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• Oppo Find X5 Pro Dimensity Editions Specs and Find X5 Lite Renders Surface Ahead of the Launch
• Both Global and Indian Launch of Realme Book Prime May Take Place in April 2022
• Realme to Introduce Ground-breaking Charging Tech at MWC 2022
• Apple Might Debut its M2 Chipset in 2022 Along With Four iMacs
• Airtel vs Vi: 3GB Daily Data Plans for Short Term
• Vivo V23e 5G Has Launched in India With Dimensity 810, Triple Cameras and More
• Daiwa Launches New Budget Smart TVs in India with Cloud TV Support
• 5G to Boost Enterprise Revenues for Telcos
• Vodafone Idea Debt Conversion: Govt to Hire Advisor
• Airtel Joins SEA-ME-WE-6 Undersea Cable Consortium
• Jio Will Land IAX Undersea Cable System in Maldives
• Tecno Spark 8C Brings the Cool Factor Along With Affordability
• Airtel Offers This Prepaid Plan With Bumper Data Benefits
• BSNL to Offer 4G Services by Using Monopole Initially
• TRAI Recommendations on 5G Spectrum to Determine Govt Revenue from Auctions
• Jio and Vi Offer These Postpaid Plans With Netflix
• Motorola Smartphone Spotted at 3C Certification Could Join the Edge X30 Lineup
• Oppo Pad Key Specifications Surface Ahead of the Rumoured Launch
• Vi MiFi Gets Design Refresh, Offering 90GB of Data for Rs 499
• BSNL Prepaid Plans Suitable for Secondary SIM

Oppo Find X5 Pro Dimensity Editions Specs and Find X5 Lite Renders Surface Ahead of the Launch Posted: 21 Feb 2022 08:29 AM PST The Find X5 series of smartphones is nearing its launch date and now details have surfaced regarding the Oppo Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition. The smartphone has already been confirmed to have an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset under the hood. Moreover, new renders of the Find X5 Lite handset have emerged over the web. The renders provide intel on the design of the smartphone along with its specifications. Let's find out more. Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition Expected Specs The upcoming Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition could come 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) 1.0 technology as well as Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for an added layer of protection. The Snapdragon 8 Gen1 version of Find X5 Pro will come with the LTPO 2.0 technology. The Dimensity edition of the device is expected to come in a single storage option of 12GB + 256GB and the hardware on the handset will include LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The Snapdragon version on the other hand, will feature 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and the top-end 12GB + 512GB models. Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition 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. Oppo is also said to provide a 32MP Sony IMX709 selfie shooter at the front. The device will be backed by a 5000mAh battery and will come with support for 80W fast charge technology. Find X5 Lite New Renders As far as the images leaked over the web are concerned, the Oppo Find X5 Lite seems to have quite a similar design to that of the Oppo Reno 7 global variant. It is most likely that the handset will be launched as a rebranded version of the Reno 7 model. According to the renders, the device could feature triple rear cameras headlined by a 64MP primary sensor, a hole-punch display, and a gradient finish at the back. The Find X5 Lite will have at least two distinct colour options to choose from.

Both Global and Indian Launch of Realme Book Prime May Take Place in April 2022 Posted: 21 Feb 2022 07:19 AM PST For those waiting to buy a new laptop, there could be a new addition in the market soon. Realme, which launched its first laptop in India last year, may launch its new Realme Book Prime in India and other global markets by the end of April 2022. The news first leaked by the popular tipster Mukul Sharma and picked up by the tech website Mysmartprice reveals that Realme has started testing the new laptop in the European markets. There were leaks earlier from the tipster that Realme is rebranding Realme Book Enhanced Edition, the laptop earlier launched in China, as Realme Book Prime. Expected Specifications of Realme Book Prime If that information comes true, Realme Book Prime would be powered by an Intel Core i5-11320H 11th generation Willow Cove architecture processor, built on a 10nm SuperFin fabrication process. This is one of the good processors in the market, especially for medium to heavy tasks and some gaming, although it may not be adept for editing 4K footage in Adobe Premiere Pro. This SoC comes with four cores and eight threads with a base turbo frequency of 3.2GHz and a high core frequency of up to 4.5GHz. Realme Book Prime will also pack in 16GB LPDDR4x dual-channel RAM and 512GB fast PCIe SSD. Compared to the Realme Book Slim, the upcoming Realme laptop will get a higher thermal design power CPU with 35W, and a dual cooling fan for a better cooling system. The laptop will have a 14-inch 2K Full Vision display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, 400nits brightness, a 54Whr battery. It would support 65W fast charging and come with a Type-C port. In terms of ports, the buyers can also expect Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. An attractive factor in Realme Book Prime would be Harman speakers tuned by the DTS Audio technology. Buyers may also get a 720p webcam to take HD calls, which means better quality for your virtual meetings. The Realme Book Prime is likely to come with a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button.

Realme to Introduce Ground-breaking Charging Tech at MWC 2022 Posted: 21 Feb 2022 06:32 AM PST Realme is all set to hold its first major launch event of this year next week and we can expect flagship devices to be introduced at the event. Realme is expected to introduce the global variants of the GT 2 series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022. To recall, the devices have already been launched in China. Now, in a new development, Realme is reportedly going to launch its latest fast-charging solution at the same event as well. Let's find out more. Details on the Upcoming Charging Technology Realme hasn't provided a lot of details regarding the upcoming charging technology that it will introduce at the event. Although the company has informed that it will be the fastest charging technology announced so far across the globe. The company had also earlier introduced its 125W UltraDart fast charging technology that was capable of charging a 4000mAh battery in under 20 minutes. Here are the details regarding the new charging technology that Realme is expected to introduce at the MWC 2022. With Realme announcing the latest charging solution to be unveiled at the MWC 2022, it is being speculated that the company could introduce the much talked about 150W charging solution. Despite any official confirmation, the rumoured reports inform that the brand is planning to debut its own 150W charging technology that will be based on Oppo's 160W fast charging tech. The GT 2 Series is Coming Apart from the charging technology, Realme has also confirmed the launch of the GT 2 series globally at the event with the highlight being the flagship GT 2 Pro. Realme will also introduce the GT 2 series of smartphones in India in the near future. As far as GT 2 Pro is considered, the device will come with a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset. The device features a triple rear camera setup as well headlined by two 50MP camera sensors for wide and ultrawide. There is also an additional 3MP telephoto lens. The GT 2 Pro supports 65W fast charging support and is backed by a 5000mAh battery.

Apple Might Debut its M2 Chipset in 2022 Along With Four iMacs Posted: 21 Feb 2022 05:13 AM PST There have already been reports about the wide-ranging products Apple is planning to launch this year ranging from new iMacs to new PCs and even new smartphones. Now, in a new development, the latest report states that Apple will be introducing its M2 chipsets in 2022 as well. This report falls in line with yet another report from Bloomberg which also says that the company will be launching four new iMacs this year along with Apple Silicon's M2 chipset. New iMacs Will Come With M2 Chipsets 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. It is expected that the company will be launching the 13-inch MacBook Pro, a 24-inch iMac, and a completely redesigned MacBook Air in 2022. Users can expect all these devices to come with the new M2 chipsets as currently, they make use of the M1 processors. Not much is known, however, when it comes to the upcoming Apple Silicon's M2 chipset. Speculations suggest that the M2 chipset will be a tad bit faster than its predecessor. The chipset might actually arrive with the same eight-core architecture but it is likely that it will receive a graphics core increment from seven or either to nine or 10. Moreover, Apple could also introduce the pro and MAX versions of the chipset next year just as it did with the M1 chipset and could also debut its M3 processors. It has also been reported previously that Apple is gearing up for its first virtual media event of 2022 where the company could be introducing a new Mac. The rumours suggest that the virtual event will take place on March 8 but nothing has been confirmed by the company. 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.

Airtel vs Vi: 3GB Daily Data Plans for Short Term Posted: 21 Feb 2022 04:21 AM PST Telecom providers offer plenty of heavy data plans, especially those offering 3GB daily data. A distinguishing factor for choosing 3GB/day prepaid plans is the availability of streaming benefits. Another factor is the validity of the plan. There are plenty of options to highlight these two criteria. Here we look at the 3GB daily data plans of Airtel and Vi coming with short term validity, ranging from 28 days to 84 days, and see which provider offers the best benefits to the customers. Airtel 3GB Daily Data Plans Airtel has two 3GB/day data plans under its prepaid range, one at Rs 599 and another at Rs 699. Airtel prepaid plan at Rs 699 comes with a validity of 56 days, offering 3GB data/day besides unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day. Post data limit, the speed will reduce to 64Kbps. Post SMS daily limit, text messages are chargeable at Rs 1 for local texts and Rs 1.50 for STD SMS. A couple of additional benefits add up the spice, including 56 days access to Amazon Prime membership, 56 days access to any one of the selected Xstream channels on the Airtel Thanks app, and other Airtel Thanks app benefits, including three months access to Apollo 24/7 circle app, free courses on Shaw Academy, Rs 100 cashback on FASTag, free hello tunes and free Wynk Music. Airtel prepaid plan at Rs 599 is for subscribers looking at monthly options, coming with a validity of 28 days. The plan provides unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day and 3GB/day for the subscribers. Besides other Airtel Thanks app benefits, a Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription comes free with the plan. There is no additional streaming benefit other than a 30-day free mobile edition Prime video trial. Vodafone Idea (Vi) 3GB Daily Data Plans Coming to the 3GB/day data plans of Vi, subscribers have a range of options to consider. A Vi prepaid plan at Rs 475 offers 3GB/day, 100 SMS/day and truly unlimited calls for 28 days. Vi's flagship data offers such as free night data from 12 am to 6 am, provision to carry over the unused data of the weekdays to weekends, and 2GB backup data make the plan more interesting for heavy data users. For streaming, the plan comes with Vi Movies and TV access. Another Vi 3GB/day plan comes at Rs 601 with 28 days validity offering the same benefits. Besides the 3GB daily data, subscribers can get an additional 16GB with the plan. A one-year mobile subscription to Disney+ Hotstar is another attraction of the plan. Above all, the plan comes with Vi's flagship data offers and access to Vi Movies and TV. Subscribers looking for the validity of up to two months may choose the plan at Rs 699, which comes with 56 days validity. The plan comes with Vi flagship data benefits, besides unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day. Rs 901 prepaid plan is another Vi 3GB daily data plan, coming with 70-day validity. Besides the regular data, it also offers 48GB extra data and other Vi flagship data offers. For streaming, it comes with both a one-year mobile subscription to Disney+ Hotstar and access to Vi Movies and TV. Overall, Vi offers more benefits than Airtel when it comes to 3GB daily data plans.

Vivo V23e 5G Has Launched in India With Dimensity 810, Triple Cameras and More Posted: 21 Feb 2022 03:06 AM PST The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has just launched its Vivo V23e 5G handset in India on February 21. The rumours around the device have been building for a few weeks and now it is finally here. Vivo V23e 5G has been launched by inspirations from the Vivo V23 5G smartphone launched last month in India alongside the Vivo V23 Pro 5G. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Chipset, triple rear cameras and more. Vivo V23e 5G will compete in the Indian markets with devices from other brands such as Xiaomi 11i 5G, Lava Agni 5G, and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G. Let's take a look at the specs and pricing details of the device. Specification Details for Vivo V23e 5G The all-new Vivo V23e 5G comes with a display featuring a 6.44-inch full-HD+ with 1,080×2,400pixels resolution AMOLED display and has a 20:9 aspect ratio. The handset is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset which is paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The internal storage on the device is 128GB expandable via a microSD card. Talking about the camera specifications, Vivo V23e comes 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 features a 44MP selfie camera with an autofocus lens. Vivo V23e 5G runs on Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12 on top. The newly-launched device is backed by a 4050mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. Connectivity options on the Vivo V23e include 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Sensory systems onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. The device also features an under-display fingerprint scanner. Price Details The latest handset from Vivo, Vivo V23e 5G has been launched at a price tag of Rs 25,990 for its 8GB + 128GB single storage variant. The retail price of the device is, however, Rs 28,990 and it has been launched in Sunshine Gold and Midnight Blue colour options. The all-new smartphone is available for purchase via Vivo India's website as well as all the leading retail stores across India.

Daiwa Launches New Budget Smart TVs in India with Cloud TV Support Posted: 21 Feb 2022 02:04 AM PST Daiwa, India's one of the fastest-growing brands in the TV segment has just launched two HD Ready Smart TVs powered by Cloud TV. The Smart TVs have model numbers D32SM9 and D40HDR9L and feature 80cm or 32-inch and 98cm or 39-inch display respectively. The HD Ready Smart TVs come with their own user-friendly UI – ‘The BIGWALL’ and provide a bundle of TV apps, global content, and more resulting in an overall enhanced experience for the users. Apart from the above-mentioned models, the brand has also launched a variant for each model namely D32SM9A and D40HDR9LA which are powered with Cloud TV Voice assistance. Details of the New Smart TVs The company's own UI – ‘The BIGWALL’ navigates through the expansive library of premium content, which includes 2500000+ hours of content and a ‘Movie Box’ App with 25000+ free movies in Multiple Genres and Languages suited to each user. Furthermore, the Smart TVs showcase the latest & trending content on the home screen and also provide smart recommendations. There is also an option to further filter these recommendations with the Content Discovery Engine to access content from across the apps right from the homepage. Daiwa has launched its new Smart TVs offering a number of platforms for the users such as Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, SonyLIV, Sun NXT etc. The TVs will also feature the Official Amazon Prime Video app offering users a sea of entertainment options. The TVs will also come with Netflix, YouTube and other platforms and will support OTA updates as well. Moreover, the company has launched its latest Smart TVs with a new sleek Smart remote which features dedicated buttons for Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5 and Movie Box. For the above-mentioned Cloud TV Voice Assistance, the TVs featuring it will have a voice remote with an in-built Mic to allow users to operate the TV with their voice. These branded shortcuts are featured to provide an ease-of-use to the users. The TVs are equipped with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM and are run on the Android 9.0 operating system and the A-53 Quad Core Processor. Daiwa has launched the new Smart TVs with an HD Ready Display that offer bright colours, high contrast and impeccable detail. The all-new Smart TVs feature a 1366×768-pixel resolution, an A+ Grade Panel, Quantum Luminit Technology, and 16.7 million colours. The connectivity options on the devices include two HDMI and two USB ports along with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Optical Output Pricing Details As far as pricing of the new Smart TVs is considered the 80cm or 32-inch Smart TVs are priced at Rs 11,990 and Rs 12,490, while the 98cm or 39-inch Smart TVs are priced at Rs 17,990 and Rs 18,490. The new Smart TVs come with a one-year warranty with an additional one-year warranty on the panels. The devices are available for sale via the company's official website and other retail stores in India.

5G to Boost Enterprise Revenues for Telcos Posted: 21 Feb 2022 12:57 AM PST 5G networks are going to boost the enterprise revenues for the telcos. Indian telecom operators right now majorly depend on the B2C (business to consumers) segment of the market for revenues. But as 5G networks become a common part of India, their enterprise business will also start growing. All the telcos, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), are into providing services to enterprises. 5G Network Use Cases Suggest Enterprises Will Get More Benefits than Normal Consumers The use cases that the 5G trials in India have suggested so far hint that 5G will be of more use to the enterprises than the normal consumers. Normal consumers can manage their internet demands with a decent 4G network as well. Airtel and Vi are particularly very focused on their enterprise business. Both of these telcos offer a ton of services to the enterprises through their sub-brands, Airtel Business and Vi Business. 5G would enable things such as private 5G, network slicing, and more which the communication service providers (CSPs) can leverage to offer innovative services to enterprise clients. The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) will make space for more next-generation applications to make space for themselves with the added support of 5G networks. Even the industry experts have said before that 5G networks are primarily going to be used by enterprises. Normal consumers, on average, don't need to use very highly demanding data applications on the go to require 5G speeds. Most of the users who need such speeds install a fiber broadband connection in their home and have 4G data for basic browsing whenever they are outside their homes. The telcos will be happy only at the end of the day that a new revenue stream for them will open up. 5G networks should proliferate the growth of enterprises in their digital journey and bring innovative solutions to the table.

Vodafone Idea Debt Conversion: Govt to Hire Advisor Posted: 21 Feb 2022 12:25 AM PST The Indian government is looking to hire an advisor to help with the conversion process of Vodafone Idea's debt into equity. This advisor will aid the centre in determining the amount of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) and deferred spectrum payments which need to be converted into equity for the government. For the unaware, Vodafone Idea (Vi) had earlier announced that it would be opting for the option to convert the dues into equity for the government. Tata Teleservices had also said the same; however, later, the company walked out of its decision. Thus, Vi is now the only private telecom services company in which the government will have a stake in. We are not talking about a small stake, though. According to the estimates shared by Vi, the Indian government will get a 35.8% stake in the company, which would then be more than what any other individual promoter holds. Government to Do Own Math for Vodafone Idea Equity According to a Mint report, the Indian government will be hiring an advisor to aid with the debt to equity conversion of Vodafone Idea. The centre is planning on doing its own math with regards to how much equity it should get in the company. This will take a bit of time as an external advisor from the firms chosen by the Department of Investment, and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) will be included too. Regardless of the kind of stake, the government will hold in the company; it won't turn into a public sector unit (PSU). The Government of India (GoI) had issued a statement saying that it has no plans of converting Vi into a PSU and it will look to sell its stake when things stabilise for the company. The telco posted an average revenue per user (ARPU) figure of Rs 121 in the December quarter, which is slightly more than what it posted for the previous quarter (Rs 119). With the full impact of the tariff hikes in Q4 FY22, the ARPU of the telco will surely go up. However, at the same time, Vi's ARPU is expected to be very much behind its competitors, including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.

Airtel Joins SEA-ME-WE-6 Undersea Cable Consortium Posted: 20 Feb 2022 11:18 PM PST Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in the country, has just announced that it has joined the SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium. This will help the telco in scaling up its high-speed global network capacity for serving the digital economy of India. For the unaware, SEA-ME-WE-6 is a 19,200 Rkm network that will connect France and Singapore and will be one of the largest undersea cable systems globally. Bharti Airtel will be a major investor in the SEA-ME-WE-6 and will anchor 20% of the overall investment in the cable system. The cable system will go live in 2025. SEA-ME-WE-6 to be Fully Integrated With Nxtra With the help of SEA-ME-WE-6, Bharti Airtel will be able to 100 Tbps capacity on its global network. The telco released a statement saying it will land the SEA-ME-WE-6 cable system in the country at new landing stations in Chennai and Mumbai. The SEA-ME-WE-6 will be fully integrated with the data centres of Nxtra, a subsidiary company of Bharti Airtel. It is worth noting that just a few minutes back, Reliance Jio also announced that it would land the IAX undersea cable system in the Maldives. The IAX will be ready for service by the end of 2023.

Jio Will Land IAX Undersea Cable System in Maldives Posted: 20 Feb 2022 10:56 PM PST Reliance Jio, India's number telecom operator will land the next generation multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress (IAX) undersea cable system in Hulhumale, Maldives. Because of this, Hulhumale will directly connect to the world's major internet hubs in Singapore and India. Uz Fayyaz Ismail, Minister of Economic Development, said that this will open up vast opportunities for the people in the Maldives by providing them with a high-quality, secure, and affordable internet experience. Ismail further said this will diversify the economy as it will enable the Maldives to become one of the key hubs in South Asia. Mathew Oommen, President, Reliance Jio, said the company is very pleased to work with the government of Maldives. IAX will support the explosive growth in data demand expected from the new initiatives being launched by the government of Maldives, added Oommen. IAX System Originates in Mumbai For the unaware, the IAX system originates from Mumbai in the west and connects directly to Singapore with branches including additional landings in Thailand, Malaysia, and India. IAX is expected to be ready for service by the end of 2023.

Tecno Spark 8C Brings the Cool Factor Along With Affordability Posted: 20 Feb 2022 10:21 PM PST Tecno, a global smartphone brand, has just launched the Tecno Spark 8C for the Indian market. The company is looking to market the device as a premium entry-level offering. It sports an octa-core processor along with a 90Hz refresh rate support display. But the highlight of the device is its price. Before we talk about the price further, let's take a look at the complete specifications of the smartphone. Tecno Spark 8C Specifications Tecno Spark 8C has launched in India with a 6.6-inch HD+ DoT Notch display with 89.3% screen-to-body ratio and 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate support. The maximum brightness this device's display can deliver is 480nits, which is nothing compared to what even mid-range devices can offer today. But keep in mind this is an entry-level smartphone. The device sports an octa-core processor with an AnTuTu score of 144753 coupled with up to 3GB of physical RAM, which can be extended up to 6GB of RAM with 3GB of virtual RAM. The company said that the support for virtual RAM would come with a future OTA (over-the-air) update. The device comes with up to 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB with an external microSD card. Tecno Spark 8C has a dual-real camera setup at the rear with a 13MP AI sensor and a secondary sensor with support for various photography modes. The device also has an 8MP sensor at the front for clicking selfies and video calling. There's a big 5000mAh battery inside, which the company claims can deliver a standby time of up to 89 days. It can support 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity and also has a 3.5mm headphone jack. Tecno Spark 8C Price The Tecno Spark 8C comes in a single variant with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage for Rs 7499. It will be available in Amazon India starting February 24 in different colours, including Iris Purple, Magnet Black, Turquoise Cyan, and Diamon Grey. The Tecno Spark 8C could be a top option for users looking for an affordable 4G smartphone in India.

Airtel Offers This Prepaid Plan With Bumper Data Benefits Posted: 20 Feb 2022 09:00 PM PST Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in the country, offers a prepaid plan with bumper data benefits. The plan that we are talking about is suitable for anyone who relies primarily on their 4G network for consuming data for working and other things and requires a ton of data every day. Well, actually, there's not one but two such plans available, and the great thing about either of these plans is that they come with over-the-top (OTT) subscriptions bundled for the users for no additional cost. Let's take a look at what these plans are and what benefits they come with. Bharti Airtel Prepaid Plans With Bumper Data Benefits The first plan on the list is the Rs 599 plan. This is not a plan meant for every user and comes with a very short validity of 28 days. If you are wondering why this plan is so expensive, here are the benefits it comes with. Users get 3GB of daily data, unlimited voice calling, 100 SMS/day, and a free subscription to Disney+ Hotstar Mobile worth Rs 499. Then there are Airtel Thanks benefits bundled as well. The contents of Airtel Thanks are mentioned at the bottom part of this article. The second plan on the list is the Rs 699 prepaid plan which comes with 56 days of service validity. This plan also offers 3GB of daily data, unlimited voice calling, and 100 SMS/day with Airtel Thanks benefits. However, the validity of this plan is 56 days instead of the 28 days offered by the Rs 599 plan. There's a free subscription to Amazon Prime bundled with this plan. Airtel Thanks benefits offered by both the plans include Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition trial for one month (not offered by the Rs 699 plan as it already includes Amazon Prime membership), Wynk Music, Shaw Academy, FASTag cashback, and more. You can also check out 3GB daily data plans from Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi).

BSNL to Offer 4G Services by Using Monopole Initially Posted: 20 Feb 2022 08:14 PM PST Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is targeting to launch its 4G services in multiple parts of the country this year. The state-run telco has selected Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as its technology partner for the same. Both the companies are working together to deploy India's first homegrown 4G network. This will also mark the entry of TCS into the telecom equipment manufacturing business. Sushil Kumar Mishra, Director (Consumer Mobility), BSNL, said the telco would make use of monopoles initially rather than the smart towers for delivering 4G network services in India. This is because monopoles are cost-effective and also work really well. BSNL to Build 1 Lakh Telecom Towers BSNL has planned to build 1 lakh telecom towers across India, said Mishra, reports TOI. Out of this, the telco will be eyeing to install over 4000 towers in Bihar alone. Mishra also said that BSNL would be providing 4G services in Mumbai and Delhi too. The state-run telco could launch its 4G networks by the Independence Day of 2022, which is August 15. It is the same timeline that the telecom minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, mentioned about the launch of 4G networks of BSNL. Vaishnaw had said that BSNL will be making 4G equipment orders by April this year and will also 4G networks by August or September 2022. Right now, BSNL is working with C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) and TCS to conduct the 4G trials. The trials were supposed to finish by February 15, 2022, but no news has arrived on that front yet. Since it is February 21 already, it is safe to assume that the companies haven't been able to get success yet. The Indian government wanted BSNL to launch homegrown 4G instead of what the private operators did by partnering with foreign equipment manufacturers. This will also help BSNL with building a foundation to launch homegrown 5G networks.

TRAI Recommendations on 5G Spectrum to Determine Govt Revenue from Auctions Posted: 20 Feb 2022 06:43 PM PST The recommendations that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will give for the 5G spectrum auctions will largely determine the kind of revenue that the government will make in the coming financial year. As for the current financial year, the centre is surely going to make more than its estimates. For this year, the budget estimates from the telecom sector was Rs 53,986 crore, but the revenues may go up as high as Rs 71,959.24 crore. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has already collected Rs 69,559 crore as of February 3, 2022. Coming Financial Year Budget Estimates Set Lower by the Centre, Earnings to be Much More K Rajaraman, telecom secretary, told PTI that the earnings from the telecom sector would be significantly higher than the budget estimates, but an exact number can't be given at the moment. It is because the revenues would heavily depend on the kind of recommendations that the TRAI gives on the pricing of the spectrum. As soon as the TRAI recommendations are in hand, the centre can make an estimate about the kind of revenue that will be generated from the telecom sector. It is worth noting that the telecom operators wanted the 8% license fee (LF) to be scrapped as it also includes 5% of USO (Universal Obligation Service) fund obligation and the remaining 3% of the license fee. Instead, the telcos had requested the government to only charge 1% LF of their adjusted gross revenues (AGR). However, nothing of this sort was announced at the recently held budget for FY23. The TRAI is currently working on the recommendations for 5G spectrum auctions and is likely to submit them to the DoT by March-end or earlier. Based on that, the government will take a few months and hold a 5G spectrum auction for the private telcos and possibly the satcom players. It will be interesting to see how the pricing is set for different bands as the telcos wanted huge reductions.

Jio and Vi Offer These Postpaid Plans With Netflix Posted: 20 Feb 2022 05:37 PM PST The telecom operators in the country offer both prepaid plans and postpaid plans for their users across the country. While the prepaid plans help keep your budget in check, the postpaid plan comes with added benefits and bundled subscriptions one cannot overlook. One such benefit that is offered by some operators is the subscription to Netflix. Netflix is one of the globally leading OTT platforms that offers a ton of content ensuring entertainment for all. Mentioned below are the postpaid plans from Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea or Vi that come bundled up with a subscription to Netflix. Reliance Jio Jio offers Netflix subscription with almost all of its postpaid plans whether it is cheap or expensive. For Rs 399, Jio offers a total of 75GB data per month after which users can access the internet at Rs 10/GB. The pack offers a data rollover of 200GB as well as unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day. Next is a Rs 599 postpaid plan offered by the telco. For Rs 599 users get a total of 100GB data along with 200GB of rollover data. After the consumption of 100GB, users are charged Rs 10/GB. The plan provides one additional SIM card and offers unlimited voice calls with 100 SMS/day. 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. The most expensive family postpaid pack from the telco comes at a price tag of Rs 999. Jio offers up to three additional SIM cards with its Rs 999 plan. The plan offers a total of 200GB data and allows data rollover of 500GB. After the completion of 200GB data, users are charged Rs 10/GB. The plan offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The most high-end postpaid plan offered by Jio is an individual user pack. For a price tag of Rs 1,499, Jio provides a postpaid plan that comes with a total of 300GB data along with 500GB of rollover data. After the consumption of 300GB, users are charged Rs 10/GB. The plan offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day as well. All the plans mentioned above come with access to multiple OTT platforms including Netflix, one-year Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar. Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea or Vi offers individual and family postpaid plans separately and provides Netflix subscriptions only with its RedX plans. The first plan is available for individual users and is available at a price tag of Rs 1,099 per month. The second RedX plan offered by Vi is available for 3 family members meaning the benefits of the plan can be enjoyed by 3 family members under one price tag. The cost of this plan is Rs 1,699 per month. Last on the list is the Rs 2,299 RedX plan which can be purchased to connect five family members with one postpaid plan. Talking about the benefits of the RedX plans which is the most attractive aspect of these plans, the plans come with truly unlimited high-speed data which means that no extra charges will be levied until the RedX plan is activated. Moreover, the plans also offer unlimited calling during the period where the RedX plan is activated. All three plans under RedX also come with additional benefits including access to major OTT platforms. Users can get access to Netflix on TV and mobile worth Rs 5,988 every year with these plans, however, under the 2 family plans, access to Netflix is only available for the primary users. Users also get a subscription to 1-year membership of Amazon Prime Video worth Rs 1,499. Users also get access to one-year mobile Disney+ Hotstar access at no added cost.

Motorola Smartphone Spotted at 3C Certification Could Join the Edge X30 Lineup Posted: 20 Feb 2022 08:31 AM PST Lenovo backed smartphone manufacturer Motorola was the first brand to introduce Qualcomm's latest and most powerful chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen1 with its Motorola Edge X30 handset launched in December. The device hasn't been as successful as its rivals such as Xiaomi, Realme and Huawei have been offering better smartphones in the same price segment. However, the pricing of the Edge X30 gave it a little edge over other brands as it is apt for users who are looking to save a little while purchasing a premium smartphone. A New Device Spotted at 3C Certification With the launch of the Motorola Edge X30, it was being speculated that it will be the only flagship device to be introduced this year by the company. However, things are looking different, as a new listing at the 3C certification site suggests that a new model from Motorola has been certified for electronics safety and it could also be an addition to the Edge X30 series of smartphones. The report comes in from ITHome, which states that a new device from Motorola has been spotted with the model number XT2201-6. The listing suggests that the device features a 68W fast wired charging, a technology that is currently offered with Motorola Edge X30 exclusively. Moreover, the Edge X30 device launched in December had the same model number code of XT2201. All the information hints towards the fact that the device spotted at the 3C site could actually be Motorola Edge X30 Ultra. Although there hasn't been any official confirmation regarding an ultra-model of the series, there have been multiple rumours regarding a new Motorola Frontier smartphone which could be rebranded as Motorola Edge X30 Ultra. Motorola Frontier Specs It is expected that Motorola Frontier will come with a display featuring a 6.67-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate along with HDR10 support. According to some reports the smartphone is expected to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SM8475 chipset which is being speculated as an upgraded version of the company's Snapdragon 8 Gen1. The processor on the device could be paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. On the camera front, Motorola Frontier is expected to have a triple rear camera setup which renders suggest will be headlined by a 194MP primary lens. The other cameras will include a 50MP wide-angle lens and a 12MP telephoto shooter. The front of the device will have a 60MP selfie snapper. Motorola Frontier is tipped to pack a 4,500mAh battery.

Oppo Pad Key Specifications Surface Ahead of the Rumoured Launch Posted: 20 Feb 2022 06:43 AM PST Oppo has been working on its Oppo Pad and it is expected that the device could debut at the same event where the brand is launching its flagship Find X5 series of smartphones that will feature Find X5, Find X5 Pro and Find X5 Lite devices. Oppo Pad is the first-ever tablet that will be launched by the company. There have been rumours surrounding the much-awaited Oppo Pad tablet in the past and the device has been spotted at several certifications sites as well. Now, new reports have surfaced that provide intel on the specifications of the upcoming Oppo tablet. Specification Details of Oppo Pad The information has been leaked by known tipster Digital Chat Station, according to which, the upcoming Oppo tablet will come with a 10.95-inch LCD display that will deliver a resolution of 2560x1600pixels. The display will also have support for 0-bit colours and a 120Hz refresh rate. Further, the device is expected to feature a Snapdragon 870 chipset under the hood coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The onboard storage on the device is expected to be 256GB. In addition to this, it was revealed via 3C listing that Oppo Pad could feature a 33W fast charging support. The device is expected to be backed by an 8630mAh battery. Talking about the camera specification of the device, the upcoming tablet from Oppo could feature a 13MP camera at the back along with an 8MP on the front for selfies and video calls. Earlier the upcoming Oppo Pad was also spotted at Geekbench and the listing revealed the device's Geekbench score along with some major specification details. The first-ever tablet from Oppo received 4582 points in the single-core test and 12259 points in the multi-core test at Geekbench. The listing also revealed that the upcoming Oppo Pad could feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset under the hood. The chipset is expected to have up to 3.19GHz frequency paired with Adreno 650 GPU. The listing had also confirmed that the Oppo Tab will have a 6GB RAM variant and other storage options can be expected too. The device will operate on Android 11 OS out of the box.

Vi MiFi Gets Design Refresh, Offering 90GB of Data for Rs 499 Posted: 20 Feb 2022 03:41 AM PST Vodafone Idea (Vi) has brought in a fresh design for the Vi MiFi for users. For the unaware, Vi MiFi is a portable Wi-Fi hotspot device much like the JioFi that Reliance Jio used to offer. You can carry it anywhere as it can easily fit inside your pant's pocket or in the bag pack. The telco said that you could connect up to 10 devices easily with this gadget. It is sleek in shape and very light in weight. The device can support up to a maximum throughput of 150 Mbps. Not that India's 4G networks would deliver such a speed, but it's comfortable to know that this gadget can. You can charge it again and again, so there are no worries about battery replacement costs. The Vi MiFi comes with a 2700mAh battery and is surely going to last quite long on each charge that users do. Vi MiFi Plans Users Should Know About Vi offers select postpaid plans with the Vi MiFi. You cannot purchase a traditional unlimited prepaid plan from the company for getting data with the Vi MiFi. There are two plans that you can purchase from. The first plan comes for Rs 399, and it will come with 50GB of data and 200GB of data rollover facility. After consuming the data offered by the plan, users can also pay Rs 20 per gigabyte (GB) of data they consume on the go. Then, there's also a Rs 499 plan which offers 90GB of data with the same data rollover facility as of the Rs 399 plan. With this plan too, after consuming the data offered by the plan, users can get each GB of data for Rs 20. Vi MiFi Price in India Note that for purchasing the Vi MiFi, users will have to pay Rs 2,000. This amount also includes all the taxes. It will be a one-time non-refundable cost of purchasing the device. The company is selling it through select retail stores in India in regions such as Bangalore, Pune, Thane, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Delhi, Noida, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kolkata, Rajkot, Kochi, and Baroda. Also, users must get a new Vi postpaid SIM to insert in the Vi MiFi so that it can connect with a 4G network. The device won't be able to support 5G networks when they come out. It is very easy to set up the network and connects devices with the Wi-Fi network generated by Vi MiFi. You can also get the device from the company's website.

BSNL Prepaid Plans Suitable for Secondary SIM Posted: 20 Feb 2022 02:14 AM PST The state-run telecom operator BSNL offers plans much cheaper to private telecom service providers. The benefits and validity of BSNL prepaid plans are often higher than their private counterparts. One such speciality is BSNL validity extension recharge plans. These are suitable for people who do not use BSNL as their primary number but would like to keep their BSNL number active. Although their primary offering is validity extension, they may also come with a host of benefits like unlimited voice calls, data, etc. The only challenge would be the plan availability in your telecom circle, as BSNL prepaid plans vary according to the region. Here are a few selected affordable BSNL prepaid plans that you can choose to keep your second number's active. BSNL Prepaid Plans for Secondary SIM Spending Rs 22 for a prepaid plan that extends for 90 days is a great deal. BSNL offers one such voice voucher, under which all local and STD voice calls in the home licensed service area (LSA) cost Rs 30 paisa per minute. The special tariff vouchers that come at Rs 75 and Rs 94 offer validity for 50 days and 75 days. While the special tariff voucher at Rs 75 offer 2GB free data for 50 days, BSNL prepaid plan at Rs 94 offers 3GB data for 75 days. Both the plans come with 100 minutes of free voice in the home LSA and national roaming. BSNL prepaid plan at Rs 88 is another offering that you may consider. With a validity of 90 days, BSNL Rs 88 plan offers local/STD calls at 0.8 paise/second. If you require a data backup in your secondary number for emergency use, you may consider recharging your BSNL number with Rs 198 data plan. The BSNL plan at Rs 198 offers 2GB/day data for 50 calendar days, post which the speed will get reduced to 40 Kbps. BSNL Premium Per Second and Per Minute Plans of Rs 106 and Rs 107 are the other two prepaid plans with 84 days validity. Both plans offer 100 Minutes free call any net in Home LSA and national roaming, including MTNL network and 3GB data for 84 days. The difference between the duo is the pulse rate. For billing purposes, BSNL Rs 106 plan calculates calls in seconds, whereas in Rs 107 plan, the measure of call duration is in minutes.

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