Internet in India reviews & comparison

20Feb/120

Reliance Wireline Broadband Connection

Among many Internet Service Providers in India like BSNL, Airtel and others, Reliance is surely one of the good companies with its features and tariff plans. There are many plans are available by RCOM for both home and business users. This is the short review of the Reliance Wireline broadband service with the Unlimited Usage plans.

Reliance is offering Internet plans with or without Telephone Connection. We are here giving you a short info of the standalone broadband plan without any Telephone Connection.

Wireline Broadband Peace of Mind Plans-


So in the above mentioned plans you can choose the one according to your needs. The unlimited plans are good when you need high speed surfing options. These plans come under the category Pease of Mind from Reliance. So that you will not have to worry about the rental charges of these plans, as these all are fixed rental plans. You can use the internet for 24Hours daily without worrying about a thing.

Pros of Reliance Wireline broadband connection-

  1. The surfing speed varies from plans to plans according to customer’s budget. So the broadband plans are for every individual and affordable.
  2. Great for online gamers. Reliance is better than BSNL over the gaming environment. If you are a gamer than you must know what is the meaning of PING and Latency. You will get less ping and latency with the online gaming servers for different games like Counter Strike, DOTA and other ones.
  3. Constant downloading and uploading speed without any loss of Data Packets.
  4. Fast Response from customer care.

Cons of Reliance Wireline Broadband Connection-

Few problems with Reliance broadband Connection are listed below.

  1.  Internet hanging- Sometimes Reliance Broadband Connection hangs because of server load for around 20 seconds – 2 Minutes.
  2. The Sign in page of Reliance broadband connection sometimes take longer to proceed further into logging with internet account.

Conclusion- According to the tariff plans of unlimited usage and the better gaming environment, we will advise you to go for reliance.

Tariff Plans Source- RCOM


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2Feb/120

BSNL 3G

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BSNL 3G is the widest covered ISP in India.

To activate 3G on your SIM, you need to go for either of FRC 51 or FRC 55.

With a FRC 51 recharge, you also get 1GB data free in first month while FRC 55 gives you 2GB data.

FRC 55 is available only with any data plan with sale of BSNL PCMCIA data card.

3.2.1 3G Postpaid Data Plans & Prepaid Data Recharge Vouchers

a) 3G Postpaid Data Plans

Fixed Monthly Charge in Rs.(Service Tax Extra)
Day/Any time usage in MB
Night * usage in MB
Total bundled free Usage in MB
Data Charges in Rs./10 KB*** (except APN 'bsnlstream')
Data Charges in Rs./MB***(For APN bsnlstream)
369
1000
1000
0.04
0.25
549
1000
2000
3000
0.04
0.25
649
2000
2000
0.04
0.25
1133(680)
5000
5000
0.04
0.25
1633(1143)
10000
10000
0.04
0.25
2039(1427)
15000
15000
0.04
0.25

Note: Amount shown in bracket is the discounted price applicable upto 31.03.2012

Best Value Plan:

Sl. No.

Particulars

Charges

a)

Fixed Monthly Charges

Rs.700

b)

Free data usage

2 GB

c)

Additional usage charges beyond free usage limit (10 KB pulse)

Rs.100/GB

 

b) 3G Prepaid Data Plans

Data RCV in Rs.(Inclusive Service Tax)
Day/Any time usage in MB
Night * usage in MB
Total bundled free Usage in MB
Validity (days)**
Data Charges in Rs./10KB*** (except APN 'bsnlstream')
Data Charges in Rs./MB***(For APN bsnlstream)
100
225
225
15
0.04
0.25
200
500
500
15
0.04
0.25
400
1000
1000
30
0.04
0.25
606
1000
2000
3000
30
0.04
0.25
716
2000
2000
30
0.04
0.25
1250(750)
5000
5000
30
0.04
0.25
1800(1260)
10000
10000
30
0.04
0.25
2250(1575)
15000
15000
30
0.04
0.25
2500
20000
20000
60
0.04
0.25
3000
30000
30000
90
0.04
0.25
3100
15000
15000
180
0.04
0.25
5000
30000
30000
180
0.04
0.25
Note: Amount shown in bracket is the discounted price applicable upto 31.03.2012
*11.00 PM to 07.00 AM
** This will increase the validity of main and dedicated accounts both.

*** Data charges beyond free usage shall be deducted from the available balance in his main account. Free data usage is available both from home LSA and while roaming.
Note : Price may vary from Circle to Circle by Rs.3(+/-) considering local market conditions etc.

3.2.2 Short term validity data recharge vouchers for 3G prepaid services

MRP of RCV in Rs. (Inclusive of Service Tax)

Service Tax in Rs.

Cost of RCV in Rs.

Free data usage in MB

Validity in days

10

0.93

9.07

20

1

25

2.33

22.67

50

3

50

4.67

45.33

100

7

Note: In case of STVs/Data RCVs, the circle can suitably adjust the MRP in the price band up to Rs.3 (+/-) of price mentioned in the website, considering the technical feasibility.

3.2.3 3G Data Top-up Voucher

Type of Voucher

MRP (Incl. of S. Tax)

Free Usage in MB

Validity

3G Data Top-up
Rs.100
250 MB
Nil
3G Data Top-up
Rs.190
500 MB
Nil
3G Data Top-up

Rs.350

1000 MB

Nil

Note:MRP is inclusive of Service Tax @10.30%. Circles can suitably adjust the MRP in the price band upto Rs.3 (+/-) of above price
considering technical feasibility
3.2.4 3G Combo Data Plan

FMC/RCV for 3G Combo Data plan

Fixed Monthly Charges in Rs. (Postpaid)

RCV Amount in Rs. (Incl. of S. Tax) (Prepaid)

Free 3G Data Usage in MB

Total (Local+ National) Min

Total SMS

Local Video call in Min

300

331

300

300

300

30

500

551

500

1000

500

50

1000

1103

1024

2000

1000

100

2000

2206

3072

5000

2000

200

 

i) The MRP of Data RCV is inclusive of Service Tax @10.30%. Circles can suitably adjust the MRP in the price band upto Rs.3 (+/-) of above price considering the technical feasibility.
ii) The validity in case of 3G prepaid RCV is 30 days. The RCV will increase both main account and dedicated account validity.
iii) The free minutes voice/video calls, SMSs and data usage offered with plan are to be consumed within the validity period. No carry forward of unutilized freebies are allowed.
iv) Free data usage is available while national roaming also. However, free voice/video calls & SMSs are available from home LSA only.
v) Other charges and usage beyond free limits will be as per normal call charges i.e. base voice plan under 3G service.
vi) In case of data plan the customers not purchasing data card from BSNL has to activate through FRC 120.
vii) The tariff mentioned above is subject to technical feasibility of concerned IN.

3.3 Trial Pack :( Inclusive of Service Tax)

1

MRP of Trial pack in Rs. (Incl. of S. Tax)

Rs.121

2

Free usage in MB

300 MB

3

Validity in days*

15 days

Data charges for trial pack customers after use of 125MB / 300MB or 15 days expiry shall be as per his base plan.

*This will increase the validity of Main and dedicated accounts both.

3.4 Base Voice Tariff for Data plans:-

(A) POST-PAID

Sl. No.

Particulars

Postpaid Plan-99

1

Call Charges

Rs./Min

2

Voice Call

3

Local- On-net

0.49

4

Local - Off-net

0.49

5

STD - On-net

0.49

6

STD- Off-net

0.49

7

Video Call

8

Local-Video calls

0.70

9

STD - Video calls

1.00

10

ISD Calls in Rs./Min

11

Voice Call

As per 2G postpaid plan 99

12

Video Call

Not available

13

P2P SMS

Rs./SMS

14

Local

0.49

15

National

0.49

16

International

5.00

17

National Roaming

Rs./Min

18

Voice - Local Outgoing

1.00

19


Voice - STD Outgoing

1.00

20

Voice Call - Incoming

1.00

21

Video Call - Local Outgoing

1.50

22

Video Call - STD Outgoing

1.50

23

Video call - Incoming

1.00

24

Local/National SMS (Rs./SMS)

1.00

25

International SMS (Rs./SMS)

5.00

26

Data usage charges

As per data plan

27

All other charges not covered above

Postpaid plan 99

(B) Prepaid Plan - As per prepaid General 120 plan

3.5 i) Sale Price of USB type HSDPA Cards

Name of the Vendor Data Speed

Sale Price

(Excl. of VAT) in Rs.

M/s.HFCL 3.6 MBPS

1600

M/s.Teracom 3.6 MBPS

1600

M/s.Teracom 7.2 MBPS

2000

M/s.VMC System Ltd. 14.4 MBPS

2500

ii)Sale price of PCMCIA type HSDPA data cards

Sl. No
Name of the Vendor (Type)
Make/ Model
Data Speed
Frequency Band

MRP (Rs.)

1 M/s. Capitel Wireless Pvt. Ltd (PCMCIA Type) Option / GTMAX having Qualcom chipset 7200 Globe Trotter HSUPA 3.6 MBPS Single Band
1600(Excl. of VAT)
2 7.2 MBPS Tri Band
1600(Excl. of VAT)

Note:

1. Annual payment option for all 3G postpaid data plans will be available with two months Fixed Monthly Charges (FMC) discount i.e. ten months FMC will be taken as annual charge, when the payment is made at a time in advance.

2.A discount of 10% on FMC of all 3G postpaid data plan is to be offered to Government Employees (Central Government/ State Government/ PSUs) both existing / new connection after verifying the credential of the officer. The above 10% discount can not be clubbed with any other special discount/concession.

3. Now Retired Govenment Employee can also get discount of 10% on FMC of all 3G postpaid data plan- A discount of 10% on FMC of all 3G postpaid data plan is to be offered to Retired Government Employees (Central Government/ State Government/ PSUs) both existing / new connection after verifying the credential of the officer. The above 10% discount can not be clubbed with any other special discount/concession.

4.Customer who wants static IP address under BSNL 3G post-paid plans, can be provided with one static IP address @ Rs. 250/- per month . Annual payment option as mentioned at para (iii) above will also be applicable to Static IP address charges.

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25Jan/120

IDEA Cellular

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IDEA Cellular, a publicly listed company is the 3rd largest mobile services operator in India. Idea servicing over 100 million subscribers, as of September 2011. Idea is a pan-India integrated GSM operator and has its own NLD and ILD operations, and ISP license.

Idea operates across all 22 service areas with 2G services, and 3G services are being progressively rolled out to cover over 3,000 towns by FY 2012.

IDEA Cellular is an Aditya Birla Group Company.

Idea brings affordable smartphones to promote 3G services in India

Customers can acquire new Idea 3G smartphones at a value of Rs. 2,609 and Rs. 4,751 only

Idea breaks the price barrier of Rs. 5,850 with new range of 3G smartphones

Android based devices - High on 3G Features and Applications, yet Affordable - will accelerate adoption of 3G services across the country

Loaded with benefits and 3G plans from Idea

 

Mumbai, 23rd November, 2011: Within months of the launch and fast paced expansion of 3G services, Idea Cellular, India’s 3rd largest mobile operator has now announced the launch of a range of 3G smartphones starting at Rs. 5,850 onwards, to drive penetration of data services in the country. From today, mobile users in India can access some of the world’s best handset features and Idea’s 3G applications on Android based smartphones, for as low Rs. 2,609! 

 

The new Idea smartphones have been affordably priced to ensure rapid uptake by both - 2G users wishing to upgrade to 3G, and existing 3G users – especially in the semi-urban parts of the country which are traditional strongholds of Idea.

 

As a special introductory offer, Idea is offering data services worth Rs. 3,500* with Rs. 259 pack, along with the new 3G smartphones. Hence, for the smartphone which is priced at Rs. 5,850, Idea 3G user gets it for a value of just Rs. 2,609. Likewise, the handset priced at Rs. 7,992 has a value of just Rs. 4,751 for Idea 3G users, thus making them the best buys in their respective segments.


 

The Idea 3G Smartphones are based on 2.2 Android Operating System (OS) and also have a 3.2 MP Camera, Touchscreen (3.5” & 2.8” Screen size), GPS Navigator software, FM radio and MP3 Player, WiFi, Bluetooth, Social Media Apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Orkut, browser Operamini, and pre-loaded Google and Youtube, besides a range of other high-end smartphone features and Idea TV. The handset devices can operate as mobile phone, mini computer, and also acts as a Wi-Fi router. 

 

Launching the new phones, Mr. Himanshu Kapania, Managing Director, Idea Cellular said, “Idea has always innovated to support the telecom services penetration in the country. In line with this commitment, Idea has introduced affordable, yet fully loaded 3G smartphones which will now fuel the aspirations of the evolving mobile user in India. The new smartphones will further drive our existing 3G services inareas of industrial and commercial activity, centers of learning, and high potential rural hinterlands.”

 

Idea 3G smartphones operate on Android platform, which is emerging as the most popular and fastest growing Operating System (OS) globally. According to a recent report by a leading global Research firm, more than half of the smartphones being sold across the world are now based on Android OS, which is nearly 3 times more than the 2nd best technology. Idea has chosen two of the best selling Android phones globally, to ensure that its users get the best of ‘Idea 3G’ experience at the most affordable price points.

 

According to Mr. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular, “Worldwide, smartphones are witnessing rapid uptake due to their multitasking capabilities and vast range of applications. While data uptake has witnessed steady growth ever since 3G services were launched in India, the progress and proliferation will be spurred with the availability of affordable 3G devices. Idea 3G smartphoneswill not only offer the best apps and technology experience to our users, at the most affordable price points, but are also loaded with huge data benefits and free offers exclusively for Idea users.”

 

*The Rs. 259 pack offers free subscription to Idea TV for 3 months, 1 GB of data download per month for 3 months, 3G Double Dhamaka benefits for 6 months, and Talktime of Rs. 25. This special introductory offer is available for both prepaid and postpaid users.

 

The new Idea 3G smartphones will be available at all major mobile retail stores and Idea outlets across all major cities in India.

 

Launched earlier in the year, Idea’s 3G services are now available in 10 Idea circles, and 10 other circles through roaming arrangements with leading national operators, covering 1,600 towns. Idea has been witnessing growing demand for its ‘Gold Standard’ 3G services which can be best experienced on smartphones.

 

About IDEA Cellular Ltd

IDEA Cellular is India’s 3rd largest national mobile operator, with over 100 million subscribers. With traffic in excess of a billion minutes a day, Idea ranks among the Top 10 country operators in the world. Using the latest in technology, Idea provides world-class service delivery through the most extensive network of customer touch points. Idea is listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

 

IDEA Cellular is an Aditya Birla Group Company, India's first truly multinational corporation. The group operates in 33 countries, and is anchored by more than 132,000 employees belonging to 42 nationalities. More information on the Company is available at: www.ideacellular.com and on the Group at: www.adityabirla.com.

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18Jan/120

Bharti Airtel

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Bharti Airtel Limited operats in 19 countries across Asia and Africa.

The company is one of the top Internet service providers in India which also offers mobile voice & data services, fixed line,  IPTV, DTH, turnkey telecom solutions for enterprises and national & international long distance services to carriers apart from high speed broadband.

Airtel also offers Internet connections with the latest 3G technology.

In fixed broadband, airtel offers 2MBPS plans starting from Rs. 649/Month for Alpha 3 GB-Airtel plan.

Airtel offers various plans on different circles based on the competition from other ISPs.

In Bangalore Max 30 GB-Airtel/KT/FL/11 costs Rs. 1299/Month for a 30GB plan compared to Rs. 899 for 30GB in Swift 30 GB package in Hyderabad.

In 3G, you get 4GB for Rs. 750 in most of the circles. Plans starts from as low as Rs. 11 for 10MB with 1 day validity in Delhi.

To get 3G on your airtel mobile, call 12134 or sms 3G to 121.

 

 

   
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