5G networks are going to become more and more common as years go by. 2022 is the year when India should see its first live commercial 5G network. But the thing is, because of network rollout costs, the telcos can’t just launch 5G in every part of India. They need to launch 5G in cities where there are not just a ton of normal consumers but also enterprises and multinational companies that can help with reaching the break-even point first....
Technology Minister of India has stated that a version of Aarogya Setu app is now rolled out for nearly 5 million JioPhones. As reported by Reuters last week, India was planning out to roll a compatible version of Aarogya Setu app which would work on JioPhones. Aarogya Setu app has become helping hand for the government to combat the deadly virus. The government is aggressively trying to expand the reach of Aarogya Setu app so that people don’t get close to a virus-infected person....
The demand for home internet has risen manifold in recent times whether it is for streaming and gaming, work from home, online learning or small businesses. ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a huge variety of broadband plans that are curated to meet the needs of the targeted user base. Since the beginning of the pandemic, students across the country have become dependent on the internet for almost all of their learning....
The private telcos, as well as the followers of the telecom industry, are eagerly waiting for the spectrum auction slated for July 26, 2022. This will be the first 5G-focused spectrum auction held in India. Before we head into the auction, which is only a few days away, let’s see which telco is actually winning in different circles when it comes to capacity and coverage. Indian consumers are going to continue consuming 4G services majorly, and thus, a strong 4G coverage and capacity will matter a lot in giving customers a good mobile experience for the telcos....
Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator, has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a major IT firm and both the companies are working on building a 5G based remote working technology using robotics. According to a release, the companies have tested two 5G use cases together on a 5G test bed created by Bharti Airtel. These use cases include remote manufacturing operations using robotics and vision-based quality inspection. This partnership with TCS would enable Bharti Airtel in coming out with indigenous 5G products and services....
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio have deliberately avoided purchasing the 700 MHz spectrum in the past because of its steep base price. The telcos were expecting the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the regulator to reduce the base price of spectrum in different frequency bands. According to an ET Telecom report, Fitch Ratings said that the regulator is expected to recommend a lower base price for the spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3300 MHz - 3....
Airtel has just announced 5G Plus services for a total of five cities in Uttar Pradesh. With this launch, Airtel has covered some of the prominent cities of the state, including Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. There are two more cities in UP which already have 5G Plus services from Airtel - Lucknow and Varanasi. In all of the above-mentioned cities, Airtel 5G Plus will be available for 4G customers of the telco at no additional cost....
Netflix and other OTT subscriptions are available from Airtel with some of its Fiber Broadband plans. A complimentary Netflix membership is now available with two of the telecom service provider’s broadband plans: the Rs 1,498 Professional plan and the Rs 3,999 Infinity plan. Airtel customers who purchase or upgrade to the Airtel Professional plan have access to Netflix’s Basic plan on a monthly basis, while customers of the Airtel Infinity plan get access to Netflix’s Premium plan on a monthly basis....
Airtel Internet TV Gets a Major Price Reduction Upon selecting the Airtel Internet TV box from the website, users are taken to another page where they’ll have to choose their own channel pack. Earlier, Airtel Internet TV new customers used to get one month of Mega HD pack for free, post which they’re allowed to change the channel pack of their own. But under the new price offer, users will have to choose their own channel pack at the time of purchasing the Airtel Internet TV Box....
Airtel Cricket Bonanza Contest Details To bring on-board this new Cricket Bonanza Contest on its app, Airtel has revamped the Airtel Thanks app for all the users. When the users of the Airtel Thanks app log into it, they will be able to make match predictions for every match of the ICC World Cup. Airtel has announced that the contest will offer customers a chance to win exciting prizes on every match day....
Bharti Airtel has a corporate arm called Airtel Business. The sole purpose of Airtel Business is to create and offer services that fulfil the needs of enterprises. Airtel offers postpaid plans that are made to suit the needs of corporate employees. There are three Airtel postpaid plans that offer Google Workspace along with other benefits. These plans are not over the top expensive, but they provide decent value to employees working in big or small organisations....
Airtel Secure Features and Pricing Bharti Airtel has advertised this plan for anyone who is spending more than Rs 49 on his or her plan. The telecom operator has said that the subscribers will get handset protection and antivirus in this price. Under handset damage, subscribers will be able to get mobile repairs up to 60% of the phone value in case of accidental or liquid damage. They will also be able to get doorstep pickup and delivery for their device....
Airtel Payments Bank (APB), one of the rare profitable fintech companies in India, might soon go public. Owned by Airtel, the company has quickly expanded its customer base and reached profitability. The Airtel Payments Bank allows Airtel customers to open a savings account and then get access to several banking facilities. In addition to the payments business, Airtel could also push its data center business for monetisation at some stage....
Airtel Digital TV-Samsung Smart TV Offer Detailed Airtel Digital TV is running the discount offer on both HD STB and the newly launched Airtel Xstream Box. New Samsung Smart TV buyers will be able to get an Airtel Digital TV HD Set-Top Box at Rs 1,499, and on top, customers will get three months of channel pack for free. Samsung Smart TV users opting for the HD STB will get Dabang Sports (SD)+Kids HD+Sports HD Pack for a period of three months....
While popular service providers like Jio and BSNL offer broadband plans with added benefits of OTT and more, some of the lesser-known ISPs such as Alliance Broadband offer plans that are not so different. Alliance Broadband bundles OTT subscriptions with its packs as well completely free of cost. While there are multiple plans offered by the ISP with OTT access, mentioned below are a select few broadband plans from Alliance that offer great value....
Amazfit Band 7 Specification and Features The Amazfit Band 7 will include a rectangular AMOLED display with a 1.47-inch screen, HD resolution, and a 282 PPI pixel density, according to the microsite. It can withstand 50 metres of water and is suitable for tracking swimming statistics. The presence of a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, sleep monitor, and stress tracker in the Amazfit Band 7 has been confirmed. With a single tap, all three metrics may be tracked....
Google Replies to This Major Android TV Bug As noted by the Twitter user, the bug shows linked accounts of several Android TV users on the Google Home app and also gives access to personal details and pictures of thousands of unsuspecting users. The good bit is both Vu and Google have commented on the issue. The Twitter user said that while going through the device setting of his Vu TV via Google Home app, he discovered that thousands of accounts were linked to the Android TV....
Apple, the Cupertino giant had recently revealed the 2020 iPhones, all of which offered support for 5G and, going by the launch event for these devices, it was clearly evident where Apple’s priorities lay, at the time of launch, considering as to how most companies have shifted to an all-5G flagship lineup to cater to the needs of the consumers. The Cupertino giant however was a bit late to this trend, like Samsung, Xiaomi and even Oppo beat the company to the launch of the first 5G handset....
The news comes in for the users of Apple Fitness+ as the company will be bringing in collections and Time to Run services next week. Collections being introduced for Apple Fitness+ is a “curated series of workouts and meditation from the Fitness+ library,” whereas Time to Run is an “audio running experience” which has been created to enhance the running experience of the users. The new services being introduced will be linked to the Apple Watch....
iPhone SE2 aka iPhone 9 Launching With TouchID Apple is widely rumoured to launch its budget 4.7-inch LCD iPhone by March-end. It will go by the name of either iPhone SE or iPhone 9 as per the rumours. The iPhone SE 2 design is said to be similar to the iPhone 8 with an LCD display and TouchID home button. The iPhone SE 2, however, will feature a faster A13 chip and come bundled with 3GB of RAM....
