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• OnePlus Nord 2T New Images and Detailed Specs Revealed Just Before Launch
• 5G in India: Telcos Likely to be Unhappy Looking at DCC Standing
• Jio, Airtel and Vi: The Most High-End Long-Term Disney+ Hotstar Prepaid Plans
• Asus ROG Launched Two New High-End Gaming Laptops
• Bharti Airtel Reveals Two New Independent Directors to Become a Part of its Board
• OnePlus Ace Racing Edition with Dimensity 8100-Max SoC Launched
• Vodafone Idea Deployed Additional Spectrum for Boosting Indoor Coverage
• Jio, Airtel and BSNL Have Similarly Priced 100 Mbps Broadband Plans But With Different Benefits
• Airtel CEO Lists Three Reasons Why the Telco is Doing Great
• Bharti Airtel ARPU Reaches Rs 178 on Account of Tariff Hikes

OnePlus Nord 2T New Images and Detailed Specs Revealed Just Before Launch Posted: 17 May 2022 09:31 PM PDT The popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is all set to introduce its OnePlus Nord 2T smartphone in India as well as in Europe on May 19. The device has been in the rumour mill for quite some time and now just ahead of the launch, a new report has revealed some of the specifications of the upcoming Nord series handset along with images and pricing. Let's take a look at everything we know so far regarding the OnePlus Nord 2T smartphone. OnePlus Nord 2T Expected Specs OnePlus Nord 2T is expected to launch with a 6.43-inch display with a Full HD+ resolution which was also available in the previous version. The device has an AMOLED display and comes with a hole-punch cutout at the top left corner of the screen housing the selfie camera. The display of the device supports a 90Hz refresh rate. The display screen also has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. OnePlus Nord 2T will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 chipset. The processor is built on the 6nm process and Nord 2T will be the first smartphone to feature in India. The processor on the device will be coupled with 8GB or 12GB of RAM with up to 256GB of internal storage. The handset will operate on Android 12 with Oxygen OS 12 on top. Talking about the camera specifications Nord 2T could come featuring a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 50MP Sony IMX766 main camera sensor with support for OIS. The secondary cameras include an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. The front of the smartphone will come with a 32MP selfie camera. The device will be backed by a 4500mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. OnePlus Nord 2T Price The price for OnePlus Nord 2T in European markets has been revealed by a report. It is expected that the company will launch the device for 399 euros in Europe which is roughly about Rs 32,500, however, nothing has been confirmed regarding the Indian pricing of the smartphone. Moreover, the brand will also launch OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and OnePlus Nord Buds in Europe on May 19 which have already been introduced in India.

5G in India: Telcos Likely to be Unhappy Looking at DCC Standing Posted: 17 May 2022 08:19 PM PDT The telecom operators are likely to be unhappy after hearing the stance of the Digital Communications Commission (DCC). The DCC, an inter-ministerial panel with the telecom secretary as its chairman, has backed the recommendations provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for the upcoming 5G spectrum auctions. The body has said that airwaves in the 27.5 GHz to 28.5 GHz should be reserved for the satellite broadband service providers. In addition to this, the body has backed the spectrum allocation for 20 years instead of 30 years, reports ET Telecom. Cabinet Decision Will Finalise What Will Happen The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will now look for the approval of the Cabinet for the 5G spectrum recommendations. The Cabinet's call on things will finalise how the spectrum auctions will take place. Since DCC has backed the recommendations from the regulator, it is highly unlikely that the Cabinet has any problems with it either. The pricing recommendations from TRAI weren't satisfactory for the telecom players. In addition to this, the telecom operators are likely going to miss out on the spectrum in the 27.5 GHz to 28.5 GHz as it would be reserved for the satcom (satellite communications) players. The Cabinet's decision is likely to come within a week worth of time. Post that, the DoT will move fast toward releasing notice inviting applications (NIA) for the spectrum auction. The government is currently speeding things up so that the spectrum auction can take place as fast as possible to ensure a 5G call can be made by August 15, 2022. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) wants the authorities to expedite the process so that the 5G networks can be launched by August 15, an auspicious day for the country. The spectrum auction is most likely to happen in July or June at the earliest so that an August or September launch is possible.

Jio, Airtel and Vi: The Most High-End Long-Term Disney+ Hotstar Prepaid Plans Posted: 17 May 2022 06:31 PM PDT All three private telecom operators in the country have been bundling Disney+ Hotstar OTT subscriptions with a number of prepaid plans for a while now and have been adding more to their portfolio. Disney+ Hotstar is one of the leading OTT platforms and has witnessed a huge surge in demand in the last few years. These prepaid plans come with different benefits and different validities. In this article, we are going to take a look at the most high-end and long-term Disney+ Hotstar prepaid plans offered by Jio, Airtel and Vi along with pack details. Reliance Jio 3GB/Day Plan When it comes to the most expensive prepaid plan with Disney+ Hotstar subscription, the leading telecom operator in the country offers a yearlong plan. Jio provides a prepaid plan at a price tag of Rs 4,199 that offers 3GB data per day for a validity period of 365 days. The plan offers unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day along with a 1-year Disney+ Hotstar Premium subscription worth 1499 at no extra cost. The plan also comes with access to a few Jio applications such as Jio Cinema and Jio TV. Airtel’s 2.5GB/Day Plan Similar to Jio, the most expensive plan from Airtel with bundled Disney+ Hotstar is a yearlong plan, however, the details are distinct. Airtel provides a prepaid plan at a cost of Rs 3,359 that offers 2.5GB data per day for a validity period of 365 days. The plan comes with truly unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS/day along with a Disney+ Hotstar subscription worth Rs 499 with which users can enjoy live sports, movies, Hotstar Specials and more. The plan also offers access to a free trial of the mobile edition of Amazon Prime Video, Wynk Music Premium and a few other apps. Vodafone Idea or Vi – 2GB/Day Pack Vodafone Idea or Vi offers only a limited number of Disney+ Hotstar Plans and the most expensive one from the telco is also a long-term plan. Vi offers a prepaid plan at a price tag of Rs 3,099 that provides 2GB data per day for a validity period of 365 days. The plan comes with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day along with 1-year access to Disney+ Hotstar Mobile. However, when it comes to additional benefits, the telco provides quite unique offers. With the "Binge All Night" benefit, users can binge through the internet with no limits during the time period of 12 midnight to 6 am. Additionally, Vi offers a "Weekend Roll Over" feature using which users can carry forward the unused daily data from Monday-Friday to Saturday and Sunday. Apart from this, Vi also offers up to 2GB of additional backup data every month which comes at no cost. When it comes to the entertainment part, users get access to Vi Movies and TV with this plan through which they can enjoy unlimited movies, music, live TV and much more on the app.

Asus ROG Launched Two New High-End Gaming Laptops Posted: 17 May 2022 09:07 AM PDT The renowned Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has launched two new gaming laptops at a virtual event called For Those Who Dare: Boundless. The two newly launched laptops are called the ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition and the ROG Flow X16. The devices are top of the line products and fall in place with ROG's motto of providing gamers with the best technology, products and experiences possible. The company also launched a few other products such as a series of new bags and apparel from ROG Slash, the Team ROG initiative, and a standalone first-person parkour game for ROG Citadel XV. ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition Specs ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition has been launched with two display options. One offers a 17.3″ FHD screen 1920x1080pixels with a 360 Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB, IPS-level panel with Adaptive Sync and Dolby Vision. The other variant offers a 17.3″ QHD screen 2560x1440pixels with a 240 Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, IPS-level panel with Adaptive Sync and Dolby Vision. The laptop operates on the latest Windows 11 Pro and features the 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12950HX processor. The processor is coupled with up to 64 GB dual-channel DDR5 and up to 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The laptop comes with four audio speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. The device is backed by a 90Wh battery. ROG Flow X16 Specs ROG Flow X16 has been launched with two display options as well. The first variant offers a 16″ 16:10 mini-LED QHD screen with 2560×1600pixel resolution along with 165Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, 1100nits, 100,000:1 contrast, 512 local dimming zones, touchscreen display with Adaptive Sync, Pantone Validated, and Dolby Vision. ROG Flow X16 also operates on the Windows 11 Pro operating software and comes with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor. For the memory part, Flow 16 has up to 64 GB DDR5 and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. The device features 4 speakers with smart amplifier technology and support for Dolby Atmos. The laptop has a 3DNR + HD IR webcam with Windows Hello. The device is backed by a 90Wh battery.

Bharti Airtel Reveals Two New Independent Directors to Become a Part of its Board Posted: 17 May 2022 08:40 AM PDT The Indian multinational telecommunications service provider Bharti Airtel has announced the appointment of PK Sinha and Shyamal Mukherjee as Independent Directors on its Board of Directors. The appointments now need to be approved by the shareholders during Airtel’s upcoming Annual General Meeting. While PK Sinha has served as the cabinet secretary for over four years, Shyamal Mukherjee is the former Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC India. The board of directors will be seeing more changes this year which has also been confirmed by the company. The Changes in the Board PK Sinha is a retired IAS officer and as mentioned above served as the Cabinet Secretary for more than 4 years before moving to the Prime Minister’s Office. He took his retirement after 44 years of service for this nation in March of the last year. He has been a government nominee Director in numerous major Public Sector Undertakings and is well acquitted with the principles of healthy corporate governance. Shyamal Mukherjee on the other hand is the former Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC India and was at the forefront of making PwC a future-ready firm. Shyamal became a part of the PwC in 1984 and made a partner in 1993 and has served in multiple leadership roles since then. Shyamal also serves as an Independent Director on the board of ITC Ltd and a member of its Audit Committee. Apart from these, Bharti Airtel has also announced that the Lead Independent Director Manish Kejriwal would be retiring on September 25, 2022, on completion of his second tenure. Shishir Priyadarshani will also be leaving the board with effect from October 31, 2022, and retired IAS D. K. Mittal would be designated as Lead Independent Director with effect from September 26, 2022. The Chairman at Bharti Airtel at Sunil Bharti Mittal stated that Airtel takes pride in having one of the most distinguished Board of Directors that is committed to high standards of corporate governance. He further informed that these appointments are made with a long term view – to make the board future-ready, address the long term requirements of the Company and ensure a smooth transition in key board positions.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition with Dimensity 8100-Max SoC Launched Posted: 17 May 2022 08:07 AM PDT The popular Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launched its OnePlus Ace device in China last month. Now the company has introduced a special edition variant of the handset called the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition in the domestic market. The smartphone comes with quite distinct specifications such as a MediaTek chipset, an LCD screen and more. Let's take a detailed look at the specifications and pricing of the newly launched OnePlus Ace Racing Edition smartphone. OnePlus Ace Racing Edition Specs OnePlus Ace Racing Edition has been launched with a 6.59-inch LCD screen with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a six-level variable refresh rate (30/48/50/60/90Hz) that maxes out at 120Hz. The display of the device offers a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut and has notable bezels with a thick chin surrounding it. The device has striking similarities to the OnePlus 10 Pro in terms of design. OnePlus Ace Racing Edition is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max chipset coupled with the Mali G610 MC6 GPU. The processor on the smartphone is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The handset is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that comes with support for 67W SUPERVOOC fast charging. The company claims that the device can charge up to 80% from 0% in just 29 minutes. OnePlus Ace Racing Edition operates on Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1. The device has been designed for gamers and hence comes with GPA stable frame technology which helps maintain consistent frame rates. OnePlus Ace Racing Edition has been launched with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 64MP primary camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro sensor. The device also features a 16MP selfie camera. The smartphone will be available in Athletics Grey and Lightspeed Blue colour options and will go on sale starting March 31 in China. The company has launched OnePlus Ace in three storage variants – 8GB + 128GB = 1,999 yuan 8GB + 256GB = 2,199 yuan 12GB + 256GB = 2,499 yuan

Vodafone Idea Deployed Additional Spectrum for Boosting Indoor Coverage Posted: 17 May 2022 07:25 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi) customers living in Delhi will now get a faster and better overall 4G network experience. The telco has deployed an additional spectrum in the 1800 MHz and 900 MHz bands in the national capital, New Delhi. Over 8400 sites have received the support of additional spectrum to provide better network services to customers, Vi shared with TelecomTalk. The telco has leveraged Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology to optimise the 4G spectrum and offer better internet speeds. Vodafone Idea is claiming that the indoor network experience for consumers living in New Delhi will go up considerably after this. Areas such as airport road, Karol Bagh, Vasant Kunj, Cyber City, MG Road, Connaught Place, Faridabad Sector 16, 21, Delhi cant, Sarita Vihar, Vikas Marg, Noida City Centre, and more places will see better connectivity experience. Vodafone Idea Has Added Almost 700 Sites Since Pandemic The telco said that it has added almost 700 4G sites since the pandemic in Delhi and NCR. The telco further shared with TelecomTalk that it has nearly deployed nearly 2400 ma-MIMO installations and 2300 small cells in Delhi and NCR. Vi said that its users in the commercial and residential areas in the circle are experiencing enhanced data and voice experience even at the high population pockets. Vi has not been able to add new users to its overall customer base for a very long-time now. The telco has been often looked down upon because of its inferior network performance compared to Airtel and Jio. Vodafone Idea is changing things though and is trying to bring its users the best network experience in New Delhi. The telco is short of capital to raise current capex levels. In the future, hopefully, Vi can bring its customers superior network experience in all areas of the country. But for that to happen, the telco needs a steady cash flow and momentum for adding new users.

Jio, Airtel and BSNL Have Similarly Priced 100 Mbps Broadband Plans But With Different Benefits Posted: 17 May 2022 06:45 AM PDT Three of the most prominent service providers in the country – Jio, Airtel and BSNL offer a variety of plans for their subscribers. Some of the broadband plans from these internet service providers (ISPs) are in fact priced similarly. What sets them apart are the differences in plan benefits and details. Mentioned in the article are the 100 Mbps broadband plans offered by Jio, Airtel and BSNL that have different benefits despite the similar price tag. JioFiber 100 Mbps Plans One of India’s most reliable service providers, JioFiber offers a 100 Mbps internet speed data plan at the price of Rs 699 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 100 Mbps with this plan. The efficient services and reliable connectivity offered by JioFiber make it one of the preferable options to choose from. 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. 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 actually offers two 100 Mbps plans namely, SuperStar Premium-1 and Fibre Value plan. SuperStar Premium-1 and Fibre Value plans provide 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. It is to be kept in mind that all these packs are exclusive of GST and customers can also get an annual 100 Mbps pack for Rs 9,588. The SuperStar Premium-1 plan also comes with access to a few OTT platforms.

Airtel CEO Lists Three Reasons Why the Telco is Doing Great Posted: 17 May 2022 06:19 AM PDT Bharti Airtel recently announced its quarterly profit was Rs 2,008 crore during Q4 FY22. The telco also reported an industry-leading average revenue per user (ARPU) figure of Rs 178. Gopal Vittal, CEO of Bharti Airtel, said that there are three reasons why Airtel is doing great and will continue to do so. Let's take a look at all of them. Bharti Airtel CEO Says These Three Reasons Helping the Company Stay Optimistic for Future Vittal said the ability of the company to consistently execute a simple strategy of winning with quality customers and delivering the best experience to them is the first reason Airtel is doing good. The second reason cited by the telco was its future-proofed business model with massive investments in both the infrastructure and digital capabilities. Lastly, it is Airtel's financial prudence backed by the strong governance focus that is keeping the company on track to success. Bharti Airtel reported its India revenues at Rs 22,500 crore for Q4 FY22, which is up 22.7% YoY. The telco's mobile revenues went up by 25.1% YoY on account of the average revenue per user (ARPU) increase led by the prepaid mobile tariff hike. Airtel said that it is an outcome of the company's unrelenting focus on winning quality customers by delivering a differentiated experience. The telco has finally crossed the landmark of 200 million 4G subscribers during the quarter. Bharti Airtel's other arms, such as Airtel Business, Airtel Payments Bank, and Airtel Digital TV, also saw growth in the business. The telco said that it rolled out 7,000 new towers during the quarter to improve the mobile network experience for the users. Airtel's capex in India for Q4 FY22 was Rs 4,277 crore. The healthy increase in ARPU should continue in the June 2022 quarter as the telco adds more high paying users and long-term recharge plan users recharge again with the new inflated tariffs.

Bharti Airtel ARPU Reaches Rs 178 on Account of Tariff Hikes Posted: 17 May 2022 04:44 AM PDT Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator, has just announced its financial results for Q4 FY22. The telco has reported an average revenue per user (ARPU) figure of Rs 178 during the quarter. Compared to the previous quarter's Rs 163, the jump to Rs 178 is a positive sign for the telco's short-term goal of reaching the Rs 200 ARPU level. In the coming quarters, it is very possible for Airtel to reach very close to the ARPU level of Rs 200. There was a 25.1% YoY jump in India’s mobile services revenues which was led by the ARPU growth. Airtel has benefitted from the tariff hikes as its consolidated net income has grown to Rs 2008 crore from Rs 759 crore a year back. Airtel 4G Customers Up by 21.5 Million YoY Despite the tariff hikes, Airtel managed to add new 4G subscribers during FY22. The telco said that its 4G users went up by 21.5 million YoY and 5.2 million QoQ. It is worth noting that Airtel's overall 4G subscriber count crossed 200 million figure, which is way more than Vodafone Idea's 118 million during the same time. Jio only has 4G subscribers, so its 4G user count is phenomenal compared to what Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel have. Even the data consumption rate went up by 28.7% YoY to 18.8GB per month. Airtel Payments Bank, the fintech arm of Bharti Airtel, also performed great with an increase in monthly transacting users by 26% YoY, leading to expanding revenues and profit margin. For India, Airtel's capex spend during Q4 FY22 was Rs 4,277 crore. Bharti Airtel rolled out additional 7000 towers during the quarter to upgrade the network experience of its users across the nation. The company said that its Home business is also growing at a strong momentum with revenue growth of 45.8% YoY and customer net additions of 323,000 during the quarter to reach a total base of 4.5 million. Airtel Business also grew with strong momentum (12.9% YoY growth). The demand for enterprise services with 5G should help Airtel Business expand revenues and growth further. Airtel Digital TV had 17.6 million users at the end of March 31, 2022. The company continues to hold its leadership position in the DTH (Direct-to-Home) sector.

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