Anybody using BSNL 3G

pypkmsrikanth · 19th February 2010, 20:30

Something strange has happened today. Wanting to check what the connection speeds were. This is what I got.

Decided to try once again. This was the result

Never knew 3G could give such speeds.

joecherian · 22nd February 2010, 21:56

converted by 2G connection to 3G in Bangalore. The procedure was very simple. Just send M3G25 to 53733 and when you get a response, send M3GY to same number. After this, 3G will be activated within 24 hours. This is for postpaid.

That is first part of story. Un fortunately, I deleted all my connection settings from my mobile and tried to get the 3G connection settings but with no luck.Kept on sending the message to a particular number but got the response that message format is wrong. Called up CSC and got equally useless response.

Can anyone send me the manual configuration settings for 3G ?

ghpk · 23rd February 2010, 01:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecherian

converted by 2G connection to 3G in Bangalore. The procedure was very simple. Just send M3G25 to 53733 and when you get a response, send M3GY to same number. After this, 3G will be activated within 24 hours. This is for postpaid.

That is first part of story. Un fortunately, I deleted all my connection settings from my mobile and tried to get the 3G connection settings but with no luck.Kept on sending the message to a particular number but got the response that message format is wrong. Called up CSC and got equally useless response.

Can anyone send me the manual configuration settings for 3G ?

i am not sure if this works for you, as i am using a USB modem with BSNL 3G sim sometimes and mostly with voda sim with which the 3G modem came.

dial number: *99#
APN:gprsnorth3g.bsnlmobile.in
auth type:none

if above gives error "no response from server"
Try APN "bsnlnet"

joecherian · 23rd February 2010, 09:03

I tried both gprsnorth3g.bsnlmobile.in and bsnlnet. None of them work for me. Frustrating. Even tried gprssouth3g.bsnlmobile.in (hoping that this should be there) but with no sucess
Can any one from Chennai who uses 3G on bsnl post the settings here ?

pypkmsrikanth · 23rd February 2010, 09:32

Joe there is no different settings for 3G its the same for both 2G & 3G. You could try using the APN as gprssouth.cellone.in.

Raja · 23rd February 2010, 11:19

This might be relevant or not, but in the UK, 3G required new and different SIM cards for all the 3G features to work.
Did BSNL issue you a new replacement SIM card or are you using an old 2G card?
Do you need a new 3G sim card?
(This is a question and not a statement)

joecherian · 23rd February 2010, 11:57

no, they don't give a new SIM , but, just migrate the connection from 2G to 3G

lohithrao · 23rd February 2010, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecherian

no, they don't give a new SIM , but, just migrate the connection from 2G to 3G

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Joe i think a new sim will be provided, thats what i remember of a spokerson telling from BSNL when he was interview on a news channel...

iPai · 23rd February 2010, 12:14

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Originally Posted by lohithrao

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Joe i think a new sim will be provided, thats what i remember of a spokerson telling from BSNL when he was interview on a news channel...

New sim will be provided only for new customers or for those customers who complain that their sim is having problems. Otherwise same old 2G sims work just fine.

New sim for 3G is called USIM and it will be given for new customers(like me

). I am yet to top up though. 0.00 Balance currently

rishab.k · 23rd February 2010, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecherian

no, they don't give a new SIM , but, just migrate the connection from 2G to 3G

You have the choice of continuing with the existing 2G SIM or you can opt for a new 3G SIM with higher memory for Rs. 59/-.

emkay456 · 23rd February 2010, 15:30

MTNL Mumbai has come out with a free 3 week (22nd Feb to 15th March) offer of its 3G. Details below :
1. Promotional SMS with details will be sent to all the Dolphin &
Trump subscribers.
2. The one time activation fees of Rs 149/- will be waived during this
period for all those customers who send “ACT 3G” SMS to 444 for
Trump or 555 for Dolphin.
3. The video call facility will be offered free to the customers in the
MTNL network.
4. Access to high speed Internet will be provided free of charge.
However, the data download/usage will be charged @ Rs. 2/- per
MB in pulse rate of 2p/10 KB.
5. The 3G service will be disabled after the trial period if
customer does not subscribe for 3G sending “ACT 3G “on 444 or “555” respectively for
Trump & Dolphin
6. The customer has to maintain a minimum balance of Rs 25/- in his
account.
7. SMS will be charged at Rs 2/- per SMS.

manojas · 24th February 2010, 18:21

To configure your mobile with 3G settings, send an SMS to 58355 with the make and model number. For example, Send "nokia E71" for E71.

inder_s1 · 4th March 2010, 00:24

Guys,

I took advantage of the so called promotional offer and got myself a free SIM from BSNL.

They said they will activate the connection in 3 hours. I checked after 5 hrs and I get messages from BSNL saying "Welcome to BSNL etc..". Then , I sent the mobile details "Nokia E90" and got the configuration settings and saved the same.

Now, it's been 36 hrs and no sign of the connecting to the internet. Called Cutomer Service and these are the responses:

Agent 1: Sir, you need to delete the existing settings and send the sms again, then switch mobile OFF for 10 mins and switch it back ON and the connection will work.

Agent 2: Pls visit the same office from where you got the SIM, It's not yet activated

vinaydas · 4th March 2010, 00:49

wow im impressed!!
3g on blue tooth connected to a laptop gave me 120 kbps download speed for a song while traveling in a car!!
but very expensive tariffs.
need to wait to release cheaper unlimited plans to start using it properly.

s3va · 4th March 2010, 10:33

Nokia site says WCDMA is the same as 3G. Could anyone please help me to confirm if Nokia 6233 supports 3G ?

19th February 2010, 20:30	#31
pypkmsrikanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Something strange has happened today. Wanting to check what the connection speeds were. This is what I got. Decided to try once again. This was the result Never knew 3G could give such speeds.
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22nd February 2010, 21:56	#32
joecherian BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Almhult,Sweden Posts: 552 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	converted by 2G connection to 3G in Bangalore. The procedure was very simple. Just send M3G25 to 53733 and when you get a response, send M3GY to same number. After this, 3G will be activated within 24 hours. This is for postpaid. That is first part of story. Un fortunately, I deleted all my connection settings from my mobile and tried to get the 3G connection settings but with no luck.Kept on sending the message to a particular number but got the response that message format is wrong. Called up CSC and got equally useless response. Can anyone send me the manual configuration settings for 3G ?
	() Thanks

23rd February 2010, 09:03	#34
joecherian BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Almhult,Sweden Posts: 552 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	I tried both gprsnorth3g.bsnlmobile.in and bsnlnet. None of them work for me. Frustrating. Even tried gprssouth3g.bsnlmobile.in (hoping that this should be there) but with no sucess Can any one from Chennai who uses 3G on bsnl post the settings here ?
	() Thanks

23rd February 2010, 09:32	#35
pypkmsrikanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Joe there is no different settings for 3G its the same for both 2G & 3G. You could try using the APN as gprssouth.cellone.in.
	() Thanks

23rd February 2010, 11:19	#36
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 419 Thanked: 70 Times	This might be relevant or not, but in the UK, 3G required new and different SIM cards for all the 3G features to work. Did BSNL issue you a new replacement SIM card or are you using an old 2G card? Do you need a new 3G sim card? (This is a question and not a statement)
	() Thanks

23rd February 2010, 11:57	#37
joecherian BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Almhult,Sweden Posts: 552 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	no, they don't give a new SIM , but, just migrate the connection from 2G to 3G
	() Thanks

23rd February 2010, 15:30	#41
emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 387 Thanked: 7 Times	MTNL Mumbai has come out with a free 3 week (22nd Feb to 15th March) offer of its 3G. Details below : 1. Promotional SMS with details will be sent to all the Dolphin & Trump subscribers. 2. The one time activation fees of Rs 149/- will be waived during this period for all those customers who send “ACT 3G” SMS to 444 for Trump or 555 for Dolphin. 3. The video call facility will be offered free to the customers in the MTNL network. 4. Access to high speed Internet will be provided free of charge. However, the data download/usage will be charged @ Rs. 2/- per MB in pulse rate of 2p/10 KB. 5. The 3G service will be disabled after the trial period if customer does not subscribe for 3G sending “ACT 3G “on 444 or “555” respectively for Trump & Dolphin 6. The customer has to maintain a minimum balance of Rs 25/- in his account. 7. SMS will be charged at Rs 2/- per SMS.
	() Thanks

24th February 2010, 18:21	#42
manojas BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 129 Thanked: 102 Times	3G Configuration To configure your mobile with 3G settings, send an SMS to 58355 with the make and model number. For example, Send "nokia E71" for E71.
	() Thanks

4th March 2010, 00:24	#43
inder_s1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	Guys, I took advantage of the so called promotional offer and got myself a free SIM from BSNL. They said they will activate the connection in 3 hours. I checked after 5 hrs and I get messages from BSNL saying "Welcome to BSNL etc..". Then , I sent the mobile details "Nokia E90" and got the configuration settings and saved the same. Now, it's been 36 hrs and no sign of the connecting to the internet. Called Cutomer Service and these are the responses: Agent 1: Sir, you need to delete the existing settings and send the sms again, then switch mobile OFF for 10 mins and switch it back ON and the connection will work. Agent 2: Pls visit the same office from where you got the SIM, It's not yet activated
	() Thanks

4th March 2010, 00:49	#44
vinaydas BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	wow im impressed!! 3g on blue tooth connected to a laptop gave me 120 kbps download speed for a song while traveling in a car!! but very expensive tariffs. need to wait to release cheaper unlimited plans to start using it properly.
	() Thanks

4th March 2010, 10:33	#45
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Nokia site says WCDMA is the same as 3G. Could anyone please help me to confirm if Nokia 6233 supports 3G ?
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