Thread: Internet connectin using Airtel Data card/USD modem

Hi,

I want to go for Airtel Data Card/USD modem for internet since my area is not feasible for cable connection from Airtel. I live in Bangalore, Marathahalli area so can any one please share your experiences and thoughts - can i go for it or not???

With this datacard, you will get speeds up to 144 kbps (18 KB/s). This type of connection is good for emails and normal browsing only and not intended for heavy downloads.

just4kix

i just checked with airtel customer care

the speed is 238 kbps and not 144 kbps for the data card provided by airtel

there are 3 plans : Standard Plan, Plan I, Plan II and Surf Unlimited

rent are Rs.49 Rs. 350 Rs. 599 Rs. 999 respectively

Additional Data Usage (per MB) Re.0.10p/10 KB , Rs. 5/- , Rs. 3/- , NA respectively

Free Bundled Usage NIL, 500 MB , 1 GB , Unlimited respectively

Free SMS per Month NA , Nil, 100 ,100 respectively

you will need to buy their equipment which will cost Rs 3999 (non refundable)

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Sorry. wrongly posted in old thread.

Originally Posted by gardencityboy

just4kix

i just checked with airtel customer care

the speed is 238 kbps and not 144 kbps for the data card provided by airtel

there are 3 plans : Standard Plan, Plan I, Plan II and Surf Unlimited

rent are Rs.49 Rs. 350 Rs. 599 Rs. 999 respectively

Additional Data Usage (per MB) Re.0.10p/10 KB , Rs. 5/- , Rs. 3/- , NA respectively

Free Bundled Usage NIL, 500 MB , 1 GB , Unlimited respectively

Free SMS per Month NA , Nil, 100 ,100 respectively

you will need to buy their equipment which will cost Rs 3999 (non refundable)

You talking about data card what about USB modem?
I just spoke to Airtel Customer service he said the browsing speed is 10kb
Before investing 2999 in USB modem can anyone please post actual speed you get i know it depends where you stay but average speed ?

Also DATA CARD OR USB model which is better ...can i use Data card in my laptop ? I have a Studio XPS 1640.

Would really appreciate if someone replies...

Originally Posted by vastok

You talking about data card what about USB modem?
I just spoke to Airtel Customer service he said the browsing speed is 10kb
Before investing 2999 in USB modem can anyone please post actual speed you get i know it depends where you stay but average speed ?

Also DATA CARD OR USB model which is better ...can i use Data card in my laptop ? I have a Studio XPS 1640.

I havent come across any datacard users so i wont comment on the speeds.

But in a choice between datacard and USB Modem, I would go for USB!

And again, about your laptop, different ISP's have different compatibilities.For eg. Tata Indicom Photon+ is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS X, which many ISPs dont support!

photon seems to be very good.. lot of recommendations..