Thread: How is Airtel Home 2222 (1 Mbps Unlim) Plan ?

Hi

I am currently using Airtel 384Kpbs Unlimited plan. I get around 40-43 Kbps download speed for torrents and 45-50Kpbs while using IDM. I pay Rs 999+ Tax p.m.

I am planning to shift to 1 Mpbs Unlimited plan (Rs 2222 + Tax). Can anyone who is subscribing to this plan tell me what sorts of speeds you can get with this connection? Also is it worth the extra money ? And is it true that after downloading 100GB the speed will be reduced to 512 Kbps ?

Thanks
Rahul

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You can expect speeds up to 120 KB/s with the 1 mbps plan. I cannot judge for you whether it is worth the extra money - but I consider this insanely expensive. With Service Tax it will be Rs. 2451 per month or nearly Rs. 30 K per year. You be your own guide. If you are using this purely to download movies then with 30K you can buy at least 50 original DVDs (English/Hollywood) @ Rs. 600 per DVD.

And yes. Airtel has implemented the "Fair Usage Policy" wherein your speed will be reduced to half after certain usage limit is reached.

Thanks man...I never thought of it like that! I will do some budget planning to check if its feasible

Does any Service provider offer plans with Night Unlimited option ? Like BSNL had once with 2mbps ?

Airtel once had a night usage top-up plan on "limited usage / fast speed" plans for Rs. 300 + tax. I believe that such schemes have stopped.

I am not sure about other providers. I believe that BSNL and MTNL are the only ISPs that are providing night unlimited usage.

if u want night ul plans u can opt for reliance broad net wired u will get speed as promised , i used lots of isp but reliance gives speed they advertise in my 400kbps plan i get 49.5kBps constant all time never dropped below 48.5 and its pure unlimited no caps on download and it comes through optic fiber for excellent connectivity and 0% latency what more u expect from an isp? night UL from reliance cost rs1800 excluding taxes.