India still doesn’t have much clarity when it comes to the next-generation connectivity networks. All across the globe, countries and governments are going with the 5G standards developed by the 3GPP. But India has had different plans. In order to become self-reliant, TSDSI had developed its own 5G standard, namely 5Gi. Many opine that 5Gi is the right way to go, but then there are many who believe that 5G... Read More
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, might increase the price of its upcoming 4G smartphone, namely JioPhone Next. For the unaware, the JioPhone Next has been developed by Reliance Jio in partnership with Google. The aim of both the companies was to build a 4G smartphone that is not only good in terms of hardware and software but is also super affordable at the same time. But this aim of... Read More
The government had earlier said that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) would roll out its 4G networks within 2 years, and hence it won’t be sold. However, looking at the way things are right now, it doesn’t feel like that will happen. The reason why the government is saying that the telco won’t be privatised makes sense, but the rollout of 4G networks might take a lot more time than... Read More
Bharti Airtel is not in as good a position as Reliance Jio, but it is not in as bad a position as Vodafone Idea (Vi). It is fair to say that Bharti Airtel is in a position that it won’t mind whether the relief package comes or not. Airtel has booked profits in consecutive quarters and has also said that it will be raising capital soon. The company’s board has... Read More
Kodak offers a range of Smart TVs in India. We recently decided to take one of its older models, namely 43UHDX7XPRO (108 CM), launched last year and review it to see if it would fit consumers’ homes’ in 2021. Since it is a mid-range Smart TV, there are a lot of things that it doesn’t have, but then, it does come with some pretty useful features, which many would appreciate.... Read More
Many users are waiting for the iPhone 13 series to launch ahead in this month. But there’s one thing that you should note, all the major changes are expected to arrive with the iPhone 14 series. Upon the launch of the iPhone 13 series, users will see a discount coming on the iPhone 12 series. It might not be the biggest discount, but Apple will reduce the price a little.... Read More
One thing that’s mostly the case with affordable smartphones is that they don’t run well for more than 18 or 24 months. The Android and security updates offered to these phones are very few in comparison to flagships, and there’s not a lot these devices can do except for basic tasks. In order to increase their sales, smartphone companies are coming out with affordable 5G smartphones. Now note that the... Read More
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are the two top telecom operators in India in terms of subscribers’ market share. While these two operators are gaining market share both in terms of revenues and subscribers, Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are doing what they can to survive. 5G is not far away from here, and the telcos are already in the testing process of their 5G solutions.... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been waiting for the telecom industry to go ahead with the tariff hikes. The telco wants to see its average revenue per user (ARPU) rising significantly so that it can recover slightly from the losses it has been through. Vi must be very happy with Airtel right now. Bharti Airtel is paving the way for Vodafone Idea to follow. If you don’t understand, let me add... Read More
A lot of hype has been building around the tariffs that have been sustaining in the telecom industry for a long now. The telecom companies have been suffering under the balance of their lofty balance sheets, which are filled with obscure losses and dues. Even the hotshots have not been spared of the financial bloodbath of the telecom industry; however, it all had to come crashing down one day, and... Read More
The satellite communication system is one of the latest tech revolutions which is slated to change the way we use network systems currently. While the race of 4G and 5G along with wired broadband is limited to terrestrial networks, the satellite broadband technology is something that will easily defeat the roadblocks faced by the currently used networks. While companies like Starlink and HughesNet are racing to launch satellites and networks... Read More
As if the Indian telecom industry was not inundated enough by roadblocks in its development and financial fruitions, the troubles are already on for the coming of 5G as well. Even before the launch of fifth-generation network technology in India, there is a raging debate going on in circles about the kind of standardisation the companies and the government would use for the deployment of 5G network. There is the... Read More
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India will get 5G in 2030 for sure. Courtesy Jio. I doubt Airtel will get profitable by then.
2G customer base declining fast and are close to 250 million now. Even those 2G customers aren't shifting to BSNL…
2G came in 1992 (2003 in India) 3G came in 2002 (2009 in India) 4G came in 2012 (Airtel launched…
I really hope BSNL and MTNL improve their network that it atleast become usable. (not expecting high quality or higher…
