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Anupam Sharma January 11th, 2022 3:48 PM 2 COMMENTS

Realme 9i Launches With Snapdragon 680 Chipset – Specifications and Pricing

After multiple leaks and rumours surrounding the device, Realme 9i has finally been launched in Vietnam and has also become the first Realme device from the 9 series to go official. Realme 9i is the latest mid ranging device from the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, which comes in two distinct colour options. The handset comes with a recognisable design with a punch-hole cut out for a selfie camera and a triple... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 11th, 2022 2:41 PM 4 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea VoWi-Fi Calling Service Now Extended to Haryana

Vodafone Idea VoWi-Fi calling service is now supported in Haryana. It will be available for both prepaid and postpaid customers living in the state. Haryana has become the twelfth state or region to receive support for Vodafone Idea Wi-Fi calling service. The telco has been working on expanding the support for Wi-Fi calling services in all regions of India, and it is a great way to counter the problem of... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 11th, 2022 1:52 PM 11 COMMENTS

Is BSNL, Vodafone Idea Merger Possible Now? Here’s What You Should Know

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been struggling for more than a decade now to operate the telecom services business in India. At the same time, Vodafone and Idea’s merged entity — Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been trying to stay afloat in the stiff competition of India’s telecom industry. Private operators including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have only been profitable amongst all the operators, which, to be frank, aren’t... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 11th, 2022 12:15 PM 2 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Business Will Only Sustain With Govt’s Definitive Plan for Revival: JSA

Vodafone Idea (Vi) recently announced that it would be opting for the conversion of debt into equity for the government. This move has been termed as surprising by Tony Verghese, Partner, J Sagar Associates (JSA). In a statement, Verghese said that this move from the telco is very unexpected and surprising. “The move of conversion to equity, of its debts relating to interest due on spectrum in favour of the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 11th, 2022 10:16 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Raises Rs 5000 Crore from Banks to Pay NCD Instalments

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the joint venture between the Vodafone Group Plc and the Aditya Birla Group, has reportedly raised Rs 5000 crore as a short-term loan from the banks including HDFC Bank, IDFC Bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), Union Bank of India, and IndusInd. The telco has to pay two dues in two instalments to the non-convertible debenture (NCD) holders by February 2022. According to an ET Telecom... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 11th, 2022 9:48 AM 5 COMMENTS

How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need? Factors to Consider

Whether you plan to take an internet connection at your home or make a shift to a new place, choosing the right internet plan can be challenging. Service providers provide several guides on their blogs, but most of them upsell the benefits of having faster internet at home, which in reality, may not require. The ultimate goal in choosing an internet plan is to opt for a plan that would... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 11th, 2022 9:15 AM 7 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Beats Expectations, Accepts to Give Equity to Govt

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, is reportedly going to convert the full amount of interest dues related to the spectrum auction instalments as well as spectrum dues into equity for the Indian government. According to a Reuters report, the telco’s board approved for the move. With this, the current promoters will own a lesser stake in the company than the government. Post the conversion of... Read More

Anupam Sharma January 11th, 2022 7:04 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vi Family Postpaid Plans Offer These Benefits

There has been a constant surge in demand for the internet in the country for a while now and it's ever-growing. People not only want good internet connectivity but also offers that can benefit them in more than one way. Telcos in the country have been providing multiple plans bundled up with offers to satisfy the need of the users. While some users might prefer to go for the prepaid... Read More

Anupam Sharma January 10th, 2022 10:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Business is Releasing Advanced Search Options on Beta

The social media messaging and online business platform WhatsApp always keeps bringing in new updates and features to enhance the experience of its users. Now, the recent reports have revealed that WhatsApp Business is working on an update that will allow users to filter their searches and easily find messages that are sent by people in their contacts list and others. This update is currently under testing and the advanced... Read More

Anupam Sharma January 10th, 2022 8:28 PM 2 COMMENTS

Vivo Y33T Launched in India With Snapdragon 680 Chipset at Rs 18,990

The smartphone giant Vivo has launched a new smartphone in India – the Vivo Y33T on Monday, January 10. The new smartphone from Vivo comes with a few tweaks and upgrades over Vivo Y21T which was launched in India last week. The new upgrades on the handset include a selfie camera with higher resolution and more RAM onboard. The new Vivo Y33T comes in two colour options and retains the... Read More

Anupam Sharma January 10th, 2022 8:16 PM 1 COMMENTS

5G Spectrum Prices Should be Kept Reasonable for Telecom Operators: IAFI

A non-profit telecom industry association, ITU-APT Foundation of India or IAFI in a statement has recommended that the prices of the 5G spectrum whether it is below 6 GHz band or millimetre-wave (mmWave) bands above 24 GHz, should be kept reasonable for telecom operators. It also recommended that the prices of the 5G spectrum for telecom operators should be lesser in comparison to other parts of the globe. The recommendation... Read More

Ria Lakshman January 10th, 2022 6:47 PM 1 COMMENTS

Blackberry Phone With 5G Support and Keyboard to Arrive Soon

As a relief to millions of Blackberry enthusiasts, OnwardMobility has announced that a new Blackberry phone is on the card for 2022. In a blog post titled ‘Contrary to popular belief, we are not dead’, the Texas-based partner of Blackberry said that it is launching an ‘ultra-secure 5G enterprise smartphone with keyboard’. Earlier, OnwardMobility announced that it would launch a Blackberry 5G in the first half of 2021, a promise... Read More