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• OnePlus 10T Reportedly the Last Flagship for 2022 from OnePlus
• Airtel Has Much Larger Brand Value Compared to Jio in 2022
• Google to Ask Samsung for Making Second Gen Tensor SoC
• BSNL Seeks 70 MHz Spectrum for 5G from Govt: Report
• Vi Launches Vi Ads, an AI/ML Based Ad-Tech Platform, to Help With Revenue Growth
• Vi Top Official Suggests Allocating Unsold Spectrum at Market Discovered Price
• Vodafone Idea CEO Says Industry ARPU Should Have been Rs 350 – Rs 400 Today
• Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plans With Enough Data for WFH
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Most Shipped Premium Device in India in March 2022
• Vodafone Idea Confirms No Proposal from Amazon for Investment Yet
• Vi Cloud Telephony Solutions Offers Tons of Benefits to Enterprises
• Vodafone Idea Revenues to Grow Significantly Like Airtel, Jio
• OnePlus 9 5G Under Rs 30,000 Can be a Stellar Deal for Indians
• Bharti Airtel Rs 148 Voucher Enables Free Access to Major OTT Platforms
• NXTDIGITAL and Thaicom Ink MoU for Providing Satellite Broadband Services in India
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Reported to Launch Soon in India
• Airtel and Jio Get Rs 3683 Crore Project for Rolling Out 4G from Govt
• Jio, ACT, BSNL and More: Value Broadband Plans From Various Service Providers in India
• Oppo All Set To Reveal its ColorOS Android 13 Rollout Plans on June 8
• iQOO Neo 6 India Price and Offers Revealed Ahead of the Launch

OnePlus 10T Reportedly the Last Flagship for 2022 from OnePlus Posted: 01 Jun 2022 05:30 AM PDT OnePlus fans have been eagerly waiting for some official developments around the rumoured OnePlus 10 Ultra which is expected to be the biggest and most powerful flagship from OnePlus yet. However, according to new development, OnePlus is going to launch the OnePlus 10T as its last flagship of the year. OnePlus 10T 5G Will Definitely be a Surprise After last year, it would be surprising and sort of confusing to see OnePlus launching a 'T' branded smartphone. OnePlus had not launched a OnePlus 9T, instead launched OnePlus 9RT. It would be slightly confusing from the perspective of the brand's goals as to what it wants to do in the future. Regardless, Max Jambor, who goes by the username @MaxJmb on Twitter has shared the OnePlus 10T 5G would be the "next and only" flagship from OnePlus this year. This could come as a disappointment to some fans who wanted a smartphone with the Ultra branding. Note that the OnePlus 10T is most likely the rebranded OnePlus 10 Ultra. The smartphone could feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset with support for 150W fast-charging. The device could come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ panel along with a 50MP primary camera on the back. Of course, this time as well, the camera system is expected to be fine-tuned by Hasselblad, the company's strategic camera partner. The device is likely to feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. OnePlus is expected to launch multiple more devices later this year. One of the alleged and rumoured devices is the OnePlus Pad which could take after the Oppo Pad but with the power of OxygenOS for tablets. For OnePlus fans who were waiting for the Ultra model device might just have to wait longer as the company might not have any plans of launching an Ultra device for now. The OnePlus 10 Pro is already available in the market at a very premium price segment and thus it would be interesting to see what the OnePlus 10T 5G would look like.

Airtel Has Much Larger Brand Value Compared to Jio in 2022 Posted: 01 Jun 2022 04:02 AM PDT Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in the country, had a larger brand value than its arch-rival, Reliance Jio. In the telecom sector, only three private players remain in India and out of them, Airtel is at the top in brand value in 2022. Jio is in the second position, while Vi is in the third. According to a report published by Brand Finance, Airtel's brand value in 2022 stood at USD $7.7 billion, followed by Jio at USD $ 5.1 billion. Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telco in the country, had a brand value of USD $767 million. Airtel's ARPU is Higher than Jio Bharti Airtel's average revenue per user (ARPU) figure is higher than that of Jio. In Q4 FY22, the ARPU of Airtel was Rs 178, while Jio's ARPU was Rs 168. This means that Airtel is earning Rs 10 more than Jio out of each of its customers. Airtel also has a much better VLR subscriber percentage compared to Jio. This means that most of Airtel's customers are active, while the same is not the case for Jio. Jio Has a Much Larger Subscriber Base than Airtel Jio's tariffs are slightly on the more affordable end of the scale compared to Airtel's. This helps the telco in attracting the masses. At the same time, Airtel wants to place its services and networks in the more premium category. Airtel wants consumers to look at its services as meant for people looking for something premium and for which they are ready to pay more. Airtel has never bothered to offer affordable services as it doesn't want to lose its market standing and branding. Vi's brand value is severely under USD $1 billion, which is not something that a lot of investors would be content about. Jio is also expected to go for an IPO (Initial Public Offer) in 2023, and the telco would want its brand value to grow as fast as possible so that it can get a solid start independently in the market.

Google to Ask Samsung for Making Second Gen Tensor SoC Posted: 01 Jun 2022 02:01 AM PDT Google's Pixel smartphones started coming with the company's self-designed Tensor chipsets with the Pixel 6 series. With the Pixel 7 series, we will see the arrival of Tensor's second-generation chip. Google is going to get its chips made by Samsung only. The Pixel 7 series was already unveiled during this year's Google I/O event. With the Pixel 6 series as well, Google got the chipsets made from Samsung itself. Google Tensor Second Gen Will be Made on 4nm Process The report from ddaily, a Korean publisher suggests that the Tensor's second-gen chip will be made on a 4nm process. The chip that comes with the Pixel 6 series is built on a 5nm process. Samsung will be reportedly using panel level package (PLP) technology for manufacturing the second-generation Google Tensor SoC. With this technology, the chips cut from a wafer are put on a rectangular panel which helps in reducing cost and improving productivity. The second-generation Tensor could sport the Samsung Exynos 5300 modem, but the details around this modem have not been revealed by the company yet. The Pixel 7 series will run on Android 13 out of the box and will be the first smartphone in the world to come running on the latest OS. Right now Android 13 is in the beta stages and a stable rollout by other companies will only start once Google finishes up its work on the Android OS. The Pixel 7 series look was unveiled by the company during the Google I/O 2022 event. The smartphone looks very much like the Pixel 6 series. It is worth noting that despite running on Tensor, Google's Pixel 6 series failed to impress in the benchmark scores. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 was much better than the Tensor in almost every department be it gaming, battery life, or CPU performance. It will be worth looking at how Google Tensor second-gen performs.

BSNL Seeks 70 MHz Spectrum for 5G from Govt: Report Posted: 01 Jun 2022 01:02 AM PDT Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has sought for 5G spectrum from the government. The state-run telco is yet to launch 4G networks but is already requesting 70 MHz of 5G spectrum from the government. According to a FinancialExpress report, PK Purwar, CMD of BSNL has written to the govt for reserving 70 MHz of airwaves in the 3300 MHz – 3670 MHz band for BSNL's 5G. Note that this is more than what the Digital Communications Commission (DCC) had recommended. As per DCC recommendations, govt needs to give BSNL 40 MHz of airwaves for 5G while the state-run telco is looking for 70 MHz. The DCC had also suggested that BSNL should get airwaves in the 600 MHz band as well as the 400 MHz in the mmWave bands. Cabinet's Call Will be Final for BSNL According to the publication's report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is likely to put this request forward to the Cabinet which will then take the final call on what needs to happen. The Cabinet is still deliberating on the final decisions around the 5G spectrum auction that is supposed to happen later this summer. BSNL is still prepping for launching 4G networks across the nation. As per the CMD of the telco, a short-scale launch of 4G networks will take place by August 2022. But by December 2022, BSNL will launch its 4G networks in multiple parts of the country in a large-scale manner. If the government reserves the spectrum for BSNL, the state-run telco won't need to participate in the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. BSNL will only need to pay for the 5G spectrum at the auction set price when it wants to start offering 5G network services. The launch of 4G has been delayed by more than two years now, hopefully, that isn't the case with BSNL's 5G. BSNL is expected to launch 5G services in India by 2023.

Vi Launches Vi Ads, an AI/ML Based Ad-Tech Platform, to Help With Revenue Growth Posted: 31 May 2022 11:48 PM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, has rolled out an AI/ML-based ad-tech platform for capitalising on the multi-billion dollar advertising industry in India. The digital revolution in the country driven by cheap data has led to significant growth and innovation in the ad-tech industry. This has increased the volume of investments in the industry. Vi's ad-tech platform will be called "Vi Ads". It is focused on giving marketers a programmatic media buying platform that is cutting edge and ROI focused. Vi Ads to Allow Marketers to Engage With Telco's 243 Million Subscribers Vi Ads will enable marketers to engage with the over 243 million subscribers that Vodafone Idea has. Marketers will be able to get the reach and access to multiple digital media platforms owned by Vi, including Vi Movies & TV app and Vi app, along with traditional channels such as IVR calls and SMS. A key differentiator for Vi Ads is that the platform will be media agnostic and empower the marketers in engaging with Vi users on external publishers and media channel partners of Vi Ads. With Vi Ads, marketers will have complete control over the campaigns that they are running through the self-serve interface of the platform. Marketers will be easily able to track campaign performance and access campaign insights. Vi Ads will cater to advertisers looking to generate leads, drive traffic, or drive sales. The platform offers marketers a combination of advanced features which are easy to execute and will attract large agencies and SMEs in the country. The digital AdEx has grown at a compounded annual growth rate of 27% in the last decade. With Vi Ads, Vodafone Idea is trying to tap into additional revenues. Avneesh Khosla, CMO, Vi, said that Vi Ads will address two of the biggest challenges for marketers today, which are getting access to authentic insights and enhanced reach.

Vi Top Official Suggests Allocating Unsold Spectrum at Market Discovered Price Posted: 31 May 2022 10:03 PM PDT Due to the spectrum being very expensive in India, multiple times now, certain frequency bands have been ignored by the telcos during the auctions. Ravinder Takkar, talking to TOI, suggested that the government should allocate the unsold spectrum to the players at the market discovered price. This will help the companies with their plans of scaling networks throughout the country to meet the growing demand for digital consumption. Takkar cleared that this is merely a suggestion and not something that Vi or he is advocating for. This is an option for the government to also boost its revenues as the telcos might be ready to pay market discovered prices for the unsold spectrum. Takkar Says It Is a Myth that Vi is Being Kept Alive When asked whether the revival of the telco is led only because of the revival package announced by the government, Takkar said that it is a myth that Vi is being kept alive. The Vi CEO added that there have been many ups and downs in the last few years and there is no doubt that the telco would come out stronger from here. Vi has been unable to raise any funds from external investors for years now. The board of the telco had approved a fundraise of up to Rs 25,000 crore through both debt and equity in 2020 but apart from the Rs 4,500 crore which came from the promoters, the telco has not been able to raise any funds. Vi is waiting for the government to pick up its equity stake in the company. The GoI (Government of India) will be picking up a 33% stake in the company against the Rs 16,000 crore-interest dues that the telco owed. This is the only roadblock left to be addressed before the telco can raise funds from external investors. Vi is very close to raising Rs 20,000 crore from outside investors, Takkar had said previously.

Vodafone Idea CEO Says Industry ARPU Should Have been Rs 350 – Rs 400 Today Posted: 31 May 2022 08:39 PM PDT Ravinder Takkar, CEO, Vodafone Idea (Vi), said recently that the industry average revenue per user (ARPU) should have been Rs 350-400 today as it was Rs 200-205 in 2016. According to Takkar, the wallet spending of consumers has shrunk about Rs 150, which is 50% to 60% lower than what it would have been in 2016. Vodafone Idea will not hesitate in raising tariffs, said Takkar. The telco believes that in the next five years, the industry ARPU can rise significantly. Vi's ARPU goals echo the same figures as Airtel's. Vodafone Idea wants to reach Rs 200 levels in the short-term, then progress to Rs 250 and then to Rs 300 in the long-run, said Takkar as per a Livemint report. As of today, Vi's ARPU stands at Rs 124, which is far behind Airtel and Jio's ARPU of Rs 178 and Rs 168. Vi Will be Happy to Lead Another Round of Tariff Hikes Takkar said that he is always willing to raise the tariffs and will be happy to lead another round of tariff hikes if it is the right thing for the business. Another round of tariff hikes is definitely going to come during the second half of 2022. Vodafone Idea got an investment of Rs 4,500 crore from the promoters. Takkar said that it is very helpful for the company and sets the ball rolling for other investors to come in. The telco quashed the rumours of getting a Rs 20,000 crore investment from Amazon. In a clarification to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Vi said that it had received no proposals from Amazon for any sort of investment. The telco's CEO had earlier said that they are very close to raising Rs 20,000 crore, but it won't happen until the time the government's equity conversion process is completed. For the unaware, GoI (Government of India) will pick up an equity stake in Vi very soon against a part of the liabilities that the telco owes the centre.

Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plans With Enough Data for WFH Posted: 31 May 2022 06:56 PM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi) is offering multiple prepaid plans to its users who are working from home (WFH). There are some plans from the telco that you can leverage to your advantage if you are working from home. The plans we are talking about come for Rs 319 followed by Rs 539 and Rs 839 plans. Users can choose from these plans for a seamless work experience from home. All of these plans offer sufficient data and great additional benefits. Let's take a look at all of them in detail below. Vodafone Idea (Vi) Rs 319 Plan Vodafone Idea (Vi) offers its Rs 319 plan with a validity of 31 days. With this plan, users get 2GB of daily data along with unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day. This means that the total amount of data offered by this plan is 62GB. This is not all that the users get with this plan. Vodafone Idea also offers additional benefits to its users, including Binge all night, weekend data rollover, Vi movies and TV classic access from where the users can enjoy the benefits of unlimited movies, originals, live TV and much more on the app. Users also get up to 2GB of backup data every month, at no extra cost. Note that post-consumption of FUP (fair usage policy) data of 2GB, the speed will reduce to 64 Kbps. Also, post the daily 100 SMS limit, charges will be Rs 1 per local SMS and Rs 1.5 per STD SMS. Vodafone Idea (Vi) Rs 539 Plan Vodafone Idea's (Vi) Rs 539 plan offers 2GB of daily data as well, but for 56 days. Under this plan, users enjoy truly unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day. Apart from this, users will also get Binge All Night which means you can enjoy night data without limits from 12 am to 6 am. Users also get Weekend Data Rollover, and Data Delight offers from the company. Also, note that post daily quota usage, data speed will reduce to 64 Kbps. Also, post the daily 100 SMS limit, charges will be Rs 1 per local SMS and Rs 1.5 per STD SMS. Vodafone Idea (Vi) Rs 839 Plan Lastly, with the Rs 839 plan offered by Vodafone Idea (Vi), users get 2GB of daily data for 84 days. Under this plan as well, users enjoy truly unlimited calls and 100 SMS/day. This plan also offers some additional benefits that is you can enjoy Binge All Night, Weekend Data Rollover and Data Delight offers from the company. Apart from that, post daily quota usage, data speed will reduce to 64 Kbps. Also, post the daily 100 SMS limit, charges will be Rs 1 per local SMS and Rs 1.5 per STD SMS.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Most Shipped Premium Device in India in March 2022 Posted: 31 May 2022 08:38 AM PDT The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has been the talk of the town since it launched. The essentially Note like the smartphone has received a strong response in the global as well as Indian market. Now, according to a report from the Hindustan Times, the Samsung devices had 81% of the Indian smartphone market share when it came to devices priced above Rs 1,00,000. Well, it would also make sense. Above Rs 1,00,000, users in India only have two great options – iPhone 13 Pro devices and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The camera reviews out on the internet suggest that Galaxy S22 Ultra clearly has the upper hand over the iPhone 13 Pro series. In addition to that, Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra is more affordable as well. Further, to make the deal sweeter for Indians, Samsung is only shipping the Galaxy S22 Ultra with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 in India. Indians mostly wanted to avoid Exynos powered devices, and Samsung heard and got positive results. Out of the total Samsung devices shipped during March 2022, the Galaxy S22 Ultra accounted for 74% of the shipments. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Price in India The smartphone is available in three storage in India currently. The base model comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage for Rs 1,09,999. There are two more models with 12GB+512GB and 12GB+1TB for Rs 1,18,999 and Rs 1,34,999. The 1TB variant is only available online exclusively at Samsung's website. Users can purchase the smartphone in four colours, including Burgundy, Phantom Black, Phantom White, and Green. Samsung is also offering exchange offers to users. Further, if you are an old Samsung device owner, you would also be able to claim an upgrade offer apart from the old device exchange offer. This could get you plenty of discount on the device, which could potentially lower the final price to under Rs 1,00,000.

Vodafone Idea Confirms No Proposal from Amazon for Investment Yet Posted: 31 May 2022 06:24 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, has confirmed that Amazon, a US-based e-commerce giant, has made no proposals for buying a stake or investing in the company in any manner. The company was giving clarification to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) about the news which surfaced saying that Amazon is likely to invest Rs 20,000 crore into the telco. Vodafone Idea on Amazon's Proposals for Investing Rs 20,000 Crore Vi said that its board of directors had met on September 4, 2020, and approved a fundraise of up to Rs 25,000 crore, the intimation of which was already filed with the stock exchanges on the same date. The company further said that it continues to explore various opportunities and options for raising funds within the authorisations given by the board. Whenever fundraising proposals are considered by the board of directors, Vi always complies with the disclosure obligations under the SEBI. Thus, as of now, Amazon has made no proposal to invest in the third-largest telecom operator in the country. However, it is worth noting that Ravinder Takkar, CEO of Vodafone Idea, had said that the telco is very close to raising Rs 20,000 crore. The investment (if any) would likely only come when the equity conversion process for the government is completed. SEBI had exempted the GoI (Government of India) from making an open offer to the Vi shareholders. The regulator had said that GoI is not going to be a part of the decision-making process and will be completely silent in its role in the company. The government is only taking equity against the dues that Vi owes and isn't looking to convert the company into a PSU (public sector unit). One thing is for sure if Vi wants to survive, the telco needs to find an investor and make increase capex levels to what Jio and Airtel are spending.

Vi Cloud Telephony Solutions Offers Tons of Benefits to Enterprises Posted: 31 May 2022 05:14 AM PDT Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, offers Cloud Telephony solutions to enterprises through its B2B arm called Vi Business. The telco offers it as a Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS). Enterprises can get a lot of benefits from Vi Telephony Solutions if they engage with their customers at scale and on a regular basis. Here is what you should about this service from Vodafone Idea. Vi Cloud Telephony Solutions, Why Should an Enterprise Choose This? With this solution from Vi, enterprises can focus on the core business areas by automating various processes using voice and SMS as communication channels. Further, the solution would enable seamless customer interactions. Further, this solution is built on a cloud-based model instead of a voice-hosting infrastructure. Note that there are multiple variants of Vi Cloud Telephony solutions. Enterprises can get a single contact number for their customers for sales enquiries, service requests and complaints. Further, enterprises can record and monitor all calls to effectively manage attended or missed calls. There's so much more that enterprises can do with the Cloud Telephony solutions offered by Vi. The main features of Vi Cloud Telephony Solutions are that the offering is completely based on an OpEx model. Enterprises can choose from 10-digit and 1800 series numbers for their business. Further, an omnichannel experience for SMS and voice on the same 10-digit access number can be provided. The solution from Vi also supports customised and secure API integration with enterprise applications. Businesses don't need to worry about hardware maintenance and obsolescence of voice infrastructure once they get the cloud telephony solution from a third party. It is a very highly scalable solution at minimal costs. Businesses also get the ownership of the access number with Vi's Cloud Telephony solutions. Interested enterprises can visit Vi Business and contact the sales team of the telco to get more information about the cost of the services.

Vodafone Idea Revenues to Grow Significantly Like Airtel, Jio Posted: 31 May 2022 03:52 AM PDT Vodafone Idea's (Vi) revenues are likely to grow by 20% to 25% in fiscal 2023. As per CRISIL, the other two private telcos are going to see their revenues going up by the same margin. The growth in revenues will be there because of the rise of tariffs in 2021. CRISIL said that due to the full-year impact of tariff hikes, the ARPU (average revenue per user) figure of all the private telcos should go up by 15% to 20%. However, the growth would be partially offset because of the downtrading of recharges, said CRISIL. Vodafone Idea Lost Leadership in Five Circles CRISIL said that because of losing subscribers for consecutive quarters, the telco lost leadership in over five circles. Regardless, because of the tariff hikes, the overall revenues for the telcos are going to go up. According to CRISIL, the EBITDA for the telcos in fiscal 2023 would expand by 180-220 bps this fiscal. The tele-density in the country is going to grow. This means more wireless service consumers will be available in the market for the telcos to add to their subscriber base. Vi could benefit from this as the revenues will go up. After the tariff hikes, SIM consolidation took place in the telecom sector, which saw over private telcos losing about 37 million users. However, the active subscriber base of the telcos grew steadily by 29 million. This will help the telcos in achieving a better ARPU figure in the short term. In the second half of fiscal 2023, the telecom players are expected to raise prepaid mobile tariffs again. This will further boost the revenues of the telcos and improve their ARPU. However, there would be downtrading of recharges at a much higher level after the prepaid tariff hike expected to come later in the year. So some of the gains will be offset because of that.

OnePlus 9 5G Under Rs 30,000 Can be a Stellar Deal for Indians Posted: 31 May 2022 01:22 AM PDT OnePlus 9 5G, one of the flagship smartphones from the OnePlus 9 series launched in 2021, is now available at a very steep discount. The company has listed the device for Rs 37,999 on its website. Note that when the device had initially launched, its base model was selling for Rs 49,999. So, this is a discount of Rs 12,000 over the original price. Let's check out how you can get the best deal on the OnePlus 9 5G today. OnePlus 9 5G Price in India and How You Can Get the Best Deal The OnePlus 9 5G could be purchased for Rs 37,999 in India right now. But, if users have a Citi Card, they will also be eligible to get a 10% discount on their purchase. There's also a 10% cashback offer applicable on select America Express cards. With Bajaj Finserv EMI cards, users can get up to six months of no-cost EMI. A 10% discount (Rs 3799) on this device would mean that its price would come under Rs 35,000. On top of this, OnePlus is also allowing users to exchange their old devices for new ones. Thus, if your existing smartphone is in a working condition, you can definitely exchange it to reduce the price of the OnePlus 9 under Rs 30,000. OnePlus is also offering six months of Spotify Premium for free to users when they purchase the OnePlus 9. The OnePlus 9, which is available for Rs 37,999 right now, comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There's also a 12GB+256GB variant available for Rs 42,999. Why Is OnePlus 9 5G Still a Good Deal? OnePlus 9 will get three major OS updates and security patches for four years. This means it is a future proof device. Further, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, which can still deliver a flagship power experience to the users. The camera of the OnePlus 9 series has been finetuned by Hasselblad. If you can get this device for under Rs 30,000, you are getting a truly stellar deal.

Bharti Airtel Rs 148 Voucher Enables Free Access to Major OTT Platforms Posted: 31 May 2022 12:37 AM PDT Bharti Airtel offers its Rs 148 voucher with 15GB of FUP (Fair-Usage-Policy) data. This is a 4G data voucher meant for users looking to boost their data consumption. This data voucher can be added on top of an existing active eligible prepaid plan. The speciality of this particular data plan is not the data it brings to the table but the OTT platforms that it allows users to access. Bharti Airtel Rs 148 Voucher Complete Details The Rs 148 voucher from Bharti Airtel gives users access to the Airtel Xstream Mobile pack for 28 days. Under this offer, users can choose between one of the major OTT (over-the-top) platforms, including SonyLiv, LionsgatePlay, Eros Now, HoiChoi, and Manorama Max. These OTT platforms can be accessed by the users via the Airtel Xstream mobile App. The only catch is that users can only select one of the platforms to watch content via. It isn't actually a bad deal. There are multiple options users can choose from. The OTT subscription to that platform will be available for 28 days. Note that the validity of the data pack will be the same as the existing base prepaid pack. It is just the OTT subscription that will expire in 28 days. Again, as mentioned above, users will only be able to get access to the OTT content from a particular platform mentioned above when they download the Airtel Xstream mobile app. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices. There are other Data packs users can choose from. The Rs 118 data pack comes with 12GB of data and will carry the same validity as the user's base prepaid pack. There are no OTT benefits offered with this plan. If you want an Amazon Prime Video Mobile Edition subscription with a data voucher from Airtel, you can go for the Rs 108 pack. This pack only offers 6GB of internet data, though.

NXTDIGITAL and Thaicom Ink MoU for Providing Satellite Broadband Services in India Posted: 30 May 2022 11:48 PM PDT NXTDIGITAL, the medial and digital vertical of the Hinduja Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thaicom for forming a strategic partnership to provide satellite broadband services in India. Thaicom is one of the leading satellite operators globally. Together, the companies will deploy Broadband-over-satellite (BoS) systems in an India-focused capacity. The capacity could be enhanced in the future on a state-of-art software-defined high throughput satellite; augmenting the existing IPSTAR-1, which is the first broadband satellite in the world and operational in India for several years. Thaicomm and NXTDIGITAL to Focus on Rural India In a joint release, the companies said that NDL (NXTDIGITAL Limited) and Thaicom would look to provide BoS services immediately on IPSTAR-1, focusing mainly on the rural parts of the country, comprising 60% NDL customers, through the only HITS (Headend-In-The-Sky) platform in India. These services would ensure that people living in these areas would be able to get better quality internet connectivity, enhanced healthcare facilities, better education, and more. The companies will also leverage the existing broadband delivery technologies and broadband penetration of NDL's broadband subsidiary, OIL. Note that the details of the partnership are still being discussed and will be documented in definitive agreements between NDL and Thaicom. Both companies have also agreed for setting up a Centre for Excellence to develop new satellites and related digital-based technologies through analytics and AI (Artificial Intelligence). The satcom market in India is a huge untapped opportunity for global players. Companies such as OneWeb and Starlink have already shown deep interest in doing business in India. OneWeb has already secured a license from the DoT (Department of Telecommunications) as well. Starlink is still struggling to expand its business to India due to regulatory challenges. The SpaceX owned satcom company had to refund all the money it took from the users in India as pre-booking costs for a Starlink kit.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Reported to Launch Soon in India Posted: 30 May 2022 09:23 PM PDT Samsung is all set to launch its new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 in India very soon. The smartphone is expected to debut in August. As revealed by the tipster Yogesh Brar, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm's most powerful mobile SoC yet. Let's take a look at the upcoming foldable smartphone specifications and features. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Specifications (Expected) As tipped by Brar, Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphone will be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in August. The device is expected to have a foldable display with a 7.6-inch QXGA+ AMOLED display. It might have a 6.2-inch AMOLED display on the outside. The device is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC, which could be paired with up to 12GB and 16GB of RAM along with up to 512GB of internal storage. The 4nm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 SoC chipset improves the GPU and CPU of the device by 10% and increases its efficiency by 30%. The smartphone could be backed by a 4400mAh battery unit with support for 25W wired fast charging. Note that the users are likely not going to get a charger along with the box. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is expected to support 15W of wireless charging and 10W of reverse wireless charging. The unique feature of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is its folding display which is expected to have a 16MP under-screen camera. At the centre, on the top of the device, there could be a hole-punch cut-out for a 10MP front camera for taking selfies and video calls. This time, the smartphone is expected to have a minor design upgrade. The device might feature a triple-camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, 12MP ultra-wide camera sensor and a 12MP camera which provides three times optical zoom.

Airtel and Jio Get Rs 3683 Crore Project for Rolling Out 4G from Govt Posted: 30 May 2022 08:10 PM PDT The Government of India (GoI) has given Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio a project to roll out 4G services in the rural or uncovered villages of the country. Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, will be installing 1,083 mobile towers with an estimated expenditure of Rs 847.95 crore in Maharashtra and Jharkhand while Reliance Jio will roll out 3,696 mobile towers for Rs 2,836 crore. According to a PTI report, the GoI had awarded the project to the telcos in May 2022. Jio and Airtel Have 18 Months to Complete the Project A source told the news agency that both the telcos had been given 18 months by the government to complete the project. Last year, the Cabinet approved the project for providing 4G services in uncovered villages of the aspirational districts of five states. This project allotted to Jio and Airtel is in line with that only. Under the project, the government aims to bring 4G based mobile services to 7,287 uncovered villages of 44 aspirational districts across five states, including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. The estimated cost for this project is Rs 6,466 crore, spread over the span of five years. The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) will be leveraged to fund the project, which is likely to be completed by November 2023. These projects will help Indian villages get connected to the internet and will also drive the income of private telcos up. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have a lot of experience in setting up 4G networks in rural areas of the country. More importantly, the telcos have the resources to get the work completed as fast as possible. The government will be allotting more projects to the telcos in the near future; Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) might also be hopeful of scraping some of the projects for themselves.

Jio, ACT, BSNL and More: Value Broadband Plans From Various Service Providers in India Posted: 30 May 2022 06:26 PM PDT The internet service providers (ISPs) in the country offer a variety of broadband plans for their subscribers ranging from reasonable plans with adequate speed to high-end plans with high-speed internet connectivity. However, there are always some plans that provide value to a wide range of users both in terms of benefits as well as pricing. Mentioned below are some of the value broadband plans from multiple ISPs in the country such as Jio, ACT, BSNL and more along with pack details. Jio's Most Popular Broadband Plan The most popular broadband plan offered by Jio is also its base OTT plan. One of the 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 bestselling plan on the website and offers subscriptions to 15 OTT platforms including yearlong access to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Eros Now and more. Bestseller from BSNL The state-owned telco BSNL offers a range of plans to its subscribers via Bharat Fiber connection. However, the most popular plan offered by the ISP is a 100 Mbps plan. SuperStar Premium-1 broadband plan from the company provides 100 Mbps of internet speed at a price tag of Rs 749 a month. The data limit set on the plan is 1000GB beyond which speed is reduced to 5 Mbps. The plan also comes with access to a few OTT platforms such as Sony LIV Premium, Zee5 Premium and more. Moreover, users can get a discount of 90% up to Rs 500 on their first-month rent. ACT's 300 Mbps Plan The Internet Service Provider based in Bengaluru, ACT, offers a ton of broadband plans ranging up to 1 Gbps. However, the most popular plan from the ISP is a 300 Mbps unlimited data plan called ACT Storm. Users can get the Storm pack from the provider at a monthly cost of Rs 1,185. This plan from the company is truly unlimited and no FUP limit is set. Users can also get free trials to some of the OTT platforms and various add-ons with the pack. It is to be noted that this plan is for the city of Bengaluru, and it may vary across the country. Connect Broadband – 100 Mbps Plan Connect Broadband is a popular company which provides FTH connections in a few of the northern states of India such as Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. Users can go for a 100 Mbps plan offered by the company which comes at a price tag of Rs 1,301 per month. The plan offers truly unlimited data as well as Local + STD calls. What makes the plan unique is that It comes with access to 8 OTT platforms including the likes of Eros Now, Zee5 Premium and more. Furthermore, the plan also offers free ISD calling of up to 1500 minutes. Entertainment Pack from Airtel Airtel has been one of the most prominent players in the market when it comes to providing broadband services. Airtel via its Xstream Fiber connection also offers plans with OTT access starting from the 'Entertainment' pack which provides 200 Mbps of internet speed at a monthly cost of Rs 999 exclusive of taxes. Users get 3.3TB or 3300GB of monthly fair-usage-policy (FUP) data with this plan. Airtel also provides 'Airtel Thanks Benefits' with its broadband plans which in this case include subscriptions to OTT platforms including Amazon Prime and Disney+ Hotstar along with Wynk Music. This is also Airtel's bestselling plan.

Oppo All Set To Reveal its ColorOS Android 13 Rollout Plans on June 8 Posted: 30 May 2022 09:32 AM PDT Google has already announced that it will be introducing its next software update – Android 13 OS for the smartphones that are currently operating on Android 12. Hence, the fact that the smartphone manufacturers are already planning on how, when and which devices to introduce with Android 13, is not much of a shock. One of the popular smartphone makers Oppo is all set to reveal its plans for the Android 13 update on the company's devices via a developer's forum. Let's find out more. Oppo's Developers Forum Oppo is all set to hold an "O Talk" in China on June 8, Wednesday via the brand's official ColorOS developer forum. The company will be live streaming the event through Oppo's developer community portal. An official QR Code has been provided by the company that will enable interested users to join the Livestream. Oppo schedules a developers' forum every year. This year's conference will focus on the company's plan to roll out the Android 13 update on its devices in China. These devices will be from both Oppo as well as OnePlus which also makes use of the same ColorOS interface in the Chinese market. Via this forum, the brand will talk about the software highlights of the Android 13 update, third-party app compatibility with Android 13 system requirements and ColorOS first-party compatibility with Android 13 via virtual talks and conferences. Moreover, the forum will also feature a Q&A session for third-party app developers to interact with Oppo's internal software development team. The team would answer any of the queries or questions that the developers might have regarding Oppo's implementation of Android 13 in ColorOS. For those unaware, it has been already announced at Google I/O 2022 that Oppo Find N, Oppo Find X5 Pro and OnePlus 10 Pro are among the few devices that are eligible with the Android 13 Developer Preview programme. There are a number of features that Google will be introducing with its Android 13 update such as an Optimized experience for tablets, foldables, and Chromebooks, smart home control, MIDI 2.0 support and more. The Android 13 will be compatible with a number of smartphones from Samsung, OnePlus, Poco, Realme and other brands.

iQOO Neo 6 India Price and Offers Revealed Ahead of the Launch Posted: 30 May 2022 08:13 AM PDT Vivo sub-brand iQOO is all set to introduce a new smartphone in India called iQOO Neo 6 on May 31. iQOO Neo 6 is going to be the first smartphone from the company to launch in India under the Neo series. iQOO Neo 6 has already been launched in China along with iQOO Neo 6 SE. We have received multiple information regarding the specifications of the device, however, in a new development, the price details of the upcoming iQOO Neo 6 along with some offers have surfaced on the web. Let's take a look. iQOO Neo 6 Price and Offers Popular tipster Mukul Sharma has provided intel on the pricing of the new iQOO Neo 6 via his Twitter account. The tweet shared by the tipster reveals price details of the smartphone along with some offers that can be availed. The upcoming iQOO Neo 6 will be available for as low as Rs 26,000 with the offers applied. The tweet suggests that the smartphone will retail somewhere around Rs 30,000 price mark. The tipster informs that users can get a Rs 3,000 discount through the ICICI bank card along with an additional Rs 1,000 through the Amazon coupon. It has also been revealed that the iQOO Neo 6 will arrive in Blue and Rainbow gradient colour options. Let's take a look at the specifications of the device. iQOO Neo 6 Specs iQOO Neo 6 is expected to be launched with a 6.62-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED display with 1300nits peak brightness and 120Hz refresh rate. We also expect that the smartphone will feature HDR10+ and an astonishing 1200Hz touch sampling rate while gaming. Previous reports suggest that the company might actually introduce two variants of the smartphone – with Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 870+ chipset options. The variant launched in China featured the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip. iQOO Neo 6 will most likely feature up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device will run on Android 12 based OriginOS Ocean and will be backed by a 4700mAh battery. It has been confirmed that iQOO Neo6 in India is going to pack an 80W charger like most of the iQOO smartphones in the country. As far as the camera specs are considered, iQOO Neo 6 might arrive with a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 64MP main camera with optical image stabilization along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP depth sensor. The front of the device is likely to feature a 16MP selfie snapper.

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