Author: Lingraj Sahu

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea will reform their 2100 MHz and 900 MHz spectrum to be used for better 4G coverage and capacity Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea customers will be able to enjoy better network services and increased 4G speeds with better coverage as well. A new ET Telecom report highlights that both the companies are looking forward to reforming the bulk of their 2G and 3G spectrum to be used for 4G services, the analysts have remarked. Previously, we have heard from Bharti Airtel CEO, Gopal Vittal that the telecom operator has reformed the 900 MHz spectrum in 10…

In the Multi TV space, Tata Sky is lagging behind the competition, especially operators like D2h and Dish TV are charging just Rs 50 NCF charges Dish TV India is the leading DTH operator in the country- both in terms of subscriber base and revenue. A couple of years back, Dish TV merged with Videocon D2h, and now, both the operators work under one brand Dish TV. One of the important aspects for subscribers while choosing a new DTH connection is Multi TV policy. Back in June this year, Tata Sky entirely removed Multi TV policy and introduced something called…

Jio GigaFiber is set to revolutionize the digital space in India and apart from the fixed internet connection, Jio Fiber connection will be accompanied by fixed-line phone service, set-top-box capable of gaming, Free 4K TV and Jio IoT services Reliance Jio Fiber will roll out commercially today and the registered users will be able to get a high-speed internet connection and smart home solution from September 5 onwards. The announcement related to Jio Fiber was made on August 12 by Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd. At launch, Jio Fiber is expected to offer one of the cheapest broadband…

The Vodafone Play mobile website avails all the on-demand video content and Live TV channels from Vodafone Play app on the mobile browser In the telecom industry right now, there is one offering that is being decisive for the consumers when it comes to selecting a prepaid, postpaid, or broadband plan, and it has to do with content. All the telecom operators are offering free subscriptions to their over-the-top (OTT) platforms to lure the subscribers. These platforms bring easy video content access to subscribers from various content providers like ALTBalaji, HOOQ, ZEE5 and more. While Bharti Airtel offers a subscription…

At the end of July, Xiaomi launched the Summer Honey colour variant of the Redmi K20 series in China and the same variant might reach India as well Xiaomi Redmi K20 series to get a new White colour variant hints an official teaser from the company. A few days ago, in China, Xiaomi launched Summer Honey variant of the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro smartphones. And today, it teased the launch of a new White colour variant of the Redmi K20 series in India, probably the same Summer Honey colour variant. However, it’s unknown whether the company is planning to…

Bharti Airtel is offering a total of three long-term prepaid plan for its subscribers, which start at Rs 597. The highest plan in the portfolio is the Rs 1,699 prepaid plan Bharti Airtel probably has one of the best curated prepaid portfolios out of all telecom operators. There was a time when Bharti Airtel was offering prepaid plans which were considered expensive and not worth the money when compared to other telcos like Reliance Jio. However, over time, the telco has brought very attractive plans for its users. Now the Airtel prepaid plans offer sufficient data offerings and an extensive range…

Tata Sky has been providing some unique services like Watch, Temporary Account suspension, Binge and so on. Tata Sky is probably the best DTH operator right now because of its wide-range of channel packs, unique services and customer service. The DTH company has been trying hard to stand out from other DTH operators by launching various new services every now and then. Its Binge is an example of that. However, there are several other services of the company, which the customers are not aware of. Tata Sky Watch, the DTH account temporary suspension service, referral programme and so on. its…

Android 10 is here! Google has officially introduced its next-generation mobile operating system – Android 10. The company will begin rolling out Android 10 update on to Pixel smartphones, which includes Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL, starting today and it will be available on smartphones by other smartphone manufacturers later this year. Android 10 Highlights Live Caption Automatically caption media playing on your phone. With a single tap, Live Caption automatically captions videos, podcasts, and audio messages—even stuff you record yourself. Without ever needing wifi or…

After several months in betas, each of which brought its own fresh teapot tempest about how gestures would work, Google is officially releasing the final version of Android 10 to Pixel users beginning today. In what may be a hopeful sign that this version of Android will come to other phones faster than before, Google is promising that it is “working with a number of partners to launch or upgrade devices to Android 10 this year.” There are a few headline features in Android 10 beyond the new gesture system, including stricter permissions and privacy controls, a new “Focus Mode”…

MyGate, Apartment Adda, and SmartGuard are some of the existing prominent players in the app-based apartment complex management space. Telecom operator Reliance Jio has just launched a new app as part of a new service. The new app is called “JioGate” and it is part of a new apartment security service from Reliance Jio. According to the information available, this service is aimed to be a security management service for gated communities across the country. The “JioGate” app will allow customers to take control of a number of community-related functions. These include visitor management, records of delivery persons, daily staff,…

BSNL is reportedly teaming up with cable TV operators to offer triple-play services. It will include a set-top-box, internet, and landline. As Reliance JioFiber’s commercial launch draws closer, state-run telco, BSNL, is looking to give Jio a tough fight. BSNLis reportedly teaming up with local cable TV operators in Vizag to offer triple-play services to its subscribers. As a part of this partnership, local cable TV operators will offer a set-top-box to its customers, whereas the company will offer high-speed broadband and landline services to the customers. BSNL triple-play services detailed According to a report on local newspaper Andhra Jyothi,…

Vodafone Idea is renewing its focus on low-end recharges like Rs 20 and Rs 49 in a bid to regain 14 million subscribers the merged telco has shed recently. According to media reports, Vodafone Idea is seeking to introduce a recharge plan of Rs 20, cheaper than its existing Rs 35 plan. The strategy is to regain customers it lost to the SIM consolidation in the past three quarters. During the first quarter of the current financial year, Vodafone Idea saw quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) revenue market share erosion in all circles, except Himachal Pradesh. “The current move, if the operator goes ahead…

The Mi A3 is Xiaomi’s third Android One smartphone. Being a part of Google’s Android One program means, the smartphone runs stock Android OS. Xiaomi recently launched its third Android One smartphone in India. The smartphone was initially made available via a couple of flash sales. But now, the company is making the new smartphone available freely for everyone. In other words, Xiaomi has announced the kick-off of the Mi A3 open sale. Xiaomi Mi A3 open sale, prices, offers Xiaomi’s smartphone will now be easily available online via Amazon India and Mi.com. It will also be available offline via Mi Home stores. The…

At an event in New Delhi on Monday (2 September), Airtel announced its converged digital entertainment play platform, called Airtel Xstream. As part of the change, the Airtel TV app has now been completely redesigned and it’s now called the Airtel Xstream app. Besides the major app redesign, Airtel also announced an expansion of the Xstream services to add new hardware products — Xstream Stick and Xstream Box. With this launch, the Xstream services are now available on phones via the existing XStream app, it’s available on PCs via the Xstream website, it’s now also available on TV via the new Airtel Xstream Stick, and…

Similar to the Airtel Xstream Box, the Xstream Stick is also priced at Rs 3,999 and there are no additional offers available right now Bharti Airtel in its new move today has announced the launch of its converged digital entertainment play: Airtel Xstream. Airtel has been building over its previous developments and has been relying on content and digital services a lot lately. We already know that Airtel subscribers, both prepaid and postpaid, enjoy various additional benefits which include bundled content offerings. However, there was no easy way for the Airtel Digital TVsubscribers to access this content on their TV screens. But,…

BSNL subscribers in Gujarat circle with a 4G SIM received messages regarding the launch of 4G VoLTE network in Gandhinagar and Anjar districts Although Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was late in bringing 4G service for its subscribers, it has taken substantial steps in the past few months to hasten the 4G rollout in the country. The state-led telecom operator started offering the 4G VoLTE service firstly in the Kerala circle. In fact, in almost the entire state, the telecom company is now offering 2G and 4G services and has stopped offering 3G services. In the next phase, the telecom…

The subscribers of the Tata Sky Binge service will also get Amazon Prime service free for three months, and after that, they will be charged at Rs 129 per month Tata Sky Binge is a service that is aimed at users who’re looking for content from OTT services. Tata Sky subscribers can opt for the Binge service and the company is providing it free for one month as part of the trial period. Once the trial period completes, users will be required to pay Rs 249 per month to avail of the Binge service. That being said, while opting for…

While Airtel has removed some of the low paying postpaid plans from its portfolio, Vodafone has introduced the multiple connection feature on its postpaid plans The telecom industry in India is currently cash strapped with all the telecom operators vying for more and more influx of revenue. However, one of the major industry parameters which are the average revenue per user (ARPU) has also taken a hit in the meantime and one of the best ways that telcos can increase their ARPU is by improving the attractiveness of their postpaid plans. To do that, rival telcos Bharti Airtel and Vodafone,…

The SpeedTest.net ISP Speed Index has shown that Jio GigaFiber isn’t the fastest broadband service anymore. The average speeds have dropped substantially making it the third-fastest broadband service you can subscribe to. It has been many months since Reliance JioFiber (GigaFiber) has been available for use under the Preview offer. And despite being in a kind of public beta, GigaFiber has been topping speed index charts offering greater broadband speeds than before. However, off late, GigaFiber has been losing its speed advantage and a bigger reason for that is the rapid expansion of its user base. In a random survey,…

Vodafone Idea says TurboNet features a “state of the art 4G LTE network with dual spectrum power offering higher capacity and coverage”. Vodafone Idea on Thursday announced the launch of “TurboNet” 4G services in select cities of Uttar Pradesh West, Rajasthan, and Rest of Bengal (excluding Kolkata) circles where it has successfully integrated the network. The company, in a statement, said that TurboNet features a “state of the art 4G LTE network with dual spectrum power offering higher capacity and coverage”. The launch of TurboNet 4G follows the consolidation of its radio network integration and the deployment of new-age technologies…