The DATA Card and USB Modem discussion thread (Reliance/Airtel/Tata)

SS-Traveller · 12th May 2009, 21:37

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Originally Posted by SLK

...check if Airtel network is EDGE enabled in that area, and so is the 3 year old data card?

I'm not too sure if the datacard is EDGE enabled, or if the network is, in that area, either.

Er... I'm technologically challenged to some extent in this area! The datacard's connecting screen does show a 3G/GPRS window, a GSM window, and a dial-up window. Please tell me how to check.

given2fly · 13th May 2009, 15:09

@ SS-Traveller, why not contact local Airtel ARC and speak to them about it. I believe that the network settings for that particular tower may have lower bandwidth allocated to EDGE/GPRS services compared to Voice. Mind you, if this is a business area, they will be quick to increase the bandwidth soon. Speaking from my personal experiences.

PS :- One more thing you can try is if you have a EDGE enabled phone, you can try connecting with that and that should should you an E if you have EDGE connectivity. Also the download speeds will be better than 6 KBPS if you are on EDGE. GPRS Best is about 6 KBPS though some class 10/12 GPRS phones can get you better speed by opening more channels (I don't know the technicalities of that).

Shankyz · 27th May 2009, 15:19

Any updates from Users in Ghaziabad region, how is the speed/reliability with Reliance NetConnect ?

Sahil · 27th May 2009, 18:03

Any 3G data cards available yet? Since MTNL and BSNL have started 3G services in India already, probably they would be able to provide this format.

GTO · 28th May 2009, 15:04

Got the Reliance Netconnect+ broadband! Had a quick run and it was Q-U-I-C-K! Can't wait to use it over the weekend. Initial impressions are so positive that I got the home Hathway cable connection cancelled.

rkbharat · 10th June 2009, 17:56

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Originally Posted by GTO

Got the Reliance Netconnect+ broadband! Had a quick run and it was Q-U-I-C-K! Can't wait to use it over the weekend. Initial impressions are so positive that I got the home Hathway cable connection cancelled.

GTO, before getting the home cable disconnected, make sure that your HSD network is consistent , and it does not switch to 1X frequently. I had this problem and I shook the whole reliance support team. They are doing something to solve this problem, but they have taken it very seriously and I received call from the all the department to help me out.

Otherwise speed is amazing.

Also I found a solution to the problem, that they does not have any tacking tool for Usage.

ZTE dialer creates a log for every session in ConnectRecord.txt file. A simple script can be created to run queries on the file. I am working on it.

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Originally Posted by Shankyz

Any updates from Users in Ghaziabad region, how is the speed/reliability with Reliance NetConnect ?

I am using it at Noida at present, no problems at all

GTO · 10th June 2009, 18:42

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GTO, before getting the home cable disconnected, make sure that your HSD network is consistent , and it does not switch to 1X frequently. I had this problem and I shook the whole reliance support team. They are doing something to solve this problem, but they have taken it very seriously and I received call from the all the department to help me out.

Thanks. Used for a cumulative 20 hours so far, and it runs primarily in HSD mode (saw 1x ONLY in Goa). Got rid of the home cable connection

I am VERY impressed with the speeds. Most of the times, it's quicker than my office internet connection too!

tsk1979 · 11th June 2009, 09:56

But if you are into heavy downloading, lack of unlimited plans can mean big dent on your wallet

GTO · 11th June 2009, 13:38

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

But if you are into heavy downloading, lack of unlimited plans can mean big dent on your wallet

Reliance does have a 10 GB plan for 1,600 bucks monthly. That's more than the bandwidth I'll ever need.

SumitB · 11th June 2009, 13:44

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Originally Posted by GTO

Reliance does have a 10 GB plan for 1,600 bucks monthly. That's more than the bandwidth I'll ever need.

LOL! That is the amount of bandwidth I utilize in 12 hours!! My monthly bandwidth usage exceeds 600GB and I pay a monthly fee of Rs. 1350/- to BSNL. Don't ask how!!

SLK · 11th June 2009, 21:15

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Originally Posted by SumitB

LOL! That is the amount of bandwidth I utilize in 12 hours!! My monthly bandwidth usage exceeds 600GB and I pay a monthly fee of Rs. 1350/- to BSNL. Don't ask how!!

get used to living with less usage, all ISPs are catching up with the fair usage policy.

Me/my friends have already got calls from VSNL/Airtel.

SumitB · 11th June 2009, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLK

get used to living with less usage, all ISPs are catching up with the fair usage policy.

Me/my friends have already got calls from VSNL/Airtel.

I really doubt that BSNL will implement this FUP. Even if they do, it will be another couple of years before it is actually put into practice. Sarkaari Company ke babu log ke paas in faaltu kaamon ka time nahin hota.

rkbharat · 11th June 2009, 21:45

In fact concept of unlimited usage will sooner or later go away

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumitB

I really doubt that BSNL will implement this FUP. Even if they do, it will be another couple of years before it is actually put into practice. Sarkaari Company ke babu log ke paas in faaltu kaamon ka time nahin hota.

SumitB · 11th June 2009, 21:53

Quite possible, but for us with BSNL, we're on honeymoon now. I hope its a long honeymoon. :P

MrinalSinha · 15th June 2009, 13:14

Hi friends,

I am looking forward to purchase a mobile broadband option for my laptop. There are two options available:

1. Tata Photon+
2. Reliance broadband+

Both of them claim upto 3.1 Mbps speeds. The installation and device charges are 3500/- and the usage plans also cost almost the same.

Your advice is awaited!

13th May 2009, 15:09	#227
given2fly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 214 Thanked: 0 Times	@ SS-Traveller, why not contact local Airtel ARC and speak to them about it. I believe that the network settings for that particular tower may have lower bandwidth allocated to EDGE/GPRS services compared to Voice. Mind you, if this is a business area, they will be quick to increase the bandwidth soon. Speaking from my personal experiences. PS :- One more thing you can try is if you have a EDGE enabled phone, you can try connecting with that and that should should you an E if you have EDGE connectivity. Also the download speeds will be better than 6 KBPS if you are on EDGE. GPRS Best is about 6 KBPS though some class 10/12 GPRS phones can get you better speed by opening more channels (I don't know the technicalities of that).
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27th May 2009, 15:19	#228
Shankyz BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 200 Thanked: 2 Times	Any updates from Users in Ghaziabad region, how is the speed/reliability with Reliance NetConnect ? Last edited by Shankyz : 27th May 2009 at 15:20.
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27th May 2009, 18:03	#229
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,360 Thanked: 8,083 Times	Any 3G data cards available yet? Since MTNL and BSNL have started 3G services in India already, probably they would be able to provide this format.
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28th May 2009, 15:04	#230
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,832 Thanked: 322,773 Times View My Garage	Got the Reliance Netconnect+ broadband! Had a quick run and it was Q-U-I-C-K! Can't wait to use it over the weekend. Initial impressions are so positive that I got the home Hathway cable connection cancelled.
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11th June 2009, 09:56	#233
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,494 Times View My Garage	But if you are into heavy downloading, lack of unlimited plans can mean big dent on your wallet
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11th June 2009, 21:53	#239
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 989 Thanked: 265 Times	Quite possible, but for us with BSNL, we're on honeymoon now. I hope its a long honeymoon. :P
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15th June 2009, 13:14	#240
MrinalSinha BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 202 Thanked: 23 Times	Tata Photon+ or Reliance Broadband+? Hi friends, I am looking forward to purchase a mobile broadband option for my laptop. There are two options available: 1. Tata Photon+ 2. Reliance broadband+ Both of them claim upto 3.1 Mbps speeds. The installation and device charges are 3500/- and the usage plans also cost almost the same. Your advice is awaited!
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