Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is readying to launch 4G in 1 lakh sites by the end of the current financial year. So far, the state-run telecom operator has deployed 25000 sites. This leaves only 75000 sites more to go. The statement from telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia tells that authorities are now tracking BSNL's daily 4G rollout targets. An official from the company has even confirmed that BSNL will look... Read More
The wireless segment in India has reached a great height since the arrival of Jio. Telcos have rolled out 4G PAN-India and are close to rolling out 5G in every corner now. Telecom operators like Airtel are focusing on reaching more rural areas of the country to complete their network coverage. The growth in the wireless segment will come from 5G in the remainder of the decade and from consumers... Read More
Smartphones have evovled to become a lifestyle enabler for consumers in 2024. Today, a smartphone isn't just a device that allows a person to stay connected to their peers or loved ones, but also a gateway to an ecosystem of online applications that contribute majorly to the global GDP. Every year, what we can do overall with a smartphone is redefined with new technologies and processors that are fit into... Read More
5G is now a pretty common sight in many parts of India. Especially if you are in an urban city or a town, you are guaranteed to have 5G in some corners or streets. While Jio has led the 5G rollout in most places, Airtel has been very strategic about where it launches 5G. Over 15 months have passed since 5G was launched in the country, but the telcos have... Read More
2024 will be the year when we might finally see 5G being monetised in a more meaningful manner by the telcos. However, there's more that would shock the customers. We are talking about the tariff hikes. Further, there's space communications to look forward to. Today, we will talk about what we can expect from the Indian telecom sector in 2024. Will 5G Tariffs Come? 5G is witnessing a fast uptake... Read More
2023 was a decent year for the telecom sector in India. While 2022 will always be remembered for the launch of 5G, 2023 will be remembered for the passing of the Telecom Bill 2023. There was tremendous growth for the telcos and the customer experience improved significantly as 5G reached more locations. On the last day of 2023, let's go over the entire year and see what were the top highlights... Read More
It was a cold morning on Jan 2, 2018, when I unboxed my first OnePlus smartphone. I didn’t know what the brand stood for, but I had seen how much love one of my close friends had for his OnePlus 5. Thus, when it came to upgrading my device, an immediate choice was the OnePlus 5T. It had a perfectly slim body and a dual-camera setup with the ability to... Read More
Thanks to one of the world's cheapest mobile tariffs in India, smartphone usage has experienced rapid growth, becoming an integral part of daily life. It is now hard to imagine a day without these devices. The current trend in smartphone usage spans multiple generations and includes people from various walks of life, who use smartphones for diverse purposes, whether or not they are familiar with their usage at various places.... Read More
5G was launched in India exactly a year back today, on Oct 1, 2022. Now, it has reached almost all parts of the country and millions have experienced it already. India has witnessed the fastest 5G rollout in the world. It was only possible because of the fast policy changes from the government and the sector regulator and the aggressive strategies employed by the Indian telecom operators Airtel and Jio.... Read More
India is celebrating its 77th Independence Day today. The country is elated with the progress it has made so far under several governments and leaderships. One area where India stands out globally is the telecom sector. It is not because of the technological advancements but because of the astounding last-mile connectivity that Indians have today. While there’s a scope for major coverage improvements in the rural landscape, stay assured the... Read More
The minimum broadband speed in India is 2 Mbps. The minimum speed for broadband recognition was updated by a notification from the DoT (Department of Telecommunications) earlier this year from 512 Kbps to 2 Mbps. Much recently, in the United States of America, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, has proposed 100 Mbps as the minimum broadband speed in the country. That’s a stark difference in minimum broadband... Read More
In recent years, the landscape of media consumption has witnessed a significant shift, with online streaming platforms gaining immense popularity. India, being a large and diverse country, presents unique challenges and opportunities for streaming services. One trend that has emerged is the provision of free streaming content to capture the attention and loyalty of the Indian audience. This article explores the impact and implications of free streaming offerings in a... Read More
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Service is good only in Andheri East and Thane. I don't know about other areas. People don't know about this…
Jio ruined everything to be honest. Competition needs to be there as per my honest opinion. That's why shifting to…
My god that time in India we were having Potato in the name of internet Awfully low FUP and shit…
Ikr ,plus a lot of ping spikes when i was using there service Glad I’m on Airtel Airfiber now
This is why ,This is exactly why i took Airtel Airfiber even after knowing the 1TB limit
