Thread: Best connection for making STD calls?

Hi,
Looking for a Connection for making lots of STD calls, mainly to my grandparents and other relatives, total 3nos. appox minutes of use in a month:200-300min

2 are from punjab
1 is from Tamil nadu


Please suggest a Plan/Scheme with Provider, Connection should prepaid

Reliance CDMA provides UL STD for just 496/- per month. Checkout details in :: Reliance Mobile - Prepaid ::

Is it Rel to Rel, or any operator?

Its RIM to RIM.

Its difficult to find such packages in the prepaid segment. Most of the providers give away STD packs in postpaid.

Its not worth then, becuase none of my relatives are on rel

any other scheme?

Eh?? Not worth because they are in Reliance?

Please wait for further suggestions from board members.

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

Eh?? Not worth because they are in Reliance?

Please wait for further suggestions from board members.

I have a habit of eating words

As of now there are two options,

1> If duration per call is high,
Reliance pre-paid connection with Rs.39 STV (valid for 30 days)
First minute of each call : local Call Re.1/STD Rs.1.50
second minute onwards for each call : local/STD 50p
Valid for all operator.

2> Duration per call is low
Virgin Prepaid default plan
Local Call per day : First 3 min per day : Re.1, from 4th min per day 50p
STD per day: First 3 min per day Rs.1.50, 4th min - 33rd min 50p, 34th min onwards Rs.1.50

@ cool techie
RIM Prepaid Rs.496 is no longer available for new customers. only old customers can recharge and continue.

Thanks!
This is Reliance CDMA or GSM?
if CDMA, i have to purchase Handset also

The plans stated by panchabhut are of Reliance CDMA.

Originally Posted by Gary4gar

Thanks!
This is Reliance CDMA or GSM?
if CDMA, i have to purchase Handset also

Yes. as posted by cool techie, Its R-CDMA.
U can get a new LG B&W handset with connection in R-CDMA for less than Rs.1000.

Yea LG RD3500 FTW !!

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

Yea LG RD3500 FTW !!

FTW??
Whats that?

Originally Posted by panchabhut

FTW??
Whats that?

Detailed explanation FTW: "What is 'FTW'? What Does It Mean?"

Originally Posted by panchabhut

Yes. as posted by cool techie, Its R-CDMA.
U can get a new LG B&W handset with connection in R-CDMA for less than Rs.1000.

what would be the total cost of actualization?

Handset + connection?

Originally Posted by Gary4gar

what would be the total cost of actualization?

Handset + connection?

Is this available in Lifetime Plans?

When taking a new connection only the cost of the handset comes into play. The rest are provided for free. If u are opting for a postpaid connection, then u will have to pay the security deposit too.

Yes it is available with lifetime plans too.

If interested please get in touch with the nearest Reliance Web World for further info.

Originally Posted by Gary4gar

what would be the total cost of actualization?
Handset + connection?
Is this available in Lifetime Plans?

As cool techie already has indicated in R-CDMA, in case of new connections, u only pay for the handset and the connection comes free.
The above indicated tariffs are applicable for lifetime also as long as u make a STV (special tariff voucher) recharge of Rs.39 every 30th day. Pl. remember that the STV only entitles to the tariff plan and actual usage would be adjusted against normal talk-time balance available in your account.

Checkout with Vodafone CC. I used to make STD calls @ 1/- per minute some months back by recharging for 50/-. This offer was valid for 30 days only.

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

Checkout with Vodafone CC. I used to make STD calls @ 1/- per minute some months back by recharging for 50/-. This offer was valid for 30 days only.

yes .. the std rates will be Re.1 per min by recharging with a bonus card of Rs.31 per month in vodafone

Originally Posted by panchabhut

As of now there are two options,

1> If duration per call is high,
Reliance pre-paid connection with Rs.39 STV (valid for 30 days)
First minute of each call : local Call Re.1/STD Rs.1.50
second minute onwards for each call : local/STD 50p
Valid for all operator.

I Asked about this scheme but nobody knows about this
Are you sure of such scheme exists?

Have u contacted the CC? Did they forge ignorance of this scheme?

Originally Posted by cool_techie_tvm

Have u contacted the CC? Did they forge ignorance of this scheme?

Yep, i asked in Web world.
they don't know any such scheme. they say minimum rates on Reliance networks for STD are 1Rupee Per min

Seems the offer is currently available only in Delhi & NCR

Originally Posted by panchabhut

Seems the offer is currently available only in Delhi & NCR

Damn!

here is the consolation offer from Reliance for other circles, but u need R-CDMA at both places,

STD+Local R-CDMA 2 R-CDMA Prepaid Pack
1. Rs 2222/- 500Mins Every Month For 1Year
2. Rs 4444/- 500Mins Every Month For Lifetime (can only be used on a pre-existing lifetime connection)

Heres the calculation as I see it,
for 1.
new connection cost Rs.199 (comes free if u buy the handset)
Lifetime voucher Rs.550 (one-time cost)
recharge amt. 2222 less tax @12.36% net value 1977 for 6000 On-net min in one year. i.e. around 33p/min.

for 2.
Lifetime pack 199
Lifetime jadoo 550
500Mins Every Month For Lifetime 4444
Total upfront payment : 199+550+4444=5193 for 13x12=156 mths (balance License Period)
Assuming ROI @ 12%, the per mth cost comes to Rs.67 for 500 on net minutes i.e. around 13p/min.
[Other call rates, Local calls to any network Rs. 0.50, STD calls to any network Rs. 1.00, All Incoming & Outgoing calls while roaming Rs. 1.00]

But considering the scenario of mobile rates in India, I would advise for first option only.
(offer available till 31st March only)