Asus Android Go Smartphone Spotted on Geekbench With X00RD Model Name

Asus Android Go Smartphone Spotted on Geekbench With X00RD Model Name

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Asus may join the likes of Nokia, Reliance Jio, and Micromax, who are said to be working on Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphones. An alleged Asus smartphone with model number X00RD has appeared in a benchmarking website, with just 1GB of RAM and Android 8.1 Oreo.

Asus has already released invitations for its event at MWC 2018 in Barcelona, where the ZenFone 5 2018 series, including the ZenFone 5 Lite, is expected to be launched. Meanwhile, we can also expect the leaked smartphone to get announced at the event.

As per the specifications revealed in Geekbench, the upcoming smartphone runs Android version 8.1.0. The handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 425 SoC, which is a quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz. The Snapdragon 425 is a 28nm processor and comes with support for up to 800×1280 pixels resolution.

The specification list of the Asus X00RD does not reveal too many details. However, the handset scored 640 in single-core test and 1,664 in multi-core test.

It should be noted that the is no explicit mention on whether the Asus Zenfone X00RD will come with Android Oreo (Go edition) or not. However, given the specifications, it will be surprising if the company brings out a handset with 1GB RAM, without Android Go. However, Asus has not shared any plans officially, regarding the launch of an Android (Go edition) smartphone.

Android Oreo (Go edition) aka Android Go is a trimmed down version of Android Oreo aimed at low-cost smartphones. Google had announced Android Go during the opening keynote of the I/O developers conference in 2017. Android Go is a program similar to Android One that also aims to improve the budget smartphones ecosystem.

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Airtel, Google to bring Android Oreo (Go Edition)-powered smartphones to India

Airtel, Google to bring Android Oreo (Go Edition)-powered smartphones to India.

Airtel and Google have partnered to launch low-cost 4G smartphones powered by Android Oreo (Go Edition) in India. Lava and Micromax will manufacture the first set of devices. These smartphones will also come pre-loaded with several apps, including MyAirtel App, Airtel TV and Wynk Music. Starting March 2018, all entry-level 4G smartphones unveiled under Airtel’s ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ program will be shipped with Android Oreo (Go Edition).

Android Oreo (Go edition) is a tailored version of the Android Oreo, customised to offer a smooth experience on devices with 512MB to 1GB RAM. The devices running Android Ore (Go Edition) come with a set of customised apps that have been designed to run faster while using less data. These include Google Go, Google Assistant Go, YouTube Go, Google Maps Go, Gmail Go, Gboard, Google Play, Chrome, and Files Go.

“This partnership is a major milestone for the ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ initiative. Android Go will provide a massive boost to our efforts to bring affordable smartphone options to the market and potentially enable hundreds of millions of feature phone users and unconnected people to get online. We are excited to collaborate with Google and our device partners to work towards this shared vision of bringing smartphones within the reach of more people,” Vani Venkatesh, Chief Marketing Officer – Bharti Airtel, said in a press statement.

“Android’s mission has always been to bring the power of computing to everyone. We’re excited to see Airtel take a leading role in that effort through introducing a range of devices powered by Android Oreo (Go edition),” said Jon Gold, Director of Android Partnerships.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 to Sport 5500mAh Battery, 18:9 Display, Wireless Charging, Iris Scanner-Review

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 to Sport 5500mAh Battery, 18:9 Display, Wireless Charging, Iris Scanner-Review

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is said to be one of the Chinese mobile maker’s next smartphone launches, with several leaks finding their way to the internet since December last year. Details regarding the anticipated Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S and Mi 7 handsets have also leaked in several reports. Now, more information regarding specifications and features of the Mi Max 3 has also surfaced online. New rumours suggest that the smartphone from Xiaomi will come with a plethora of interesting features including wireless charging, iris scanner and more.

XDA Developers claims specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 based on firmware files obtained by Funky Huawei of FunkyHuawei.club. According to the files, the handset will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. However, there is a chance that there might be Snapdragon 630 SoC variant as well. The battery capacity of the Mi Max 3 is said to be 5500mAh – larger than the 5300mAh battery on the Mi Max 2. The report also confirms that the smartphone will sport a display with 18:9 aspect ratio. This is in line with an earlier report that had hinted at a 6.99-inch display on the ‘phablet’ along with the same battery specification.

Meanwhile, the highlight of the latest rumour is the inclusion of wireless charging in the Xiaomi Mi Max 3. Xiaomi had become a member of the Wireless Power Consortium that is known for its Qi wireless charging standard last year. This means that the Mi Max 3 could be the first handset from the company that features Qi wireless charging. XDA Developers found “two pieces of direct evidence” in the firmware that support this claim. The report also said that even the upcoming Mi 7 could introduce the same technology.

Further, the report highlights that the rear camera on Mi Max 3 could have either a Sony IMX363 sensor or a Samsung S5K217+S5K5E8 dual camera setup. For the selfie camera, there will be a S5K4H7 sensor from Samsung, the report adds. Interestingly, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 may also come with an Omnivision 2281 iris scanner.

The firmware file also reveals that the smartphone will run on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo. Other features revealed in the leak include dual-SIM slot, dual SD card support, IR Blaster, LED light notifications, audio tuned by Dirac, and Qualcomm’s aptX and aptX HD Bluetooth audio codecs. It may also come with dual speakers and a front sensor called “remosic”.

To recall, previous reports had suggested that the Mi Max 3 is expected to launch in June 2018 at a price of CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 17,400).

 

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Bharti Airtel opens online store, offers iPhone 7 at Rs 7,777 down payment

Bharti Airtel opens online store, offers iPhone 7 at Rs 7,777 down payment

New Delhi: Bharti Airtel on Monday launched its Online Store that will offer a line-up of premium smartphones with affordable down payments, instant credit verification financing and bundled monthly plans.

iPhone lovers can buy iPhone 7 (32 GB variant) at a down payment of Rs 7,777, with 24 monthly installments of Rs 2,499.

The monthly installments have a built-in postpaid plan which offers 30GB data, unlimited calling (local, STD, national roaming) and Airtel “Secure” package.

“This is another exciting digital innovation from Airtel to delight customers. We are making the entire process seamless and simple through digital technology,” said Harmeen Mehta, Global CEO and Director-Engineering, Bharti Airtel, in a statement.

The Online Store services are currently available in 21 cities and will be expanded to others in the near future.

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BSNL prepaid plan for Rs 99 launched, comes with unlimited talktime

BSNL prepaid plan for Rs 99 Launched, comes with unlimited talktime.

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd today introduced unlimited prepaid mobile plans starting at Rs 99 for the Calcutta telecom circle to take on rising competition. The telecom operator was also bullish on the 2,100 MHz spectrum band before its 4G roll-out here, which could be as early as from March this year, Calcutta Telephones CGM S P Tripathi said.

“We expect spectrum in the 2,100 MHz band within days and equipment is also ready,” he said, sounding optimistic about the 4G roll-out in phases across the city with 650-odd towers. He said the new plan starts from Rs 99 for 26 days and Rs 319 for 90 days unlimited voice calls with roaming, except in Delhi and Mumbai.

At Rs 999, the company will offer unlimited calls and 1GB/day high-speed data for 181 days. Tripathi said he expects the next fiscal year 2018-19 to be ‘much better’ for the company as the price war gradually settles. In the current fiscal, Calcutta Telephones is hopeful of clocking revenues between Rs 510 crores and Rs 550 crore, while losses are pegged at about Rs 350 crores, company officials said.

It is also focusing on recovery of dues from institutional and retail customers to the tune of Rs.300 crores.

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JioPhone: Now available on Amazon India

JioPhone: Now available on Amazon India

Amazon India on Friday said that Reliance Jio’s affordable JioPhone is available at a refundable security deposit of Rs 1500 for three years.

Amazon said that customers opting to pay via Amazon Pay balance will get a cashback of Rs 50. Additionally, customers opting for a mobile recharge using Amazon Pay balance get a flat 50 percent cash back up to Rs 50 and both these offers will be valid until February 28, 2018.

It supports 22 Indian languages and has its own Voice Assistant – Hello Jio. It can also be connected to any TV, not just a smart TV.

Jio Phone is also equipped with Jio Apps, one can enjoy 2 crore songs with Jio Music, 6000+ movies with Jio Cinema, 525 channels with Jio TV, Breaking news in own language with Jio Xpress News, and many more.

Recently, a Facebook app has also been introduced for Jio Phone users.

The new Facebook supports push notifications, video, and links to external content. The app is also optimized to successfully accommodate the cursor function on Jio Phone and delivers a best-in-class performance for Facebook’s most popular features, such as News Feed and Photos.

Jio, the world’s largest mobile data network, is built to empower every Indian with the power of data and Jio Phone is an integral part of this Jio movement,” said Akash Ambani, Director, Jio.

Furthermore, a report by research firm, CMR LYF’s JioPhone was the major growth driver for 4Q CY2017. Its shipments grew more than five-fold in 4Q. This new trend led to the surge in market share of feature phones. With local manufactured Jio Phones hitting the market in coming quarters, the vendor is expected to better its performance in 4Q CY2017.

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Amazon clearance sale Upto 80% discount in Amazon Fashion Collections

Amazon clearance sale Upto 80% discount in Amazon Fashion Collections.

Carson CR7106 Dynamo Day-n-Date Watch - For Men.

• Exclusive Design- Day and Date Display
• Three hands that move in a smooth and uninterrupted fashion
• Carson India Two Years Warranty
• Packed In Carson Gift Box
• Works on Japanese Quartz format 

 

Special offers and product promotions

• Shop with balance and get Rs.50 cashback per customer. Minimum order Rs.250 (excluding delivery fees). Applicable on orders paid using only Amazon Pay balance during Feb 16 - 28. (terms and conditions apply) 

Product specifications

Watch Information

Band Colour	silver
Band Material	Patent Leather
Brand	CARSON
Collection	Fashion
Dial Colour	blue
Display Type	analogue
Case Shape	round
Model Number	CR7106
Part Number	CR7106
Movement	Quartz

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Vodafone Rs. 158 Recharge Pack Updated to Offer 28GB Data, Unlimited Calls

Vodafone Rs. 158 Recharge Pack Updated to Offer 28GB Data, Unlimited Calls.

Airtel and Jio are constantly keeping the telecom industry on its toes, with high-speed data becoming ever cheaper. To compete with them on an even footing, Vodafone has introduced two new prepaid packs that offer unlimited voice calls and high speed data access for a validity of 28 days. Part of Vodafone’s SuperPlans, the new Rs. 158 pack offers unlimited voice calls (250 minutes/ day and 1,000 minutes/ week), and 1GB 4G/ 3G data per day, with a validity of 28 days. The second pack is priced at Rs. 151 and offers unlimited voice calls and a total of 1GB 4G/ 3G data with a validity of 28 days. Both packs are currently applicable only in the Kerala circle.

The Rs. 158 pack has been launched in direct competition to Reliance Jio’s Rs. 149 pack that offers unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS messages per day, and 1.5GB data per day with a validity of 28 days. It also takes on Airtel’s Rs. 169 pack that offers unlimited calls, 100 SMS messages per day, and 1GB data per day with a validity of 28 days for Airtel partnered 4G handsets and a validity of 14 days for other handsets.

While the tariff pack hasn’t yet been launched in other major telecom circles including Delhi NCR and Mumbai, Vodafone’s Rs. 198 prepaid pack – applicable in these and most other telecom circles – offers unlimited voice calls, 100 SMSes per day, and 1.4GB 3G/ 4G data per day, with a validity of 28 days.

On the other hand, the Rs. 151 pack takes on Airtel’s Rs. 93 prepaid pack that was recently upgraded to offer unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS messages per day, and a total of 1GB data, with a validity of 28 days. There is a Rs. 109 pack from Idea Cellular that has similar benefits with a validity of 14 days.

Interestingly enough, the Rs. 158 prepaid pack is just Rs. 7 more expensive than the Rs. 151 pack, although it offers total benefits of 28GB data compared to just 1GB on the later.

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Airtel Offers 5GB of 4G Data With 28-Day Validity at Rs. 98 to Beat "Jio"

Airtel Offers 5GB of 4G Data With 28-Day Validity at Rs. 98 to Beat 'Jio'

Jio continues to offer 4G data at ultra-low cost tariffs to retain more users, and keeps providing freebies such as vouchers and cashbacks. But Airtel doesn’t seem to be too far behind either, updating plans to provide customers with similar data and calling benefits to keep them from switching to Jio. Now, Airtel has updated its Rs. 98 recharge pack to provide prepaid customers with as much as 5GB of 4G/ 3G data for 28 days. The Airtel recharge pack is presently available only in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana circle for now, and does not come with any bundled calls or free SMSes. This Airtel recharge pack is clearly aimed at data-heavy prepaid users who consume a lot of Internet content but do not have much need of voice calls.

The Airtel Rs. 98 recharge pack in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana circle provides data at Rs. 20 per GB, which is relatively high considering the operator offers 28GB data at Rs. 149. This translates to roughly Rs. 5 per GB of data. However, compared to other circles, the updated Rs. 98 plan in AP & Telangana is rather generous, as the maximum data allowance at this price is 3GB in Kerala, and 1GB in most other circles. In fact, even in AP and Telangana, the company still has the Rs. 398 pack that offers 5GB of 4G/ 3G data for 28 days.

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Now pay your bills with Google Tez

Now pay your bills with Google Tez.

With all the emerging UPI payments in the smartphone business, Google has also launched its UPI wallet Google Tez exclusively for India last year. The company has now partnered with 80 billers in India of various services and allows its users to pay their utility bills.

When the app first launched in India, it allowed users to transfer money between friends and in-between the contacts via UPI. It also allowed users to pay to the retailers who had UPI based payment gateways. Now, Google is adding utility bill payments feature for its users, the company said in a blog post, “Adding a new biller is a breeze, and you only have to do it once. Just tap on New Payment and then Pay your bills. You’ll see a list of billers supported on Tez across locations. You can also search for them by name. Once you’ve located your biller, enter the number associated with your account to link it to Tez and give it an easy name to remember.”

Tez will also fetch your utility bills every month and reminds the user by sending a timely notification. The user who has already linked his bank account to his mobile through Tez can directly pay his bills on time with this new feature. “Checking whether you’ve paid a bill in the app is as simple as tapping the biller’s name on your Tez home screen. There, you’ll be able to view all past payments grouped by biller, as well as manage bills from multiple accounts,” the company said in its blog post.

Tez has a support of including national and state electricity providers, gas and water, and DTH recharge. These include billers like Reliance Energy, BSES and DishTV, and in total will cover all states and major metros in India. Tez also supports Bharat BillPay system, which lets you fetch the latest bill from your providers.

Google to encourage its users to use Tez, is offering a scratch card for Rs 1000 for every new utility biller being added by the user this month.

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Vodafone RED plans revised to offer 10GB more data: 20GB at Rs 399, 30GB at Rs 499

Vodafone RED plans revised to offer 10GB more data: 20GB at Rs 399, 30GB at Rs 499.

Vodafone RED postpaid plans have been revised to offer up to 10GB more data. The company’s RED Basic and RED Traveler-R plans give users 10GB extra data, while the company’s RED Traveler-M plan now offers 5GB more data. Vodafone is also giving Rs 100 waiver for six months with the RED Traveler-R pack. This is a limited period offer.

To give a perspective, Vodafone RED-Basic plan of Rs 399 previously offered 10GB data, which has been revised to give users a total of 20GB. Vodafone RED Traveler-R plan of Rs 499 data offering has been increased from 20GB to 30GB. The company will now give a total of 40GB data with RED Traveler-M plan of Rs 699, instead of 35GB previously.

All Vodafone RED plan users get unlimited local, STD and national roaming along with free incoming and outgoing national roaming, 100 free local and national SMS as well as carry forward data facility. Up to 200GB data can be accumulated to carry forward.

All Vodafone RED plan users except those on RED Basic plan get free subscription to MAGZTER for up to 12 months. People can choose from over 4000 magazines. Vodafone’s RED Shield Device Security offer that protects user’s smartphones from theft and damage, can also be availed by these users.

Rival Airtel has revamped its Infinity postpaid plans as well to offer double data along with free unlimited calls. Airtel has revised the data offerings on its popular postpaid plans, starting from Rs 399 going up all the way to Rs 1199. All postpaid Infinity plans from Airtel include unlimited local, STD and incoming roaming calls as well as outgoing roaming calls.

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Idea Offers ‘Unlimited’ Calls, 1GB Data for 14 Days at Rs. 109

Idea Offers ‘Unlimited’ Calls, 1GB Data for 14 Days at Rs. 109.

Competing against Jio and Airtel, Idea Cellular has launched a prepaid pack offering ‘unlimited calls’ at Rs. 109. The new pack comes with a validity of 14 days and is initially limited to select circles. The telco has brought the new pack days after launching the Rs. 93 pack that offers unlimited voice calling benefits alongside 1GB of data for 10 days. That pack countered the Rs. 93 pack by Airtel that, back then, offered a similar tariff and validity. However, Airtel now offers 28-day validity, free calls and 1GB data at the same price now, which is twice the validity the new Idea pack offers. Similarly, the Jio Rs. 98 recharge offers a validity of 28 days, unlimited voice calls as well as 2GB of 4G data.

According to the official Idea Cellular website, the Rs. 109 prepaid pack offers ‘unlimited’ local, STD, and roaming calls, alongside 1GB of 4G/ 3G data and daily 100 local and national SMS. The voice calls through the pack are limited to 250 minutes per day and 1,000 minutes per week, identical to other ‘unlimited’ packs. Furthermore, beyond the bundled calls, subscribers will be charged at 1 paisa per second for calls.

The pack is available in a few circles, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Bihar and Jharkhand, Gujarat, Haryana, and Karnataka, among others. The availability of 4G/ 3G data is subject to the network rollout. Subscribers can recharge their accounts with the new Rs. 109 pack either through the operator’s official site or via My Idea app.
Earlier this week, Idea revised its Nirvana Postpaid plans to offer additional data benefits at existing charges. The plans that have been revised include the Rs. 499, Rs. 649, Rs. 999, Rs. 389, Rs. 1,299, Rs. 1,699, Rs. 1,999, and Rs. 2,999. While the lowest among all the plans, the Rs. 398 plan, offers 20GB of data – up from 10GB, the Rs. 2,999 plan comes with 300GB of data for a month.

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Jio’s New Offer For JioPhone Users: Rs. 49, Rs. 153 Prepaid Plans

Jio’s New Offer For JioPhone Users: Rs. 49, Rs. 153 Prepaid Plans.

Reliance Jio recently launched two new prepaid recharge plans priced at Rs. 49 and Rs. 153 for JioPhone users. Jio’s new Rs. 49 prepaid recharge plan offers 1GB of high speed 4G data for a period of 28 days. Jio’s prepaid plan priced at Rs. 153 offers 1.5GB of 4G high speed per day data for 28 days. Both the prepaid recharge plans are exclusively available for JioPhone users and also come with unlimited voice calls and free SMSes benefits.

Jio prepaid recharge plan priced at Rs. 49/-

Jio’s Rs. 49 prepaid recharge plan offers 1GB of 4G data for a period of 28 days for JioPhone users. After the completion of daily data limit, the internet speed is reduced to 64kbps. Jio’s Rs. 49 prepaid recharge plan also offers unlimited local, STD and roaming voice calls. This prepaid recharge plan offers complimentary subscription to Jio suite of apps including Jio TV, Jio Music, and Jio Money, among others. 50 free SMSes are also available with this plan. The validity of this plan is 28 days.

Jio prepaid recharge plan priced at Rs. 153

Jio’s Rs. 153 prepaid recharge plan offers 1.5GB of 4G per day data for a period of 28 days for JioPhone users. The total data available with this prepaid recharge plan is 42GB. After the completion of daily data limit, the internet speed is reduced to 64kbps. Jio’s Rs. 153 prepaid recharge plan also offers unlimited local, STD and roaming voice calls. This prepaid recharge plan also offers complimentary subscription to Jio suite of apps including Jio TV, Jio Music, and Jio Money among others. 100 SMS per day benefits are also added with this prepaid recharge plan. The validity of this plan is 28 days.

The Union Budget on Thursday proposed an overall allocation of around Rs. 14,500 crore for the 2018-19 fiscal to augment telecom infrastructure projects, which include an alternate communication network for defence services, in the country.

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Three WhatsApp features that will change the way you text in 2018

Three WhatsApp features that will change the way you text in 2018.

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is one of the largest messaging platforms in the world. In 2017, the popular messaging service unveiled several features in order to enhance user experience and now it seems that the company might bring some more useful features to the table to spice up users experience in 2018. Some of the new features were spotted in beta versions for iOS and Android.

If rumours are to be believed, WhatsApp users might soon be able to edit sent messages and make group calls for voice and video on WhatsApp. The company lately introduced ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature that lets users delete a sent message within seven minutes of sending it. However, the highly anticipated feature — edit sent messages might be the extension of it. Here’s a look at some of the major features that WhatsApp might unveil in 2018.

WhatsApp UPI-based payments integration for India: WhatsApp might soon roll out the UPI-based payments feature in India. The company has already started testing the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) functionality and is said to be in talks with State Bank of India (SBI), National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and other institutions to integrate peer-to-peer payment system in the app.
According to GizmoTimes, the new UPI integration feature is available for select WhatsApp beta users on iOS (2.18.21) and Android (2.18.41), enabling users to send and receive money using the Indian government’s UPI standard. This new feature is said to be available alongside other options such as Video, Gallery, Documents and others.
Additionally, the payments platform’s integration may give boost digital payments in India, considering the number of active users on the platform in the country. Moreover, with the new feature, users could instantly transfer their funds between two people or a bank account directly through WhatsApp. Furthermore, both the sender and receiver need to have the WhatsApp Payments feature to successfully transact on the app, as per FoneArena.
WhatsApp ability to edit sent messages: The ability to edit sent messages is one of the highly anticipated and long-awaited features on popular messaging service WhatsApp. “WhatsApp had added in beta the possibility to edit messages that you already sent, and it is actually disabled by default and it’s under development,” reads a tweet by WABetaInfo. As of now, it is not known whether this feature will make its way or not. Currently, WhatsApp rolled out a feature that enables users to delete a sent message and the recipient gets a notification saying the message has been deleted.
WhatsApp group calls: WhatsApp might soon roll out group calling feature that will let users add up to three members in a group video call. However, switching between group video call to voice call isn’t available yet. A total of four people would be a part of this group call, including the person who started the call. The feature is available in Android beta version 2.18.39.
WABetaInfo said that “the group calling feature will available for everyone in the future, though an exact timeline is not known.” Previously, WhatsApp group voice calls feature was available on the version 2.17.70 of WhatsApp Android beta in October 2017 and the messaging service app will apparently release group voice call feature this year.
Besides, WhatsApp recently launched the “WhatsApp for Business” app, targeted for businesses and helps them connect with their customers. The app is currently available for small businesses enables the business’ to connect with the customers using features such as Business Profiles, Messaging Statistics, Account Type, and Messaging Tools.

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Airtel offers 1GB data and unlimited calls at just Rs. 93 only

Airtel offers 1GB data and unlimited calls at just Rs. 93 only.

Bharti Airtel has revised its Rs. 93 prepaid plan in order to compete with the Rs. 98 plan that is offered by Reliance Jio. At Rs. 93, the company is offering benefits such as 1GB of data, unlimited calls be it local, STD and roaming and 100 SMS per day for 28 days. This plan is valid only in select circles and we can expect it to be rolled out to all Airtel users soon.

The Airtel website has listed the Rs. 93 plan but it is not found in the My Airtel app for reasons unknown. Notably, the Rs. 93 plan listed on the website is applicable for all users. It bundles same benefits as mentioned above but the validity is 10 days for most users and 28 days for select users.

Lately, Airtel has been revising a lot of its tariff plans offering higher data benefits at the same cost. The company recently revised its prepaid plans so that it can offer 1.4GB of data instead of 1GB. Also, it revised the Infinity postpaid plans for the users offering double the data benefits per billing cycle. The Rs. 93 plan has been revised in order to compete with the Rs. 98 plan of Reliance Jio. Notably, the Rs. 98 plan offers 2GB of data and unlimited voice calls for the same validity of 28 days.

When it comes to benefits, the Jio plan is better as it offers 300 SMS per day instead of 100 SMS per day and 1GB of additional data. Also, the Jio users get the access to the Jio suite of apps that is an added advantage.

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Apart from tariff plans, Airtel is competing with Jio in all aspects. The company is all set to collaborate with the device makers to come up with a 4G smartphone priced at Rs. 500. The operator is also said to launch low-cost tariff plans of Rs. 60 or Rs. 70 per month for these phones. If this turns out to be true in the near future, then Airtel will surely create a buzz in the Indian smartphone and telecom market segments.

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Airtel’s Rs. 199 Prepaid Plan Now Offers 1.4GB Per Day Data, Unlimited Calling

Airtel’s Rs. 199 Prepaid Plan Now Offers 1.4GB Per Day Data, Unlimited Calling.

To take on Reliance Jio’s Rs. 198 prepaid plan, Airtel has revised its prepaid recharge plan priced at Rs. 199. Airtel’s revised Rs. 199 prepaid recharge plan now offers 1.4 GB of 3G/4G data for a period of 28 days. This plan also offers unlimited calling and free SMSes benefits, Airtel said on its website. On the other hand, Jio also upgraded its Rs. 198 prepaid plan a few days back and is now offering 2 GB of high speed 4G data per day with a validity of 28 days. Unlimited callings and free SMSes are also bundled with Jio’s plan.

Airtel’s prepaid recharge plan priced at Rs. 199

Airtel’s Rs. 199 prepaid recharge plan offers 39.2 GB of 3G/4G data for a period of 28 days, with a daily cap of 1.4 GB data. Before the latest revision, Airtel’s Rs. 199 prepaid plan earlier offered 1 GB of 3G/4G per day data, which has been upgraded now. This Airtel prepaid recharge plan also offers unlimited local, STD and roaming calling. 100 free SMSes are also bundled with this prepaid recharge plan of Airtel. The plan comes with 28 days validity.

Jio’s prepaid recharge plan priced at Rs. 198

Jio’s prepaid recharge plan priced at Rs. 198 offers 56 GBs of 4G high speed data for a period of 28 days, with a daily cap of 2 GB per day data. This prepaid recharge plan also offers unlimited local, STD and roaming voice calls. Customers also get subscription to host of Jio apps and 100 free SMSes with this prepaid recharge plan. Jio’s Rs. 198 prepaid recharge plan is valid for 28 days.

Meanwhile telecom operators body COAI expressed anguish at the Union Budget not addressing the industry’s key demands, such as cut in levies and taxes, and said the sector which is in deep financial stress “continues to remain an orphan”.

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