Atlast! 3G in India

itwasntme · 12th November 2010, 12:58

I already have 3G signals of Airtel, Aircel, Tata Tele and Cellone (BSNL) available in my residence :-)

BTW, Tata DoCoMo's T&C states:

Mobile internet is not to be used for other activities (e.g. using your handset as a modem, voice or video over the internet, peer to peer file sharing). Should you exceed your fair usage limit or such use be detected, TTSL reserves right to take action by restricting bandwidth, and/or suspension of data browsing and/ or temporarily suspend subscriber account in case of data usage in violation of fair usage policy.

So will they actually monitor VOIP usage (Skype, Fring etc) and cut off conenctions?

Jaggu · 12th November 2010, 14:46

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Originally Posted by itwasntme

Mobile internet is not to be used for other activities (e.g. using your handset as a modem, voice or video over the internet, peer to peer file sharing). Should you exceed your fair usage limit or such use be detected, TTSL reserves right to take action by restricting bandwidth, and/or suspension of data browsing and/ or temporarily suspend subscriber account in case of data usage in violation of fair usage policy.

WHAT! no tethering ie using as a modem??!! Its ridiculous! love BSNL that way, they don't have any such restrictions even for a pre-paid connection.

indian21r · 12th November 2010, 21:20

Fairusage: for whom? Operators

Idiots why did they even launch the service. 3-4" screen on mobile cannot be a replacement for laptop. If they want let them charge but provide Tethering

ghpk · 12th November 2010, 22:12

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Originally Posted by indian21r

Fairusage: for whom? Operators

Idiots why did they even launch the service. 3-4" screen on mobile cannot be a replacement for laptop. If they want let them charge but provide Tethering

exactly, if they wish to stop illegal use, restrict the torrents and block download sites, but that too cannot be 100% perfect.

how would you download a file sent from your boss using file sharing sites if such thing happens.

no wonder someday they'll want you to use 3G for phone and e-mail in text only, as pictures and browsers can be mis-used, LOL

Grow up Tata Guys

Ragul · 12th November 2010, 22:39

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

WHAT! no tethering ie using as a modem??!! Its ridiculous! love BSNL that way, they don't have any such restrictions even for a pre-paid connection.

I reverse tether my ipod touch to my Nokia 3720 as bluetooth modem using GPRS/EDGE (class 32) to surf the net anytime anywhere. In fact I also installed skype for ipod touch but never used it.

Didn't know this was illegal as I was hoping to stream videos once 3G became cheaper. :(

cheers

NetfreakBombay · 12th November 2010, 23:02

This obviously is about spectrum, and not about legality of data transfer.

Operators paid through the nose for spectrum in auction. They can not let few users hog this spectrum.

These limits are there to ensure that such heavy users use landlines for such usage.

Even operators in US that initially allowed unlimited wireless data usage have begum specifying limits (or FUP) on data transfer.

Jaggu · 12th November 2010, 23:02

Its not illegal, Airtel and BSNL allows it and promote these in their adds lol Only for docomo i guess.

leadf00t · 14th November 2010, 23:20

The Airtel 3g signal is live here in Mumbai and Suburban Thane.
Looks like the 3g launch of Airtel is not too far away.

Airtel have always been slow in adopting and placing billing place.

WHen gprs started in airtel way back in 2004, the accoutn were never billed for atleast 5 6 month. Hope the similar sitatuions happens now too. Though i doubt that will happen. None of the operators who have secured 3g spectrum will let even a paisa off the customers pocket. Just hope that they price reasonably.

Pri2 · 24th January 2011, 20:51

After a very long wait, Airtel finally launched their 3G services in Bangalore today. I have activated it on my iPhone and tested. The 3G network coverage does not seem to be good. Usually I get full signal bars, but with 3G I get none. But the data seems to works fine. The data speed is around 1.5 Mbps consistently. Which is kinda slow for 3G. Here are some screen shots.

Pri2 · 24th January 2011, 21:38

After a very long wait, Airtel finally launched their 3G services in Bangalore today. I have activated it on my iPhone and tested. The 3G network coverage does not seem to be good. Usually I get full signal bars, but with 3G I get none. But the data seems to works fine. The data speed is around 1.5 Mbps consistently. Which is kinda slow for 3G. Here are some screen shots.

v.anand · 24th January 2011, 21:50

^^Wow, thats terrific. 1.5 mbps on mobile is not bad either and should double in the due course. What are the rate plans and do we need to change the sim card? Lack of adequate coverage could be an issue though.

Pri2 · 24th January 2011, 22:37

No you do not need to change your Sim. Send "3G Help" to 121 to know more on the service, handset settings etc. To enable the 3G service, send "3G" to 121.
Airtel hasn't released any tariff plans yet. They are charging 20 paise for 30 kb as of now.

Randhawa · 24th January 2011, 23:21

Only Bengaluru has got it till now. Here is the price plan. 3G Internet, 3G Network, 3G Mobile Phone Video Calling and Conferencing

IronH4WK · 24th January 2011, 23:59

if those plans are just for data, then its a rip off. they gotta come up with better pricing. a friend of mine (close to Airtel) told me that the network isn't stable yet and speeds are pretty slow. i don't plan to jump into Airtel's 3G plans just as yet - will wait and watch.

Jaggu · 25th January 2011, 11:34

Same here i got 1 mbps at home (silk board) and 1.4 at office (koramangala). Coverage in office was always on the edge and remains the same with 3G also, down by 1 bar.

12th November 2010, 12:58	#61
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 7,780 Thanked: 14,331 Times View My Garage	I already have 3G signals of Airtel, Aircel, Tata Tele and Cellone (BSNL) available in my residence :-) BTW, Tata DoCoMo's T&C states: Mobile internet is not to be used for other activities (e.g. using your handset as a modem, voice or video over the internet, peer to peer file sharing). Should you exceed your fair usage limit or such use be detected, TTSL reserves right to take action by restricting bandwidth, and/or suspension of data browsing and/ or temporarily suspend subscriber account in case of data usage in violation of fair usage policy. So will they actually monitor VOIP usage (Skype, Fring etc) and cut off conenctions?
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12th November 2010, 21:20	#63
indian21r BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 977 Thanked: 816 Times	Fairusage: for whom? Operators Idiots why did they even launch the service. 3-4" screen on mobile cannot be a replacement for laptop. If they want let them charge but provide Tethering
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12th November 2010, 23:02	#66
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,138 Times	This obviously is about spectrum, and not about legality of data transfer. Operators paid through the nose for spectrum in auction. They can not let few users hog this spectrum. These limits are there to ensure that such heavy users use landlines for such usage. Even operators in US that initially allowed unlimited wireless data usage have begum specifying limits (or FUP) on data transfer.
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12th November 2010, 23:02	#67
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,380 Thanked: 17,323 Times	Its not illegal, Airtel and BSNL allows it and promote these in their adds lol Only for docomo i guess.
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14th November 2010, 23:20	#68
leadf00t BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MH04 Posts: 439 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	The Airtel 3g signal is live here in Mumbai and Suburban Thane. Looks like the 3g launch of Airtel is not too far away. Airtel have always been slow in adopting and placing billing place. WHen gprs started in airtel way back in 2004, the accoutn were never billed for atleast 5 6 month. Hope the similar sitatuions happens now too. Though i doubt that will happen. None of the operators who have secured 3g spectrum will let even a paisa off the customers pocket. Just hope that they price reasonably.
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24th January 2011, 20:51	#69
Pri2 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore / Mangalore Posts: 217 Thanked: 198 Times View My Garage	Re: Bharti Airtel Set to Start 3G Services After a very long wait, Airtel finally launched their 3G services in Bangalore today. I have activated it on my iPhone and tested. The 3G network coverage does not seem to be good. Usually I get full signal bars, but with 3G I get none. But the data seems to works fine. The data speed is around 1.5 Mbps consistently. Which is kinda slow for 3G. Here are some screen shots. Attached Images
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24th January 2011, 21:38	#70
Pri2 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore / Mangalore Posts: 217 Thanked: 198 Times View My Garage	Re: Atlast! 3G in India After a very long wait, Airtel finally launched their 3G services in Bangalore today. I have activated it on my iPhone and tested. The 3G network coverage does not seem to be good. Usually I get full signal bars, but with 3G I get none. But the data seems to works fine. The data speed is around 1.5 Mbps consistently. Which is kinda slow for 3G. Here are some screen shots. Attached Images
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24th January 2011, 21:50	#71
v.anand BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 345 Thanked: 104 Times	Re: Bharti Airtel Set to Start 3G Services ^^Wow, thats terrific. 1.5 mbps on mobile is not bad either and should double in the due course. What are the rate plans and do we need to change the sim card? Lack of adequate coverage could be an issue though. Last edited by v.anand : 24th January 2011 at 21:52.
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24th January 2011, 22:37	#72
Pri2 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bangalore / Mangalore Posts: 217 Thanked: 198 Times View My Garage	Re: Bharti Airtel Set to Start 3G Services No you do not need to change your Sim. Send "3G Help" to 121 to know more on the service, handset settings etc. To enable the 3G service, send "3G" to 121. Airtel hasn't released any tariff plans yet. They are charging 20 paise for 30 kb as of now.
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24th January 2011, 23:21	#73
Randhawa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,203 Thanked: 361 Times	Re: Bharti Airtel Set to Start 3G Services Only Bengaluru has got it till now. Here is the price plan. 3G Internet, 3G Network, 3G Mobile Phone Video Calling and Conferencing
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24th January 2011, 23:59	#74
IronH4WK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,468 Thanked: 4,153 Times	Re: Bharti Airtel Set to Start 3G Services if those plans are just for data, then its a rip off. they gotta come up with better pricing. a friend of mine (close to Airtel) told me that the network isn't stable yet and speeds are pretty slow. i don't plan to jump into Airtel's 3G plans just as yet - will wait and watch.
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25th January 2011, 11:34	#75
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,380 Thanked: 17,323 Times	Re: Atlast! 3G in India Same here i got 1 mbps at home (silk board) and 1.4 at office (koramangala). Coverage in office was always on the edge and remains the same with 3G also, down by 1 bar.
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