MTS Becomes The First Operator In The Country To Introduce Data Plans For Internet Calling

Sistema Shyam Tele-Services Limited that provides telecom services under the brand MTS has today rolled out net-neutral internet calling plans for both prepaid and postpaid customers. Customers can use the data for making internet calls using any internet calling application of their choice, be it over WhatsApp, Skype, Viber, etc. 

As per the plan, users can opt to use 5GB data for 5000 minutes of internet calls. The 5000 minutes of internet call guarantee for 5GB data is calculated basis using the standard voice codecs.  

According to Sandeep Yadav, Chief Marketing & Brand Officer – MTS India, "MTS India does not support any discrimination or preferential treatment when it comes to internet services. It is our belief that the freedom to access and use internet services the way a customer wants should rest with the customer himself. Our latest "Anti-Zero Rating Plans" allow customers the freedom to use data for internet calling if they wish to. Simply put, the Rs 499 plan which offers 5GB data will translate into 5000 minutes of internet calls."

The rollout will be supported by an exclusive television commercial (TVC) which will be aired across major national channels with special emphasis on regional channels in the 9 circles where MTS operates. The campaign will also be supported by digital, social media and out of home (OOH) media.

MTS India – Plans for Internet Calling

Prepaid:          

Price Data Validity
Rs.198 1 GB 28 Days
Rs.248 1.5 GB 28 Days
Rs.399 3 GB 28 Days
Rs.499 5 GB 28 Days
Rs.699 7 GB 28 Days

Postpaid:

Price Data Validity
Rs.599 10 GB   Unlimited 1 Month
Rs.799 14 GB   Unlimited 1 Month
Rs.999 24 GB   Unlimited 1 Month
Rs.1999 30 GB   Unlimited 1 Month

Videocon introduces Z51 Punch and Z51Q Star budget smartphones

Videocon has introduced a range of new budget smartphones – the Videocon Z51 Punch and the Videocon Z51Q Star. The smartphones features Quad-Core Processor, 3G network, Android Kit-Kat OS.

Videocon Z51 Punch

Videocon Z51 Punch comes with Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS and is backed by 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor coupled with 1 GB RAM. The Z51 Punch features 8MP Auto-focus rear camera and a 5 MP Front Camera. It houses a 3000 mAh battery and has a 5-inch IPS Capacitive Touch Screen. The smartphones supports 8GB internal memory (expandable upto 32GB) and includes Dual SIM, Bluetooth, GPS, Radio, G-sensor and proximity sensors. The Z51 Punch comes encased in style casings in black and grey profiles and comes with a attached Flipcover. The device costs Rs. 5,999.

Videocon Z51Q Star

Videocon Z51Q Star comes with 5-inch FWVGA IPS Capacitive Touch Screen and comes with Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS. It has 1GB RAM and is powered by 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor. It is priced at Rs 5,490. Available in black colour profile, Z51Q Star is equipped with a high-quality 5MP BSI Auto Focus Rear camera and a 2MP Front Camera. Packed with features like 8GB internal memory (expandable upto 32GB), Dual SIM, Bluetooth, 3G connectivity, the handset is enabled with a lightning-fast HSPA+ upto 21mbps* download capability for faster internet browsing and access backed by a robust 2000 mAh battery. It has a host of sensors including a G-Sensor, P-Sensor along with GPS/A-GPS.

The newly launched smartphones come packaged the revolutionary V-Safe app, a safety tool designed for women, elderly people and children for security purpose in any emergency or Panic situations along with V-Secure mobile security app to protect the device against malware and malicious apps.

       

Intex launches Aqua Ace smartphone, with 3GB RAM for only Rs12,999/-

Intex has launched a 3GB RAM smartphone - Aqua ACE for just Rs. 12,999. With the price Intex is offering for this handset, it is also the first ever by an Indian handset player in this price category. 

The 4G-enabled Aqua ACE features a 5-inch SUPER AMOLED HD IPS display, powered by a 3GB RAM Mediatek (MT6735) chipset. The display and body is protected by double sided (both front and back) Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

The smartphone sports a sleek look at 6.7mm ID thinness and weighs only 121.5gms. It comes with Android Lollipop 5.1 and is powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor. It houses a 2300mAh Li-Poly battery with a standby time of 250-300 hours. The handset comes with a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front camera for selfies. 

The camera comes with features like Gesture capture, HDR, flash, live photo mode, motion track mode, capture while recording, face detection, voice capture, Panorama mode, multi-angle view mode anti-shake camera (in front camera).

The device comes with an in-built 16GB ROM which is expandable up to 128GB via micro-sd card. The Aqua ACE comes with a 1 year screen breakage warranty and a complimentary bag pack and a smart or sensor-based flip cover. It is available in two premium colors - Black and White.

ASUS Smartphones to be manufactured in India

ASUS will soon be local manufacturing its smartphones in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. ASUS will start its manufacturing operations with Zenfone 2 Laser model which will soon be followed by ZenFone Go. 

The company aims to manufacture 150,000 smartphones per month by the end of the current financial year which will account for almost 80% of sales in India. 

Last month, at the first edition of Zen Festival in India, the company launched its brand new offerings - Zenfone Selfie, Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone 2 Deluxe. 

The ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser has a high-definition (HD) 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It sports a 5 MP front camera and 13 MP rear camera with laser- assisted auto-focus that allows the consumers to lock the focus on an object in as low as 0.3 seconds. The phone comes with Anti-Scratch Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and has dual microphone with noise cancellation. It supports full HD video recording 1080p@30fps capture with video stabilization and one-touch still-capture facility. 

The ZenFone Go is a 3G device and has a LCD display with an anti-fingerprint coating, a high resolution 1280 x 720 HD IPS display, sporting a pixel density of 294ppi. 

Netgear Unveils New ADSL Modem Router, D6000 for Rs 17,000

Netgear has introduced a new modem router that supports dual-band WiFi speeds, better range, and more devices than typical modem routers. The Netgear D6000, AC750Wi-FiADSL Modem Router with dual band Gigabit is designed for larger homes for Rs 17,000.

The Netgear AC750 WiFi Modem Router upgrades your WiFi to support AC devices and provides WiFi speeds of up to 300+450 Mbps of USB hard drives & printers. It also includes Gigabit Ethernet WAN for fibre connections and Netgear genie manager for easy installation and home network management. This DSL modem router with built-in ADSL2+ modem offers Ready SHARE USB for wireless access & sharing. 

Its simultaneous dual band WiFi technology (2.4GHzfor legacy devices and 5GHz which is less interference-prone for media streaming.for performance) avoids wireless interference, while its Gigabit wired connection is ideal for smooth HD streaming and gaming. The Netgear MyMedia feature enables you to find and play your stored media files from anywhere on your network to your DLNA-ready TVs and music system. You can also make any printer AirPrint compatible for printing from an iPad or iPhone. The   AC750Modem Router offers two built-in Netgear Readyshare-enabled USB ports for wirelessly accessing and sharing content on USB hard drives from any device.

Priced at Rs 17,000 and warranty of 2 years, Netgear AC750WiFi ADSL Modem Router, D6000 is available with Netgear’s authorized distributors in India. 

Festive Bonanza from Micromax

There is good news for Micromax customers. Micromax has decided to give its customers a festive bonanza by introducing a free 3 year extended warranty offer on its 32-inch and above sized televisions. 

The new festive offer is a limited period offer so consumers who are looking at upgrading to LED and UHD TVs should hurry and get their hands on any of Micromax’s new televisions this festive season.

Micromax launches Bolt Q339 in partnership with Flipkart

Micromax today announced the launch of its latest 3G budget smartphone– the Bolt Q339 in partnership with Flipkart. The 3G enabled phone comes powered with 1.2GHz Quad Core processor, a 4-5 inch FWVGA display, 5MP camera, at just Rs 3,499. 

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax said, "Micromax continues to be committed to offer the best of technology at disruptive price to the consumers. We believe in cutting across all entry barriers to ensure every consumer enjoys the access to the delightful world of internet, getting smarter and thus urging more users to join the 3G bandwagon. There is a massive user base of over 500 Mn feature phone users, waiting to upgrade to their first smartphone and Micromax is clearly their most preferred choice. Created for the discerning Indian consumer, the Bolt Q339 has been launched, this festive season, to empower a wider consumer base with the experience of best-in-class mobile technologies and richer on-the-go internet experience at an affordable price."

The new smartphone will come bundled with an attractive offer from Vodafone wherein consumers can get 500 MB of 3G data for 2 months free.  The 3G enabled Bolt Q339 runs on a 1.2GHz Quad core processor and a 512MB RAM to provide fast multitasking and efficient performance. It houses a 1,650mAh battery and the phone can support talk time up to 5.5 hours and can run for 280 hours on standby.  The new phone comes with a 4GB ROM and is expandable up to 32GB.

The phone exemplify excellent graphic quality and comes equipped with a 4.5-inch FWVGA TN display with 854x480 screen resolution. It sports a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front facing camera.