that happen. While we have plans to manufacture our products locally in India in partnership with our manufacturing partners, our focus currently remains on further building on the culture of R&D in the country. We look at India strategically and will continue to invest in our business here as we diversify and grow our footprint in the country. Huawei was among the first movers to build in India its largest R&D Centre, and that underscores our fidelity to our long-term plans for the Indian market. Q7. What are your views on the developments around semiconductor manufacturing in India? How has Huawei faced the chip shortage, and when do you think the chip problems will be alleviated? At a time when the world is reeling under acute semiconductor shortage, we believe the latest initiative and policies introduced by the Government will ensure India's place in the global map of hi-tech production hubs. Electronics plays an important role in everyday life, and semiconductor chips form a crucial part of electronics. These schemes are expected to usher in a new era in electronics manufacturing. Almost every industry has been affected by the shortage of semiconductor chips, including consumer technology. In an effort to recover from this crisis, Huawei has been actively investing in various companies to boost the manufacturing of these semiconductor chips that practically are the backbone of electronics manufacturing.

Jio Forms JV With SES for Offering Satellite Broadband Services Posted: 13 Feb 2022 10:01 PM PST Reliance Jio has just announced that it is forming a joint venture with SES, a global satellite-based content connectivity solutions provider. The new joint venture (JV) will be called Jio Space Technology Limited (JSTL). With this new venture, Jio and SES will look to provide next-generation affordable and scalable satellite broadband services in India. Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) will hold the majority and controlling equity stake of 51%, while SES will hold 49% of the new joint venture. This new joint venture will leverage the geostationary (GEO) and medium earth orbit (MEO) satellite constellations capable of delivering multi-gigabit links and capacity to the enterprises, retail customers, and mobile backhaul across India and its neighbouring regions. Jio Has Entered Multi-Year Capacity Purchase Agreement With this joint venture, Reliance Jio will be providing SES's satellite data and connectivity services in the country. There will be select maritime and aeronautical international customers who may be served by SES. The JV will benefit from the deep sales reach and the brand position of Jio in India, and SES can provide up to 100 Gbps capacity from its end. JSTL will be developing and setting up an extensive gateway infrastructure in India for providing satellite-based broadband services. Jio has entered a multi-year capacity purchase agreement with this JV, which will depend on certain milestones. There will also be equipment and gateway purchases from Jio, which will approximately be around US $100 million. This JV from Jio will compete with the one that Bharti Airtel and Hughes have formed. Earlier this year, Airtel and Hughes announced that they are partnering to bring a new JV to satellite broadband services JV in India — HCIPL. Akash Ambani, Director, Jio, said that satellite communications services would help Jio in providing connectivity in the remotest towns, enterprises, and villages in the country. This will be a boost to Jio's fibre connectivity services.

Best Wi-Fi Mesh Network Systems You May Consider Buying Posted: 13 Feb 2022 09:00 PM PST A mesh Wi-Fi system is a way to establish good Wi-Fi coverage across larger areas. In simplest terms, a mesh network consists of a group of devices that act as a single Wi-Fi network. Compared to a Wi-Fi router placed at one point in your home, you can have multiple sources of Wi-Fi around your house. The main router within a mesh Wi-Fi system will connect directly to your modem, and the other nodes will expand the coverage. They are all part of a single wireless network, which means they carry the same SSID and password. Mesh Wi-Fi network helps eliminate the loss in connectivity by reducing the dead points around your house. They come at an expensive end compared to Wi-Fi routers but below are a few considerable options available on Amazon India that currently have good discounts. TP-Link Deco M5 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System The TP-Link Deco M5 delivers a stable connection with rates of up to 1267 Mbps to an area of up to 2000 square feet. The system promises to support up to 100 devices and guarantee lag-free connectivity to all of them. The TP-Link Deco M5 system is versatile, as it may work as a router, access point, or range extender. It comes with features like setting up a guest network and parental controls that allow elders to limit the online time for kids and block inappropriate websites. Netgear Orbi Larger Mesh Wi-Fi System The Netgear Orbi Larger Mesh Wi-Fi System promises dependable wireless access for up to 5,250 sq. ft of space. It is touted to provide speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps to over 25 devices, allowing them to watch HD videos or play games. It is compatible with a wide range of devices and can be used to replace your Wi-Fi router. The Netgear Orbi Larger system is simple to set up and administer and provides virus and malware protection. Linksys AX5300 Smart Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router The Linksys AX5300 system can deliver up to 5.3 Gbps of high-speed connectivity. It has a bandwidth of up to 50 devices and can cover 3,000 square feet. It should be capable of providing high-speed, dependable Wi-Fi coverage ideal for 4K streaming, gaming, and other high-demand applications. Using the Linksys app, the Linksys AX5300 system is simple to set up. ASUS ZenWiFi AX(XT8) Whole Home Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi System The ASUS ZenWiFi AX(XT8) system provides wireless coverage of 5,500 square feet. It promises a maximum speed of 6,600 Mbps. It comes with Wi-Fi 6, which is compatible with all Wi-Fi generations. It’s simple to set up on the ASUS router app by following simple steps. The mesh system provides commercial-grade malware and virus protection. With OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, the ASUS ZenWiFi AX(XT8) system provides efficient, stable, and quicker transmission.

Vi App Offers Hungama Music for Free Posted: 13 Feb 2022 07:30 PM PST Vodafone Idea (Vi) had announced its partnership with Hungama Music a few months back. The telco is offering users a free experience of Hungama Music directly from its mobile app. Using the Vi app, a Vodafone Idea subscriber can directly access the platform of Hungama Music and play songs from there. For the unaware, Hungama Music is one of the largest aggregator, distributor and publisher of audio entertainment content across the world. There are millions of songs, podcasts and more available on Hungama Music for the users. All of this can be accessed by the users by simply going to the Vi app on their smartphones. First Six Months Free Hungama Music Offered to Vi Users The telco has mentioned on its website that for the first six months, users will get add-free music and unlimited downloads. Post the six months, users might be charged by Hungama Music for the downloading and offline music experience. The cost might be the standard market subscription charge of Hungama Music. Note that Vodafone Idea isn't the lone telecom operator which is offering music app services to users. Even Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio offer users free music services. Airtel offers it through the Wynk Music platform while Jio offers it through JioSaavn. While the other two telcos were offering music services for a very long time, Vi had announced the partnership with Hungama Music quite late in 2021. Regardless, Vi users on unlimited data plans now get multiple over-the-top (OTT) benefits and the inclusion of Hungama Music will only be a positive. Users can comfortably stream songs from Hungama Music directly through the Vi app. Along with this, Vi is also offering 1GB of free daily data to the customers in select circles for seven days. Users who don't consume this data won't get a chance to do so in the future once the validity expires. If you haven't received the data offer, it might be because the offer is only rolled out to inactive users for getting their attention.

5G Spectrum Auctions in India Most Likely in May 2022 Posted: 13 Feb 2022 06:52 PM PST India's waiting for the rollout of 5G networks, and it won't happen until the time 5G spectrum auctions take place, and the telcos get the necessary arsenal to offer 5G network services. The spectrum auctions are most likely to take place in May 2022. Ashwini Vaishnaw, IT minister of India, said the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is working to send its recommendations for the 5G spectrum auctions by March. According to a PTI report, the telecom secretary, K Rajaraman, said that whenever TRAI submits the recommendations, it will take the government one month from then to make a decision around it. Government Working Full Speed to Hold 5G Spectrum Auctions in India Earlier, the government has taken around 60 to 120 days at least for holding the 5G spectrum auctions whenever it received the recommendations from TRAI. Rajaraman said that in two months, the government will be ready to hold the spectrum auctions completely. Thus, if the recommendations from TRAI arrive in March positively, telcos will get their spectrum auctions in May by the latest. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is relying on the recommendations from the telecom regulatory to make a decision on the pricing of the spectrum that will be put in the auction, along with other things. To come up with the suggestions, TRAI releases consultation papers for the industry companies and stakeholders. Rajaraman has already confirmed that MSTC has been finalised as the auctioneer of the 5G spectrum auctions. By February 15, TRAI will get additional comments from the participants regarding the 5G spectrum auctions. On the basis of replies, the regulator would try to come up with the most appropriate measures for the spectrum auctions. The telecom operators are looking forward to a steep price cut of about 95% in the base price of the spectrum as compared to the previous auctions that will be available. More clarity should come once the TRAI submits its recommendations.

Broadband Plans With 150 Mbps Speed that are Value for Money Posted: 13 Feb 2022 05:45 PM PST If you're in the market for broadband plans, it is most likely that you are looking for plans that not only provide high-speed internet connectivity but also come with benefits and quality that offers you value for your money. Even though internet service providers (ISPs) can offer plans up to 1 Gbps of speed, however, for most consumers, about 150 Mbps of internet speed is sufficient to tackle online learning, work, leisure, gaming and more. Mentioned below are the 150 Mbps broadband plans offered by some of the major ISPs in India that provides value for money. Reliance Jio One of the leading ISPs in India, Jio offers a 150 Mbps broadband plan that comes with access to a few OTT Platforms. Being on the list of most reliable service providers in India, JioFiber offers a 150 Mbps internet speed data plan at the price of Rs 999 for a validity period of 30 days. The FUP limit set on this plan is 3300Gb or 3.3TB. Users get access to symmetrical upload and download speeds of 150 Mbps with this plan. The plan is listed as a popular plan on the website and offers subscriptions to 15 OTT platforms including yearlong access to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Eros Now and more. BSNL The state-owned telco, BSNL via its Bharat Fibre connection as well offers a plan that comes with OTT benefits and provides 150 Mbps speed. SuperStar Premium Plus pack from BSNL offers 150 Mbps of speed at a monthly cost of Rs 999. The plan offers a 2000GB data limit beyond which the speed reduces to 10 Mbps. SuperStar Premium Plus pack from the telco comes with multiple OTT subscriptions which include Disney+ Hotstar, Lions Gate, Sony LIV and more. Moreover, users can also get a discount of 90% up to Rs 500 on their first month of rent. ACT 150 Mbps Plan The Internet Service Provider based in Bengaluru; ACT as well provides a 150 Mbps unlimited data plan called ACT Blaze. Using state-of-the-art fibre technology, the connection provides incredible speed and equal upload and download speed. Users can get an ACT Blaze pack from the provider at a monthly cost of Rs 1,085. The FUP data limit levied is 1500GB post which the internet works at speed of 1 Mbps. Users can also get free trials to some of the Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and various add-ons with the pack. These OTT platforms include Zee5, Sony Liv and more. It is to be noted that this plan is for the city of Bengaluru and it may vary across the country. Tata Play Fiber India's one of the most prominent service provider Tata Play Fiber, formerly known as Tata Sky Broadband, also offers exciting plans for its users who want access to 150 Mbps of internet speed. Tata Sky Broadband uses fibernet technology to provide faster and enhanced internet. The one-month plan from the ISP offering 150 Mbps plan costs Rs 1,050 to users. The FUP data limit levied on the plan is 3300GB or 3.3TB after which users can enjoy streaming at a speed of 3 Mbps. However, one of the drawbacks with Tata Play Fiber is that unlike the above two telcos it does not offer any OTT subscriptions on availing their tariff plans. Users do get access to free installation by an expert and a free router band ONT with a Wi-fi Router. Users can also access the 150 Mbps plan for longer validity periods which include Rs 3,000 for a validity period of 3 months, Rs 5,100 for a period of six months and Rs 9,600 for a validity period of one year.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: What’s Really Different Posted: 13 Feb 2022 07:43 AM PST The South Korean Smartphone manufacturer recently launched its flagship Samsung Galaxy S22 Series during the Galaxy Unpacked Event. Samsung Galaxy S22 series is the successor series to the company's flagship Galaxy S21 series launched last year. Both Galaxy S21 and S22 series introduced by the company is headlined by an Ultra model. While the Galaxy S22 Ultra comes as an upgrade to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, it makes us ponder what changes were introduced by the company. Mentioned below is a comparison between the two Galaxy S series ultra-models launched by Samsung. Display Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra launched last year comes with a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED screen with 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+ support and Gorilla Glass Victus for an added layer of protection. On the other hand, Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate that can go as low as 1Hz. The device features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection on the front as well as on the rear side for the first time. Galaxy S22 Ultra offers a peak brightness of 1750nits. Processor and Storage Galaxy S21 Ultra launched last year is powered by either Snapdragon 888 5G or Exynos 2100 5G chipset depending on the region where the handset is launched. The chipsets are coupled with up to 12GB/16GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Galaxy S22 Ultra, however, gets an upgrade when it comes to the processor as the device is powered by a 4nm processor which will be either a Snapdragon 8 Gen1 or Exynos 2200 chipset depending on the region of launch. The internal storage options on the Galaxy S22 Ultra include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB with up to 12GB of RAM. Camera and Battery Details Galaxy S21 Ultra features a quad-camera setup on the back comprising of a 108MP primary sensor with f/18 aperture, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, a 10MP telephoto shooter with 3X optical zoom, and another 10MP telephoto shooter with 10x optical zoom support completes the setup. There's a 40MP selfie snapper on the front. The device is backed by a 5000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. The newly launched Galaxy S22 Ultra does not arrive with many changes in the camera specs however, camera technology may have been improved. The Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a quadruple-camera setup headlined by a 108MP wide-angle camera. The secondary cameras on the device include a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and another 10MP telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom. The front of the device houses a massive 40MP selfie camera. The device is backed by a powerful 5000mAh battery and supports 45W fast charging technology which is an upgrade over the previous version. Verdict To conclude, even though the new Galaxy S22 Ultra arrives with the latest versions of the in-house and Qualcomm processors along with a few tiny upgrades on the camera technology and charging specifications, there isn't a massive feature upgrade that gives the newly launched smartphone a massive edge over the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Redmi 10 2022 Arrives with MediaTek Helio G88 Chipset, 90Hz Refresh Rate and More Posted: 13 Feb 2022 06:33 AM PST It was recently reported that Redmi is gearing up for the launch of Redmi 10 2022 and the device was also spotted at a few certification sites. Now the brand has launched its Redmi 10 2022 without any huge announcements for the global markets. Redmi 10 2022 is an upgraded version of its predecessor with the same moniker. The device has been launched with key specs such as a 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek chipset, a massive battery and more. Mentioned below are the major specification and pricing details of the new Redmi 10 2022. Redmi 10 2022 Specifications and Price Details Redmi has launched Redmi 10 2022 with a display featuring a 6.5-inch punch-hole display that offers a Full HD+ resolution along with a 90Hz refresh rate. The display also offers 405ppi pixel density and has Gorilla Glass 3 for an added layer of protection. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset which is paired with up to 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of eMMC storage. Redmi 10 2022 will operate on Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 skin on top. As far as the camera module of the smartphone is considered, Redmi 10 2022 comes with a quadruple rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP primary camera. The camera setup features three additional secondary cameras which include a 120-degree 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. The device is backed by a 5000mAh battery which supports 18W fast charge technology with 9W reverse wired charging as well. The retail box of the device includes a 22.5W charger. Talking about privacy and security, the newly launched smartphone comes with a face unlock and side-facing fingerprint scanner. Additional features on the smartphone include dual 4G VoLTE, a dedicated microSD card slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, IR blaster, a USB-C port, dual speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a splash-resistant body. The brand hasn't revealed the pricing details of the new Redmi 10 2022 as of now and the device will be available in Carbon Gray, Pebble White, and Sea Blue colour options.

TSSC Looking to Place Indian Youngsters Abroad by Skilling Them: Arvind Bali, TSSC Posted: 13 Feb 2022 04:54 AM PST The Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC), a non-profit organisation focusing on the issues related to the telecom industry, wants to scale the skilling of Indian youngsters so that they can be placed abroad. Arvind Bali, CEO, TSSC, told TelecomTalk that there's a major need for a skilled workforce not only in India but abroad. The organisation is already setting up international arrangements and certifications so that sending Indians abroad for jobs can become possible. Bali said that improving the lives of the youth in India along with their career is very important, and for that, the youth require mentorship and guidance. Thus, in 2022, TSSC is coming out with a new centre of excellence and advanced labs on all new technologies across India. Further, the organisation is improving connections by communicating with the schools and colleges of the country. Bali said that TSSC is going to be using a lot of CSR (corporate social responsibility) funds to skill the youth in India. Technology to Bridge Gap in Quality of Education Offered to Different Parts of India, AR and VR to Help With Teaching Until the time education is more of an offline thing, the quality of teaching would mostly remain better in the urban cities and towns because of the kind of resources and lifestyle available. However, with education shifting towards a virtual world would mean a more centralised system of teaching with a higher quality service available to students across the country. Bali said that TSSC is trying to reach out to the youth who are school or college dropouts and deliver them online content for skilling. The organisation is also working on a telco job portal for the youth through which they can get access to the jobs available in the telecom sector. The biggest thing for TSSC in terms of innovation for the year would be the use of AR (augmented reality) and virtual reality (VR) to teach the youth new skills. Bali said that they are currently working on it. With the advent of the 5G era, the demand for AR and VR content would surely go up, and it would certainly benefit TSSC. With AR and VR, it would make it easier for TSSC to enable students for experiencing what kind of work they have to do once, for example, they climb a tower pole, etc. This would make learning a very safe and fast experience for the youth across India. "We have already trained more than 10 lakh youth in different disciplines of telecom, and a lot of that youth has been absorbed in different industries, and a lot of them have also become entrepreneurs," said Bali.

Jio, Vi, Airtel, and BSNL Best 3GB Daily Data Plans Posted: 13 Feb 2022 12:21 AM PST Airtel, Jio, Vi and BSNL offer a wide range of plans targeting users with varied data requirements. 3GB per day data plans are a considerable choice for data-heavy users. While not all plans offer good streaming subscription benefits, a few have Disney+ Hotstar benefit and Amazon Prime Video access besides telecom service providers' own suite of streaming applications. Check out the 3GB daily prepaid plans from Airtel, Jio, Vi and BSNL below. Jio 3GB Daily Prepaid Plans Reliance Jio offers four plans for subscribers looking for 3GB of data per day. The lowest plan in this range comes at Rs 419, offering 3GB/day with unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day for 28 days. The total data limit under this plan is 84GB. For 28 days, Jio users can also enjoy JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity and JioCloud. Jio prepaid plan at Rs 601 is another offering available in this range, providing users with 3GB data/day plus an additional 6GB data (total data limit comes to 90GB), besides unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day. The validity of the plan is 28 days. Compared to Jio Rs 419 plan, Rs 601 plan offers a one-year Disney+ Hotstar subscription worth Rs 499 at no extra cost. Jio's suite of applications, including enjoying JioTV, JioCinema, JioSecurity and JioCloud, are also available. Users looking for longer validity may choose Jio's daily 3GB plan at Rs 1199, coming with 84 days validity. The total data limit of the plan comes at 252GB, post which the speed will get reduced to 64 Kbps. Unlimited calls, 100 text messages per day, and Jio's suite of applications are the plan's other benefits. For users who require an annual plan in the range, Jio offers a prepaid plan at Rs 4199 for 365 days. The total data limit of the plan comes to 1095GB. Voice and SMS benefits remain identical to other plans. There is nothing exclusive in terms of subscription as the plan only offers access to Jio's suite of applications. Vi 3GB/day Prepaid Plans 3GB daily plan for Vi prepaid starts at Rs 475. The plan offers truly unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day and 3GB data/day for 28 days. The plan comes with Vi's flagship offers of Binge All Night, meaning Vi users can enjoy free night surfing from 12 am to 6 am. The leftover data over the week's usage can be transferred to the weekend. Also, Vi users can claim an additional 2GB of backup data every month. In terms of subscription, the user can enjoy Vi Movies and TV. If you are a Vi user looking for a one-year Disney+ Hotstar subscription in a 28-day 3GB prepaid plan, you may choose Vi prepaid plan at Rs 601. The plan offers all the benefits of Vi Rs 475 with an additional 16GB extra data and one-year Disney+ Hotstar access. The users seeking a longer validity can choose the same 3GB daily data plan at Rs 699 that comes with 56 days validity. Other benefits remain the same as that of Rs 475. For users looking for a combination of benefits, including longer validity and Disney+ Hotstar, Vi has a 3GB daily plan at Rs 901. The plan offers all benefits as that of Rs 475 in addition to Disney+ Hotstar for 70 days. Compared to Reliance Jio, Vi does not provide any annual plan providing 3GB of data under its prepaid plans. Airtel 3GB/day Prepaid Plans Airtel offers two prepaid plans with a 3GB daily data offering, at Rs 599 and Rs 699. Airtel prepaid plan at Rs 599 offers 3GB/day data, unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day for 28 days. In terms of additional benefits, the plan comes with a mobile subscription to Disney+ Hotstar, 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime Video, besides other Airtel Thanks App benefits. Airtel prepaid plan at Rs 699 comes with 56 days validity, providing similar call and text benefits as the Rs 599 plan. Additional benefits of the plan differ, though, as it comes with 56 days access to Amazon Prime, Xstream mobile pack (56 days access to any of the selected channels – SonyLiv, LionsgatePlay, ErosNow, HoiChoi, ManoramaMax) on Airtel Thanks App. There are no 3GB daily annual plans for Airtel similar to Jio. BSNL 3GB Daily Prepaid Plans BSNL offers a comprehensive combination of plans, which vary according to circles, among which not many plans offer 3GB daily data. The Rs 94 plan offers 3GB of data for 75 days, besides 100 minutes of free voice. Another plan at Rs 106 offers 3GB of data for 84 days, again with 100 minutes of free voice calls. Both these plans are not daily plans. The plan voucher at Rs 997 with 180 days validity is a 3GB/day plan offering unlimited voice, 3GB/day data and 100 SMS/day. The data speed will get reduced to 80 Kbps post quota. BSNL subscribers looking for 455 calendar days of validity have a BSNL plan at Rs 2999, offering unlimited voice, 3GB/day, and 100 SMS/day.

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