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• Tata Play Fiber 300 Mbps Plan for Six Months, Check How Much It Costs
• BSNL Rs 399 Broadband Plan for Users Who Don’t Have Fiber Services Access
• Prepaid Plans Under Rs 350 That Bundle Data and Voice Calling Benefits
• Jio Launches New Rs 2878 and Rs 2998 WFH Prepaid Plans, Check Details
• Excitel Offers Better 100 Mbps Broadband Plan than BSNL and Airtel
• OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Launch Impending as it Appears on Multiple Certification Sites
• Apple iPhone 14 CAD Renders Showcases Recognisable Design
• Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Series Official in India – Launched With 12th Gen Intel Core Processors
• OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 Renders Surface Over the Web
• Oppo A76 and Oppo A96 Mid-Range Smartphones Arrive in India
• 5G Smartphone Demand Rising Globally, Surpasses Demand for 4G Devices in Jan 2022
• Redmi 10 vs Redmi 9 vs Galaxy A12 2021: Every Difference Worth Noting
• Redmi 10 Comes to India With Snapdragon 680, Check Price and Other Specs
• TRAI to Submit 5G Spectrum Auctions Recommendations by March End or Early April
• Airtel Xstream Fiber Plan for OTT Lovers and Professionals
• Global 5G: Malaysia Ready to Offer Telcos 70% Stake in DNB 5G
• 5G Launch, 4G Growth Calls for Skilled Manpower in India
• Jio, Airtel, Vi Affordable 1GB Daily Data Plans Under Rs 300

Tata Play Fiber 300 Mbps Plan for Six Months, Check How Much It Costs Posted: 17 Mar 2022 11:40 PM PDT Tata Play Fiber, earlier known as Tata Sky Broadband offers a decent deal to the users with its 300 Mbps plan if they are going for the long-term option. Tata Play Fiber users can get the 300 Mbps plan from the company for Rs 8400 only if they are going for the six months option. This reduces the monthly cost of the plan to Rs 1400. Note that price doesn't include taxes so don't be surprised when you see an additional 18% amount on the final bill. Tata Play Fiber 300 Mbps Plan Details Tata Play Fiber offers 300 Mbps plan for Rs 1500 for 1 month. For 3 and 12 months, users can get this plan for Rs 4500 and Rs 15600. The good thing about this plan is that users will get the benefit of free expert installation and a free dual-band ONT router. The data offered with this plan from Tata Play Fiber is 3.3TB for a month. Post the consumption of FUP data, the internet speed will reduce to 3 Mbps. If you want landline service, the company will provide a free line of connection but the instrument will have to be purchased by you only. Note that Tata Play Fiber's services aren't available everywhere and the 300 Mbps plan is especially not available in every region of the country. Further, if the user goes for the monthly plan, he/she will have to incur a cost of Rs 500 on installation. The company promises is a 99.9% uptime of its broadband network which is a good enough promise for any customer. The only thing that this 300 Mbps plan from Tata Play Fiber lacks is the presence of over-the-top (OTT) benefits. To compete with Airtel Xstream Fiber and JioFiber, Tata Play Fiber must think about bundling in OTT benefits for the users. With the 6 months and 12 months plan, users get to save Rs 600 and Rs 2400, respectively.

BSNL Rs 399 Broadband Plan for Users Who Don’t Have Fiber Services Access Posted: 17 Mar 2022 09:30 PM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has a broadband plan for users who don't have fiber access in their area. The company still operates its older DSL broadband service and offers plans starting at Rs 399. JioFiber also offers a Rs 399 fiber broadband plan. But, if you don't have JioFiber's fiber internet services in your area, you can always go for the DSL broadband plan from BSNL, which costs Rs 399 too. However, since it is a DSL broadband plan, you won't get all the benefits that users get with the fiber connection of JioFiber. Let's see the details of this plan. BSNL Rs 399 DSL Broadband Plan Details, Extra Offer for Govt Employees BSNL offers its Rs 399 DSL broadband plan with 200GB of fair-usage-policy (FUP) data. Post the consumption of FUP data; the internet speed drops to 2 Mbps. This plan only offers 10 Mbps of speed. There's also a free fixed-line voice calling connection included. You can make unlimited calls using this connection. Wait, but this is not all. BSNL offers a 10% discount if the person option for the connection is a government employee. The installation charges are also zero, and users get additional benefits if they go for a longer-validity option. BSNL also offers add-on over-the-top (OTT) packs to users for Rs 129 per month. BSNL also offers more broadband plans to the users. This is just the base plan that you can purchase from the state-run telco if you are looking for DSL broadband plans. For the same speed, you get plans with 500GB of monthly data and more. There are broadband plans such as Super Star-1, which also bundle a free OTT subscription of Disney+ Hotstar Premium. In some states, BSNL also offers a Rs 299 per month plan with 100GB of data and 10 Mbps of speed with a free fixed-line voice calling connection.

Prepaid Plans Under Rs 350 That Bundle Data and Voice Calling Benefits Posted: 17 Mar 2022 06:31 PM PDT The three private telecom operators of India – Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel provide a ton of prepaid plans for their subscriber base. The most popular prepaid plan, however, remains the daily data packs offered by the telcos. The daily data packs have a wide range from high data expensive plans to low data-offering affordable plans. Mentioned below are the very affordable prepaid plans offered by Airtel, Jio and Vi that cost less than Rs 350 along with the pack details. Airtel Plans Airtel provides multiple 1GB daily data packs with short-term validity for its users under Rs 350. First on the list is a plan that comes at a price tag of Rs 209 and offers 1GB data per day for a validity period of 21 days. The plan comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The next pack is a Rs 239 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 24 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The last plan on the list comes at a price tag of Rs 265 and offers 1GB/ day for a validity period of 28 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The telco also provides a 1.5GB/day data plan along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day for a validity period of 28 days at a price tag of Rs 299. Reliance Jio Plans The leading telecom operator provides a number of prepaid plans under Rs 350. Jio offers a few 1GB daily data plans that come with short validity periods. The first plan comes at the cost of Rs 149 and offers 1GB data per day for a validity period of 20 days. Users also get access to unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. For a price tag of Rs 179 users can get another pack offering 1GB data per day for a validity period of 24 days and the plan also comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day. The last plan on the list is the Rs 209 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 28 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. Reliance Jio offers multiple 1.5GB daily data plans in the affordable segment as well. Jio offers a prepaid plan at a price tag of Rs 239 that provides 1.5GB data per day for a validity period of 28 days. The telco offers 1.5GB/day prepaid plans at Rs 119 and Rs 199 with 14 days and 23 days of validity respectively. Lastly, Jio offers two 2GB daily data packs for Rs 249 and Rs 299 for 23 days and 28 days respectively that come with unlimited calling and 100 SMS/day. All the plans from Jio offer access to a few Jio applications. Vodafone Idea Plans Vi offers multiple prepaid plans under Rs 350 as well. The telco offers two 1.5GB/day plans at Rs 249 and Rs 299 with 21 days and 28 days of validity respectively. Both these plans offer 100 SMS/day and unlimited voice calling. For users looking for affordable plans, Vi as well offers a few 1GB daily data plans. The first plan offered by Vi comes at a price of Rs 199 for a validity period of 18 days offering 1GB data per day along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The next pack is a Rs 219 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 21 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The third 1GB daily data plan offered by Vi comes at a price tag of Rs 239 and offers 1GB/Day for a validity period of 24 days. The plan comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. Last on the list is the Rs 269 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 28 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The telco offers access to Vi movies and TV along with its Rs 199, Rs 219 and Rs 269 plans as well as with 1.5GB/day plans.

Jio Launches New Rs 2878 and Rs 2998 WFH Prepaid Plans, Check Details Posted: 17 Mar 2022 09:26 AM PDT Reliance Jio has launched two new work from home (WFH) prepaid plans for users across India. These plans are listed under the Work From Home Data Packs category. The denominations of these two new plans are Rs 2878 and Rs 2998. Both the plans are meant for users looking for long-term data pack options. Note that since these are data packs only, they don't offer voice calling and SMS benefits to the users. Let's check out the benefits of each plan in detail. Reliance Jio New Rs 2878 Prepaid Plan The Rs 2878 prepaid plan from Reliance Jio offers customers 2GB of daily data for 365 days. This means the total amount of data offered by this plan is 730GB. Once the user consumes the daily fair-usage-policy (FUP) data, the speed drops to 64 Kbps. Reliance Jio Rs 2998 Prepaid Plan With the Rs 2998 prepaid plan, which is only a few rupees more expensive, users get 2.5GB of daily data for 365 days. The total amount of data offered by this plan is 912.5GB in the entire year. With this plan as well, once the FUP data is consumed, the internet speed drops to 64 Kbps for the users. Both these plans are meant to boost the daily data that a consumer gets on his/her base prepaid plan. If you are working from home, these plans can benefit you a lot. Note that these plans have standalone validity so they will still be active even if your base prepaid plan expires. Whether anyone really needs such a plan or not is something that only time will tell. For now, users can opt for these plans via the official website of Reliance Jio or the MyJio app which is available for both Android as well as iOS devices. There are more data only WFH plans offered by Jio which you can check out.

Excitel Offers Better 100 Mbps Broadband Plan than BSNL and Airtel Posted: 17 Mar 2022 08:08 AM PDT With the rising demand for connectivity, the number of broadband connection options have also increased. There are a number of internet service providers (ISPs) in the country that may offer the same broadband plan with different benefits, putting the users in the dilemma of choosing. In this article, we are going to take a look at the 100 Mbps plans offered by BSNL and Airtel along with one of the rising service providers in India – Excitel. Mentioned below are the 100 Mbps broadband plans offered by Excitel, Airtel and BSNL and surprisingly, the plan from Excitel is better than the other two ISPs when it comes to pricing. 100 Mbps Broadband Plans from BSNL The state-owned telco BSNL under Bharat Fibre Broadband provides exciting plans for its users who want to opt for 100 Mbps of internet speed. BSNL offers two 100 Mbps plans namely, SuperStar Premium-1 and Fibre Value plan. SuperStar Premium-1 and Fibre Value plans offer 100 Mbps of internet speed at the cost of Rs 749 and Rs 799 per month respectively. FUP data limit set on the SuperStar Premium-1 plan is 1000GB whereas on the Fibre Value plan is 3300GB. The 'Standard' Pack from Airtel Airtel Xstream Fiber can provide high-speed internet up to 1 Gbps, however, the telco offers some comparatively affordable plans with effective internet speed. Fibre Optic internet connection Airtel allows one of the fastest broadband connections and is highly reliable. Users can get access to the 'Standard' pack which provides 100 Mbps of internet speed at a monthly cost of Rs 799 exclusive of taxes. Users get 3.3TB or 3300GB of monthly fair-usage-policy (FUP) data with this plan. Excitel – 100 Mbps Plan Excitel uses European technology to offer seamless and consistent performance. The 100 Mbps plan from Excitel comes at different price tags and durations to cater to user convenience. The Fiber First from Excitel provides users with a 100 Mbps plan for a month at Rs 699. Users can also get the plan for 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months for Rs 565, Rs 508, Rs 490, Rs 424 and Rs 399 respectively. However, the 9-month plan is available for only new subscribers to the service. Moreover, the plans from Excitel are truly unlimited and no FUP data limit is levied upon.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite Launch Impending as it Appears on Multiple Certification Sites Posted: 17 Mar 2022 07:20 AM PDT The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has been reportedly working on the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphone which is one of the upcoming handsets in the company's Nord series. The upcoming smartphone has now been spotted at multiple websites including benchmarking site Geekbench and US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as well as TUV Rheinland certification sites. This clearly hints towards the fact that the launch of the device is very close. Moreover, the device has also been spotted on the Camerafv5.com database giving us information about the cameras equipped on the phone. New Details on OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite According to a report from MySmartPrice, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has apparently been spotted at Geekbench benchmarking site with model number GN2200. The listing suggests that the device could get an octa-core chipset codenamed 'Holi,’ which is associated with the Snapdragon 480+ SoC and the Snapdragon 695 chipset. The listing further informs that the smartphone will feature two high-performance cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.21GHz and six cores running at 1.80GHz. According to Geekbench listing the device could arrive with 6GB of RAM and will run on Android 11. As far as its performance is considered, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has scored 678 points in single-core testing and 1,932 points in multi-core testing at Geekbench. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite has also been spotted at FCC listing with model number GN2200 giving us some more details. The device could be backed by a 4,500mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC charging support. Furthermore, the device's listing on Camerafv5.com suggests that it will feature a 64MP primary camera. OnePlus Nord 2 CE Lite Specs The specification details for OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite surfaced recently over the web, according to which, the handset will come with a 6.59-inch Full HD+ fluid display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The speculations suggest that the handset could feature an LCD display which would make it the first device in the Nord series to feature an LCD display in India, however, it is yet not confirmed. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is expected to feature an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC under the hood. This confirms the fact that the device will have 5G support. The device is expected to arrive with two storage variants – 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB RAM and internal storage. As far as the camera module of the device is considered, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite is expected to come with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 64MP Omnivision sensor. The device will also feature two secondary cameras – a 2MP macro and a 2MP mono sensor. The front of the device is expected to feature a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor. Moreover, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite might come under the Rs 20,000 price segment.

Apple iPhone 14 CAD Renders Showcases Recognisable Design Posted: 17 Mar 2022 06:09 AM PDT Apple's next flagship iPhone 14 series is expected to arrive in September 2022, and while there's still a lot of time before the company announces the devices, the rumours on the web are plenty. Apple is expected to launch four models as the part of iPhone 14 series; however, it is most likely that the company will drop its mini model from the series. Now, a new report has revealed the CAD (Computer-Aided-Design) renders of the base iPhone 14 smartphone. Let's take a look. Design Details for iPhone 14 The report comes in from MySmartPrice, which has shared RAW CAD renders, giving us an idea about what the iPhone 14 will actually look like. The front of the vanilla iPhone 14 might not witness any major design change as depicted in the renders. It seems that Apple is once again going for the thick display notch on the top as the previous iPhones. The report suggests that the iPhone 14 Max — which is reportedly replacing the 'mini' model in Apple's 2022 lineup, might come with a similar front design as well. Renders suggest that iPhone 14 might have a similar camera module as it did in the iPhone 13 series; however, there is a minor change in the camera placement. It seems that the dual rear cameras are placed adjacent, and there is a thicker frame of glass surrounding the housing. The renders do not depict Apple's logo on the back, but it will be surprising if the iconic logo of the company is actually missing on the actual phone. Additionally, just like the previous iteration, iPhone 14 can be seen to have the volume rocker, with the alert slider placed above it on the left spine and the SIM card slot below the volume keys. The power button has been placed on the right side of the phone. Speculations suggest that Apple might launch the iPhone 14 with the Lightning connector, which means that there's still some time before Type-C charging comes to iPhones. The report also confirms that iPhone 14 would feature a 6.1-inch display, the same as the iPhone 13 and iPhone 12. Since the base model doesn't seem to have a lot of changes, it is most likely that Apple will be bringing key design changes only to the pro models in the iPhone 14 series.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Series Official in India – Launched With 12th Gen Intel Core Processors Posted: 17 Mar 2022 05:09 AM PDT The South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched its Samsung Galaxy Book 2 series of laptops in India on Thursday. The series consists of Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro, Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 2 360, Galaxy Book 2, and Galaxy Book 2 Business launched with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and a Galaxy Book Go with Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor. The newly launched lightweight laptops run on Windows 11 and mentioned below are the specification and price details. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Series Specs The company has launched Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 2 Pro, and Galaxy Book 2 360 with AMOLED screens and the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 and Galaxy Book 2 Pro come in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch display options whereas the Galaxy Book 2 360 is launched with a single 13.3-inch screen option. Galaxy Book 2 series devices run Windows 11 and are powered by the new 12th Gen Intel Core processors paired with DDR5 memory. Galaxy Book 2 series laptops can deliver up to 21 hours of battery life on a single charge. The devices support charging via a USB Type-C port and eliminate the need to carry a separate charger for the laptop. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Business Specs Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Business has been launched with a 14-inch display and comes with Windows 11 pre-installed. The laptop has been equipped with a Tamper Alert feature to prevent the device from cyber threats. Powering the device is a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and it supports pairing with smartphone apps via the link to Windows, allowing users to send texts and attend calls using both devices. Samsung Galaxy Book Go Specs Galaxy Book Go comes with military-grade durability and features a 14-inch display with slim bezels. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor and operates on Windows 11. This budget laptop from the brand comes with support for Dolby Atmos and features a 180-degree folding hinge. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Series Price The company has launched Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 at a starting price of Rs 1,15,990 whereas the Galaxy Book 2 360 has a starting price of Rs 99,990. The Galaxy Book 2 Pro starts selling at Rs 1,06,990. Samsung Galaxy Book 2, Galaxy Book 2 Business and Galaxy Book Go have starting prices of Rs 65,990, Rs 1,04,990 and Rs 38,990 respectively in India. The new Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 2 Pro and Galaxy Book 2 are available in Silver and Graphite colour options. On the other hand, Galaxy Book 2 360 and Galaxy Book 2 Business are offered in a single Graphite colour option. Galaxy Book Go can be purchased in the Silver shade

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 Renders Surface Over the Web Posted: 17 Mar 2022 03:47 AM PDT OnePlus is reportedly planning to launch OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 neckband earphones which will arrive as a successor to Bullets Wireless Z earphones launched in April 2020. It is expected that the latest earphone from the Chinese manufacturer could arrive with the flagship OnePlus 10 Pro smartphone. There have been multiple rumours around the earbuds, and Bullets Wireless Z2 also received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) last month. Now in a new development, OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 renders have leaked online ahead of the wireless earphones’ launch. The report comes in from Pricebaba, citing known tipster Ishan Agarwal who has shared the leaked images for OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2. The renders showcase the wireless earphones in black and blue colour option, which falls in line with a recent report speculating the same colour options for the wireless neckband. Other than what can be seen in the leaked renders, no other official information has been revealed by the brand as of now. OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 Specifications OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 are going to be a neckband style Bluetooth earphone from the brand. It is clearly visible in the renders that there are three buttons on one side in red colour that will not only function as a volume rocker but will also allow for playback controls. On the other side, OnePlus branding can be seen. Moreover, the company is apparently launching the new OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 with the same in-ear angular silicone tips as it did in its predecessor OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z. In addition to this, it can be seen via the renders that the buds have magnetic bits in the ear tips, which will help them stick to each other when not in use. The upcoming earphones from OnePlus reportedly received certification from Bluetooth SIG last month, which confirmed the fact that the earphones will come with Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity. To recall, the predecessor for the upcoming earphones – the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z arrived in India in 2020, priced at Rs 1,999. The device came with exciting features such as 10 hours of music playback with a 10-minute charge. The brand is most likely to introduce the new OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 with upgraded features and specs.

Oppo A76 and Oppo A96 Mid-Range Smartphones Arrive in India Posted: 17 Mar 2022 02:53 AM PDT The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has launched two new A-series smartphones in India. Both newly launched devices – Oppo A76 and Oppo A96 are mid-range offerings from the brand. The devices come with features such as a 90Hz refresh rate, dual cameras and more. Oppo A76 is powered by a Qualcomm chipset and not everything is known about Oppo A96 as of yet. Oppo A76 however, is going to be the affordable option among the two devices. Let's take a look at the specification and price details of the smartphones. Oppo A76 and Oppo A96 Specs Oppo A76 has been launched with a 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate support. It has a hole-punch cutout at the top left corner of the display. The screen has thin bezels around it, except for the marginally thick chin. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset coupled with 6GB of RAM. The handset is backed by a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charge technology. Oppo A76 features a dual rear camera setup headlined by a 13MP camera along with a 2MP portrait sensor. The front of the device features an 8MP selfie shooter. Oppo A76 runs on Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 out of the box. Oppo A96 on the other hand has been launched with a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution. It also has a 90Hz refresh rate support and comes with Panda glass protection. There is a hole-punch cutout at the top left corner of the screen housing the selfie camera. Information regarding the processor in Oppo A96 is not available yet. The smartphone is backed by a 5000mAh battery as well with support for 33W fast charging. The front of the device features a 16MP selfie camera whereas on the back there is a dual-camera setup headlined by a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP portrait lens. Oppo A76 and Oppo A96 Price Oppo A76 has been launched in India in a sole variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage priced at Rs 17,499. Oppo A96 on the other hand also arrives in one storage variant but with 8GB RAM and 128GB, internal storage priced at Rs 19,999.

5G Smartphone Demand Rising Globally, Surpasses Demand for 4G Devices in Jan 2022 Posted: 17 Mar 2022 02:08 AM PDT There are many countries where 5G network services are already present in many regions and major cities. Then there are countries such as India where the preparations for the 5G launch are going on. It is worth noting that according to data shared by Counterpoint Research, 5G smartphone sales penetration surpassed 4G smartphone sales penetration for the first time in January 2022. This is big evidence that the world is moving towards the 5G era and the consumers don't want to spend a lot of money on 4G devices. 5G Enabled iPhones Made a Big Difference Apple announced the iPhone 12 series devices with 5G support. Further, the iPhone 13 series launched in September 2021 also came with 5G support. Since the launch of 5G enabled iPhones, Western Europe and North America saw a natural increase in the sales penetration of 5G smartphones. Apple has further launched the affordable iPhone SE which should also make a big difference in the 5G smartphone sales penetration in the near future. According to Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker, even China contributed a lot to the growth in global 5G smartphone sales penetration. China had the highest 5G penetration in the world at 84% in January 2022. Chinese OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) are offering their 5G smartphones with cost-effective and affordable MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets which have made a huge difference too. There are more International markets where 5G networks might launch in the coming months which should further proliferate the presence of 5G smartphones across the world. According to the data shared by Nokia's Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT) report for 2022, India already has 10 million active 5G smartphones. This number should further grow and add to the global 5G smartphone sales penetration as 5G networks reach more parts of the country. Regardless, 4G devices will still see some demand for the coming years.

Redmi 10 vs Redmi 9 vs Galaxy A12 2021: Every Difference Worth Noting Posted: 17 Mar 2022 01:27 AM PDT Just a couple of minutes back, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 10 in India. If you want to know the complete details of the smartphone, click here. It is a budget device that will be in competition with the previous year's Redmi 9 and the Galaxy A12 2021. All of these are 4G smartphones, and to avoid any confusion, let's see all that's different between these devices. Redmi 10 vs Redmi 9 vs Galaxy A12 2021: Display The Redmi 10 comes with a 6.7-inch HD+ IPS display with Gorilla Glass on top. The Redmi 9 comes with a smaller 6.53-inch HD+ display, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 2021 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display. So the device with the largest display is the newly launched Redmi 10. Redmi 10 vs Redmi 9 vs Galaxy A12 2021: Performance and Battery The Redmi 10 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G platform, while the Redmi 9 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 2021 come powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC and Exynos 850. The Redmi 10 has a 6000mAh battery with support for 18W fast-charging, while the Redmi 9 has a 5000mAh battery, and the Galaxy A12 2021 packs a 5000mAh battery too. In both chipsets and battery, Redmi 10 is ahead of the two devices on paper. Redmi 10 vs Redmi 9 vs Galaxy A12 2021: Camera The Redmi 10 has a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor at the rear with a 5MP sensor at the front for selfies. The Redmi 9, on the other hand, comes with a 13MP primary sensor at the rear paired with a 2MP secondary sensor and a 5MP sensor at the front. The Samsung Galaxy A12 2021 has a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP primary sensor paired with a 5MP, 2MP, and another 2MP sensor. For selfies, there's an 8MP sensor at the front. Redmi 10 vs Redmi 9 vs Galaxy A12 2021: Price The Redmi 10 has launched in India for Rs 10,999 (4GB+64GB) and Rs 12,999 (6GB+128GB). Users can get a Rs 1,000 discount if they use an HDFC Bank card to purchase this device. The Redmi 9 is currently available in India for Rs 9,499 (4GB+64GB) in a single memory variant on the official website of Xiaomi. The Samsung Galaxy A12 2021 is available in two prices in India currently — Rs 12,999 (4GB+64GB) and Rs 15,499 (6GB+128GB).

Redmi 10 Comes to India With Snapdragon 680, Check Price and Other Specs Posted: 17 Mar 2022 12:06 AM PDT Xiaomi has just launched the Redmi 10 in India. During the launch, the company said this smartphone is 2x faster than its predecessor. The highlight of the device is the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor. But this is not all that users get with this smartphone. There are more things such as a big display, a powerful primary camera, a big battery, and more. Let's check out the complete specifications and price of the smartphone below. Redmi 10 Specifications in India The Redmi 10 has launched in India with a 6.71-inch IPS display and comes with a 20:6:9 aspect ratio. To protect the screen, there's Gorilla Glass at the top. The smartphone will come running on MIUI 13 based on Android 11 out of the box. As mentioned, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. Users can expand the RAM virtually by 2GB. There's a dual-camera setup at the rear with a 50MP primary sensor and a secondary 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, the Redmi 10 comes with a 5MP sensor at the front. The device can last long with its massive 6000mAh battery which can support 18W fast-charging. The company will include the charger inside the box for the users. It also has a 3.5mm audio jack and a rear fingerprint sensor. Redmi 10 Price in India The Redmi 10 will be available in India in two memory variants. The first variant comes with 4GB+64GB and is priced at Rs 10,999, while the second variant comes with 6GB+128GB and is priced at Rs 12,999. Xiaomi is also offering a bank offer to customers where they can get Rs 1,000 off on the Redmi 10 if they use an HDFC Bank card to purchase the device. It will be available in three colours – Midnight Black, Caribbean Green, and Pacific Blue. The first sale of the device will start from March 24 and it will be available on Flipkart, the official website of Xiaomi and retail stores.

TRAI to Submit 5G Spectrum Auctions Recommendations by March End or Early April Posted: 16 Mar 2022 11:28 PM PDT The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is currently working on the 5G spectrum auctions recommendations and is likely going to submit it to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) by March-end or early April, said P D Vaghela, Chairman, TRAI. The regulatory body has been working on the recommendations since October of last year now. According to a PTI report, Vaghela said that generally, it takes TRAI seven to eight months before it submits recommendations for spectrum auctions. But this time, it needs to happen much faster, and the regulatory body is working hard on ensuring that it happens within the expected time frame. PMO Wants 5G Launch by August 15, 2022 The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) wants Indian telecom operators to launch 5G by August 15, 2022. It leaves very less room for conducting 5G spectrum auctions for the DoT. Thus, DoT had ordered TRAI to submit the recommendations by March-end so that spectrum auctions can take place as early as possible. TRAI needs to consider comments from each stakeholder and then go with the best possible route. Every telco has different opinions on different matters. Thus, the task of the regulator is very complex. The recommendations from TRAI would include things such as spectrum pricing, how much spectrum should be availed to the telcos and in what block size, and more. Further, this time, the regulatory body also has to consider requests put forth by the satcom industry of India. There are a lot of things that need to happen in the correct manner for 5G to become successful in the country. It all starts from the recommendation that TRAI gives to the DoT. Thus, while everything is happening fast, hopefully, everything's happening in the right manner, and no decisions are taken in a rush, which can negatively impact the entire industry and the investments made by the telcos. The spectrum auctions are expected to take place during May or June 2022.

Airtel Xstream Fiber Plan for OTT Lovers and Professionals Posted: 16 Mar 2022 10:07 PM PDT Bharti Airtel's fiber broadband arm, Airtel Xstream Fiber, has very few options for users to choose from. If you are an over-the-top (OTT) content lover and a professional with a need for high-speed internet, Airtel Xstream Fiber has one pretty decent option for you. The company offers users a broadband plan that isn't too expensive for professionals but at the same time packs enough OTT firepower and speed to ensure a seamless internet experience for the users. The plan that we are talking about is the 'Professional' plan. Let's see what it offers to the users and how much it costs. Airtel Xstream Fiber Professional Broadband Plan With the Airtel Xstream Fiber's 'Professional' broadband plan, users get up to 300 Mbps of internet speed. This speed is the same for both uploading as well as downloading. The company offers a free fixed-line voice calling connection as well. The data offered by this plan is limited to 3.3TB or 3300GB per month, which is more than sufficient for most users in the country. But this is not all; the plan also packs additional Airtel Thanks benefits. These benefits include a free subscription to platforms such as Amazon Prime, Wynk Music, Shaw Academy, and more. To redeem the subscriptions and additional benefits, users need to go to the Airtel Thanks app inside their smartphone. The monthly rental of Rs 1499 does not include any taxes. There's also a slightly more budget option available for Rs 999 for OTT lovers and professionals, but it offers 200 Mbps of speed. For some users, even this plan might make sense. But if you have a big family with more like 15 devices connected to the Wi-Fi network at all times, the 300 Mbps plan makes for a good option. Other private internet service providers (ISPs) such as JioFiber and more also offer a 300 Mbps plan to the users with OTT benefits.

Global 5G: Malaysia Ready to Offer Telcos 70% Stake in DNB 5G Posted: 16 Mar 2022 09:14 PM PDT Malaysia is ready to offer a 70% stake in the Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) to the private telecom firms in the country. The private telcos don't want Malaysia to get 5G network services from a single player. Unlike other countries, Malaysia had created DNB to offer commercial 5G network services in the country. The private telcos are not comfortable with the notion and want the government to consider a second 5G provider in an impasse with DNB over pricing and other issues, Reuters reported. A single government-run 5G service provider can hamper the competition in the country. Thus, there's a need for the involvement of private operators to offer 5G as well. Malaysia Ready to Offer Telcos Stake, But Will They Take It Malaysia said that it is open to offering up to a 70% stake in the DNB to the private telcos and owning the remaining 30%. This would enable private telcos to become a part of Malaysia's 5G journey and help with speeding up infrastructure deployment. The government isn't going to allow any second operator to offer 5G but will offer equity to the private telcos in DNB if they want it. But what will really happen at the end is subject to the communications between the telecom companies and the DNB. The agency will be regulated by the communications ministry, with the government owning a 30% stake in the 5G vehicle if the deal goes through with the private telcos. DNB has further extended the date of offering free 5G services to carriers to June 30, 2022. This is with the aim to offer a seamless transition to operators who haven't yet signed up for its services. Malaysia wanted a single shared 5G network in the country to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and speed up infrastructure construction. While it may create scares of monopoly in the country, the DNB has said that the cost of accessing its 5G network would be lesser for users than what they had to pay for 4G to the private telecom operators.

5G Launch, 4G Growth Calls for Skilled Manpower in India Posted: 16 Mar 2022 07:53 PM PDT As the demand for digital connectivity increases, the need for skilled manpower goes up as well. To offer better services and scale up infrastructure in new parts of the country, the telcos need the help of a skilled and efficient workforce. With 5G, telcos will have to aggressively deploy radios and new mobile sites within the city and outside, too, for giving good coverage to people travelling. To do this at a fast pace with efficiency and accuracy, India must have a ready and skilled workforce. The Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) is working in this domain. Even to expand the already built 4G infrastructure, experienced and skilled manpower is required. 4G Is Almost Present Everywhere in the Country Now The telecom operators are trying to reach as many locations with their 4G networks as possible. In the future, when they have the 5G spectrum and are ready to roll out commercial 5G services, they will need the help of a skilled workforce to get the work done quickly. The need for digital connectivity isn't going down. In fact, it is also growing in the rural areas of India. Thus, new methods of training which are cost-effective to the students is required. TSSC has also partnered with colleges and educational institutes to offer certification courses to students. With the network technology advancing day by day, even TSSC is working to improve the way it delivers education and skills to aspiring students. Arvind Bali, CEO of TSSC, had told TelecomTalk during a conversation that TSSC is also looking to place students abroad for jobs. The organisation's goal isn't just to meet the skilled manpower supply in India but globally. This will give the youth of the country employment opportunities while the international markets would be able to benefit from the vast amount of youth that India has right now. As technology develops further, new ways to deliver information to the students should arrive. With that, the need for understanding the new technology for the existing members of the telecom industry and young students will grow immensely.

Jio, Airtel, Vi Affordable 1GB Daily Data Plans Under Rs 300 Posted: 16 Mar 2022 06:35 PM PDT The three private telecom operators of India – Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel provide a ton of prepaid plans for their subscriber base. The most popular prepaid plan, however, remains the daily data packs offered by the telcos. The daily data packs have a wide range from high data expensive plans to low data-offering affordable plans. Mentioned below are the affordable 1GB/Day daily data prepaid plans offered by Jio, Airtel and Vi that costs less than Rs 300. Reliance Jio Reliance Jio is one of the most prominent service providers in the country and always has an edge over its other two competitors when it comes to the prices and benefits of the service. Jio offers a few 1GB daily data plans that come with short validity periods. The first plan comes at the cost of Rs 149 and offers 1GB of data per day for a validity period of 20 days. Users also get access to unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. For a price tag of Rs 179 users can get another pack offering 1GB data per day for a validity period of 24 days and the plan also comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day. The last plan on the list is the Rs 209 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 28 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. It is to be noted that with all these plans users also get access to a few Jio applications such as Jio Cinema, Jio TV and a few more. Bharti Airtel Bharti Airtel has been enhancing its services as well and currently is the second most successful telecom service in India. The company also offers similar plans for its users with some added benefits. The first plan on the list comes at a price tag of Rs 209 and offers 1GB data per day for a validity period of 21 days. The plan comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The next pack is a Rs 239 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 24 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The last plan on the list comes at a price tag of Rs 265 and offers 1GB/Day for a validity period of 28 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. All the mentioned plans come with a free trial to mobile edition Amazon Prime Video along with access to Wynk Music. Vodafone Idea Vodafone Idea or Vi has been growing as well and has been significantly growing its 4G services across the country to better its user experience. For users looking for affordable plans, Vi as well offers a few 1GB daily data plans. The first plan offered by Vi comes at a price of Rs 199 for a validity period of 18 days offering 1GB data per day along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The next pack is a Rs 219 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 21 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The third 1GB daily data plan offered by Vi comes at a price tag of Rs 239 and offers 1GB/Day for a validity period of 24 days. The plan comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. Last on the list is the Rs 269 plan that offers 1GB data per day for a total validity period of 28 days along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. The telco offers access to Vi movies and TV along with its Rs 199, Rs 219 and Rs 269 plans.

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