How much do you pay for your broadband?

swapitude · 21st November 2007, 01:57

Sify Broadband. 64kbps. 470/- per month. 150mb day time usage limit and 10pm to 8am unlimited.

im_srini · 21st November 2007, 09:13

Hi guys, was noticing lag that was taking the fun out of gaming on XBox Live. Hence decided to upgrade my current AirTel broadband connection. After considerable thought, I opted for the '8 Mbps Combo 1299' scheme, i.e. 8 Mbps with a download limit of 4 GB & Rs.1299 per month.

saintsinner · 22nd November 2007, 03:56

hey guys need some help here - i have airtel 128kbps (699+taxes)unlimited. they used to double it during the night but don't do it anymore, and now there speeds are terrible - 10 to 12 KBps..my PC is on 24/7... so no more fast downloads from idesir or demonoid

What i like is that something goes wrong at times and the download speeds are like 70KBps for a few hours.

i'll be switching over to BSNL's 900 plan 256 kbps unlimited. any idea how it is? also, can i not pay this airtel bill? and use there modem with my BSNL connection? i am very pissed off with them and i have told them i am not gonna pay this month's bill and nor are they getting their modem back and i am going to use their wire as a clothes line!!

nishantgandhi · 2nd February 2009, 15:48

I am currently on Airtel Broadband 128kbps. I get download speeds of around 18-20 kbps. I pay a monthly rent of Rs 805/- which includes Rs 180/- worth of free calls. This is an unlimited data plan.

I wish to upgrade to a higher speed plan (preferably 512 kbps) but would like to keep the fixed monthly commitment below Rs 1000. Free calls dont attract me as landline is hardly used.

Airtel has scrapped my plan and introduced Rs 799 Unlimited plan with 256 kbps and no free calls.

However, I saw MTNL's 256 kbps UL plan for Rs 599.

So I am thinking which one to choose. Airtel network has had quite a few outages in the recent past and CC is pathetic. At the same time, MTNL is no good in CC either.

Suggestions please?

rg_chn · 2nd February 2009, 16:20

BSNL 256kbps, unlimited plan, pay around Rs.750 a month if im right.

five46 · 2nd February 2009, 17:21

Currently using
Airtel Broadband 128kbps
599+ taxes
Transfer Rate of around 15-16kbps
Unlimited data transfer (downloads, uploads)
Free Calls worth Rs.100

Earlier was on Airtel 699+ plan, trasnfer rate was 15-16 in day and 28-30 kbps at night (128/256 kbps plan), no free calls.

harry10 · 2nd February 2009, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

I am currently on Airtel Broadband 128kbps. I get download speeds of around 18-20 kbps. I pay a monthly rent of Rs 805/- which includes Rs 180/- worth of free calls. This is an unlimited data plan.

I wish to upgrade to a higher speed plan (preferably 512 kbps) but would like to keep the fixed monthly commitment below Rs 1000. Free calls dont attract me as landline is hardly used.

Airtel has scrapped my plan and introduced Rs 799 Unlimited plan with 256 kbps and no free calls.

However, I saw MTNL's 256 kbps UL plan for Rs 599.

So I am thinking which one to choose. Airtel network has had quite a few outages in the recent past and CC is pathetic. At the same time, MTNL is no good in CC either.

Suggestions please?

Nishant am using Rs 799 Unlimited plan with 256 kbps and no free calls for last 1.5 years. No problems with that and Airtel service is good as well (though in that period i could not connect just once and that too server was down).

sam003 · 2nd February 2009, 18:46

I have 384 KBS Airtel connection for Rs 1125/- including everything. As I don't use this for calls for no call charges on this.

Fountainheader · 2nd February 2009, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam003

I have 384 KBS Airtel connection for Rs 1125/- including everything. As I don't use this for calls for no call charges on this.

Same here. No calls nothing. Just the 11xx monthly bill.

Very decent connection. Not lightning fast, but definitely VFM!

nishantgandhi · 2nd February 2009, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry10

Nishant am using Rs 799 Unlimited plan with 256 kbps and no free calls for last 1.5 years. No problems with that and Airtel service is good as well (though in that period i could not connect just once and that too server was down).

Whats the average download speed you get harry? On 128 kbps, I get 15-18 kbps during the day and 18-20 kbps at night? (maybe higher during night, but I am not awake to check!)

bhp1 · 2nd February 2009, 18:56

I too fall in the max. percentile category.
Im using BSNL Broadband, 750/- month + taxes extra.
Service is ok, but nothing great but I do have to pull up the over lethargic BSNL(Govt.) staff from time to time.

harry10 · 2nd February 2009, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Whats the average download speed you get harry? On 128 kbps, I get 15-18 kbps during the day and 18-20 kbps at night? (maybe higher during night, but I am not awake to check!)

I mostly use at night.
Varies from 25-40kbps.

Mr_Bean · 2nd February 2009, 19:20

I have been using the 256kbps hathway connection in Bangalore. I don't know the exact money I pay every month but It is somewhere between 700-750 rupees.

I consider hathway to be better than Airtel, they have pulled up their socks and committed to better service for the customers.

mobike008 · 2nd February 2009, 20:26

At home, I am on YOU Telecom. Speed is 2MBPS and 1GB dowload limit. Monthly charges is Rs.327

I also use a Tata Indicom Data card for my laptop and i pay roughly Rs.360/month.

I use the home connection quite less but the speed is blistering

frankmehta · 2nd February 2009, 20:29

I use Reliance Wimax. 400Kbps Unltd. Rs. 999+ taxes= Rs. 1122.
couldnt have been happier.
used to pay rs. 1425 for Sify 256/512 plans. Sify service was decent. but the cable operator did the worst form of maintenance. worst experience ever.

View Poll Results: How much do you pay for your broadband? - per month...
upto Rs.300	21	1.55%
Rs.301 - 500	65	4.80%
Rs.501-700	162	11.96%
Rs.701-1,000	410	30.26%
Rs.1,001 - 2000	569	41.99%
Rs.2001 - 5000	84	6.20%
Rs.5001 - 10000	11	0.81%
Don't have broadband!!	33	2.44%
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21st November 2007, 01:57	#136
swapitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 33 Thanked: 10 Times	Sify Broadband. 64kbps. 470/- per month. 150mb day time usage limit and 10pm to 8am unlimited.
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21st November 2007, 09:13	#137
im_srini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 490 Times View My Garage	Hi guys, was noticing lag that was taking the fun out of gaming on XBox Live. Hence decided to upgrade my current AirTel broadband connection. After considerable thought, I opted for the '8 Mbps Combo 1299' scheme, i.e. 8 Mbps with a download limit of 4 GB & Rs.1299 per month.
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22nd November 2007, 03:56	#138
saintsinner BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 612 Thanked: 11 Times	hey guys need some help here - i have airtel 128kbps (699+taxes)unlimited. they used to double it during the night but don't do it anymore, and now there speeds are terrible - 10 to 12 KBps..my PC is on 24/7... so no more fast downloads from idesir or demonoid What i like is that something goes wrong at times and the download speeds are like 70KBps for a few hours. i'll be switching over to BSNL's 900 plan 256 kbps unlimited. any idea how it is? also, can i not pay this airtel bill? and use there modem with my BSNL connection? i am very pissed off with them and i have told them i am not gonna pay this month's bill and nor are they getting their modem back and i am going to use their wire as a clothes line!!
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2nd February 2009, 15:48	#139
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	I am currently on Airtel Broadband 128kbps. I get download speeds of around 18-20 kbps. I pay a monthly rent of Rs 805/- which includes Rs 180/- worth of free calls. This is an unlimited data plan. I wish to upgrade to a higher speed plan (preferably 512 kbps) but would like to keep the fixed monthly commitment below Rs 1000. Free calls dont attract me as landline is hardly used. Airtel has scrapped my plan and introduced Rs 799 Unlimited plan with 256 kbps and no free calls. However, I saw MTNL's 256 kbps UL plan for Rs 599. So I am thinking which one to choose. Airtel network has had quite a few outages in the recent past and CC is pathetic. At the same time, MTNL is no good in CC either. Suggestions please?
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2nd February 2009, 16:20	#140
rg_chn BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: K.S.A Posts: 343 Thanked: 3 Times	BSNL 256kbps, unlimited plan, pay around Rs.750 a month if im right.
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2nd February 2009, 17:21	#141
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	Currently using Airtel Broadband 128kbps 599+ taxes Transfer Rate of around 15-16kbps Unlimited data transfer (downloads, uploads) Free Calls worth Rs.100 Earlier was on Airtel 699+ plan, trasnfer rate was 15-16 in day and 28-30 kbps at night (128/256 kbps plan), no free calls.
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2nd February 2009, 18:46	#143
sam003 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 533 Thanked: 67 Times	I have 384 KBS Airtel connection for Rs 1125/- including everything. As I don't use this for calls for no call charges on this.
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2nd February 2009, 18:56	#146
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	I too fall in the max. percentile category. Im using BSNL Broadband, 750/- month + taxes extra. Service is ok, but nothing great but I do have to pull up the over lethargic BSNL(Govt.) staff from time to time.
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2nd February 2009, 19:20	#148
Mr_Bean BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 891 Thanked: 241 Times View My Garage	hathway I have been using the 256kbps hathway connection in Bangalore. I don't know the exact money I pay every month but It is somewhere between 700-750 rupees. I consider hathway to be better than Airtel, they have pulled up their socks and committed to better service for the customers.
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2nd February 2009, 20:26	#149
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,705 Thanked: 14,864 Times View My Garage	At home, I am on YOU Telecom. Speed is 2MBPS and 1GB dowload limit. Monthly charges is Rs.327 I also use a Tata Indicom Data card for my laptop and i pay roughly Rs.360/month. I use the home connection quite less but the speed is blistering
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2nd February 2009, 20:29	#150
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	I use Reliance Wimax. 400Kbps Unltd. Rs. 999+ taxes= Rs. 1122. couldnt have been happier. used to pay rs. 1425 for Sify 256/512 plans. Sify service was decent. but the cable operator did the worst form of maintenance. worst experience ever.
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