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• Jio, Airtel, Vi Postpaid Plans You Must Know About
• Apple Gearing Up for Launches, Likely to Debut M2 Chipset in 13-Inch MacBook Pro
• OnePlus 10 Pro India Launch Timeline Surfaces, Might Go Live Via Amazon
• BSNL Best Voice Vouchers that Are Super Affordable
• Ericsson Launches IoT Accelerator Connect for Enterprises to Scale Business
• Xiaomi Developing 150W Fast Charge Technology for its Future Flagship Devices
• Paytm Now Available for Twitter Users to Tip
• Oppo Expected to Unveil Find X5 Series in MWC Barcelona
• Realme 9 Pro Series Arrives in India With Colour Changing Rear Panels, 120Hz Refresh Rate and More
• Vodafone Idea, Nokia Successfully Demonstrate 5G VoNR in Gandhinagar
• Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea Stocks Future
• Tikona Broadband Offers Cheaper Rs 150 Mbps Plan than JioFiber
• iPhone Could be a Good Investment for Long-Term Usage, But Use With Caution
• 5G Deployment in India Not a Danger for Aircraft: Abhishek Malhotra, TMT Law Practice
• Vodafone Idea Counting on SBI Capital Markets for Raising and Restructuring Loan
• NTO 2.0: TRAI to Float Consultation Paper, Broadcasters Withdraw Petitions
• Jio, BSNL, Airtel, ACT Entry Level Broadband Plans Compared

Jio, Airtel, Vi Postpaid Plans You Must Know About Posted: 16 Feb 2022 05:46 PM PST If you are looking to switch to a postpaid subscription, the telecom operators in India offer a variety of postpaid plans along with popular prepaid plans. Postpaid plans offered by telcos range from very cheap prices to expensive price tags with amazing benefits. Further, users can get family connections at just one price tag as well as individual connections. However, there are some postpaid plans offered by the telcos that come at reasonable price tags and offer adequate benefits. Mentioned below are such postpaid plans offered by Jio, Airtel and Vi in the mid-price range along with the pack details that you must know about. Jio Jio offers a number of postpaid plans for both individual and family users. One of the most reasonable plans from the telco comes at a price tag of Rs 799. Jio offers up to two additional SIM cards with its Rs 799 plan. The plan offers a total of 150GB data and allows data rollover of 200GB. After the completion of 150GB data, users are charged Rs 10/GB. The plan offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. Additionally, Rs 799 plan from Jio comes with access to multiple OTT platforms including Netflix, one-year Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar. When it comes to family postpaid plans from Jio, the main subscriber has the free will to add new/existing postpaid Jio customers as members to their family plan at their own discretion using the MyJio app. Moreover, the family member will get entitlements out of the allocations as decided by the primary subscriber. Airtel While the most expensive pack from Airtel comes at a price tag of Rs 1,599, the telco also offers a mid-range plan called Family Infinity 999 Plan. This plan from Airtel comes at a cost of Rs 999 and users get 150 GB monthly data with rollover up to 200 GB along with unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day. With the subscription of this plan, users get 1 regular SIM and 2 free Add-on regular voice connections for family members. The plan also comes with Airtel Thanks Platinum rewards which include Amazon Prime membership for 1 year at no extra cost as well as Disney+ Hotstar VIP membership for 1 year at no extra cost. The other benefits include Airtel X-stream App premium, Wynk premium and more. Vodafone Idea (Vi) Vodafone Idea or Vi offers individual and family postpaid plans separately. One of the most moderate postpaid plans offered by the telco is Rs 699 plan. Rs 699 Plan from Vi offers truly unlimited data along with 100 SMS/month. The plan comes with multiple added benefits such as 1-year membership to Amazon Prime (Video, Music & Shopping), worth Rs. 1499, Disney+ Hotstar Mobile subscription for 1-year, worth Rs 499 and subscription to Vi Movies and TV. On the other hand, when it comes to the family postpaid plans, Vi has several packs to offer. The high-end family plan from Vi costs Rs 2,299 and is also a RedX plan. However, users can check out the Rs 1,699 plan as well. Rs 1,699 plan from Vi is also a RedX plan and offers truly unlimited data. The plan offers connectivity for 3 family members and the primary as well as secondary connections receive unlimited data and voice calls along with 3000 SMS/month. As far as benefits are considered, RedX plans offer access to a yearlong subscription to Netflix on TV and Mobile at no additional cost. The plans also offer a subscription to one year of Amazon Prime worth Rs 1,499 as well as a Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription for one-year worth Rs 499. In addition to this, the RedX plans also offer Access to International & Domestic airport lounges at no extra cost.

Apple Gearing Up for Launches, Likely to Debut M2 Chipset in 13-Inch MacBook Pro Posted: 16 Feb 2022 08:21 AM PST Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to debut its M2 Apple silicon processor in 13-inch MacBook Pro next month. The upcoming Apple MacBook Pro is likely to come in the same design as the current variants, along with the Touch Bar. However, the 14-inch and 16-inch variants may not feature the notch or a ProMotion display. In the report published by MacRumors, sources have claimed that the upcoming base model MacBook Pro will comprise the same number of CPU cores as the M1 processor, up to 10 graphics cores, and improved performance besides the new M2 chipset. According to a French publication Consomac, three Apple Mac PCs are registered on the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) website, one of which could be the new 13-inch MacBook Pro. Apple products appear on EEC websites usually one to three months ahead of the launch, hinting that the launch is nearby. Another anticipation for next month from Apple is the launch of the 5th generation Apple iPad Air with an A15 Bionic chip, 12MP ultra-wide front camera, centre stage support and 5G for cellular models. Fifth-generation Apple iPad Air too will come with the existing design, including its rear camera. In addition, Apple may also release iPhone SE 3 with the new chipset 5nm A15 Bionic. The new iPhone will have support for 5G networks. The phone is likely to come with the same price tag as the iPhone SE (2020), released in China and worldwide at $399. iPhone SE 3 will have also been expected to come with improved performance with upgraded internals. Apple Planning Significant Feature Changes in iPhone 14 Meanwhile, another report by The Sun claimed that Apple is plotting the launch event of iPhone 14 series phones on September 13 and 14, 2022. The report claimed that iPhone 14 series would come in four variants – iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max. There will be no mini models for iPhone 14, the article said. While Apple did not bring any significant changes in the iPhone 13 model released in 2021, the world can expect serious changes in the iPhone 14 series. One claim is that the series will come packed with 6GB RAM, besides flaunting a 48MP rear camera. The report said that all models are anticipated to provide support for the 5G network, and the prices are likely to start at Rs 80,000 in India.

OnePlus 10 Pro India Launch Timeline Surfaces, Might Go Live Via Amazon Posted: 16 Feb 2022 07:08 AM PST The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus recently unveiled the OnePlus 10 Pro as its flagship device in China and since then rumours of the handset arriving in India have been plenty. Even though the exact date for the launch of the device is unknown, a new leak suggests an expected timeline for the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro in India along with its availability. Moreover, multiple reports in the past have emerged suggesting specification details for the smartphone in India. Let's find out more. New Details on OnePlus 10 Pro The recent leak has been shared by known tipster Yogesh Brar in collaboration with 91mobiles, according to which the OnePlus 10 Pro is expected to debut in India somewhere during mid-March and it is speculated that the brand may launch it on either March 15 or March 16. Moreover, the report also suggests that the OnePlus 10 Pro might go live in India via Amazon somewhere around Holi in March. It is expected that OnePlus might announce the official launch date at the launch of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G smartphone on February 17. Previously, the OnePlus 10 Pro was also spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Bluetooth SIG certification websites. OnePlus 10 Pro Specifications In its recent launch in China, the OnePlus 10 Pro came with a display featuring a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1,440×3,216 pixels) curved AMOLED display with a 20.1:9 aspect ratio and a dynamic refresh rate ranging between 1Hz and 120Hz. The display has a peak brightness of 1300nits and features a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for an added layer of protection. The device has dual nano SIM slots and is powered by Android 12 with ColorOS 12.1 on top. The handset features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset paired up with 12GB of RAM. The device offers internal storage of 256GB. As far as camera module is considered, the OnePlus 10 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 48MP primary sensor along with a 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and an 8MP telephoto sensor. The device also features optical image stabilisation (OIS) support. The front of the device sports a 32MP selfie shooter. The device is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 80W Super Flash Charge wired charging and 50W Wireless Flash Charge technology.

BSNL Best Voice Vouchers that Are Super Affordable Posted: 16 Feb 2022 06:34 AM PST If you are looking for prepaid plans that are very budget-friendly, BSNL offers some of the cheapest packs that offer adequate benefits at reasonable price tags. When it comes to pricing, BSNL always has a slight edge over the private telcos and offers amazing calling and data benefits as well. In this article, we have listed some of the super affordable voice vouchers from BSNL that will fit right into your budget. Affordable Voice Vouchers from BSNL The first two plans on the list are quite the cheap options offered by telco. STV_49 plan from BSNL costs Rs 49 and offers free 100 minutes of voice calls along with a total of 2GB data for a validity period of 24 days. On the other hand, the STV_99 pack from BSNL offers basic unlimited voice calls for a validity period of 22 days at Rs 99. There is also a Voice_135 pack which provides 1440 minutes of voice call for a validity period of 24 days at Rs 135. STV_118 plan from BSNL comes at a price tag of Rs 118 and offers 0.5GB data per day along with unlimited voice calls for a validity period of 26 days. STV_147 pack from the telco, on the other hand, provides a total of 10GB data along with unlimited voice calls and access to BSNL tunes for a validity period of 30 days at Rs 147. BSNL also offers an STV_185 plan that provides unlimited voice calls along with 100 SMS as well as 1GB data per day for a validity period of 28 days at Rs 185. The plan also offers access to BSNL Tunes. Voice_187 pack from the telco, however, provides unlimited voice calls with 100 SMS/day for a validity period of 28 days as well but offers 2GB data per day for Rs 187. The state-owned telco also provides budget prepaid plans with OTT benefits. STV_247 plan from BSNL comes at a price tag of Rs 247 ad offers unlimited voice calls as well as 100 SMS/day for a validity period of 30 days. The plan also offers a total of 50GB of data and comes with access to BSNL Tunes and EROS now entertainment services. STV_298 on the other hand offers unlimited voice calls along with 100 SMS/day for a validity period of 56 days for Rs 298. The plan also offers 1GB data per day and comes with access to EROS now entertainment services for 56 days as well.

Ericsson Launches IoT Accelerator Connect for Enterprises to Scale Business Posted: 16 Feb 2022 05:50 AM PST Ericsson has just announced IoT Accelerator Connect, a comprehensive platform that is secure and reliable and empowers enterprises and communications service providers (CSPs) across the world to scale their IoT business across millions of devices. The company in a release said that through one click, Ericsson IoT Accelerator Connect provides enterprises with plug-and-play access to cellular IoT connectivity. Ericsson IoT Accelerator Connect to Solve Major Challenges of Enterprises One of the major challenges that enterprises face in their IoT projects is that of the high time consumption and difficult integrations. The IoT Accelerator Connect from Ericsson is here to solve that problem for businesses by transforming digital sales and automatic processes within the IoT ecosystem and serving user needs. This new IoT solution from Ericsson will play a different role for the developers and enterprises. The enterprises will get a unifying layer of packaged services from Ericsson's IoT Accelerator Connect for minimising the complexity in business. While the developers will have access to solutions at their fingertips that are best suited for specific use cases, service level needs, and more. Ericsson's IoT Accelerator Connect includes the following integrated services: IoT Accelerator Cloud Connect IoT Accelerator Device Connect IoT Accelerator Connect Hub IoT Accelerator Developer Portal IoT Accelerator Embedded Connect

Xiaomi Developing 150W Fast Charge Technology for its Future Flagship Devices Posted: 16 Feb 2022 05:11 AM PST Xiaomi is all set to announce the Redmi K50 series in China. The Redmi K50 gaming edition model which will be a part of the K50 lineup will arrive with a humongous 120W fast charge technology which was introduced by the brand a few months ago. While the 120W fast charge technology is a huge milestone in itself, a new report suggests that the company is working on yet another faster charging solution. Let's find out more. Xiaomi Setting Benchmark in Charging Solutions The news has been shared by the tipster Digital Chat Station on the Chinese microblogging website Weibo. According to the tipster, Xiaomi is currently testing a faster-charging technology that will push the benchmark in the charging solutions even further. The report informed that the company is currently in the process of testing 150W fast charge technology. As far as the upcoming Redmi K50 Series is considered, the Redmi K50 gaming edition smartphone will feature 120W fast charge support whereas the Redmi K50 Pro+ will arrive with 100W fast charge technology. Both devices are going to feature the company's powerful 6c dual battery design. The 120W fast charge technology to be featured in the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition smartphone is capable of fully charging the device in about 17 minutes which means that 150W fast charge will arrive with even faster-charging speed resulting in reduced time. Digital Chat Solution informs that Xiaomi has already developed a charging solution faster than 120W which is also ready for mass production and might be featured in devices pretty soon. The company recently introduced 120W fast charge technology with its Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge which became the first smartphone to feature the technology. Digital Chat Station informs that the upcoming 150W charging tech might be featured in the flagship device such as Xiaomi 12 Ultra or the soon to be launched Xiaomi MIX series. Not much is known about the upcoming charging technology from Xiaomi but it is sure to push the boundaries of the charging speeds when it arrives for commercial use.

Paytm Now Available for Twitter Users to Tip Posted: 16 Feb 2022 04:44 AM PST India's one of the largest online payments platforms, Paytm, is now available for Twitter users to tip others. The Tips feature on Twitter is not something new. It is only that the integration of Paytm has happened recently. Users can pay through Bitcoin, Ethereum, Patreon, Razorpay, and now Paytm as well. Users can tap on the tips feature on the Twitter accounts which have enabled the feature, and it will take those users to the app for completing the payment. Twitter, in a blog post, said that it wouldn't collect any portion of the funds transferred through Paytm. UPI Payments on Twitter Tips Now Also Possible Since Paytm integration has successfully arrived for the Twitter Tips feature, Indian users can even tip their favourite accounts via UPI, debit card, credit card, and net banking. Tips service isn't something very new and was brought for users across the world in late 2021. It allows Twitter users to pay their favourite Twitter profiles and content creators directly inside the app. It is available in multiple Indian languages such as Gujarati, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil and Hindi. How to Activate Tips Feature The first thing that a user needs to do is go to their Twitter app on either an iOS or Android device and log in. Then tap on the Edit Profile section and select 'Tips' followed by 'Allow Tips'. Lastly, choose a payment platform of your choice to complete the setup. Once that is done, users navigating to your profile will be able to see a Tips button to make payments. The feature is available for both iOS and Android users. Twitter doesn't make any cuts for the payments that are done through third-party platforms such as Paytm and more. The micro-blogging site had come out with this feature to ensure that payments can be made to the creators by their fans for all the work they do to create content.

Oppo Expected to Unveil Find X5 Series in MWC Barcelona Posted: 16 Feb 2022 03:12 AM PST One of the leading smartphone manufacturers Oppo has confirmed that it will be participating in the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) scheduled for February 28 in Barcelona. The brand is going to convene an event at the MWC where it is expected to debut its Oppo Find X5 Series of smartphones. Oppo Find X5 series will consist of Oppo Find X5, Find X5 Pro and a Find X5 Lite. Ahead of the launch, images of the three upcoming devices have also been shared by the tipster Evan Blass. As far as the images leaked over the web are concerned, the Oppo Find X5 Lite seems to have a quite similar design to that of Oppo Reno 7 SE. Several rumours in the past have also suggested that Find X5 Lite will be a rebranded version of Oppo Reno 7 SE in the global markets. Also, Oppo recently launched Reno 7 in India which was a slightly modified version of the Oppo Reno 7 SE. Moreover, multiple rumours about the other devices in the Find X5 Series have emerged in the past. Specification details for Find X5 Series The company recently announced its partnership with Hasselblad and the Find X5 series is expected to arrive with a 50MP camera setup altered by Hasselblad. The devices are also expected to feature a 13MP telephoto shooter. A recent report suggests that Oppo Find X5 Pro will receive a camera performance enhancement via a dedicated MariSilicon X AI chip. Further, the Find X5 series of smartphones could arrive with a 6.7-inch QHD+ (3,216×1,440 pixels) AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. The display of the Pro model is also expected to have a low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) technology as well as Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for an added layer of protection. Find X5 series of devices are speculated to be powered by Qualcomm's latest and most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen1 that is fabbed on Samsung's 4nm process. The chipset also comes with an integrated Adreno 730 GPU and X65 5G modem. Find X5 Series smartphones will be backed by a 5000mAh battery and will come with support for 80W fast charge technology. Moreover, the upcoming Oppo Find X5 Pro, according to the leaked renders will come in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colour options.

Realme 9 Pro Series Arrives in India With Colour Changing Rear Panels, 120Hz Refresh Rate and More Posted: 16 Feb 2022 02:22 AM PST The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme has finally launched the highly anticipated Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G smartphones in India. Rumours have been building up to the arrival of these devices, and they are finally here. Realme 9 Pro series smartphones have been launched with a unique Light Shift Design that changes the colour of their back panels from Light Blue to Red when exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. Apart from these, the smartphones come with a ton of exciting features and specs such as multiple camera modes, MediaTek and Qualcomm processors and much more. Check out the specification and pricing details of the newly launched Realme 9 Pro 5G and 9 Pro+ 5G. Realme 9 Pro 5G Specifications The latest Realme 9 Pro 5G comes with a display featuring a 6.6-inch full-HD+ LCD panel with a 120Hz six-level adaptive refresh rate. Under the hood, is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset that comes with Adreno 619 GPU and is coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The device also features 128GB of internal storage. Talking about the camera front, Realme 9 Pro 5G comes with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 64MP primary sensor along with an 8MP wide-angle sensor and a 2MP macro lens. The front of the device features a 16MP selfie snapper. Furthermore, the handset operates on Android 12 out-of-the-box with Realme UI 3.0 on top. The latest smartphone is backed by a 5000mAh battery and supports 33W Dart Charge fast charging. Connectivity options on the vanilla model of the pro series include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The handset also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Realme 9 Pro+ 5G Specifications The display of the Pro model differs a little bit as it comes with a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display of the device also features a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection and a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. Realme 9 Pro+ is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset which comes with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU and up to 8GB of RAM as well. The internal storage on the device is 256GB. As far as the camera module of the device is considered, Realme 9 Pro+ 5G features a triple rear camera setup as well headlined by a 50MP Sony sensor along with 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. The front of the device features a 16MP selfie camera. Moreover, the primary camera on the back comes with a ProLight Imaging Technology that is claimed to help provide better light intake and it also supports optical image stabilisation (OIS). The handset is backed by a 4500mAh battery and supports 60W SuperDart fast charging. Realme 9 Pro+ runs on Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 as well and connectivity options on the device include options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS/ A-GPS, USB-Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Realme 9 Pro+ features an in-display fingerprint scanner. Price and Availability Details of Realme 9 Pro Series Realme 9 Pro 5G comes with two storage variants – the base 6GB + 128GB priced at Rs 17,999 which is an introductory offer and an 8GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs 20,999. On the other hand, Realme 9 Pro+ 5G comes with three storage options – 6GB + 128GB comes at a price tag of Rs 24,999, 8GB + 128GB variant costs Rs 26,999 and the high-end model with 8GB + 256GB storage option comes with a price tag of Rs 28,999. Both the devices have been made available in Aurora Green, Midnight Black, and Sunrise Blue colour options and the colour changing rear panel is limited to only the Sunrise Blue colour option. The smartphones will be available for sale via Flipkart, Realme.com, and mainline channels.

Vodafone Idea, Nokia Successfully Demonstrate 5G VoNR in Gandhinagar Posted: 16 Feb 2022 01:43 AM PST Vodafone Idea (Vi) has just announced that it has successfully demonstrated 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) with its technology partner, Nokia. Both the companies are working together in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, for testing 5G. This successful demonstration means that once the VoNR solution is deployed, Vi users can make high-definition voice calls using the 5G network of the telco. Vodafone Idea and Nokia Leveraged Nokia's AirScale Vi and Nokia had leveraged the latter's comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including its 5G core, AirScale 5G RAN, and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) voice core. These solutions can provide superior core experience on a reliable low latency and reliable 5G network that can be used for both voice can use data services. Jagbir Singh, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Vodafone Idea Limited, said the company is testing solutions for offering superior network experience and use cases of relevance to consumers and digital enterprises during the 5G trials. Singh added that after achieving the fastest download speeds during the 5G trials, the telco has successfully demonstrated 5G VoNR, which means that customers of the telco will be able to get a high-quality 5G network experience. Vodafone Idea has also partnered with Ericsson and is conducting trials with the vendor in Pune, Maharashtra. The telco is working with these vendors to explore, develop, and test new use cases of the 5G network. Today's announcement from the telco shows that it is moving ahead with the 5G trials very fast and will be ready to deploy once the spectrum is available. The 5G spectrum auctions date is unclear at the moment. The telecom secretary, K Rajaraman, had said that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) would submit recommendations by March 2022, and in two months, the spectrum auctions can take place. Rajaraman had basically said that by May of this year, the government could hold the 5G spectrum auctions. But nothing is confirmed for now.

Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea Stocks Future Posted: 16 Feb 2022 12:26 AM PST Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea stocks can be purchased via the stock exchanges in India. Reliance Jio's comes under its listed parent entity Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). The RIL group is one of the most successful companies in India right now and has the highest market cap amongst all the listed names. Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are also very big companies that can be invested in the stock market. Many people are confused about the future of these companies and want to be certain that they are making the right buy to be profitable. Before we go ahead, note that this is not investment advice but an opinion. Airtel Stock Future Bharti Airtel's stock is expected by the analysts to perform well in the near to medium term. Most of the analysts have put a buy rating on Airtel's stock expecting it to cross Rs 800 figure in the foreseeable future. This will happen because the company is actively investing in its 4G networks, growing average revenue per user (ARPU) of India mobile business, expanding B2B services throughout India, and now making profits through other subsidiaries such as Airtel Payments Bank. Airtel is now generating free cash flows, which mean the company can deleverage fast. Reliance Jio Stock Future As mentioned above, Jio's stock is not listed independently in the stock market. The company comes under its parent organisation which is Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). Thus, if you want to purchase Jio, you need to purchase RIL. However, Jio might soon go for the initial public offering (IPO), but there's no confirmed date. RIL's future growth is also expected to be great. The company is pivoting from its oil business to digital, retail, and green energy business. Many analysts have put a buy and hold rating on Reliance Jio as well. Vodafone Idea Stock Future Vodafone Idea is the most stressed private telecom operator in India right now. Analysts believe that if the telco can't raise capital soon and aggressively invest in 4G networks, the subscriber churn rate will be high, and an improvement in ARPU won't mean anything as the overall revenues will be very low.

Tikona Broadband Offers Cheaper Rs 150 Mbps Plan than JioFiber Posted: 15 Feb 2022 11:25 PM PST Tikona Broadband is not a very popular internet service provider (ISP) in India and is also available in select cities of the country. However, wherever it is present, the company offers uniform prices and benefits to the users with all of its plans. Today, we are talking about the 150 Mbps broadband plan from the company. It is worth noting that Tikona offers multiple 150 Mbps speed plans to the users. The only difference between all the 150 Mbps speed plans offered by the company is of the price and the validity they come with. The speed and data benefits remain the same. So today, we are going to look at the 150 Mbps plan from the company that's cheaper than what JioFiber provides to its users. Tikona Broadband 150 Mbps Plan Tikona's 150 Mbps plan comes at a monthly cost of Rs 799. This excludes taxes. Some plans attract installation charges, and some plans don't. If you are going for the long-term plan, you will not have to worry about the installation charges. The monthly plan will attract an installation charge of Rs 1,000, while the three months plan will attract an installation charge of Rs 500. With the monthly plan, new users will have to pay a total of Rs 2123 (inclusive of monthly tariff, installation charge, and taxes). With the three months plan, this amount becomes Rs 3418. Users going for the six and twelve months plan will not have to worry about installation charges at all. The six months plan will cost Rs 5657, and the 12 months plan will cost Rs 11314. At the same time, JioFiber offers its 150 Mbps plan for Rs 999. While it is expensive, the plan from JioFiber bundles various over-the-top (OTT) benefits. At the end of the day, plans from both companies are decent and offer great value to the users, so it is mostly about preference.

iPhone Could be a Good Investment for Long-Term Usage, But Use With Caution Posted: 15 Feb 2022 10:45 PM PST iPhones are a status symbol in society today. Any person walking with an iPhone in his/her hand will have more social approval than any person walking with a Chinese company smartphone, regardless of how expensive it is. Many consider iPhones as unworthy investments. This is primarily because of their price as there are cheaper alternatives available. But there's one thing that a lot of people don't consider. While there are cheaper Android options present, none of them gets OS and security updates for as long as an iPhone does. Apple ensures that each of its iPhones gets the latest update for years to come, and it keeps its value in place. Further, the resale value of an iPhone is always more than an Android device. This is because its OS is buttery smooth, and as mentioned before, the smartphone keeps getting regular updates. One more reason is the kind of power iPhones have. Even the A13 Bionic running inside the iPhone 11 is faster than many of the recent chipsets produced by Qualcomm and MediaTek for Android smartphones. Caution that Every iPhone User Must Take One thing that everyone knows is iPhones are expensive. Thus, if you damage one, it's going to burn holes in your pocket to get it repaired. Especially the current generation iPhone which comes with advanced sensors, display, and hardware. But if you can keep one for a long-time and with good care, it would be worth your money when you resell it to someone else. There are even affordable iPhones available in the market today. Apple is expected to launch another affordable iPhone SE 2022 this summer. Even the iPhone 12 mini is now priced under Rs 50,000, which is just a good steal for users. You can even buy old generation iPhones and use them for the long-term without any issues and resell or exchange it in the future.

5G Deployment in India Not a Danger for Aircraft: Abhishek Malhotra, TMT Law Practice Posted: 15 Feb 2022 09:03 PM PST 5G deployment using the C-band spectrum in the United States (US) has worried a lot of people about the potential interferences it can cause to the sensitive aircraft equipment. However, that won't be a problem in India. According to Abhishek Malhotra, Managing Partner, TMT Law Practice, the spectrum bands that will be used in India will not cause interference with the aircraft equipment. More precisely, it has been the altimeters, mostly in the Boeing jets, that have faced problems. In India, firstly, there's a heavy movement of Airbus jets domestically and very few Boeing aircraft. Then, the frequencies used in India for 5G will be 3.3 GHz to 3.6 GHz. This creates a good enough spectrum guard for the altimeters inside the aircraft, which utilise spectrum in the 4.2 Ghz – 4.4 GHz. In the US, there's not enough spectrum guard, as is the case in India. Thus, the possibility of interference exists in the US only and not within India. India Doesn't Need to Worry Too Much With the Deployment of 5G Malhotra told TelecomTalk that there's no need to take precautions right now because there's no problem in the first place. This is in line with what many other industry experts believe too. The simple fact is what is happening in the US won't happen in India. The flights that were cancelled going out of India to the US were because of the issues that exist there and not in India. It is worth noting that the flights to the US that were cancelled by Air India were going to utilise Boeing jets. Thus the government can go on with its usual plan of allocating the frequencies in the 3.3 GHz to 3.6 GHz band for the rollout of 5G. The 5G spectrum auctions are expected to take place during the month of May this year however, nothing's confirmed yet; it might be delayed further, as has been the case in the past.

Vodafone Idea Counting on SBI Capital Markets for Raising and Restructuring Loan Posted: 15 Feb 2022 08:34 PM PST Vodafone Idea has reportedly appointed SBI Capital Markets last week for negotiating the restructuring of its current loan. The telco's loan is worth around Rs 20,000-23,000 crore today which needs to be paid in the next four years. Not just the restructuring, but SBI Capital Markets will also help Vodafone Idea in raising fresh loans. This loan will allow the telco in raising capex levels so that it could expand 4G fast to compete for head-on with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, reports ET Telecom. Vodafone Idea Aiming to Get Longer Tenure for Loans at Lower Interest Rates The cash-strapped telco is trying to come up with a comprehensive restructuring plan which will include recasting of the loans and getting a longer tenure to repay with lower interest rates. The move from Vodafone Idea is its effort in raising capital as there has been no luck with getting a new investor on board or getting any help from the promoters. Vodafone Idea was also considering the sale of overseas convertible bonds for raising $750 million to $1 billion. It should have been done within the first week of February only but has now been pushed ahead by a few weeks. The telco has also been in talks with private equity investors such as Apollo Global Management and Carlyle for raising up to another $1 billion. Whatever Vodafone Idea (Vi) is planning, it should happen fast as the telco's users are leaving the network in huge numbers every quarter that goes by. Vodafone Idea has to secure capital in one way or another so that the telco can justify another tariff hike with an improved 4G network. SBI Capital Markets will be negotiating with the banks on behalf of Vodafone Idea and will try to restructure the existing loans along with trying to secure a loan from the financial institutions in the near future. Hopefully, something good comes out of all this for Vodafone Idea before the end of FY22.

NTO 2.0: TRAI to Float Consultation Paper, Broadcasters Withdraw Petitions Posted: 15 Feb 2022 06:48 PM PST The broadcasters in India will be withdrawing the petitions filed against the New Tariff Order (NTO) 2.0 in the Supreme Court. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will soon be coming out with a consultation paper to address the issues faced by the broadcasters and all the concerned stakeholders. The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) and its members will be withdrawing the petitions without any conditions. The bodies have already filed applications for withdrawing the petitions with the Supreme Court, reports e4m. IBDF Takes a Soft Approach Towards TRAI After No Option Left It is worth noting that IBDF was initially uninterested in withdrawing the petitions until and unless TRAI took an official stance at the Supreme Court. For the unaware, broadcasters and TRAI conducted backroom parleys for ending the issues over NTO 2.0. TRAI had then asked the broadcasters to withdraw the petitions so that it could float a consultation paper for it. But the IBDF was hesitant to do it then. However, after IBDF failed twice to get interim relief from the Supreme Court, it took a soft approach towards TRAI's recommendation and thought it best to withdraw the cases. The issues around NTO 2.0 are still going and will take some time to get resolved. Back in July 2021, IBDF had gone to the Supreme Court against the orders from the Bombay High Court, which rejected the petitions filed by the broadcasters against TRAI's NTO 2.0. For now, TRAI has extended the time for the broadcasters to implement the NTO 2.0 from April 1, 2022, to June 2022. The industry might see further delays in the implementation of the new tariff order 2.0 because it will take some time for TRAI to float the consultation paper and read into the problems that persist because of the NTO 2.0 for the broadcasters and industry. The petitions will be withdrawn soon as the broadcasters have already filed for it.

Jio, BSNL, Airtel, ACT Entry Level Broadband Plans Compared Posted: 15 Feb 2022 05:35 PM PST If you are in the market for a first-time broadband connection and are looking for affordable plans, several internet service providers (ISPs) in the country offer entry-level broadband plans that might suit your need. These plans are also suitable for individual users, small households and even those who want to switch to an affordable option. However, it might be a little confusing while choosing a service provider as there are multiple ISPs that offer affordable broadband plans. In this article, we have compared the entry-level broadband plans offered by multiple leading ISPs in the country along with the pack details for users to make a well-informed choice. Jio Jio is one of the country's leading ISP that offers broadband plans with up to 1 Gbps. However, the most affordable option from the company offers connectivity with 30 Mbps speed. JioFiber provides a 30 Mbps internet speed data plan at the price of Rs 399 per month. The FUP limit set on this plan is 3300Gb or 3.3TB. Using the 30 Mbps plan from JioFiber, customers can get access to smooth and seamless internet across multiple devices. This is one of the best budget plans as users also get a symmetrical download and upload speed. It is to be noted that the price of the plan is exclusive of GST. BSNL The most affordable option from the state-owned operator BSNL used to be the 'Fibre Basic' plan which offers an internet speed of 30 Mbps at a cost of Rs 449. The mentioned price is exclusive of GST and the plan comes with a FUP limit of 3300GB or 3.3TB. However, the telco has recently introduced a new broadband plan called "Fiber Entry". Using its Bharat Fiber connection, the telco offers a Fiber Entry plan which provides 20 Mbps speed at a cost of Rs 329 per month. The data limit on the plan is 1000GB beyond which the speed is reduced to 2 Mbps. This plan makes BSNL the only operator which offers 20 Mbps of internet speed. Airtel Broadband Airtel is one of the most popular brands when it comes to the list of ISPs in India. Airtel with its Xstream Fiber connection offers one of the fastest broadband connections and the entry-level pack from the ISP is the 'Basic' pack which provides 40 Mbps of internet speed at a monthly cost of Rs 499 exclusive of taxes. Users get 3.3TB or 3300GB of monthly fair-usage-policy (FUP) data with this plan. Airtel also provides 'Airtel Thanks Benefits' with its broadband plans which in this case includes a subscription to Wynk Music and Shaw Academy. The entry-level plan from Airtel offers a little higher speed at a little higher price tag than others. ACT's Affordable Offer The Internet Service Provider based in Bengaluru provides a 40 Mbps unlimited data plan called 'ACT Basic.' The plan usually costs Rs 549 for a month, but the ISP is providing a unique offer for its customers, wherein the 'ACT Basic' plan is available for a price of Rs 470 per month for a duration of 6 months. In addition to this, the FUP data limit levied on the broadband plans is 500GB post which the internet works at speed of 512 Kbps. The entry-level plan from ACT is suitable for users who are looking to invest in the long-term as it costs slightly less than that of Airtel with the same connectivity speed if opted for six months.

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