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Balgator

Greetings!

Dear people, I need your opinion and advice.

I've decided to live in India from April until summer and maybe even longer.

I need fast and stable Internet (from 1Mb) for my work in a flat near the shore (maybe Cochin).

But I'm limited in money: I have 30000INR monthly for everything (rent, Internet, food and so on). I'll be living alone.

Can you reccomend me where to seek? Is it possible to rent a flat with already installed broadband for such budget?



Thank you in advance!

Artyom,
Russia

just4kix

Normally landlords will not rent a flat with telephone and broadband. There are security implications, the details of which I will not go into. I myself refused rental to a potential client because he wanted a flat all ready to move in - he said that he will move in with his suitcases only. Everything else must be available. He was ready to pay top-money but I told him that I will not provide telephone/BB - rather I will help him get it.

I will recommend you BSNL's UL1350+ plan that gives unlimited usage @ 512 kbps. You will get a landline with zero rental with this plan. The charges are as under:

One time charges:
Installation: rs. 250/- plus 12.36% service tax
Modem purchase: Rs. 1000/- (Type I/III) or Rs. 1600/- (type II/IV)
Security deposit (refundable): Rs. 1350/-

Regular monthly charges:
Internet usage: Rs. 1350/- plus 12.36% service tax
Voice: Re. 1 per metered call plus 12.36% service tax

Please visit http://www.bsnl.co.in/service/dataone_tariff.htm for more info.

Since you will be living alone, a one bedroom apartment should suffice your purpose or at most 2 bedrooms. I am not from Cochin, but I expect that the rent to be around Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 12,000/-. Food expenses can be managed at Rs. 5000/-, if you do not eat out everyday. Public Transportation is available but could be quite an experience for you. Rs. 30,000 should be sufficient, if one lives well within limits.

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cool_techie_tvm

I would recommend wireless internet service from Tata Indicom and Reliance. Or else u can opt for BSNL's EVDO service.

vikramjb

Hi Balgator

Welcome to India and Welcome to the IBF forum .

BSNL would the right choice for you. But I am not sure about the level of service you get in cochin. Airtel is a little expensive but I have heard their service is good.

You might want to check your rent, daily food and travel expense before deciding to jump the gun with the Broadband Plan

Airtel Plan
BSNL

cool_techie_tvm is from kerala so he might be able to help you choose an approriate plan.

Have a great stay

Balgator

Thank you for immediate replies and goodwill!!

As far as I understand wireless won't suit me simply because I can rent a flat in a place with bad coverage.. Moreover, I can't rely on wireless (un)stability in my work so I think it's better to go broadband.

How long will it usually take in BSNL or Airtel to make everything ready?

vikramjb

It totally depends on the area, I got a BSNL connection two days in chennai, TamilNadu and when I was in Blore I got Airtel in a matter of two days. There are members who have bad epxriences with both providers. Gut feel says Airtel might be faster than BSNL , less red tape to clear .

cool techie what do you say ?

cool_techie_tvm

BSNL can provide u with a wireline connection. But it depends upon the efficiency of the employees in the nearest telephone exchange. I have seen BSNL giving away connections within 2 days of applying for it to two months after application date.

Airtel broadband has limited coverage. If u are residing in the city or 2~3 kms from city, Airtel can fix u up with a connection..

Balgator

Well as I thought it will be rather hard and unpredictable task.. Unfortunately I have only 2 weeks for accomodation and after that my work begins.. So probably it's better to have some wireless while I'm waiting for broadband.

The problem is to find a place with coverage for both And with acceptable quality..

Where it's better to go? Is Cochin a good choice? What are the chances that I'll find what I need there (if I'll do my best)?

cool_techie_tvm

Service providers give much importance to Kochi as it is considered as commercial capital of the state. So u can always expect a good QOS in Kochi. Of course u will find what u need in there, but one employee can make your holiday hell !!

Kindly checkout Tata Indicom's wireless offering USB Modem, Wireless Internet Modem & Internet Cards from Tata Indicom

vikramjb

In which city exactly is your posting going to be ?

cool_techie_tvm

BTW please checkout the offering of Reliance :: Welcome to Reliance Mobile ::

Balgator

Sorry what do you mean under posting? Is Kochi indivisible city or there are cities in it?

cool_techie_tvm, thank you very much!

cool_techie_tvm

I think he meant the exact location of the place in Kochi.

Help is always at hand in IBF

Balgator

If he means that - I don't know.. I guess any rather safe location will suit me if only there is required coverage..
I am very pleased to see such good response

Yet one request..

Please, write about 5 cities with the same likelihood of good Internet as in Kochi? Including the North.. To be on the safe side if someone will join me and I'll have to change my destination.

Thanks

cool_techie_tvm

Five cities within Kerala? Or outside Kerala?

Balgator

Outside except Delhi, Blore and Mumbai. Maybe some northward of Delhi (Amritsar, Saharanpur).

I've found fellow traveller and he insists on northern stay because of south heat. As I don't limit myself to a certain place and it's funnier to travel in company I can consider this option too..

StarK

if u want to beat the heat, then u shud stay at or around mumbai... cause the area around delhi is cool only till about april start, then starts the real summer .

smoothvibes

Hi Balgator

Welcome to India and IndiaBroadband Forum

as you said you don't have plans for Delhi so can not offer any help but if in case you come to delhi then do remember to shout on me, can arrange most of the things here.
Like Home, Internet, Food, Transport etc. can be arranged anytime

again wish you a nice stay in India and IndiaBroadband Forum

smoothvibes

essbebe

From Google search;
"cochin broadband connection"

Enjoy high speed unlimited PLUS plans bundled with business enrich services like Static IP, Domian Name Reg, Mail Services, PC Security

Contact :
Mahesh Kumar M
Executive -Direct Sales Team
TCISL, Cochin-Ph: 9249556052
Email: mahesh.mahimk@gmail.com



Mobile: +91-92495 56052

or

Internet Service Providers Cochin|Broadband & Dialup Internet Connection Providers Cochin

see the list at the bottom. Check the locality where you intend to stay.

vikramjb

Pune would be a good choice except in April, May.