Thread: Sharing bsnl 500 account

My brother is residing in next street,
I am using unlimited plan and he is using 500 plan.
I want to use his account ( 500 plan) but he wont require mine.
Only i need to use is account, he gave me his account details
Will it work ?

First of all, this is illegal.

Secondly, if the connection is port bound, then it will not work.

Originally Posted by just4kix

First of all, this is illegal.

Secondly, if the connection is port bound, then it will not work.

ok will then bsnl allow me to buy two connections , one unlimited and another 500 plan using the same phone

Originally Posted by xception

My brother is residing in next street,
I am using unlimited plan and he is using 500 plan.
I want to use his account ( 500 plan) but he wont require mine.
Only i need to use is account, he gave me his account details
Will it work ?

Hey you have to purchase a separate connection as well for different plans
or can change the plan from unlimited to 500

Originally Posted by xception

ok will then bsnl allow me to buy two connections , one unlimited and another 500 plan using the same phone

You cannot have two BB connections on the same phone line. You can have two connections at your home (same address) but you will have to opt for a new phone line.

Since all the data is transfered ovr the phone line , you cannot hav two bb plans in a single connection.

@Xception
Brother Next street Home 500 telephone 22222222
Yourself home Unlimited telephone 22221111

Option 1 : Get a telephone extension from your brother's house.
...............legally done by BSNL.
...............Change the connection RJ11 to modem when ever you
...............want to use his BB acct.
...............Use Dialer mode. for both connections.( Single modem)
...............ONLY one can be used at a time to ONE computer.
...............No speed addition etc.

http://www.bsnl.co.in/faq/faqans.php...NL%20Broadband

FAQ28 Can I have more than one broadband connection, for reduncy/uptime ?
You can have more than one line, however we cannot guarantee
service on broadband connections,
therefore we do not suggest an additional
broadband line for redundancy/up-time.

Option 2 : Investigate whether a Wireless router can be used
................Distance radius about 30 meters ( *conditions apply)
.................TEST: With a cordless handset page the Base station.
....................or visa versa
....................( Power output greater for cordless )

Originally Posted by essbebe

@Xception
Brother Next street Home 500 telephone 22222222
Yourself home Unlimited telephone 22221111

Option 1 : Get a telephone extension from your brother's house.
...............legally done by BSNL.
...............Change the connection RJ11 to modem when ever you
...............want to use his BB acct.
...............Use Dialer mode. for both connections.( Single modem)
...............ONLY one can be used at a time to ONE computer.
...............No speed addition etc.





Option 2 : Investigate whether a Wireless router can be used
................Distance radius about 30 meters ( *conditions apply)
.................TEST: With a cordless handset page the Base station.
....................or visa versa
....................( Power output greater for cordless )

Option 1: Extension from another house/flat is not legal and BSNL will not allow it.

Option 2: Wireless/Wired connection from neighbouring house. This is illegal. You can be jailed.

I think wireless is the good option within 25 meters radius.
As just4kix said, it might be illegal if you do it for commercial purpose,
if you use it for home purpose, its allowed.

Originally Posted by prasannaganesh

I think wireless is the good option within 25 meters radius.
As just4kix said, it might be illegal if you do it for commercial purpose,
if you use it for home purpose, its allowed.

Incorrect. I never said any such thing. If I appeared to mean something like that then let me put it straight.

Commercial or personal use - You cannot use someone else's connection, with or without permission, even if this happens to be your own brother, sister, father, dear friend, etc. Wireless connection can be shared within the walls of the same house, not outside. Be very clear about that.

In spite of this, what someone does later is her/his own affair and at her/his own risk.

For option 1 : Whether it is legal or illegal BSNL to decide.


Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.

FAQ11 What are the various charges for temporary connections
............and extensions.

For Option 2: already discussed above.

Commercial or personal use - You cannot use someone else's connection, with or without permission, even if this happens to be your own brother, sister, father, dear friend, etc.
Wireless connection can be shared within the walls of the same house, not outside. Be very clear about that.

Kindly give any further reference for above .

When unsecured wireless network appears in my Wireless Network list, from nearby area/s, there is nothing to prevent me using the connection to surf.

To track this usage, is an Herculean task.
Only the person who
had unsecured WIFI lands in trouble ,( recent case of an American!)
and may have to pay a hefty internet usage bill.

Originally Posted by essbebe

For option 1 : Whether it is legal or illegal BSNL to decide.


Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.

FAQ11 What are the various charges for temporary connections
............and extensions.

For Option 2: already discussed above.


Kindly give any further reference for above .

When unsecured wireless network appears in my Wireless Network list, from nearby area/s, there is nothing to prevent me using the connection to surf.

To track this usage, is an Herculean task.
Only the person who
had unsecured WIFI lands in trouble ,( recent case of an American!)
and may have to pay a hefty internet usage bill.

Option 1: It is not up to BSNL. I can guarantee that this is illegal. Try doing it and check the consequences.

Option 2:
If you are getting an unsecured wireless connection from a neighbourhood, this does not entitle you to get a free ride. Yes. The owner is stupid and inviting trouble but it is you who is commiting a crime.

If you are not aware MAC Id's are trackable by the ISP.

Consider this. The neighbour has left his front door open. Does this entitle you to walk into his home and steal his belongings?

As I already said, the owner is stupid to keep his wi-fi unsecured. And he is most likely to pay for such follies.

This is what I said. Even with owner's permission you cannot use someone else's BB connection. This amounts to piracy/theft anf denying the ISP the legal earnings. If people do not believe me, please go and check with the ISP office. Same theory applies to cable TV, telephone, water, electricity, etc.

My comments are interpretation of the law. But note that ignorance of the law is not an excuse.