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• Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro Officially Announced to Arrive in India
• Ericsson, SmarTone Launch Mobile App to Boost 4G/5G Connectivity for End-Users
• OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro Scheduled for ColorOS 12.1 Update by Month-End
• DoT Organises Awareness Webinar on EMF radiation of Mobile Towers
• Digital Transformation in India to Ride on the Back of Data Center Industry
• 5G Small Cells Can Help With Connectivity Inside Sports Venues
• Samsung Galaxy A Series Smartphones Are Keeping the Company Alive in the Race
• Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor Launched in India – Features and Price
• Netgear Introduces Orbi RBK753 – A Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System Offering Up To 4.2 Gbps Speed
• 5G Revenues Might Grow at 164% CAGR for Telcos by 2026; Jio, Airtel, Vi Will be Happy: Nokia MBiT 2022
• 4G Data Traffic Grew 6.5x in India in Last Five Years: Nokia MBiT 2022
• Indian Telecom Operators Sharing Infra Should Make 5G Successful
• Broadband: 150 Mbps Speed Plans Made for Value Seeking Users
• 5G in India: mmWave Services to be Useless for Users
• BSNL Data Voucher That Comes With 2GB Daily Data and Year-Long Validity
• Airtel and Vi Offer These 4G Data Add-On Packs
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Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro Officially Announced to Arrive in India Posted: 15 Mar 2022 09:26 AM PDT Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro launch in India has finally been officially teased after what has been weeks of waiting. The devices were originally launched in China in January and were revealed globally at the MWC event 2022. The flagship series of smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer comes with features and specs such as Qualcomm chipsets, triple rear cameras, 120Hz refresh rate and more. Realme on Tuesday took over its Twitter account to announce the launch of Realme GT 2 and Realme GT 2 Pro in India. However, the company didn't provide any specific launch date. Recent reports, however, have hinted towards a launch in India in the month of March itself. Moreover, Realme is expected to ship over 10 million Realme GT-series phones worldwide in 2022. The smartphones Specifications for Realme GT 2 Realme GT 2 comes with a display featuring a 6.62-inch full-HD+ E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset features a Snapdragon 888 SoC under the hood combined with up to 12GB of RAM along with up to 256GB of onboard storage. The all-new Realme GT 2 also features the brand's latest industrial heat dissipation technology and stainless-steel vapour cooling which is claimed to offer cooling of up to 3? for maximum performance. The smartphone operates on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 skin on top. The camera module of the device features a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP primary camera featuring a Sony IMX776 sensor. Realme GT 2 Pro Specifications Realme GT 2 Pro features a 6.7-inch 2K (1,440×3,216 pixels) LTPO AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has been claimed by the company that the display of the device can offer a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 and supports a maximum brightness of 1,400nits.  The all-new Realme GT 2 Pro features the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset paired up with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The device also operates on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 skin on top. Realme GT 2 Pro is backed by a 5000mAh battery backup and supports 65W fast charge technology. The handset also features Realme's GT modem which is capable of providing AI frame stabilisation 2.0 for improved gameplay and lower GPU power consumption. The device also features a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor along with a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP macro shooter. The primary camera of the device is equipped with optical image stabilisation as well as electronic image stabilisation.

Ericsson, SmarTone Launch Mobile App to Boost 4G/5G Connectivity for End-Users Posted: 15 Mar 2022 08:48 AM PDT To help the end-consumers, Ericsson partnered with SmarTone and launched a new mobile app using which end-consumers, as well as businesses, will be able to boost 4G/5G connectivity of their device. The boost button will be installed in the smartphone as a mobile app to ensure optimal mobile experiences for the users. The app is called 'Ericsson Dynamic End-User Boost', and it will be offered to the end-consumers, including enterprises and consumer markets, through the help of communication service providers (CSPs). The great thing about the app is that it can be used by customers in both 4G as well as 5G smartphones. SmarTone Becomes First Telecom Operator to Offer the Ericsson Dynamic End-User Boost App SmarTone, a major telecom service provider in Hong Kong, has become the first CSP to offer the Ericsson Dynamic End-user Boost app solution to its customers. According to research done by Ericsson, consumers are willing to pay 40% of consumers, and 50% of businesses are willing to pay for better control of their user experience for critical mobile sessions. This solution will be available for white labelling for the telecom operators so that they can sell it under their own brand. Martin Zander, Head of One Network Solutions, Ericsson said this solution instantly maximises the user experience in a dynamic way that has not been possible before. Things such as video conferencing, downloading or uploading a file on the go, all will be done without any hassle, Zander added. Zander further said that this is an example of how Ericsson innovates to help the CSPs in monetising their 4G and 5G investments for the benefit of customers, business users and enterprises. The Ericsson Dynamic End-user Boost is powered by Ericsson One Network, which is a cloud-based intelligent platform based on flexible network application programming interfaces (APIs), which makes it easier for the developers to innovate new applications on 5G.

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro Scheduled for ColorOS 12.1 Update by Month-End Posted: 15 Mar 2022 08:04 AM PDT The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus had launched its flagship OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone in China back in January, the smartphone became the first-ever Pro series device from the company to debut in China first and was also the first handset to arrive with ColorOS12.1. Now, two months after the launch of the device, a senior executive of the brand has informed that the devices from the previous iteration of the flagship series from OnePlus will now receive the update to the latest ColorOS 12.1. Let's find out more. The president of the OnePlus product lineup, Liu Fengshuo revealed via the microblogging site Weibo that the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro launched last year will be receiving the ColorOS 12.1 update pretty soon. According to his statement, both of these devices will be receiving Oppo's latest mobile operating system based on Android 12 by the end of this month. It is clear from his post that the update is still a work-in-progress and if there are any issues with the software builds, then the rollout could get delayed. Even though we hope it doesn't happen, Oppo has been having issues with the previous release of its software updates. OnePlus 9 Specs OnePlus 9 launched last year in the month of March comes with 6.55 inches Fluid AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080x2400pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 Octa-core and packs 8GB and 12GB RAM while the internal storage is 128GB and 512GB. The device comes with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 48MP wide camera along with a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie shooter. OnePlus 9 is fuelled with a Non-removable Li-Po 4500mAh battery with 65W fast charging. OnePlus 9 Pro Specs OnePlus 9 Pro comes with 6.7 inches LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED capacitive touchscreen. The resolution of the screen is 1440 x 3216 pixels. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Octa-core processor coupled with 8GB and 12GB RAM while the internal storage is 128GB and 256GB. The smartphone features a quad camera setup – 48MP (wide) + 8MP (telephoto) + 50MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth). On the front, there is a 16MP lens as well.

DoT Organises Awareness Webinar on EMF radiation of Mobile Towers Posted: 15 Mar 2022 07:17 AM PDT The news comes in from Delhi, where the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Delhi License Service Area (LSA) today organised an awareness webinar on "EMF Emissions and Telecom Towers". For those unaware, DoT has been running public advocacy programme to make the general public aware of the need for mobile towers and dispel myths regarding the health effects of EMF exposure from mobile towers and the session organised today was a part of the initiative. The Need for Awareness Among the Public The webinar was addressed by a number of known names like Shri Nizamul Haq, Advisor, DoT, New Delhi, Shri Arun Kumar, DDG, DoT, Delhi LSA. Presentation on various aspects of EMF and steps taken by DoT was covered by Shri Vijay Prakash, Director and Shri Kamal Tripathi, ADG, DoT, Delhi LSA. In addition to this, various health-related queries and myths about the harmful effect of EMF radiations from mobile towers were also clarified by a medical expert, Dr Vivek Tandon, Associate Professor (Neurosurgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Shri Nizamul Haque, Advisor, DoT, Delhi LSA talked about the importance of telecommunications as an effective tool for the socio-economic development of a nation. He stated that it has become a core infrastructure for rapid growth and modernisation of various sectors of the economy and to provide the best quality of telecommunication service to the customers, the expansion of mobile networks including tower infrastructure is inevitable. Shri Arun Kumar, DDG and Shri Vijay Prakash, Director, Delhi LSA further shed light on the EMF emissions from a mobile tower suggesting that there is no convincing scientific evidence of it causing adverse health effects and the emissions are actually below the safe limits prescribed by International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and recommended by World Health Organisation (WHO). Furthermore, Dr Vivek Tandon, Associate Professor at AIIMS Delhi clarified various myths about health-related issues due to EMF radiations from mobile towers and handsets. He stated that misconceptions among a section of the population around the health hazards of EMF radiations should not override the factual information made available to us through scientific research. It is to be noted that DoT, through its field units has already taken necessary steps and adopted stricter norms for safety from EMF radiation that is emitted from mobile towers.

Digital Transformation in India to Ride on the Back of Data Center Industry Posted: 15 Mar 2022 06:10 AM PDT The Data Center industry in India is resolutely on its way to sustainable growth in the coming years according to a new report. India is currently riding the wave of digital transformation with 1.16 billion mobile connections, 800 million internet users with average data consumption of 14.73 gigabytes (GB) data per month as of October 2021. In addition to this, the unprecedented events of the pandemic have led to digital infrastructure becoming imperative at work as well as for learning. Data Centers (DC) are the pillars of this digital growth and have witnessed exponential growth in the last few years. The Growth of Data Center Industry The report comes in from Nxtra by Airtel and JLL India jointly according to which the Data Center industry is all set to receive a structural boost from various factors such as the convergence of data protection, industry-friendly regulations, government digital initiatives and investments. Moreover, the rollout of 5G, ever-rising digital usage, cloud consumption and real-time applications triggering edge DCs would usher high growth over the next few years and could possibly lead to India becoming a global data centre hub. A majority of the growth in the Data Center industry in India will be based around the cities of Mumbai and Chennai due to their business and infrastructure advantages, strategic location, and cable landing stations that are well-positioned to support this growth. Mumbai has been the front runner due to its central location on Indian geography with the availability of reliable power, cable landing stations, BFSI hub and absence of natural hazards. Chennai is a growing alternate and second-best option, with a global BFSI presence and strong manufacturing base coupled with lower set-up costs. The report adds that digital transformation in India is expected a create an economic value of USD 1 trillion by 2025. Data Centers along with robust telecom Infrastructure will be the key levers driving this wave, superior thrust by Govt of India and Pandemic has added large momentum to this growth. All existing & new-age sectors like Fintech, OTT, CDN, online education, video collaboration, intuitive maps, autonomous car and online gaming and digital netizen service have changed the way we consume services leading to humongous growth of data and real-time computing.

5G Small Cells Can Help With Connectivity Inside Sports Venues Posted: 15 Mar 2022 05:27 AM PDT If you are travelling to a sports stadium inside India or maybe anywhere in the world, be ready for one thing — loss of network connectivity or a bad network experience. This is because of network congestion inside the stadiums. Thousands of people are in the same area where most people are utilising the same company's network for data-heavy applications such as sending high-res images and videos shot from their smartphones. Thus, most modern stadiums are now also coming with the facility of Wi-Fi and public hotspots to ensure that people don't lose touch with internet connectivity inside stadiums. How Can 5G Small Cells Help? First of all, the sheer capacity of 5G networks would ensure that the mobile networks aren't as congested as 4G, which will mean better speeds. But, to deliver a 5G coverage to everyone inside the stadium, communication service providers (CSPs) can leverage 5G small cells. These small cells can be placed below the sitting chairs of the crowd. Since they are very small, they can easily fit there. Companies such as Ericsson have already built products to solve this issue and are offering them to CSPs for deployment. Ericsson's 5G small cells will help with the scaling capacity of the network and will offer an improved and consistent network experience to the users. It is worth noting that Ericsson had earlier partnered with Telefonica for offering 5G services at the famous Camp Nou football stadium in Barcelona. Ericsson's Radio Dot System (small cells) utilised 3.5 GHz spectrum to deliver 5G services to people inside the football stadium. The issue with traditional coverage solutions is that they are not easy to scale and are not cost-effective either. But with the 5G small cells, CSPs and the sports authorities can work together across India and the globe to ensure that major sporting venues where thousands of fans come together to support their favourite team don't lose network connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy A Series Smartphones Are Keeping the Company Alive in the Race Posted: 15 Mar 2022 04:53 AM PDT Out of all the smartphone series that Samsung sells in the market, its 'A' series smartphones are the most in-demand. According to the data compiled by Counterpoint Research Global Handset Model Sales Tracker, the A-series of Samsung accounted for 42% of the smartphones that the South Korean tech giant sold in 2021. For each quarter of CY21, the A-series smartphones from Samsung were more in demand than the combined smartphone series that the company sells globally. Samsung Galaxy A Series Devices Are Workhorse of the Company Overall, in 2021, 42% of the smartphones sold by Samsung were its A-series devices, and the remaining 58% were all the other device series. This means that nearly two-thirds of all the Samsung devices sold in the year were A-series smartphones. The mid-range A series devices are a perfect match for people who want a decent Samsung smartphone with a strong processor but don't want to overspend. Samsung is soon expected to launch the Galaxy A53 5G and the Galaxy A73 5G in the event scheduled for March 17, 2022. These devices will compete heavily with the mid-range smartphones that are sold by Chinese companies. In a quarter-by-quarter comparison, the Galaxy A series devices accounted for 56% of the total smartphones sold by Samsung in Q1 2021. In Q2, Q3, and Q4 of the same year, this figure stood at 60%, 57%, and 59%. Thus, there's no doubt that Samsung will introduce more 5G smartphones in the A-series portfolio in the future as the consumers want more of A-series devices. This is a strange figure and something that Samsung wouldn't be too happy with. The South Korean tech giant would have wanted its premium series devices to sell more than the budget or mid-range smartphones. However, in contrast, the company could be happy with the figures as with the A-series, Samsung could earn at a larger scale and grow its market share in the smartphone market globally.

Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor Launched in India – Features and Price Posted: 15 Mar 2022 04:04 AM PDT The Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has launched its Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S in India on Tuesday. The newly launched device will be the successor to the Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor that debuted in the country in 2020. The Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S is capable of inflating the tires of the vehicles using a built-in battery and without needing any external power source. The device also comes with air pressure support of up to 150psi and includes features such as over inflation prevention and five distinct inflation modes. Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S Specifications As mentioned above, Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S has been launched as a successor to Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor and is said to offer a 45.4% higher inflation performance. The company has claimed that the new device can inflate the tires up to 8 times whereas the previous version was capable of inflating the tires only 5.5 times. In addition to this, the new Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S offers a 114% improved airflow rate over the existing model. Xiaomi claims that the device is capable of delivering 15 litres of airflow in a minute. In comparison, the older version had a seven litres per minute airflow rate. The device has been launched with five unique inflation modes which have been named Manual Mode, Bicycle Mode, Motorcycle Mode, Car Mode, and Ball Mode. Additionally, a Pressure Maintenance Mode has also been provided that users can access by pressing the mode button five times while holding the light button. The Pressure Maintenance mode lets you spray foam or water using a PA pot which needs to be purchased separately. This feature can be used for the self-service of a car or a bike. Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S has a built-in LED light with an SOS flashing feature which was also available in the previous version. There is also an OLED display for viewing the air pressure output. On purchase, users get a storage bag, Needle Valve Adapter, and a Presta Valve Adapter. The device is backed by a Lithium battery of 14.8Wh power and can be connected via a USB Type-C port. Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S Price Xiaomi Portable Electric Air Compressor 1S has been launched in India at a retail price of Rs 4,499, however, Xiaomi is currently offering the latest air compressor at an introductory price of Rs 2,799. The device can be purchased via the Mi.com site in Black colour.

Netgear Introduces Orbi RBK753 – A Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System Offering Up To 4.2 Gbps Speed Posted: 15 Mar 2022 03:10 AM PDT Netgear which is a global networking company has just launched one of its most powerful Wi-Fi 6 Mesh systems – the Orbi RBK753. This three-unit (router + 2 satellites) mesh boasts coverage of up to 7,500 sq. ft. with blazing speeds of up to 4.2 Gbps simultaneously on 40+ devices. The new Wi-Fi 6 technology has become quite a necessity as the increasing demands of higher data transfer speeds over multiple simultaneous device connectivity across your entire home put a huge strain on your existing wireless networking system. More About Orbi RBK753 Even though the older technologies wireless routers can support throughputs of up to 750 Mbps on the 5 GHz band but give up when it comes to connecting multiple devices at once. Now with newer gadgets and laptops sporting the latest Wi-Fi AX (Wi-Fi 6) standards, it might be time to let go of older Wi-Fi routers. Netgear'S Orbi AX4200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (RBK753) gives an unmatched performance using a Tri-band mesh technology. The tri-band includes the two usual bands with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for regular devices whereas the third band is used by the satellites for seamless connectivity and to deliver maximum speeds throughout your entire home. The RBK753 is a 3-part router-satellite combo with each unit featuring six antennas with high-powered amplifiers, creating Implicit and Explicit Beamforming for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and MU-MIMO that's capable of simultaneous data streaming to multiple devices. As far as the processors are considered, the router is powered by a quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. In addition to this, the router comes with four Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 x WAN + 3 x LAN) and two on each satellite that allows for high-speed physical connectivity from your ISP or to your devices. One can enjoy blazing speeds of up to 4.2 Gbps in every corner of a home or office up to 7,500sqft when all three RBK753 units combine and work together. The router is also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. For security, RBK753 comes with antivirus and data theft protection Netgear Armor. Users can also use the Orbi app to run diagnostics, check who has logged into the Wi-Fi, test the internet speeds and a lot more directly via the smartphone.

5G Revenues Might Grow at 164% CAGR for Telcos by 2026; Jio, Airtel, Vi Will be Happy: Nokia MBiT 2022 Posted: 15 Mar 2022 02:29 AM PDT Taking the 5G revenue trends from the global markets, Nokia India, in its annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) report, said that by 2026, mobile 5G services are forecasted to generate USD $9 billion, which will be equivalent to 37.7% of total mobile services revenue. The total revenues that the telcos make from 5G services is expected to grow at 164% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) from the expected USD $0.2 billion to USD $9 billion in 2026. Note that these are just predictions and can't be taken literally as no one really knows how the Indian market is going to react to 5G. The actual data might be more than what Nokia has predicted or less than that. Worldwide, by 2026, 5G services are expected to generate USD $645 billion, which will be equivalent to 64% of the total mobile revenues, said Nokia India in its report. 5G Use Cases that Nokia Has Identified according to Indian Perspective The 5G use cases that Nokia has identified for India would go primarily towards sustainability, digitisation, and innovation. The company has already been working with Vodafone Idea (Vi) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and helping the telco with its 5G trials. Things such as environment monitoring, fieldworker safety, resource management, IoT at scale, smart sensors, asset tracking and more will be possible in India because of 5G. Nokia said that the two most immediate areas identified for 5G use cases are smart surveillance and public services along with smart transportation. Then there is also smart health and smart education along with cloud gaming that 5G will enable. A lot of this data also depends on the spectrum pricing and the overall regulatory framework that the Indian telcos will have to grow their business in. Initially, the primary uptakes of 5G services should be the enterprises more than the normal mobile consumers who might not need 5G speeds on their devices.

4G Data Traffic Grew 6.5x in India in Last Five Years: Nokia MBiT 2022 Posted: 15 Mar 2022 01:02 AM PDT Nokia just released its annual Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) report 2022. In the report, Nokia highlighted that 4G data traffic in the country grew 6.5x in the last five years. In the same time period, India has more than doubled its mobile broadband subscribers from 345 million to 765 million users. The data usage in India in the last five years has grown at a 53% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). The growing number of data users and consumption per user is helping the government and the county in achieving the Digital India vision. Average Mobile Data Per User Consumption Touched 17GB Per Month in 2021 According to the Nokia MBiT report 2022, the data traffic in India increased by 31% in 2021, and the average mobile data per user consumption touched 17GB per month. Almost all of the mobile broadband traffic in 2021 was carried by India's growing 4G networks. The report further says that almost 40 million mobile users upgraded to 4G services in 2021. The growth of the ecosystem of 4G-capable devices in India is leading to growth in the number of 4G subscribers and data traffic. During the year, more than 160 million smartphones were shipped in India, which also includes 30 million 5G devices. The active 4G capable devices crossed 80% of the total devices, and the number of active 5G capable devices crossed 10 million. 5G Services Revenue Likely to Grow at 164% CAGR in Five Years In line with the global momentum gained by 5G, the report from Nokia highlights that 5G services revenue is likely to grow at 164% CAGR in the coming five years. Sanjay Malik, SVP & Head of India Market, at Nokia, said 4G had played a crucial role in developing India's mobile broadband ecosystem and with the 5G spectrum auction and the commercial launch of services in late 2022 will help with reducing the digital divide in the country.

Indian Telecom Operators Sharing Infra Should Make 5G Successful Posted: 14 Mar 2022 11:43 PM PDT 5G is around the corner for India, and there's a lot that needs to happen. Starting with the policies, the central and the state government’s outlook for the telecom industry must be the same. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in September 2021 announced that the telcos could share active infrastructure, including core network amongst themselves. Further, using VSAT, the government said that telcos could also provide backend or backhaul services. This will allow the companies in reducing costs and also roll out new network services faster. Further, it will also enable more efficient infrastructure planning. 5G to Involve Big Costs 5G rollout isn't going to be cheap for the telcos. Spectrum cost, network upgradation cost, regulatory fees are just the tip of the iceberg. To ensure that India sees 5G fast, telecom operators must agree to leverage the existing infrastructure of other companies. This will especially benefit companies such as Vodafone Idea (Vi), which doesn't have the capex required to scale 4G networks across the country the way Jio and Airtel can. With 5G, the industry and the government's aim should be to make the connectivity standard available in as many parts of the country as fast as possible. This is not just so the users can browse Instagram at a fast pace, but also for faster development of the economy. With 5G, the industrial and manufacturing sectors should grow fast. All the use cases of 5G point us towards the fact that it will be leveraged primarily by the enterprises. The more enterprises can use the power of 5G in different parts of the country, the better it is for the economy. It will also help the telecom operators in opening up new channels of revenues from the enterprise business faster. The future of the telecom industry is in harmony that the stakeholders and government can form. Being competitive is right, but with such fewer players, all need to work together in certain areas to ensure the growth of India.

Broadband: 150 Mbps Speed Plans Made for Value Seeking Users Posted: 14 Mar 2022 10:04 PM PDT When it comes to broadband services, most users 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. While you can get high-speed connectivity up to 1 Gbps, it might be too high for some users. In such scenarios, 150 Mbps plans offered by service providers might actually suit a lot of users' needs from work, learning to leisure, gaming or streaming. Mentioned below are the best 150 Mbps broadband plans available in the country that offer value for your money. ACT Broadband The Internet Service Provider based in Bengaluru; ACT 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 the 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. 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. 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. Alliance Broadband Alliance provides a 150 Mbps broadband plan called 'Cruise'. Users can get the 'Cruise pack' that offers 150 Mbps speed at a price tag of Rs 1,000 per month. The ISP offers truly unlimited broadband plans and no data limit is levied upon. However, with the 150 Mbps plan users have to pay the charges for six months upfront. Moreover, the 150 Mbps plan from Alliance Broadband comes with access to three-month Amazon Prime along with other OTT platforms such as Eros Now, Zee5 Premium, Sony LIV and more. Tata Play Fiber India's one of the most prominent service provider Tata Play Fiber, formerly known as Tata Sky Broadband, also offers a 150 Mbps plan via its fibernet technology which provides faster and enhanced internet connectivity. 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 the internet 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 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.

5G in India: mmWave Services to be Useless for Users Posted: 14 Mar 2022 09:21 PM PDT There is not a shred of doubt that the mmWave (millimetre wavelength) 5G will be useless for normal consumers. There are a lot of things that hint towards a scenario that says that the telcos might not bring mmWave 5G for normal consumers at all. First of all, there is the question of spectrum pricing in the auction that is expected to take place during Summer this year. Then, we all must remember that mmWave spectrum bands are too fragile. This means that they can be easily disturbed through objects and other things such as trees, walls, etc. The coverage with mmWave bands is expected to be as low as 200 metres to 250 metres with a single site. Thus, the telcos will have to invest more in small cells, which would be very expensive if they want to offer mmWave 5G in a complete city or town. Telcos to Largely Go for Sub-6 GHz 5G in India and Across the World It is not just in India, but the telecom operators across the world will look to go for 5G rollout with sub-6 GHz bands because it will be more practical for the users. Further, it will also cost less to the telcos compared to mmWave 5G. Most users won't even have the need for sub-6 GHz 5G networks if they live in a strong 4G network coverage zone. But even if the users do want to test out 5G, the mmWave 5G doesn't make sense as no user wants 1 Gbps speed (example only) for browsing Instagram. Thus, investing in mmWave 5G won't be good for the business of the telecom operators in the first place. mmWave 5G would be more attractive for the enterprises and smart facilities which want to create an internal network for communication. 5G spectrum auction will determine how costly the 5G rollout is going to be for the telcos. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is currently working on submitting the recommendations to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for the 5G spectrum auctions.

BSNL Data Voucher That Comes With 2GB Daily Data and Year-Long Validity Posted: 14 Mar 2022 08:15 PM PDT If you are a Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) prepaid mobile user, you must know about the year-long validity voucher that the state-run telco offers its users. With this voucher, users get an ample amount of daily data, and the best thing is that it is a very affordable voucher considering what it is bringing to the table. Without wasting any more time, let's check out the complete details of the BSNL voucher that we are talking about here. BSNL Rs 1498 Data Voucher Details BSNL offers its Rs 1498 data voucher with a validity of 365 days. With this plan, users get 2GB of daily data, after which the speed is reduced to 40 Kbps. This means the total amount of data that the users get with this plan is 730GB. This is the most expensive prepaid data voucher that BSNL offers to its users. The private telecom operators don't offer any such plan to their users. If you don't want such a long-term validity data voucher but still need 2GB of daily data, BSNL has short-term options as well. The STV_198 from BSNL comes with 50 days of service validity and offers users 2GB of daily data and a free subscription to Lokdhun. You can also get lump-sum data vouchers from the company. With Data_WFH_151, users get 40GB of lump-sum data with a free subscription to Zing for 28 days. Just like this, there's a Data_WFH_251 with which the users get 70GB of 4G data and a free subscription to Zing for 28 days. The most expensive lump-sum data voucher offered by the state-run telco is the STV_447. With this voucher, users get 100GB of data with unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS/day, BSNL Tunes, and Eros Now Entertainment services for a total of 60 days. You can check out all the vouchers offered by BSNL by going to the telco's website or the Selfcare mobile app.

Airtel and Vi Offer These 4G Data Add-On Packs Posted: 14 Mar 2022 06:34 PM PDT The most commonly used plans in the country are the daily data packs that not only provide unlimited calling but also offer a fixed amount of data each day till the validity of the plan. However, for users who are in need of additional data, the telcos of the country offer 4G data vouchers or add-on packs that provide additional data at a comparatively lower cost. Mentioned below are all the 4G data add-on packs offered by two of the prominent telcos in the country – Airtel and Vodafone Idea. Airtel Additional Data Packs Airtel offers multiple data add-on plans for its subscribers all of which have the validity period same as the existing active packs. Moreover, some of the plans from Airtel comes with access to a few added benefits. To start off users can access the Rs 58 plan that offers 3GB of data. The next on the list is the Rs 98 plan that offers 5GB of data and comes with access to Wynk Music Premium. On the other hand, Rs 118 data pack from Airtel offers 12GB of data. In addition to this, the Rs 108 plan from Airtel offers 6GB of total data but also gives access to a free trial of mobile edition Amazon Prime Video. For Rs 148, users can get 15GB of 4G data that also comes with the added benefit of the Xstream Mobile pack. Airtel also provides a data pack that offers higher 4G data. Rs 301 plan from Airtel gives access to 50GB of 4G data with added benefits of Wynk Music Premium. Vodafone Idea Data Packs Vodafone Idea or Vi is a prominent player in the market and also offers 4G data packs that come with varied validity periods and offer a wide range of additional data. The cheapest plan from Vi comes at Rs 19 which offers 1GB of data for a validity period of 24 hours and come in very handy for users in need of quick data packs. Vi also offers 2GB of data for 21 days at a price tag of Rs 48. Users can also get a total of 3GB of data for 28 days at just Rs 58. For Rs 98 users can get a total of 9GB of data for a validity period of 21 days whereas, for Rs 118, users can get 12GB of data with a validity period of 28 days. In addition to this, Vi offers two work from home plans that offer considerably higher data. For Rs 298, users can get a total of 50GB of data for 28 days. Lastly, users can also get 100GB of total data at Rs 418 which comes with a validity period of 56 days.

iQOO Z6 5G Officially Arriving on March 16 – Check Specifications and Price Details Posted: 14 Mar 2022 08:02 AM PDT The Chinese smartphone manufacturer iQOO is all set to launch its all-new iQOO Z6 5G smartphone in India. The company has confirmed the official launch date for the device to be March 16 and a microsite for the smartphone has also been set up on the Amazon shopping platform. The microsite hints at the pricing of the upcoming device and confirms a Qualcomm chipset among other specifications. Let's take a look at the details that are available regarding the specs and pricing of the upcoming iQOO Z6 5G. Specification Details for iQOO Z6 5G The Amazon microsite reveals that the all-new iQOO Z6 5G will arrive with a 6.58-inch display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and DCI-P3 wide colour gamut coverage. The device will be powered by a 6nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC which will be coupled with an unknown LPDDR4X RAM. It has also been revealed via the microsite that the Snapdragon 695 SoC has an AnTuTu benchmark score of 4,10,563 points, higher than the 3,92,543 score of a smartphone equipped with a Snapdragon 750G processor. In addition to this, it has also been confirmed by the brand that iQOO Z6 will come with a five-layer liquid cooling system that is claimed to reduce the surface temperature of the smartphone by around 3 degrees, and CPU temperature by around 10 degrees while playing CPU-intensive games. More information regarding the device is yet to be officially revealed. Previous reports suggest that the iQOO Z6 could come with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP main camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro sensor. The front of the smartphone might feature a 16MP selfie camera. The iQOO Z6 5G might be loaded with a 4,200mAh battery that has 55W fast charging support. Furthermore, the device could be launched in two RAM and storage variants — 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. Price Details for iQOO Z6 5G iQOO has provided a hint at the pricing for the upcoming iQOO Z6 5G as it claims that the smartphone will be the fastest 5G device in its price segment. There is an asterisk sign which states that the price segment for the smartphone will be between Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000. However, the official price for the iQOO Z6 handset will be revealed by the company on March 16.

Airtel, Ericsson, and IIT Kanpur Partner to Monitor Air Quality in Jaipur Posted: 14 Mar 2022 07:33 AM PDT Bharti Airtel, Ericsson, and IIT Kanpur have collaborated with the Rajasthan Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) for monitoring air quality in Jaipur. The companies have installed low-cost Narrow Band-IoT based air quality sensors in 40 key locations of Jaipur. These sensors require minimal maintenance, are compact, and simple to install. These sensors will collect real-time data of the air quality, and it will be analysed by the RSPCB and displayed to the public at five identified locations of Jaipur — Yadgar Jaipur; Near VKIA Police Station; Airport Sanganer, Government Secretariat, and RSPCB Head Office Jhalana-Dungri Jaipur. All of the displayed data will include PM10, PM2.5, and air quality index (AQI) concentrations. IIT Kanpur Launching a Mobile App for Easy Access to Air Quality Data IIT Kanpur is launching a mobile app so that users can get easy access to air quality data. It will help with raising public awareness about air pollution levels in the city and would also make it easier for the users to understand the data. Sundereshwaran Raman, Head of Digital Products, Airtel Business, said the mission is to leverage Airtel's IoT capabilities for serving the needs of customers as well as the larger good of society. Raman added that pollution and climate change are critical agendas for the company, and Airtel is happy to partner with Ericsson, RSPCB, and IIT-Kanpur for helping improve the air quality in the city. Sonia Aplin, Head of Marketing & Communications, SCR and GIR, Ericsson South east Asia, Oceania and India, said the company is happy to deploy the NB-IoT sensor-based solution for measuring air pollution in Jaipur after doing the same for Delhi earlier. This is a solution and a step that would go a long way into building a sustainable Jaipur in the long run. It will help people understand the kind of pollution level there is in Jaipur.

Itel A49 Budget Smartphone Launched in India for Under Rs 7,000 Posted: 14 Mar 2022 06:18 AM PDT The China-based mobile phone manufacturer Itel has just launched a new budget smartphone in India. The newly launched device is Itel A49 which comes as a successor to the company's Itel A48 and Itel A47. The latest device costing less than Rs 7,000 is being touted as the most affordable smartphone in India to feature a 6.6-inch HD+ waterdrop notch. Let's take a look at the specifications as well as the pricing of the new entry-level smartphone from Itel. Specifications for Itel A49 The latest Itel A49 comes with a 6.6-inch display with a waterdrop notch on top. The device offers an HD+ resolution of 720×1600 pixels and even though is an entry-level smartphone, it comes with a 60Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor but the exact name of the processor has not been revealed yet. The processor on the device is coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The internal storage on the handset can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. The smartphone operates on the Android 11 (Go Edition) out of the box. As far as the camera module is considered, Itel A49 comes with a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 5MP main camera and a VGA sensor along with an LED Flash. The front of the smartphone features a 5MP front camera inside the waterdrop notch. Moreover, Itel A49 comes with support for AI Face Unlock and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The device is backed by a 4000mAh battery and there is no mention of charging technology. Therefore, it is expected that the new smartphone from Itel could support 5W/ 10W charging. Price Details for Itel A49 The latest budget offering from Itel comes in a sole 2GB + 32GB storage option which has been priced at Rs 6,499. The smartphone has been launched in Crystal Purple, Dome Blue, and Sky Cyan colour options. The launch offer of the smartphone includes a free one-time screen replacement of a broken screen within 100 days of purchase.

Boat Wave Pro 47 Arrives With Fitness Tracking, IP67 Rating, Live Cricket Scores and More Posted: 14 Mar 2022 05:14 AM PDT The Indian consumer electronics brand Boat has just launched its Boat Wave Pro 47 smartwatch. The latest launched device is the company's first 'Made in India' smartwatch. The newly launched wearable comes with multiple fitness and health tracking features and has a fast-charge technology. The device also helps you keep track of the live cricket scores. The device is pairable with the Boat Crest App available on Google Play Store as well as Apple App Store. Let's take a look at the features as well as specs and pricing of the new Boat Wave Pro 47. Boat Wave Pro 47 Specifications and Features The all-new Boat Wave Pro 47 comes with a 1.69-inch HD display with up to 500nits brightness support. The dial of the watch is rectangular shaped which offers 100+ cloud-based watch faces. The Boat Crest app also allows users to customize their watch face according to their liking. As far as the health and fitness features are considered, the smartwatch comes with a heart rate monitor, temperature monitor, and SPO2 monitor among other tracking features. The newly launched Boat Wave Pro 47 comes with a Daily Activity Tracker with multiple sports modes such as Walking, Treadmill, running, Indoor cycling, Cricket, Boxing, Karate, Table Tennis, Pilates, Badminton, Basketball, Football, and more. In addition to this, the smartwatch also features a hydration alert feature reminding users to drink water throughout the day. Social media notifications, calls, and text can be directly controlled via the watch without having the need to take out the smartphone. Wave Pro 47 can also display live cricket scores from IPL to T-20. The Boat Wave Pro 47 has been IP67 certified for water and dust-resistant. Wave Pro 47 is claimed to deliver up to 7 days of battery life on a single charge with moderate usage. It supports a fast-charge technology that charges the device from 0 to 100% in just 30 minutes. The company also claims a full day of power with just 10 minutes of charge. Boat Wave Pro 47 Pricing Boat Wave Pro 47 has been launched at an introductory price tag of Rs 3,199 and comes with a year-long warranty. The device is available in Active Black, Deep Blue, and Pink colour options. The wearable will be competing with the likes of Realme Watch 2, Amazfit Bip U, and Noise ColourFit Pro 3 that fall in the same price segment.

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