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BSNL 5G: What We Know So Far
Bharti Airtel Prepaid Plan Under Rs 500 With 56 Days Validity and Airtel Thanks Benefits
5G Readiness Rank of Smartphones Launched in May 2022 in India
Netplus Broadband to Expand Aggressively in Rural Areas this FY

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 06:42 PM PDT

BSNL 5G

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, yet to launch 4G networks, is already gunning for launching 5G services. The company had recently sought reservation of 70 MHz of spectrum in the mid-band (3300-3670 MHz) spectrum for 5G services from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). BSNL can benefit immensely from a speedy 4G and then 5G rollout. But for that to happen, a lot of things need to move in a timely manner. So, here's what we know about BSNL's 5G so far.

BSNL is Going to Start With 5G NSA

BSNL is going to start with rolling out 5G NSA (non-standalone) networks. This can be done by building a base 4G core network. 5G NSA would be more budget-friendly for BSNL as 5G SA requires a completely new infrastructure to be set up, for which BSNL wouldn't likely have enough money as the telco will be busy with 4G rollout as well.

A C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics) official had earlier said that they have already been working on 5G for BSNL using indigenous equipment and technology. So homegrown 5G networks is also something that you can expect from the telco.

BSNL Will Launch 5G in 2023

As per all the developments so far, BSNL is reportedly going to launch 5G in 2023. Well, that's actually a good thing for the telco if it wants to stay relevant in 2023. With 4G delay, hopefully, the telco and the government have understood the importance of offering the latest-generation connectivity services to the consumers. The more 4G sites BSNL can rollout in 2022 and early 2023, the more 5G sites it can upgrade to fast.

BSNL's Request for 70 MHz of Spectrum in Mid-Band Denied

According to an FE report, BSNL will only be getting 40 MHz of spectrum in the mid-band instead of 70 MHz as requested by the telco. The DoT will be following the recommendations of the DCC (Digital Communications Commission). The telecom department felt that reserving 70 MHz of airwaves in the 3300-3670 MHz band would have created a scarcity of 5G airwaves for the private telcos.

Bharti Airtel Prepaid Plan Under Rs 500 With 56 Days Validity and Airtel Thanks Benefits

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 09:02 AM PDT

Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in the country, has a ton of options for users looking for a medium-term plan. Now, you may look at the medium-term plan as a plan with around 90 days of validity. But then there are also 56 days plans. These are not exactly short-term plans and are not entirely medium-term validity plans either. However, these plans carry slightly more utility than a short-term plan (30 days or less) and are economical compared to the 90 days or medium-term plans. Thus, these could be great options for people with a tight budget.

Today, we are looking at a Bharti Airtel prepaid plan that is priced under Rs 500 and comes with 56 days of validity. The special thing about this plan is that it will offer users sufficient data amongst other essential benefits, but it also bundles Airtel Thanks benefits for the users.

Bharti Airtel Best Prepaid Plan Under Rs 500 With 56 Days Validity

The plan from Bharti Airtel that we are talking about here comes for Rs 479 (inclusive of taxes). This plan carries a total validity of 56 days. Further, with this plan, users also get unlimited voice calling and 100 SMS/day.

But the list of benefits that the Rs 479 prepaid plan from Bharti Airtel offers doesn't end here. As mentioned above, users will also be entitled to get Airtel Thanks benefits. These benefits include – Apollo 24 | 7 Circle for three months at no cost, Rs 100 cashback on FASTag, Free Hellotunes, and free access to Wynk Music.

Note that for claiming the Airtel Thanks benefits, users will have to go on and download the Airtel Thanks app on their device and login in with their registered Bharti Airtel number. This is definitely a noteworthy prepaid plan from Bharti Airtel under Rs 500. The additional benefits make it a valuable offer for users. Some of the other Airtel Thanks benefits bundled with other plans are also OTT benefits.

5G Readiness Rank of Smartphones Launched in May 2022 in India

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 06:20 AM PDT

The analysis is based on the 5G smartphones launched in May 2022 and scored on the basis of 0-100 points. The list/analysis includes multiple devices such as Vivo X80 Pro, Motorola Moto Edge 30, and more. Take a look at the data below.

Insights

– Vivo X80 Pro, which was launched in May 2022, has scored 100 and ranked 1 in the 5G readiness ranking analysis. The smartphone is provided with eight 5G NR Mid Band (1-6 GHz). Apart from that, it also covers all the 5G NR operating bands lying in the Low band (<1 GHz). It also covers one PCS, lower SMH, and S-band. Vivo used Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 in this smartphone, comes with sole variant 12GB/256GB, and is above the Rs 80k price segment.

– 2nd spot was taken by Motorola Moto Edge 30. It covers all the Low (<1 GHz) 5G NR band and seven 5G NR Mid (1-6 GHz) bands and secured a 95 score. It also covers PCS and S-band. Moto Edge 30 equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus comes with two variants, 6GB/128 GB and 8GB/128 GB; both are above the Rs 50k price segment.

– Vivo X80 scored 89 and took 3rd spot in the 5G readiness ranking analysis. The smartphone is furnished with three low (<1 GHz) 5G NR operating bands and seven 5G NR Mid (1-6 GHz) bands, which also cover S-band. It is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and comes with two variants, 8GB/128 GB and 12GB/256 GB, and is above the Rs 50k price segment.

– Realme Narzo 50 5G and Vivo T1 Pro 5G are the two smartphones that scored 72 in the 5G readiness ranking analysis and secured 4th rank. Realme Narzo 50 5G furnished three low (<1 GHz) 5G NR operating bands, four 5G NR Mid (1-6 GHz) bands, and it is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 810 and comes with three variants 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB, and 6GB/128 GB and the models are below the 20k price segment. Vivo T1 Pro 5G furnished two low (<1 GHz) 5G NR operating bands and five 5G NR Mid (1-6 GHz) bands; it is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G and comes with two variants, 6GB/128 GB and 8GB/128 GB, and the models are below the Rs 25k price segment. Both the smartphones do not cover any other 5G NR operating bands.

– Realme launched one more 5G smartphone, Narzo 50 Pro 5G, which scored 59 in the analysis and ranked 5th in the analysis. It is furnished with only one low (<1 GHz) 5G NR operating band and four 5G NR Mid (1-6 GHz) bands. It is equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 920, comes with two variants, 6GB/128 GB and 8GB/256 GB, and is below the Rs 25k price segment.

– In May, iQoo launched the only 5G model Neo 6 5G with two storage variants above the Rs 30k price segment, and it scored the 51 in the analysis and ranked 6th, and it's all the 5G NR operating bands lie under mid-band (1-6 GHz) equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870.

Netplus Broadband to Expand Aggressively in Rural Areas this FY

Posted: 05 Jun 2022 03:46 AM PDT

Netplus Broadband, a private internet service provider (ISP), is going to aggressively push its network services in the rural parts of India. The company has earmarked Rs 300 crore for this FY's (Financial Year's) capex, and out of this, a large part of the money will be spent on expanding in rural areas of India. Prem Ojha, Netplus Broadband and Fastway Group CEO, told PTI that apart from laying down fiber and setting up network equipment, the company will also be working with the state-owned Bharat Broadband Network (BBNL) to use its fiber coverage in the rural areas. This partnership will certainly add value for both the companies/organisations.

Approximately Rs 240 Crore Will be Spent by Netplus Broadband for Covering Rural Areas

Netplus Broadband said that it will be spending about 75% to 80% of its planned capex (Rs 300 crore in total) on the expansion of the network in rural areas
of India. The amount would come near to Rs 240 crore if the company follows up with its statements.

This move will help Netplus establish its brand in the rural parts of the country. But the company will certainly get tough competition from other private ISPs such as Reliance Jio's JioFiber and Bharti Airtel owned Airtel Xstream Fiber.

It is worth noting that Netplus claims to be already providing service in over 3000 villages of Punjab and over 400 cities in India.

Ojha told the press agency that this year Netplus plans to cover almost 12,500 villages. That is an ambitious goal which, if achieved, will help greatly with the digital India initiative of the central government. The company has plans to go aggressive in states such as Himachal Pradesh.

In terms of the customer base, Netplus Broadband is estimating to grow users by 7 to 8 lakh this FY and over 1 million in the next FY. The company wants to be one of the top five broadband players in the country.

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