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Chakri K December 19th, 2018 9:05 AM 14 COMMENTS

New Framework for Cable TV Services Would Lead to Lower Prices in India: Trai

Telecom regulator Trai has now asserted that the implementation of the new framework for broadcasting and cable services would lead to lower prices for TV viewers, even as it slammed the "misinformation campaign" being carried out by some to fuel "hyperbolic fear" among consumers. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Chairman R S Sharma said the regulator is working to ensure a "smooth transition" to the new framework without... Read More

Chakri K December 18th, 2018 8:27 PM 1 COMMENTS

Lenovo Z5s With Triple Rear Camera Setup and Snapdragon 710 Now Official

Earlier today we talked about the launch of Lenovo’s new phone, the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT. However, it’s also worth noting that for some of the interested buyers out there who would like to own a phone in the mid-range, the new Z5 Pro GT does not make a lot of sense, but, worry not, since Lenovo has also launched another phone side by side this time which is the... Read More

Arpit Sharma December 18th, 2018 7:00 PM 1 COMMENTS

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT With Snapdragon 855 SoC and 12GB of RAM Unveiled

The Chinese brand Lenovo made some silent launches this year even though the brand released some impressive phones. However, there is nothing to stop us from saying that the brand is planning to welcome the new year with a bang. As of late, Lenovo has not left any stone unturned to pique the interest of smartphone buyers owing to its latest Lenovo Z5 series. The smartphone that we are talking... Read More

Chakri K December 18th, 2018 6:20 PM 1 COMMENTS

Micromax Infinity N11, N12 Budget Smartphones Launched in India With Additional Data Offer from Jio

Micromax is back in the smartphone business after a long rest. The homegrown smartphone company has launched two smartphones in India, namely, Micromax Infinity N12 and Infinity N11. These are the first smartphones by the company to come with the notched display where the notch includes selfie cameras, earpiece, and some sensors. Compared to the previous generation Micromax phones, the new ones come with a glossy finish back cover with... Read More

Arpit Sharma December 18th, 2018 4:48 PM 36 COMMENTS

Tata Sky Launches High-Speed Broadband Services in 14 Cities

The impending launch of the Reliance Jio GigaFiber FTTH service is already starting to heat up the broadband sector. Most established broadband service providers like Bharti Airtel, BSNL and ACT Fibernet are readying up the turf before the Mukesh Ambani led telco forays into the field. There is also a new member in the ranks, which is Tata Sky Broadband services. The company which first started its services by providing... Read More

Arpit Sharma December 18th, 2018 3:08 PM 20 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Refrain from Bidding on BBNL Wi-Fi Rollout Tender

The Government of India had rolled out a tender for a near Rs 10,000 crore investment concerning the deployment of 1.25 million Wi-Fi hotspots across 2.5 lakh village blocks. However, as per a new ET Telecom report, the tender has failed to capture participation from the top three telecom operators of India – Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm as these telcos did not apply for the tender.... Read More

Arpit Sharma December 18th, 2018 12:52 PM 13 COMMENTS

DTH Subscribers to Benefit the Most from New Trai Pricing Scheme: Hathway

One of the biggest cable feed providers of India, Hathway Cable and Datacom informed that consumers are going to benefit after the latest direction by Trai which overrides the previous plans being provided by the DTH providers. As per an Ultra News report, starting December 29, the Trai will avail new schemes for the consumers which will be based on a different pricing model. This is meant to bring a... Read More

Arpit Sharma December 18th, 2018 11:33 AM 3 COMMENTS

Next Spectrum Auction Likely in the Second Half of 2019: Telecom Secretary

The Department of Telecommunications will only be holding a spectrum sale in the latter half of the next fiscal year, outlined an ET Telecom report. As per a top government official, the speculations of an auction being held before the end of this fiscal year in March are to be dismissed. The announcement comes directly from Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan, who has said, "The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai)... Read More

Chakri K December 18th, 2018 10:06 AM 1 COMMENTS

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Review: An Upgrade Worth Considering

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 became the flag bearer for the Taiwanese manufacturer Asus when it garnered significant success in the Indian market about six months back. The phone became a huge success owing to its impressive specifications, very justified price tag, and a massive battery. More importantly, the phone brought back Asus once again in the top ranks of smartphone makers in India this year. Now to ride... Read More

Chakri K December 18th, 2018 9:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

Moto G7 Play EEC Listing Suggests Android 9 Pie Out of the Box

As rumoured for a long time, Lenovo’s sub-brand Motorola is trying very hard to make the upcoming year better. Sadly, 2018 wasn’t a good one for Motorola, which is why the company has already started working on the Moto G7 series to launch in 2019. Possibly, as far as the rumours suggest, at the beginning of 2019. Under the Moto G7 series, Motorola is expected to launch the usual four... Read More

Chakri K December 17th, 2018 9:10 PM 3 COMMENTS

Postpaid Plans from Top Telcos Which Ship With Free Amazon Prime Membership Worth Rs 999

Postpaid users from telcos such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and BSNL are enjoying superior benefits than those of Idea Cellular and Reliance Jio. Bharti Airtel started the trend of shipping Amazon Prime subscription worth Rs 999 free with its myPlan Infinity postpaid plans and it was soon followed by Vodafone India. Later, in an unexpected move, state-run telco BSNL joined the list. Both Airtel and Vodafone are now providing... Read More

Chakri K December 17th, 2018 6:09 PM 59 COMMENTS

BSNL Starts Issuing 4G SIM Cards in Chennai and Karnataka Circles, Speed Test Results Spotted

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is aggressively in talks with the government to launch 4G services in the country. However, spectrum allotment is being delayed, but BSNL is not stopping right there. The telco has been testing 4G services in Kerala circle for a while now as the soft launch has been done earlier this year. According to the information we have, BSNL's 4G services are already available in Idukki... Read More