Excitel has been growing very fast since the time pandemic kicked in. The fiber internet service provider (ISP) offers very unique broadband plans to its customers. Then there is Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), which too offers pretty great broadband plans. There’s a plan from both the companies that literally cost the same but BSNL’s plan gets crushed by Excitel’s plan pretty hard. I am talking about the entry-level BSNL’s plan and a plan from Excitel that cost the same Rs 449 per month....

Fiber broadband is the fastest wired internet connection users can install in their homes or offices. The category of people who require it the most apart from workers and students is gamers. The online gaming industry has grown multiple folds in the last two to three years. Many online gamers rely on their super-fast internet connection with very low latency to keep taking their shots in real-time without facing any lags....

Note: The new version of Android 11 Developer Preview 2 is not intended for consumers, so it is recommended not to install it. This update is aimed at developers who are working to adapt their applications and improve it for the next version of Google’s operating system. What’s New in Android 11 Developer Preview 2 With each new version of Android, the persistent new feature always arrives, all these options aim to improve the software of millions of devices....

The users who have installed the Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 update on their Google Pixel 6 and the Google Pixel 7 series of smartphones can finally enjoy 5G connectivity from both Jio and Airtel, though this is just a beta update and the stable version of the same is expected to release in a couple of weeks. Google Pixel smartphones that support 5G network in India Three smartphones from Google—the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro—support the 5G network in India....

To no one’s surprise, Google’s flagship smartphone series — Pixel 6, didn’t launch in India. The search engine giant has cleared its strategy of focusing only on the mid-range smartphone segment in the sub-continent country. When the Chinese companies are selling their flagship smartphones successfully in the super-premium range in India, it is a little sad to see Google missing out. Google Pixel 6 series in India could have made a lot of noise as it would have given users more options than Chinese companies, Samsung and Apple....

The DoT is currently in the process of appointing an online auctioneer and drafting the Notice Inviting Application or bid documents for the auction. There is also a committee looking into the pricing suggested by the regulator Trai which the industry finds on the higher side. The government and the sector are speeding the rollout of 5G auctions this year so that it keeps pace with the global rollouts. The three-player Indian telecom sector has a debt of nearly Rs 8 lakh crore and telcos fear they will not be able to afford the recommended prices....

1. Brahmastra Brahmastra: Part One—Shiva, the crowning achievement of Ayan Mukerji, is finally available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar following a spectacular run in theatres. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt play the major characters in the star-studded film, and Amitabh Bachchan, Akkineni Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy play important supporting roles. Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar 2. Ponniyin Selvan I 3. The Ghost The Ghost, a Telugu action thriller by Nagarjuna, tells the tale of an ex-Interpol agent who vanishes in the line of duty only to reappear years later to save his family....

Network issues at few places can spoil the day. There are many instances where users wish to make a phone call in an emergency but fail to connect due to the unavailability of the cellular network. To counter this, telecom operators offer a Wi-Fi calling feature. If you are an iPhone user, the Wi-Fi calling feature allows you to send and receive audio calls, make video calls, and iMessage texts through your Wi-Fi connection....

The second-largest telecom operator of India, Bharti Airtel, strives to offer the latest features and services to its users. The telecom giant is one of the two network providers in India that offers eSIM activation. If you are not aware, an eSIM is embedded in your mobile device itself and is activated by the telecom operator after verification of important documents. If you are an Airtel user and wish to active eSIM services for your account, follow the article to the end for a detailed guide regarding Airtel eSIM activation....

Instant-messaging platform Signal has become one of the widely used social media app by users across the globe. If you have just started using Signal for communication purposes, there is a possibility that you might be irritated with all notifications that pop up while you browse the app. However, Signal offers its users to modify their notification options, hide or mute chats, change notification sound and many more. Follow the article to the end to get a complete guide regarding in-app notifications....

WhatsApp Payments feature was launched in Indian region back in November 2020. Since then, many Indian WhatsApp users have been using the feature to send money to friends and family members via chats in the app. In case you are not aware, WhatsApp Payments is a UPI-based platform where user can send money without entering their virtual payment address, bank account number or IFSC code. How to Transfer Money Via WhatsApp Payments?...

Huawei has just bagged a new contract from Bharti Airtel, and it comes as a respite for the Chinese gear maker, which doesn’t see a very bright future in the Indian telecom space. The company, along with other Chinese gear makers such as ZTE, have been ignored by the Indian telcos and the government to award new work contracts to European vendors. The government is wary about including Chinese companies in its projects for rolling out new networks because of cyber-security concerns....

Huawei Consumer Business Group India has launched its new Huawei Wi-Fi AX3 dual-core router with support for the Wi-Fi 6 standards. The latest router from the company supposedly offers integration of the distinct chipset collaboration technologies by making use of the in-house built Gigahome Wi-Fi chipsets. Wi-Fi AX3 router from the company will compete with various other Wi-Fi 6 routers available in the market from brands such as Netgear and more....

India has been preparing for a long time to deploy the 5G wave in India. The BJP led government in the past stated that it wouldn’t miss out on the 5G bus like in case of 2G, 3G and 4G technologies which were deployed later in India. However, as reported by ET Telecom, India is set to miss the 5G bus. The primary reason behind this is the lack of preparedness, unavailability of sufficient spectrum and uncertainty around radio waves sale for the next generation of telecom services....

India Gains Three Places on Mobile Broadband Index According to Ookla, India gained three places on the Speedtest Global Index for mobile with the country registering 13.15 Mbps average download speed and 4.90 Mbps average upload speed in November, 2020. India is currently ranked 128 on the Speedtest Global Index for mobile. In the previous month, the country registered 12.34 Mbps average download speed and 4.52 Mbps average upload speed. The Speedtest Global Index for mobile covers 139 countries across the globe with United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Qatar, China and Australia completing the top five spots on the index in November....

The feature would be available in regions that currently have access to the app’s music library, introduced last year. Users would be able to search through its available library of songs and select the one they want to add to a story. As long as the song has lyrics available, the lyrics would automatically pop up for users to tap and customise how they appear on the screen, the report said....

Following the launch of the iPhone 13 series, the prices of the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 12 series have fallen. In fact, with Flipkart’s Big Billion Days that is going to start soon, users will get even heavier discounts on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 series devices. It is expected that the iPhone 12 series might start at Rs 50,000 while the iPhone 11 series at Rs 40,000....

Finally, the iPhone 13 broke the cover yesterday and the new lineup of iPhones seems to excite fans at least on paper. There are some major upgrades such as the use of the A15 Bionic processor, improved cameras with bigger sensors and better batteries. While all these seem to be impressive, these phones aren’t a major step-from from their previous-generation models as they appear to be. Here is a comparison between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 detailing what has actually changed....

Leading IT companies are giving incredible discounts on smartphones. One of the most popular deals is for the iPhone 14. It appears to be the perfect moment to purchase this smartphone, which Apple launched last year. Flipkart Big Saving Days sale is now live for Flipkart Plus members. Beginning on January 15 and lasting until January 20, the platform’s first mega sale of 2023 will be available to all users....

iPhone 13 series didn’t come with a fresh design as compared to the iPhone 12 series. But this won’t be the case with the iPhone 14 series. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 14 series in September 2022. According to a famous tipster, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the next flagship iPhone series will feature a complete redesign. Previous leaks of the iPhone 14 series suggested that it would feature the same design as the iPhone 13 series but will come with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie sensor at the top center....