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• MVNO in India, Are They Going to be Helpful
• Airtel, Jio, and Vi to See Strong ARPU Boost in Q4 FY22: ICICI Securities
• OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs 29999, Check Specifications
• Oppo to Launch Own Processor Like Samsung, Google and Apple
• Oppo K10 Pro Spotted at TENAA Certification – Snapdragon 888, Triple Cameras and More
• OnePlus Nord N20 5G Official Image Surfaces Providing Intel on Specifications and Design
• Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Price Revealed in India, Check Details
• Jio vs BSNL vs ACT vs Vi: Who Offers a Better 150 Mbps Broadband Plan
• iQOO Neo 6 Complete Specifications Surface Over the Web Ahead of the Launch
• Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Likely to Have a Robust Fourth Quarter
• Boult AirBass XPods Pro TWS Earbuds Launched in India With 13mm Drivers, ENC and More
• Reliance Jio Offering Rs 7200 Benefit on Purchase of OnePlus 10 Pro
• Realme to Follow Apple and Samsung’s Practice in Removing Charger from the Box
• Airtel and Vi: Every 28-Day Validity Prepaid Plans They Offer
• BSNL 4G Update: Telecom Minister Makes Major Announcement
• Samsung Galaxy S22 FE Might Ditch Either Qualcomm or Exynos Processors
• Jio, Airtel, Vi Oppose Spectrum Allocation to Corporates for Private 5G Networks
• Vodafone Idea Is Building a Job Portal for Users Inside the Vi App

MVNO in India, Are They Going to be Helpful Posted: 07 Apr 2022 02:07 AM PDT MVNO stands for mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). In a country such as India, MVNOs can play a huge role in the growth of the digital economy. MVNOs can serve both in the B2B as well as the B2C model. But before we understand how MVNOs are going to help India, it is important to understand what they are in the first place. What is an MVNO? MVNOs aren't your regular telecom service providers. However, they behave as if they are. MVNOs sell subscription plans to users with data, voice calling, and SMS benefits. Some also offer entertainment subscriptions to over-the-top (OTT) platforms. What MVNOs do is they purchase the wireless capacity from MNOs (mobile network operators) and resell it to the consumers under their brand. MVNOs have their own customer care team, branding team, custom products, sales and distribution channels. An MVNO and MNO differ in one major way – MVNOs don't have direct access to the radio spectrum. MVNOs need to lease it from the MNOs under a wholesale agreement. MVNOs in India, What You Should Know To become an MVNO in India, the company first needs to obtain a license from the government for the same. For an MVNO to be successful, the company needs to enter into a wholesale agreement with an MNO. These agreements can be complex and might need a lot of expertise to negotiate. Further, an MVNO requires a solid and reliable technology platform to offer mobile products to customers. Thus, a technology partner must be chosen very carefully by an MVNO. An unreliable technology platform can result in a bad reputation and a loss of money. How Can MVNOs Help India in Becoming a Better Digital Economy? There are a lot of areas in our country where regular MNOs don't want to go and offer services. This is because the cost to reward ratio just doesn't match in such areas. But this is where MVNOs can step in and take the baton from the MNOs. MVNOs can customise their offerings to reduce the cost of services and thus offer affordable services in rural India, where MNOs don't want to go. MVNOs don't have to worry about a lot of costs that MNOs need to. Thus, they can break even faster than MNOs in rural parts of the country. MVNOs are a concept that a lot of regular Indian consumers aren't aware of. But these companies are going to grow as the need for digital connectivity increases. MNOs have a lot of unused capacity, which can be leased out to MVNOs. This would help MNOs to maximise revenues and utilise unused assets.

Airtel, Jio, and Vi to See Strong ARPU Boost in Q4 FY22: ICICI Securities Posted: 07 Apr 2022 01:26 AM PDT Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are set to see strong average revenue per user (ARPU) growth in Q4 FY22, said ICICI Securities in a note. This is because the private telecom operators will be able to see the impact of tariff hikes in a full quarter. In Q3 FY22, when the tariff hikes were announced, only the month of December was left. Thus the impact of tariff hikes was very short for the previous quarter. However, in the last quarter of FY22, the ARPU of the private telcos will grow at a much better rate. ICICI Securities said that ARPU for Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio would rise by 8.6%, 7%, and 8%. The analyst also added that Reliance Jio has a lot of long-term plan validity users; thus, the full impact of tariff hikes will be delayed compared to other operators. High-Cost 4G Devices Limited Addition of 4G Subscribers The high cost of 4G smartphones had limited the addition of new 4G subscribers, which resulted in limiting premiumisation. The ARPU growth will be better than revenue growth QoQ (quarter-on-quarter) because of the high SIM consolidation post the tariff hikes. Further, two fewer days during the quarter reduced some of the benefits of the tariff hikes for the telcos. It is worth noting that the telecom operators are planning to hike prepaid tariffs again later this year. Both Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have said that they will go with another round of tariff hikes within 2022 and not wait for two years like last time. This will help the telecom operators in increasing their average revenue per user (ARPU) figure further. The Q1 FY23 should be better for the telcos as the SIM consolidation level drops, which will help with market stabilisation. Many Jio users will recharge with the new tariffs for the first time in Q1 FY23. With the tariff hikes, the overall revenues for the operators should grow in the medium term. Vodafone Idea needs to arrest active subscriber loss to stay in the competition.

OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs 29999, Check Specifications Posted: 07 Apr 2022 12:35 AM PDT OnePlus has launched the OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro in India. The Smart TV will start at Rs 29,999 in the country and will be available starting April 11, 2022. The OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro comes with 4K UHD (Ultra-HD) video resolution support. It will run on a secure Android TV 10 platform and will give users a complete Smart TV experience. Let's take a look at the complete specifications of the Smart TV and check out the offers on the purchase. OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro Specifications in India The OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro is a semi-premium Smart TV aimed at people who want to watch anything in the highest quality and get an amazing experience out of it. As mentioned above, the Smart TV can support 4K UHD resolution, and users can witness over a billion colours delivering breathtaking accuracy in every frame with the 10-bit colour depth feature. In addition to this, with the advanced Gamma Engine feature, users can enjoy real-time image quality on the Smart TV. It comes with support for HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG format for a superior viewing experience. For a faster gaming experience on the OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro, users can activate the ALLM (auto low latency mode). In addition to this, if you have OnePlus Buds and a OnePlus Watch, you can easily pair them with the OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro. There's a Smart Sleep Control feature that will switch off the OnePlus TV immediately if the OnePlus Watch connected to the Smart TV senses that the user is asleep. The OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro offers users a Cinematic Sound experience powered by Dolby Audio. This Smart TV from OnePlus has two full-range speakers with a total output of 24W. OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro Price in India The OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro has been launched in India for Rs 29,999. The open sale for the Smart TV will start on April 11, 2022, via Amazon and the official website of OnePlus. Further, Jio Digital, Reliance Digital and Croma will also list the product. SBI credit card users will get a special discount of Rs 2500 on the purchase of the Smart TV. Users can avail of no-cost EMI of up to 6 months with an SBI Credit Card. Further, users who purchase the OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro between April 11 to April 22, 2022, will get a complimentary one-year subscription to Amazon Prime Video (this offer is only available for customers purchasing the Smart TV through Amazon).

Oppo to Launch Own Processor Like Samsung, Google and Apple Posted: 06 Apr 2022 11:47 PM PDT Oppo, a major smartphone company is reportedly working on launching its own smartphone processor. Currently, Apple, Samsung and Google are the companies that offer smartphones with self-developed SoCs. But by 2024, we might see Oppo joining the league too. Major smartphone vendors including OnePlus, Vivo, and more currently depend on other semiconductor manufacturers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek for powering their smartphones. But with its own processor, Oppo will be able to cut short this dependency and will also be able to design smartphones better according to the demand of its own chip. Apple and Google are top examples of what a smartphone can deliver if it is powered by a chip that is designed by the smartphone company itself. Apart from a chip, Oppo is also reportedly working on an application processor (AP) that is expected to go live by 2023. For the unaware, the AP will be an integral part of the mobile processor and will be made on the 6nm fabrication process of TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company). Oppo Might be Planning the Chip for Low-End Smartphones at First According to a report from ithome, the company might be looking to power its low-end smartphones with the self-developed mobile chipset. Thus, for the flagships, the company will still work with MediaTek and Qualcomm. Regardless, this is a step in the right direction from Oppo. The faster the company can develop its own chipsets, the more it can control the overall design of the smartphone and its cost. The company will join the league of Apple, Samsung and Google in developing its own chipsets. However, all of the other companies make very powerful chips that fit into their flagships. But with Oppo, self-designed chips for flagships might be a little far right now. After Oppo, we might see some other smartphone vendors also going on the same path. More should clear in due time.

Oppo K10 Pro Spotted at TENAA Certification – Snapdragon 888, Triple Cameras and More Posted: 06 Apr 2022 10:13 PM PDT The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo recently introduced its mid-range smartphone Oppo K10 in the Indian market. Now, seemingly Oppo is planning to introduce a new device in the K10 series called Oppo K10 Pro. A smartphone from Oppo with the model number PGIM10 has been spotted at the TENAA certification site and according to the known tipster Whylab, the device is actually Oppo K10 Pro. If it's true, then it will be interesting to see which price segment the smartphone will be launched in. As far as the listing of the device on the TENAA certification website is considered, the Oppo K10 Pro might very well be a flagship killer segment smartphone. According to the listing, the smartphone could be powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset from Qualcomm. Mentioned below are all the specifications and features of the Oppo K10 Pro known as of now. Oppo K10 Pro Specs The TENAA certification listing suggests that the Oppo K10 Pro will arrive with a 6.62-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 1080×2400pixel resolution. The device will feature support for a 120Hz refresh rate and will have a 20:9 aspect ratio, The device will also have a punch-hole notch housing the selfie camera. There will also be an in-display fingerprint scanner. Oppo K10 Pro is likely to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and Adreno 660 GPU. The processor of the device will be paired with up to 8GB or 12GB of RAM along with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. Oppo K10 Pro will be backed by a 4,880mAh dual-cell battery that will come with 80W fast charging support. Talking about the camera module of the device, Oppo K10 Pro is going to arrive with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP primary sensor along with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and another 2MP sensor. The front of the device will feature a 16MP selfie camera. Moreover, it is also possible that the 50MP primary sensor on the device could actually be a Sony IMX766 sensor. The smartphone could be launched in blue, black, and white colour options. The handset could soon arrive in the company's domestic market.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G Official Image Surfaces Providing Intel on Specifications and Design Posted: 06 Apr 2022 09:22 PM PDT The Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is gearing up to expand its portfolio of the Nord series devices as it plans to launch a number of smartphones under the Nord brand. It is already known that the company will be introducing three new smartphones – OnePlus Nord 2T, Nord CE 2 Lite, and Nord 3 under the lineup. Now in a new development, the first images of a new smartphone called the OnePlus Nord N20 5G have been shared. Let's take a look. OnePlus Nord N20 5G Design and Specs The first official image of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G has been shared by PC Mag and by the looks of it, the smartphone's design looks very similar to its CAD renders that were shared back in November 2021. The smartphone will come as a successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 5G that was launched in 2021 and just like the last year's model, OnePlus Nord N20 5G could be sold exclusively in the US as well. The smartphone is expected to go on sale in late April. OnePlus has provided the publication with some intel on the smartphone, according to which, OnePlus Nord N20 5G will arrive with a 6.43-inch AMOLED punch-hole display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The device will also feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. On the back, Nord N20 will feature a triple rear camera setup in its camera module which will consist of two large cameras and a third sensor along with an LED flash. The shared images suggest that the device will feature a 64MP primary camera. OnePlus' logo can also be seen on the rear panel of the device. Based on the design of the smartphone, OnePlus Nord N20 5G can possibly be a rebranded version of either OPPO Reno7 Z launched in Southeast Asia or Reno7 Lite launched in Europe or OPPO F21 Pro launched in India. The smartphone could be powered by a Snapdragon 695 chipset coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 12GB of internal storage. The device could be backed by a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. On the camera part, along with the 64MP primary sensor, Nord N20 could feature a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro sensor. The device is likely to run on Android 12 OS with OxygenOS on top.

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Price Revealed in India, Check Details Posted: 06 Apr 2022 08:02 PM PDT In March 2022, Samsung had announced the arrival of Galaxy A73 5G and Galaxy A33 5G in India. But the company had not revealed their pricing. The Galaxy A73 5G went for the first sale on April 6, 2022, and the official pricing of the Galaxy A33 5G is also out now. The device will be available in two memory variants in India. Let's see the price and specifications of these models. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Price in India As mentioned above, the Galaxy A33 5G is available in two memory variants in India. The first variant comes with 6GB+128GB for Rs 28,499 while the second variant comes with 8GB+128GB for Rs 29,999. It will be available in four different colours — Awesome White, Awesome Black, Awesome Peach, and Awesome Blue. The device can be purchased via Samsung's official online India store and offline retail stores across the country. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Specifications in India The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G comes with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with support for FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by the Exynos 1280 SoC coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It will run on Android 12 based One UI 4.1 out of the box and is equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner. There's a quad-camera setup at the rear with a 48MP OIS primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 5MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, there's a 13MP sensor at the front. Users get a 5000mAh battery inside the smartphone with support for 25W fast charging. However, inside the box, you will only get a 15W charger in the box. If you want the 25W fast-charger, you can purchase it externally. Looking at the price and the specifications, the OnePlus Nord 2 5G can be a better option than the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G in India.

Jio vs BSNL vs ACT vs Vi: Who Offers a Better 150 Mbps Broadband Plan Posted: 06 Apr 2022 06:34 PM PDT The ISPs in the country offer a wide portfolio of broadband plans for their users. If you're looking for a high-speed plan that can cover the bases such as online learning, gaming, work and more, 150 Mbps plans might be apt for you. There are multiple service providers that offer plans with amazing benefits. Mentioned below are the 150 Mbps broadband plans offered by Jio, BSNL, ACT and You to see who offers a better plan. Reliance Jio’s 150 Mbps Plan One of the leading ISPs in India, Jio offers a 150 Mbps broadband plan that comes with access to a few OTT Platforms. Being on the list of most reliable service providers in India, JioFiber offers a 150 Mbps internet speed data plan at the price of Rs 999 for a validity period of 30 days. The FUP limit set on this plan is 3300Gb or 3.3TB. Users get access to symmetrical upload and download speeds of 150 Mbps with this plan. The plan is listed as a popular plan on the website and offers subscriptions to 15 OTT platforms including yearlong access to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Eros Now and more. BSNL Offers This 150 Mbps Plan The state-owned telco, BSNL via its Bharat Fibre connection as well offers a plan that comes with OTT benefits and provides 150 Mbps speed. SuperStar Premium Plus pack from BSNL offers 150 Mbps of speed at a monthly cost of Rs 999. The plan offers a 2000GB data limit beyond which the speed reduces to 10 Mbps. SuperStar Premium Plus pack from the telco comes with multiple OTT subscriptions which include Disney+ Hotstar, Lions Gate, Sony LIV and more. Moreover, users can also get a discount of 90% up to Rs 500 on their first month of rent. ACT 150 Mbps Plan The Internet Service Provider based in Bengaluru; ACT as well provides a 150 Mbps unlimited data plan called ACT Blaze. Using state-of-the-art fibre technology, the connection provides incredible speed and equal upload and download speed. Users can get 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 this pack. These OTT platforms include Zee5, Sony Liv and more. It is to be noted that this plan is for the city of Bengaluru and it may vary across the country. You Broadband Provides a Slightly Cheaper Plan A subsidiary of Vodafone Idea, You Broadband offers reliable connectivity across multiple cities in India as well. The service provider offers multiple plans for its users and the 150 Mbps speed plan comes at a price tag of Rs 944 for a period of 30 days. The ISP also offers the plan for different validity periods. Users can get the 150 Mbps broadband plan from You Broadband for a period of 95 days at Rs 2,832. For a validity period of 190 days, the plan costs Rs 5,664. Lastly, You Broadband offers the 150 Mbps plan with a 380 days validity at a price tag of Rs 11,328. It is to be noted that the mentioned plans are based on the city of Mumbai and may vary across India. Moreover, the mentioned price tags from You Broadband are inclusive of taxes.

iQOO Neo 6 Complete Specifications Surface Over the Web Ahead of the Launch Posted: 06 Apr 2022 09:14 AM PDT iQOO is soon planning to launch a new premium smartphone in China. The brand has officially confirmed that it will introduce its iQOO Neo 6 smartphone in China on April 13. While there have been multiple rumours as well as leaked renders regarding the device, nothing has been made official by the company as of now. However, a new report provides us with complete specifications and details of the upcoming iQOO Neo 6 smartphone. iQOO Neo 6 Specifications The report comes in from MySmartPrice in collaboration with tipster Ishan Agarwal who has provided the full specification and features of the iQOO Neo 6 China variant. As per the report, the smartphone will be launched with a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2400x1080pixels. The device will come with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, 360hz touch sampling rate, and 397ppi pixel density. Powering the device will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset which will be coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. This falls in line with the device's recent listing at Geekbench. iQOO Neo 6 is expected to come with three storage configurations – 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage. Users will have the option to choose from Black, Blue, and Orange colours. Talking about the camera module on the device, iQOO Neo 6 will feature a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 64MP main sensor with an f/1.9 aperture. The device will also feature a 12MP ultra-wide lens along with a 2MP portrait sensor. The smartphone will come with a 16Mp selfie snapper on the front. Previous reports have suggested that iQOO Neo 6 will feature Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). iQOO Neo 6 is expected to be backed by a 4,700mAh battery unit with the support of 80W charging. It is likely that the smartphone will operate on Android 12 out of the box. The Indian launch of the upcoming iQOO Neo 6 is still in question, however, it will be competing against the likes of the Redmi K50 series and Realme GT 2 in China.

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Likely to Have a Robust Fourth Quarter Posted: 06 Apr 2022 08:16 AM PDT According to new findings from analysts, the three private telcos of India, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are on their way to reporting strong average revenue per user (ARPU) along with India mobile revenue sequential growth in the fiscal fourth quarter. This growth will be the consequence of steep tariff hikes imposed by the telcos in November-December 2021. To recall, Airtel, Vi and Jio had raised prepaid tariffs by 20-25% around end-November-early-December, 2021. Growth on the Back of Tariff Hikes According to a report from ET Telecom, as per the estimation provided by Jefferies, Airtel and Jio will witness a 10% sequential jump in their India mobile revenues in the March quarter. BNP Paribas on the other hand evaluates Vi's to rising by around 5.5%. Furthermore, a note from BofA Securities states that there will be a robust Quarter-on-Quarter growth of cellular revenues by Indian telcos in the fourth quarter. Even though analysts believe, that there will be significant growth in the telcos’ March quarter margins on the back of higher ARPUs, the subscribers' addition is however expected to stay muted because of the price hikes and continued clean-up of low-paying users by Jio. Going by what analysts believe, only Airtel will be adding new subscribers in the quarter while Jio and Vi will go through subscriber loss because of steep tariff hikes. As far as the ARPUs are considered, Airtel is expected to report the highest ARPU growth among the three private players with a 14% on-quarter to Rs 185, according to BNP. Jefferies on the other hand estimates that Jio's will rise 12.1% sequentially to Rs 170. A note from BNP suggests that Vi will report a 7.4% sequential rise in its ARPU to Rs 123 in the March quarter. BNP further estimates that the overall revenue growth of the telecom sector will more than double at 9% sequentially in the fourth quarter of FY22 due to the high tariff hikes imposed in late 2021. BNP stated that the growth is expected despite the multiple factors such as moderation in user additions due to higher tariffs and handset prices, SIM card consolidation and more adversely affecting it. Notably, the telecom sector's revenues grew by 4.5% and 4.2% sequentially in the second and third quarters of FY22.

Boult AirBass XPods Pro TWS Earbuds Launched in India With 13mm Drivers, ENC and More Posted: 06 Apr 2022 07:23 AM PDT The Indian consumer electronics brand Boult which is majorly known for its budget audio products has launched its latest AirBass XPods Pro TWS earbuds in India. To recall, the company had launched its AirBass XPods back in September 2021 and the latest product comes in as a successor to the device. The high-tier pro model features quite a similar in-ear design as its predecessor AirBass XPods. The device comes with features like Environmental Noise Cancellation and offers a Pro+ calling experience using a Quad Mic setup. Boult AirBass XPods Pro Specifications and Features The newly launched TWS earbuds from the brand feature high quality 13mm drivers which are tuned to provide extra bass. The earbuds have an IPX5 certification for water resistance making them apt for use cases like workouts or outdoors. AirBass XPods Pro comes with an ENC chip that tunes out noise for a Pro+ calling experience. AS far as the battery and charging solution on the audio product is considered, AirBass XPods Pro is claimed to offer up to 6 hours of playback on a single charge which can be extended up to 24 hours with the charging case. Moreover, the brand also claims that users can get up to 100 minutes of playback with just 15 minutes of charge. The charging case has a USB Type-C port for charging. Furthermore, the Boult has also featured an indicator on the charging case that will tell users how much battery is actually left in the earbuds. Apart from these, Boult Audio AirBass XPods Pro TWS earbuds come with touch-sensitive controls on their stem which can be used to adjust volume, change tracks, attend calls, or access voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant. The earphones offer Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity and can be paired with Android, iOS as well as Windows devices. Boult AirBass XPods Pro Price Boult Audio AirBass XPods Pro has been launched in India at a limited-time introductory offer price of Rs 1,999, however, the MRP of the product is Rs 5,999. The device is currently available on both Flipkart and Boult's official websites. You can get the latest earbuds in Black and White colour options.

Reliance Jio Offering Rs 7200 Benefit on Purchase of OnePlus 10 Pro Posted: 06 Apr 2022 05:50 AM PDT Reliance Jio is offering users Rs 7200 worth of benefits when they purchase the OnePlus 10 Pro. The smartphone was launched a couple of days back, on March 31, 2022. Jio has laid out the terms and conditions of the offer in detail on its website. Note that the Rs 7200 cashback offered to the customers won't be in the form of a single voucher or lump-sum amount. To know the terms and conditions of the offer in detail, read ahead. Reliance Jio Terms and Conditions for Rs 7200 Cashback on OnePlus 10 Pro Reliance Jio said that it will offer Rs 7200 worth of cashback to the users in the form of 48 discount coupons of Rs 150 each in the MyJio app of the eligible subscriber upon performing the first recharge on the eligible device on or after March 31, 2022. An eligible device here means the OnePlus 10 Pro, which is purchased and activated on or after March 31, 2022, on Jio's mobile network by an eligible subscriber. The offer won't be applicable to foreign variants of the smartphone. An eligible subscriber would mean a person who has purchased an eligible device and is an active subscriber of Reliance Jio prepaid services with a Jio Prime subscription. The offer is not applicable to postpaid customers of the telco. The company has mentioned that the eligible recharge would be the Rs 1199 plan which offers 3GB of daily data, unlimited voice calling, and 100 SMS/day for 84 days, along with Jio apps subscription. In simple words, users can apply the Rs 150 discount voucher in their MyJio app only on the Rs 1199 plan offered by the telco. The discount voucher won’t work for other prepaid plans offered by the company. So the effective price of the Rs 1199 plan with the Rs 150 discount voucher would come down to Rs 1049. On every recharge, customers can only use one discount voucher of Rs 150. Note that all the unused vouchers will expire on December 31, 2022.

Realme to Follow Apple and Samsung’s Practice in Removing Charger from the Box Posted: 06 Apr 2022 05:35 AM PDT Realme, a major smartphone brand, is now going to remove the charging brick from the smartphone's box. The trend of not including a charger in the box was started by Apple, followed by Samsung. Now, Realme, which is a budget smartphone brand, is also going to do it. The company has confirmed that it won't be offering a charging brick inside the box of Realme Narzo 50A Prime. An XDA Developers report said that Realme wants to achieve double zero targets like net-zero carbon emissions by 2025. Realme Narzo 50A Prime to Benefit by Exclusion of In-Box Charger Realme said that not including a charger inside the box of Narzo 50A Prime has helped it in many ways. The company was able to add more upgrades to the device with the best price and offers in the same class. Madhav Sheth, the CEO of Realme, told XDA Developers that if the company was only giving a single 18W charger with each of its devices, it would remove the charger from the box. Only when there would be continuous upgrades to the chargers, such as support for 65W or 150W fast-charging; the company would add the chargers inside the box as these chargers might not be easily available in the market for the consumers because of being a new technology. Since 18W chargers are already available and people might already own these chargers, the company might offer 18W charging support with the Realme Narzo 50A Prime. The Realme Narzo 50A Prime will be geared toward users looking to make a budget smartphone purchase. Realme Narzo 50 is currently available in India for Rs 12,999 on Amazon with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The whole play of Realme is to offer the best to the consumers at the most affordable prices. The Narzo series of the company has always tried to do so, and removing the charger from the box might have a negative response from the market.

Airtel and Vi: Every 28-Day Validity Prepaid Plans They Offer Posted: 06 Apr 2022 04:06 AM PDT Both Airtel and Vi offer a variety of prepaid plans that range all the way from high priced data-intensive plans to cheaper options and from long validity plans to packs that have shorter validity periods. The 28-day validity plans are in particular highly popular in the country as it suits the requirement of a majority of the population. Mentioned below are the prepaid plans with 28 days validity along with the pack details offered by Airtel and Vi. Bharti Airtel 28-Day Validity Plans Bharti Airtel offers multiple 28-day validity plans with different data benefits. Users can get 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB and 3GB of data per day at the cost of Rs 265, Rs 299, Rs 359 and Rs 599 for a validity period of 28 days. All these plans also offer a subscription to the mobile edition of Amazon Prime Video and the Rs 599 plan also offers access to Disney+ Hotstar. Users also get unlimited voice calls along with 100 SMS per day with these plans. Airtel also offers a Rs 449 plan that comes for a validity period of 28 days and the same benefits as above but offers 2.5GB of data per day. Moreover, users looking for an affordable plan, Airtel offers a Rs 179 plan that comes with a total of 2GB of data along with unlimited voice calls and a 300 SMS limit for 28 days. Vodafone Idea (Vi) With a subscription to Vi’s network, users can get 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB, 2.5Gb and 3GB of data per day plans at the cost of Rs 269, Rs 299, Rs 359, Rs 409 and Rs 475 for a validity period of 28 days. All these plans come featuring unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day. Vi also offers an additional 3GB per day plan that offers year-long access to Disney+ Hotstar and comes at a price tag of Rs 501 with the same benefits as above. Moreover, additional benefits of these plans include the "Binge All Night" feature which allows users to use unlimited internet from 12 midnight to 6 am. Users can also take over their unused data from Monday to Friday to Saturday and Sunday which is called the "Weekend Roll Over" benefit. In addition to this, users also get 2GB of data backup every month at no extra cost.

BSNL 4G Update: Telecom Minister Makes Major Announcement Posted: 06 Apr 2022 03:28 AM PDT India's telecom minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Lok Sabha that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is planning to install 1.12 lakh mobile towers across India to roll out 4G services. According to a PTI report, during the question hour, Vaishnaw said that the homegrown 4G network is being appreciated worldwide and it has a core network, radio network, and full telecom equipment. The minister said that BSNL is in the process of ordering 6000 towers immediately followed by 6000 more and then finally 1 lakh towers to be installed throughout the nation for 4G network. In addition to this, Vaishnaw informed that telecom service providers fiberise their base transceiver stations (BTSs) installed on mobile towers and 7,93,551 BTSs have been connected with optical fiber. The number is fairly low compared to the total mobile towers there are in the country. For 5G to be a success and better 4G experience, more towers need to be connected with fiber. Earlier, Vaishnaw had said that BSNL would make its order for 4G equipment in April 2022. But no solid confirmation around this has come from the state-run telco yet. In addition to 4G, BSNL is also planning to launch 5G later this year. During the 4G trials, BSNL was also working on 5G. A C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) official had earlier said that BSNL will launch 5G NSA in 2022 followed by 5G SA in 2023. What will really happen, only time will tell as there are always delays when things concern BSNL. 4G Internet Connectivity Inside Trains to Come With 5G When asked about 4G internet service inside the trains, Vaishnaw said that it won't be possible till the time 5G arrives in the country. The reason that the telecom minister gave for this was if the train is running at 100 km per hour, then a 5G network is needed to provide seamless internet connectivity inside the trains.

Samsung Galaxy S22 FE Might Ditch Either Qualcomm or Exynos Processors Posted: 06 Apr 2022 02:19 AM PDT The battle in the semiconductor industry is pretty intense and will only grow in the coming years as demand for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices grows. Samsung Galaxy S22 FE, which is expected to launch later in the year, might ditch either Qualcomm or Exynos chipsets. In a surprise for its fans, Samsung might go with a MediaTek chipset for its Galaxy S22 FE device. Not just this, even the Galaxy S23 series might be powered by MediaTek chips. Note that this might not be the case for each and every unit, but only about half of them. Samsung is already known for offering a single smartphone model with different chips in different regions. Currently, the company is switching between Exynos and Qualcomm flagship chips for its premium devices. But in a new twist, we might get to see MediaTek processors in Samsung flagships as well. This might be to lower the overall cost of smartphones. Which MediaTek Chip Will Samsung Go For? According to a Business Korea report, Samsung might launch new premium smartphones, including the Galaxy S22 FE and the S23 series with MediaTek chips. Currently, there are plenty of flagship chips offered by MediaTek. These chips might not be as good as Qualcomm flagships in comparison, but they are more affordable and powerful enough to deliver a seamless experience to the users. Samsung might reduce the cost of the smartphones for end-users (unlikely) and try to gain a larger market share or increase profitability by offering the smartphones at inflated prices only. MediaTek has been gaining market share in the mobile market very aggressively. In Q4 2021, MediaTek led the global smartphone SoC market with 33% share followed by Qualcomm at 30%. MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC is expected to make a lot of positive noise in the company's growth performance in the first quarter of 2022. The demand for 5G chip powered smartphones are growing, and MediaTek and Qualcomm are in the race to offer better propositions to the smartphone OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).

Jio, Airtel, Vi Oppose Spectrum Allocation to Corporates for Private 5G Networks Posted: 06 Apr 2022 01:18 AM PDT Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have opposed the move of spectrum allocation to corporates/enterprises for setting up their own 5G networks. In the next few days, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is expected to come out with its recommendations for the 5G spectrum auction. Before that, according to a Financial Express report, the private telcos have strongly suggested that corporate must not be allocated spectrum to set up their own 5G networks. If this is allowed, the telcos said that their participation in the upcoming spectrum auction would be lukewarm. This poses a threat to the government revenues. But if the government decides to allocate spectrum to corporates for private 5G, it would hurt the enterprise revenues of the telecom operators. Since 5G looks more like an enterprise play right, for now, it wouldn't make sense for the telcos to invest in the 5G spectrum if the corporate can set up their own private 5G network. Bharti Airtel to be the Most Affected Telco if Enterprise Revenues are Hit Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator, gets approximately 20% of its revenues from enterprise services. If the TRAI recommends that the government can allocate 5G spectrum for setting up the private network for enterprises, it will affect Bharti Airtel a lot. In the enterprise segment, Bharti Airtel is the leading telecom operator in the country. The telcos are also worried about the absence of a level playing field. The corporates won't have to maintain and comply with all the obligations that the telecom operators need to do; thus, it would clearly result in an unfair environment for the telcos. The concept of private LTE networks is gaining traction throughout the world. With 5G, the role of private networks would become more significant. There are a lot of advantages to the presence of private networks as well. While the telcos are definitely going to lose money if the government allows corporates to set up their own private 5G networks with spectrum allocation, it would also mean that network connectivity can reach parts of the country where the telcos aren't interested in going because of less economic viability.

Vodafone Idea Is Building a Job Portal for Users Inside the Vi App Posted: 06 Apr 2022 12:21 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country is building a digital job portal inside the Vi app for both Android and iOS. The company has partnered with three startups including Enguru, Apna, and Pariksha to offer users a better chance of getting a good job. Each of the portals will help users in a particular way. Vi is calling it 'Vi Jobs & Education' and aims to make it a one-stop solution for youth to search for jobs and improve their spoken English. Vodafone Idea Partnership With Apna to Help Users Find Jobs Very conveniently, Vi users will be able to find new jobs if they are using the Apna portal inside the Vi app. There are a lot of recruiters on the platform and this service will be offered to Vi users at no extra cost. Vodafone Idea Partnership With Enguru to Help Users Improve English Vodafone Idea has also partnered with Enguru which will help the telco in offering a quality solution to people inside the Vi app for learning English and practice speaking it. There will be a 14 day free trial for the users after which users can continue learning at a 15% to 25% discounted price. Vodafone Idea Partnership With Pariksha to Help Users Prepare for Govt Jobs Government jobs in India are always in high demand. Vodafone Idea is going to offer its users one month of free subscription to Pariksha which will also include 150+ mock exams. After the end of the free period, users will be asked to pay a fee of Rs 249 per year. Vodafone Idea is improving its digital offerings and giving new users an incentive to join its networks for finding jobs and improving the chances of building a successful and better future. The Vi Jobs & Education portal will be available for users inside the Vi app and users can leverage it by making a profile and boosting their journey to success.

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