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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Amazon offers new reason to ditch your Fire TV Stick and try something better
A new sale event from Amazon is giving Fire TV Stick fans the chance to upgrade to something better for less. If your current Fire TV Stick is starting to feel a little tired and outdated, now could be a very good time to ditch it and try something totally new. Amazon is currently holding a surprise sale event with a slew of tech products - including speakers, earbuds and Kindles - slashed in price. However, some of the most eye-catching discounts can be found on Amazon's full range of Fire TV Sticks with things slashed to just £29.99. Perhaps the best offer is a cost cut on the firm's most premium streaming stick with the 4K Max now priced at £49.99 - that's £20 off the usual cost. For those not in the know, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max features a fast processor, access to 4K Ultra HD visuals and Wi-Fi 6E, which helps improve streaming and stops annoying stuttering. This Fire device also comes packed with the exclusive Ambient Experience. This can turn your TV screen into an ever-changing work of art with thousands of pictures to choose from. You can even use this function to add reminders, sticky notes, and weather widgets to the TV's display. It's worth noting that this latest Fire TV Stick Max deal isn't the cheapest price we've ever seen, but it's still a very good deal, especially for those wanting something with some bonus features. If that sounds a bit pricey, there are two other options. Amazon has also reduced the cost of the Fire TV Stick 4K, which offers Ultra HD access, plus there's also money off the standard Fire TV Stick HD. Amazon says that all of its Fire TV deals are only available for a limited time. YOU CAN SEE THE OFFERS BELOW Fire TV Stick HD • NOW £29.99 - SAVE £10The Fire TV Stick HD is Amazon's basic streamer. It offers 1080p HD video playback but there's no access to pin-sharp 4K. You do get full Alexa controls via the bundled remote and you can also launch apps such as Netflix with the touch of a button. Fire TV Stick 4K • NOW £39.99 - SAVE £20The Fire TV Stick 4K does exactly what it says on the tin. This device able to stream content to TVs in glorious Ultra HD 4K quality. That means users will be treated to a pin-sharp image when watching the latest blockbusters or bingeing on box sets. Fire TV Stick 4K Max • NOW £49.99 - SAVE £20If you want the ultimate way to stream then grab the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. This top-notch device is not only Ultra HD 4K compatible but is also faster and more reliable thanks to an improved processor, extra storage and Wi-Fi 6E technology. You also get the exclusive Ambient Experience which turns the screen into a work of art. SEE THE DEAL HERE If you'd rather shop elsewhere, Argos and Currys also have money off these devices as well and they seem to proving popular with Argos confirming that are "in demand" and "selling fast".
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
6GHz delicensing: India needs to assume ‘statesman role' for 5G, 6G spectrum, says GSMA
NEW DELHI: As Indian telecom carriers suffer a setback arising from the Centre's decision to delicense the lower 6GHz for Wi-Fi , the telco association GSMA said India needs to take a 'statesman role' in framing a spectrum strategy for its 5G expansion and sixth-generation (6G) technology development needs. 'We acknowledge India's suggestion to allocate (lower 6GHz for Wi-Fi). It is important to ensure that India takes a global position, and with the rapid growth of 5G in India, enough spectrum must be allocated. We encourage ensuring a firm and structured roadmap for mobile technology going forward,' Julian Gorman, head of Asia Pacific at GSMA, told ETTelecom in an interview. The Central government has recently notified draft rules to delicense the lower 6GHz, between 5925-6425MHz, for Wi-Fi, dealing a significant blow to the country's incumbent telecom carriers that had been lobbying with the government to identify and auction airwaves in this entire mid-band to address a spectrum shortfall for expanding 5G services, and to meet the demands for 6G in the future. The technology companies, represented by the Broadband India Forum (BIF), had urged the Ministry of Communications to reconsider its decision to auction the 6GHz band to telecom carriers, arguing that delays in delicensing these airwaves are causing an annual loss of ₹12.7 lakh crore to the government's exchequer. The entire 6GHz band has 1,200MHz spectrum between 5925-7125MHz. 'As we are leading up to WRC-27 (World Radiocommunication Conference-2027) and for India to lead in 6G, it is important that the regulators take a global statesman role,' the top executive said. Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said that 6GHz-driven Wi-Fi technologies, including Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, will fuel innovation in the country, adding that the benefits of broadband internet will also reach rural villages and hamlets. 'We have just delicensed 500 MHz in our 6 GHz spectrum, and this will roll out these new, next generation technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, which will result in higher speeds, ultra-low-latency, and seamless capacity,' the union minister said. 'With this technology, offices will no longer remain the hub of innovation. Our homes, each individual home, each rural hamlet, will become the hub of innovation in the days to come.' Over 84 countries, including the US, UK and South Korea, among others, have already delicensed the 6 GHz band for WiFi services. In India, Wi-Fi is currently provided using the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, which, according to experts, suffer from congestion and low bandwidth challenges and cannot adequately support the rapidly scaling IoT and smart devices ecosystem. Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 can theoretically offer peak bandwidth speeds of up to 9.6Gbps, compared to 1.2Gbps provided by today's Wi-Fi technologies. Gorman, however, said that the 6GHz-compliant device ecosystem is still evolving, adding that China has allocated this entire mid-band for mobile services. 'It's a strong ecosystem to be a part of,' he said. According to GSMA, private networks are one of the major applications dependent on the 26GHz airwaves – commonly referred to as mmWave spectrum. 'Private networks are one of the fastest-growing areas of network deployment. So I think we'll start to see more and more development,' Gorman said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
6 GHz-driven Wi-Fi to boost innovation across India: Jyotiraditya Scindia
NEW DELHI: The Central government's decision to delicense the lower 6 GHz band will drive the proliferation of next-generation Wi-Fi technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, and boost innovation in the country, union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. 'We have just delicensed 500 MHz in our 6 GHz spectrum, and this will roll out these new, next generation technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, which will result in higher speeds, ultra-low-latency, and seamless capacity,' Scindia said at an industry conference. 'With this technology, offices will no longer remain the hub of innovation. Our homes, each individual home, each rural hamlet, will become the hub of innovation in the days to come,' the union minister said. The 6 GHz band-driven Wi-Fi can offer broadband speeds of up to 9.6 Gbps compared to 1.3 Gbps in the 5 GHz band, and 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. Globally, several countries, including the US, the UK, and South Korea, have already delicensed the mid-band airwaves for Wi-Fi use. Wi-Fi in India is currently supported by 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. These bands, however, suffer from congestion, offer relatively lower speeds, and cannot adequately support the booming number of devices. Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, by contrast, will fuel the adoption of applications such as 4K streaming and online gaming, AR/VR services, and serve as a foundation for the rapidly expanding IoT ecosystem. The technology industry, represented by the Broadband India Forum (BIF) and others, had been demanding that the government delicense the lower portion of 6 GHz, between 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz, for Wi-Fi. Telecom carriers, led by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), however, had been lobbying that the government identify and auction the entire 6 GHz band for fifth-generation (5G) and 6G services. 'I believe that broadband is no longer a pipeline, but is a platform for progress. Now we have to ensure that this platform for progress reaches every hand, lights every home, and reaches every corner of our country,' Scindia said. The union minister exhorted the industry to increase the utilisation of the BharatNet infrastructure , suggesting that the companies devise fiber-sharing models, empower local entrepreneurs, and drive digital onboarding of citizens for broadband services. 'I would suggest to you six foundational pillars on which our mission has to be based. These are affordability, availability, accessibility, quality, safety, and the use of emerging technology such as AI, IoT and satellite to reach the last mile,' Scindia said.
Business Mayor
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Mayor
Amazon confirms another reason to ditch your Fire TV Stick and try something new
It's been a little while since Amazon has offered a decent deal on its popular Fire TV Sticks, but now the online retailer is back with another big discount on these devices. Over the bank holiday weekend, customers have been able to bag some very decent bargains with all of Amazon's telly streaming gadgets currently dropped in price, including the ultimate Fire TV Stick Max. This more premium device features a swathe of upgrades including improved streaming thanks to fast Wi-Fi 6E technology, full compatibility with 4K content, more internal storage for app and games plus it features a faster processor. This Fire Stick also has exclusive access to the Ambient Experience which can turn your TV screen into an ever changing work of art. You can also use this function to add reminders, sticky notes and weather widgets to the display. The 4K Max usually costs £69.99 but that cost of been dropped to just £49.99 – that's £20 saving. SEE THE MAX DEAL HERE It's worth noting that this isn't the cheapest price we've ever seen but it's still a very good deal. If that sounds a bit pricey, there are two other options. Amazon has also reduced the cost of the Fire TV Stick 4K and there's also money off the Fire TV Stick HD which is now priced at £29.99. Amazon says that all of its Fire TV deals are only available for a limited time. YOU CAN SEE THE OFFERS BELOW If you'd rather shop elsewhere, Argos and Currys also have money off these devices as well and they seem to proving popular with Argos confirming that are 'in demand' and 'selling fast'. Read More Sony is back with new WH-1000XM6 heaphones that sound impressive Fire TV Stick HD • NOW £29.99 – SAVE £10The Fire TV Stick HD is Amazon's basic streamer. It offers 1080p HD video playback which is fine for most people but there's no access to pin-sharp 4K. So, there's no Ultra HD content but you do get full Alexa controls via the bundled remote. You can also launch apps such as Netflix with the touch of a button. SEE THE DEAL HERE
India.com
21-05-2025
- India.com
Modi govt's masterstroke, 6 GHz band will be free, get wifi faster than ever, internet speed at your home will be…
Your home Wi-Fi can get faster than earlier. The government has decided to allow unlicensed use of a part of the 6 GHz spectrum band. This will make an additional 500 MHz spectrum available for Wi-Fi and improve internet speed and network capacity. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released draft regulations for this and invited suggestions from the public until June 15. Afterward, these regulations will be implemented. These rules shall be applicable in the 5925 – 6425 MHz band, the draft said. According to media reports internet speeds in the 6 GHz band can reach up to 9.6 Gbps. The maximum speed in the 5 GHz band is just 1.3 Gbps, while the 2.4 GHz band gives only 600 Mbps. Over 84 countries like the USA, UK, and South Korea, have already opened this band for Wi-Fi use. Until now, Wi-Fi in India has been operating on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, which have become congested. In this context, the 6 GHz band can be a game-changer for modern technologies like high-speed gaming, smart devices, and AR/VR. For Low Power Indoor devices, the power output is proposed to be capped at 30 dBm or decibel-milliwatts (vs. 53 dBm in 5 GHz) to avoid interference. It has also spelt out some operational restrictions, prohibiting use on oil platforms, among them. '…Indoor use is prohibited on Land vehicles (that is cars, trains) and boats, aircraft except when flying above 10,000 feet…Communication with and control of Drones and Unmanned Aerial Systems is prohibited,' it said. The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) described the decision to delicense the lower 500 MHz of the 6 GHz band as 'visionary' and said it paves the way for unlicensed use of this critical mid-band spectrum by low power and very low power wireless access systems, including next-generation Wi-Fi technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. IAFI said it has been a firm advocate for delicensing the lower 6 GHz band for several years, given the tremendous potential of this spectrum to unlock new possibilities for digital inclusion, local manufacturing, and economic growth. 'This bold move by the government is a game-changer for India's digital future. This decision aligns India with over 100 countries that have already opened up the 6GHz band, including the US, UK, South Korea, and members of the EU,' Bharat Bhatia, President of IAFI, said. According to IAFI, the 6 GHz band offers a vast and clean swath of spectrum—free from legacy congestion in the traditional 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands. Its availability is critical to meet the surging demand for bandwidth from data-intensive applications such as 4K streaming, AR/VR (augmented reality/virtual reality), online gaming, Internet of Things services, and high-resolution video conferencing. 'Wi-Fi 6E, operating in this newly delicensed band, promises speeds of up to 9.6 Gbps, ultra-low latency, and greater capacity, delivering a quantum leap in user experience and digital productivity,' IAFI said in a statement. Industry body BIF said the government's draft notification to exempt the 5925–6425 MHz band from licensing is a move long-overdue, but was quick to point out that 'a fraction of the band cannot deliver the full-scale impact we seek'. It is much-needed first step towards unlocking the 'immense potential' of the 6 GHz band for India's digital and economic transformation, and places India on the same path taken by over 84 nations that have already delicensed either part or all of this band, it said on the delicencing move. BIF, however, added in the same breath that the complete benefits of license exemption of 6GHz spectrum band can only be realised when at least an additional 160 MHz is delicensed – taking the total to at least 660 MHz. 'While a notable milestone, this is just the prologue to the full story. The true transformative power of the 6GHz band can only be harnessed when we move beyond this initial suboptimal chunk of 500 MHz,' said TV Ramachandran, President BIF said in a release. Delicensing the additional portion as suggested will ensure that at least two users could get a 320 MHz wide channel simultaneously for high-speed applications and data usage and will also ensure that any combination of channel bandwidths of 320, 160 and 80 MHz could be used for deployment of advanced Wi-Fi technologies, Ramachandran added. 'An adequate chunk of delicensed 6 GHz band is required in order to power next-generation technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 which are set to become foundational to our Digital Public Infrastructure. This would serve as the backbone for delivering affordable, high-speed, low-latency connectivity—powering smart schools, hospitals, factories, cities and villages and breathe life into the vision of Viksit Bharat,' he added. (With Inputs From PTI)
