Atlast! 3G in India

Klub Class · 29th August 2011, 20:33

Since past few weeks I'm enjoying 3G data speeds at 2G rates! I just spend Rs89 for 2GB usage!

The only downside is that there are no 3G towers near my home. But I make sure that I exploit this connection to the max when I'm near a 3G tower!

Sahil · 29th September 2011, 23:59

Please suggest a 3g connection for my iPad2. It would be used majorly between Mumbai and Pune hence connectivity on expressway and Mumbai city is essential.

Which is the best choice?

Also are Microsims for the iPad available with all operators?

Raja · 30th September 2011, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

Please suggest a 3g connection for my iPad2. It would be used majorly between Mumbai and Pune hence connectivity on expressway and Mumbai city is essential.
Which is the best choice?
Also are Microsims for the iPad available with all operators?

I feel great VFM is provided by BSNL.
Rs.999/- for unlimited use (as far as I know, there is no data cap) per month, (other plans also available).
BSNL - iPad

The only thing is I don't know about coverage, especially on the express way?

Reliance also offers a specific plan:
Reliance 3G Tab iPad 2
I am not sure as to what roaming agreements Reliance have in Rest of Maharashtra. They have licence for Mumbai, but not for Rest of Maharashtra. If there is no roaming agreement, then it's pointless.

Sahil · 30th September 2011, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja

I feel great VFM is provided by BSNL.
Rs.999/- for unlimited use (as far as I know, there is no data cap) per month, (other plans also available).
BSNL - iPad

The only thing is I don't know about coverage, especially on the express way?

Reliance also offers a specific plan:
Reliance 3G Tab iPad 2
I am not sure as to what roaming agreements Reliance have in Rest of Maharashtra. They have licence for Mumbai, but not for Rest of Maharashtra. If there is no roaming agreement, then it's pointless.

Thanks for the info Raja.

Do these work seamlessly on the expressway?

vcash · 30th September 2011, 11:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

Please suggest a 3g connection for my iPad2. It would be used majorly between Mumbai and Pune hence connectivity on expressway and Mumbai city is essential.

Which is the best choice?

Also are Microsims for the iPad available with all operators?

Sahil,
I use an Airtel 3G connection on my iPad 2 and the performance in the last 4 months has been very good. I can't comment on performance in the burbs or the pune expressway but town side, coverage and speeds are excellent.

They also have a micro sim readily available. I am on the Rs. 675 flex shield plan. Hope this helps.

Cheers,
V

shivmarwaha · 30th September 2011, 17:53

Just wanted to check if I can use Ipad with a 2G, EDGE GPRS plan. Airtel has a 1GB/98Rs plan on 2G. Someone was telling me that Ipad only works with 3G.

vcash · 1st October 2011, 16:22

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Originally Posted by shivmarwaha

Just wanted to check if I can use Ipad with a 2G, EDGE GPRS plan. Airtel has a 1GB/98Rs plan on 2G. Someone was telling me that Ipad only works with 3G.

Not true. As long as you put in the APN, you will be able to use your EDGE connection. In fact, when I was travelling last month to Ranchi, I lost 3G briefly and it automatically switched me to EDGE.

However, I would recommend a 3G connection to truly enjoy the iPad on the go.

sumannandy · 18th October 2011, 20:41

Is there a good 3G connection in Bangalore that would be a broadband replacement? Reliance broadband is having issues for the last couple of weeks and there is no other provider in my area, so thinking of going for a 3G plan.

yajaman99 · 18th October 2011, 21:19

@sumannandy - you can check out the airtel 3G usb stick, a colleague has it and its blazing fast, Speedtest shows 4.x Mbps. check out for offers they have. This is only good if you are not a heavy downloader as 3G pricing is still very high.

sumannandy · 19th October 2011, 05:39

For reliance 4 Mbps I am paying around 1400+ per month and the speed is around 1 Mbps, sometimes 120kbps. I will check out the plans, but if I could get around 10GB or so for around 1400 that would be good for me at 4Mbps.

Is there any other provider that offers similar speed?

mayankk · 21st October 2011, 17:11

Got an sms from airtel that free usage for 3g plan is doubled!
So flexishield now gives 2.5 gb for 675,then 2p/100kb.
I am a very heavy net user, and though 1.25 or 2.5 gb doesnt sound like much,on the cell it is.
With a hot spot share in the car for about 3 hours every weekday , I was managing about 2gb total in a month.
So, woo hoo!

Jaggu · 21st October 2011, 17:54

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Originally Posted by mayankk

Got an sms from airtel that free usage for 3g plan is doubled!

Wow this is good news, any idea if its only for Delhi circle? I would love to have this so that wifi hot spotting can be used

mayankk · 21st October 2011, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Wow this is good news, any idea if its only for Delhi circle? I would love to have this so that wifi hot spotting can be used

I really don't know.
I'm not even sure if its for Delhi itself.
I've paid airtel a lot,lately,so they upgraded me to platinum something ,maybe cos of that?
Ill talk to them and find out.
its fantastic though,the speed,when and wherever it works.
Off to exploit!

Jaggu · 21st October 2011, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayankk

I really don't know.
I'm not even sure if its for Delhi itself.
I've paid airtel a lot,lately,so they upgraded me to platinum something ,maybe cos of that?
Ill talk to them and find out.
its fantastic though,the speed,when and wherever it works.
Off to exploit!

Oh then i belong to same group like you, having paid them for loads of things. And yes i too got an upgrade email. Privileges include:

• Priority and free access to the service advisor at 121 customer care helpline
• 100% assured express service recovery
• Premium door step services on demand for SIM delivery, payment collection, BlackBerry & 3G dongles
• Enhanced credit limit of your choice
• Prelaunch Exclusivity for new product launches
• Invite to special events sponsored by airtel

mayankk · 21st October 2011, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Oh then i belong to same group like you, having paid them for loads of things. And yes i too got an upgrade email. Privileges include:

• Priority and free access to the service advisor at 121 customer care helpline
• 100% assured express service recovery
• Premium door step services on demand for SIM delivery, payment collection, BlackBerry & 3G dongles
• Enhanced credit limit of your choice
• Prelaunch Exclusivity for new product launches
• Invite to special events sponsored by airtel

and 10% discount on f1 tix too!
Although Free woulda been so much more customer centric.

edit:though I don't know what I am so happy about.missed this,and the other discount on tickets,both!!

29th August 2011, 20:33	#406
Klub Class Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA17\|KL65\|KL41 Posts: 5,031 Thanked: 2,006 Times	Since past few weeks I'm enjoying 3G data speeds at 2G rates! I just spend Rs89 for 2GB usage! The only downside is that there are no 3G towers near my home. But I make sure that I exploit this connection to the max when I'm near a 3G tower!
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29th September 2011, 23:59	#407
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,360 Thanked: 8,087 Times	Re: Atlast! 3G in India Please suggest a 3g connection for my iPad2. It would be used majorly between Mumbai and Pune hence connectivity on expressway and Mumbai city is essential. Which is the best choice? Also are Microsims for the iPad available with all operators?
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30th September 2011, 17:53	#411
shivmarwaha BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 171 Thanked: 69 Times	Re: Atlast! 3G in India Just wanted to check if I can use Ipad with a 2G, EDGE GPRS plan. Airtel has a 1GB/98Rs plan on 2G. Someone was telling me that Ipad only works with 3G.
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18th October 2011, 20:41	#413
sumannandy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 845 Thanked: 997 Times View My Garage	Re: Atlast! 3G in India Is there a good 3G connection in Bangalore that would be a broadband replacement? Reliance broadband is having issues for the last couple of weeks and there is no other provider in my area, so thinking of going for a 3G plan.
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18th October 2011, 21:19	#414
yajaman99 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 512 Thanked: 809 Times	Re: Atlast! 3G in India @sumannandy - you can check out the airtel 3G usb stick, a colleague has it and its blazing fast, Speedtest shows 4.x Mbps. check out for offers they have. This is only good if you are not a heavy downloader as 3G pricing is still very high.
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19th October 2011, 05:39	#415
sumannandy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 845 Thanked: 997 Times View My Garage	Re: Atlast! 3G in India For reliance 4 Mbps I am paying around 1400+ per month and the speed is around 1 Mbps, sometimes 120kbps. I will check out the plans, but if I could get around 10GB or so for around 1400 that would be good for me at 4Mbps. Is there any other provider that offers similar speed?
	() Thanks

21st October 2011, 17:11	#416
mayankk Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 5,235 Thanked: 8,618 Times View My Garage	Got an sms from airtel that free usage for 3g plan is doubled! So flexishield now gives 2.5 gb for 675,then 2p/100kb. I am a very heavy net user, and though 1.25 or 2.5 gb doesnt sound like much,on the cell it is. With a hot spot share in the car for about 3 hours every weekday , I was managing about 2gb total in a month. So, woo hoo!
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