ISP help needed in Bombay!!

Rehaan · 18th November 2009, 15:39

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

...(Though i wouldn't be surprised if download speed drops to 0.85mbps in the future, as they start imposing the speed limit).

UPDATE : I guess reality finally kicked in and MTNL finally limited my speed down to 1mbps.

Youtube HAS got a little more painful since the switch (on certain videos).
I'm thinking of making the most of the downloads this month, and then going back to 2mbps plan.

Heres a good software for measuring actual throughput speeds (its NOT a speedtest, but a realtime monitor) : LINK

It gave me a realistic idea of when my connection is being maxed out. When i had the 2mbps plan, i thought it was being under-utilized, but i guess certain sites were making the most of that 200kbps throughput. (eg. youtube, team-bhp threads with lots of pictures, etc)

See the graph in the top right of the connection maxing out at 1mbps when viewing videos :

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

This is What I got!! PATHETIC!!! And Im paying 2400 P.M.

Cyrus,

Did you recently switch from a 512 plan? If so, its possible they haven't made the change as yet (usually applies from 1st of the month, and sometimes the speed change takes a little longer...)

For the guys with possible line problems :
1) The splitter needs to be installed before ANY telephone instrument. (ie not just at the point where the modem and phone are kept - if you have another phone elsewhere in the house)
2) I've been told to use only 1, unlike what akshay has said. Not sure why.
3) Sometimes the quality of the wiring upto your house is bad, i believe MTNL is supposed to replace that for free if it is the case.

cya
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gomzi · 18th November 2009, 16:04

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Originally Posted by gomzi

I already have the splitter and for about an year, internet+phone worked fine simultaneously

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Which is why as the last option, i'm planning to resurrect the "on hold" phone and use it exclusively for internet.

The new MTNL line was installed and got working yesterday, now to transfer the internet connection to this new line and change to 1mbps unlimited plan.

I'll keep you guys updated on how that goes and the speeds I get.

Akshay1234 · 19th November 2009, 00:25

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Originally Posted by Rehaan

2) I've been told to use only 1, unlike what akshay has said. Not sure why.

cya
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i said it because i found that whenever the phone was connecting the adsl link would go. in my house the phone and the internet are in different rooms. as soon as i put a splitter next to the phone the link stayed and didnt go off when the phone was used.

gomzi · 5th January 2010, 22:44

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Originally Posted by gomzi

The new MTNL line was installed and got working yesterday, now to transfer the internet connection to this new line and change to 1mbps unlimited plan.

I'll keep you guys updated on how that goes and the speeds I get.

Ok, I got the MTNL 1mbps unlimited internet connection enabled yesterday.

This is the test result from SpeedTest.net

I'm lovin' it

Lets see how long it lasts.

yogi1771 · 11th January 2010, 23:19

New isp in town,check out the speed which is provided Hayai Broadband | India's FASTEST Broadband

anilkalvani · 7th February 2010, 16:21

I am subscribed to Airtel's Turbo 1299 Plan since 2-3 months and all i can say is that's its been FANTASTIC! Its a 512Kbps Plan with Speed going up to 1Mbps from 10pm to 6am. Since yesterday evening, i have been getting 1.5 - 2 Mbps. Here's the download activity graph.

ISP help needed in Bombay!!-airtel-speed.jpg

Sahil · 7th February 2010, 18:12

anil- your location says you are in bandra west, can you please provide me with the contact details of the local agent that got you the airtel connection. their helpline application is useless

anilkalvani · 7th February 2010, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Sahil

anil- your location says you are in bandra west, can you please provide me with the contact details of the local agent that got you the airtel connection. their helpline application is useless

Hey Sahil,
I have this connection at my factory in Andheri East, not Bandra. Still the guys who did it for me were prompt, will post the numbers tomorrow from office.

Anil
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Sahil · 11th February 2010, 12:33

Anyone used the new wired broadband by Tata called Photon PRO ?

I have given up on MTNL, there speeds were got but it's pointless when the connection has been off for over a month. Not to mention their service completely sucks even after complaining to higher authorities.

Have called Airtel but they do not have service in my area. Hence thought Photon PRO would be a good option.

Akshay1234 · 11th February 2010, 12:37

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Anyone used the new wired broadband by Tata called Photon PRO ?

I have given up on MTNL, there speeds were got but it's pointless when the connection has been off for over a month. Not to mention their service completely sucks even after complaining to higher authorities.

Have called Airtel but they do not have service in my area. Hence thought Photon PRO would be a good option.

if they have service in your area why not give it a shot. i wanted it very badly but they didnt have service in my area so i had to settle for photon +. ive been using tata internet for the past 4-5 years and their service is pretty decent.

Sahil · 11th February 2010, 13:03

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Originally Posted by akshay1234

if they have service in your area why not give it a shot. i wanted it very badly but they didnt have service in my area so i had to settle for photon +. ive been using tata internet for the past 4-5 years and their service is pretty decent.

I haven't checked if they provide service in my area as yet. Do you have a contact number I can check with ?

Rehaan · 11th February 2010, 14:35

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Anyone used the new wired broadband by Tata called Photon PRO ?....

I tried desperately to find a tata (wired) internet website a few days back but couldn't get anything. I guess they have recently redone their sites.

Does anyone have a link to the tariffs of the 2mbps and up wired internet plans from tata?

cya
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whizzkid_ram · 16th October 2010, 18:45

Guys any feedback about this. How are they?

Tikona Digital Networks - Plan For City - Chennai

Ripper · 16th October 2010, 18:57

@whizzkid_ram: Just got Tikona for a friend on Monday. The service and speed is good, just that the customer care is a bit lousy. Have gone in for the FMC 599 plan which give 2mbps speeds up to 4GB download and 256kbps after 4gb usage.

whizzkid_ram · 16th October 2010, 21:50

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Originally Posted by Ripper

Have gone in for the FMC 599 plan which give 2mbps speeds up to 4GB download and 256kbps after 4gb usage.

What about the transfer download rate in your FMC 599 plan? Presently I'm using BSNL 750 UL PLUS. The transfer rate is about 65kbps.

11th January 2010, 23:19	#65
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7th February 2010, 16:21	#66
anilkalvani BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bandra West, Bombay Posts: 633 Thanked: 90 Times	I am subscribed to Airtel's Turbo 1299 Plan since 2-3 months and all i can say is that's its been FANTASTIC! Its a 512Kbps Plan with Speed going up to 1Mbps from 10pm to 6am. Since yesterday evening, i have been getting 1.5 - 2 Mbps. Here's the download activity graph. Last edited by anilkalvani : 7th February 2010 at 16:23. Reason: spelling error
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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,360 Thanked: 8,083 Times	anil- your location says you are in bandra west, can you please provide me with the contact details of the local agent that got you the airtel connection. their helpline application is useless Last edited by Sahil : 7th February 2010 at 18:23.
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Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,360 Thanked: 8,083 Times	Anyone used the new wired broadband by Tata called Photon PRO ? I have given up on MTNL, there speeds were got but it's pointless when the connection has been off for over a month. Not to mention their service completely sucks even after complaining to higher authorities. Have called Airtel but they do not have service in my area. Hence thought Photon PRO would be a good option.
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whizzkid_ram BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 171 Thanked: 9 Times	Guys any feedback about this. How are they? Tikona Digital Networks - Plan For City - Chennai
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16th October 2010, 18:57	#74
Ripper BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 262 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	@whizzkid_ram: Just got Tikona for a friend on Monday. The service and speed is good, just that the customer care is a bit lousy. Have gone in for the FMC 599 plan which give 2mbps speeds up to 4GB download and 256kbps after 4gb usage.
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