• BSNL Names '07 Year of Broadband

    BSNL Names '07 Year of Broadband

    Techtree News Staff, Dec 22, 2006 1324 hrs IST

    Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in a New Year bonanza for its customers, has decided to remove the STD barring facility from all landline phones.

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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in a New Year bonanza for its customers, has decided to remove the STD barring facility from all landline phones.

The company said it would gradually replace old instruments with caller line identification (CLI) facility, and increase the broadband speed and the free download limit.

Over the next 18 months, landline phones would be equipped with the CLI facility. And since the move involved replacing a huge number of phones, the initiative would be conducted in phases. In the mobile segment, location-based service would be launched from January next year.

The broadband speed will be increased from 256 kbps (kilobits per second) to up to 2 mbps (megabits per second) at the existing tariff of Rs 250 per month, from January 1 next year, thus upgrading all its 8.2 lakh broadband users. In addition, the free download limit will be enhanced from 0.4 gigabyte to 1 gigabyte. And the rates for further downloads have been decreased from Rs 1.40 per megabyte to 90 paise.

Announcing the bonanza, A K Sinha, Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL, said that the download limit for business customers would be increased to 4GB, which would mean benefits up to Rs 2,400 a month.

Declaring 2007 as the Year of Broadband, Sinha said that BSNL would extend the service from 600 towns to 1,000, besides giving 50 lakh additional connections. Out of this, 18.4 lakh connections would be provided in the rural areas, and 31.6 lakh in the urban areas.

In rural areas, where broadband connection over copper lines is not possible, BSNL will use Wi-Max technology to offer broadband services.

According to BSNL, plans are in the pipeline to start an online gaming service. Besides, the company has reduced monthly charges for the One India Plan to Rs 1.80 per month, along with 50 free calls.

Also, the STD facility will be offered to 1.2 crore customers without any extra security deposit. The customers will have to inform BSNL if they want to continue with barring of the STD facility.

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(168) Comments
Mr D patel
,Anand Gujarat India, on Mar 20, 2010 01:12 PM
This is realy great plasure to let you know that inspite you conforme that your provider is the best , but if you realy care as a provider than you shall notice that your staff well below standard . To day world is change and advance . So i am warnnjng that please kindly look into quality of workmen ship is greatly look in to. We as a customer pay for the service in returne you have to give quality service which is binded by the law. Poor qualitys world is finish in todays world. Also take notice that even the monopoly system is finish. So 1st ly look in to your staff who are very well trained and have good quality of knowledge. Wake up now and act before you are to late.
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kalai
,karikal, on Jul 27, 2009 12:11 PM
100 mbps how match
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Manoranjan Moha
,Damanjodi(Koraput), on Dec 22, 2006 03:38 PM
NO doubt about it that broadband tariff of BSNL is marvellous but it should further minimise the download rates i.e which would be 90 paise per MB should come to 50 paisa.
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Ansh
,Lucknow, on Jun 04, 2009 09:05 AM
Hi all friends I also went through same torture from BSNL same frquent disconnections and very hevy billing . Without using broadband for a minute I got a bill of Rs.2602. So its my humble request to all never opt for BSNL products. And those who already are facing the same problem get rid of this pathetic and heavy billed BSNL connection as soon as possible.
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kAnIsQ
,Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Mar 29, 2009 01:33 PM
Hey Guys !! I am currrently using home 250 plan. Sometimes I get more than 5mbps (mega bits per second) speed. I am shifting to home 1000 plan next month. Is there anyone recievin such speed in home 1000 plan?
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Khushal Dedhia
,Vasai / Virar, on Jan 26, 2009 09:26 AM
We are looking at buying call now cards of bsnl. So can you suggest or give us the No of Distributor who can provide the service to us.
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vishal
,chennai, on Oct 09, 2008 07:56 PM
sir i have 500 scheme broadband.can u please tell me from what time is it free to access.
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Phalguni Mukher
,Kolkata, on Aug 30, 2008 06:19 PM
Bsnl authorities said while installing my broadband connection in March2008 that I may have usage detail via their website data.bsnl.in. Subsequently they directed us to go to another website http.bbservice.bsnl.in. This website provide usage detail to data one id users only.This webpage is not having any dropdown box to get further link by providing portal id etc. CGM Kolkata being my service provider, I represented the matter trrough a Email, but no response has yet been made at his end. A consuner has the right to information about data usage. What is BSNL's reaction on thousands om similar complaints registered daily through various forum? why bsnl authorities are sitting tight over the matter matter ? What is the wayout ? How a bsnl broadband user can view his usage detail? why bsnl authorities are sitting tight over the matter
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ramesh
,hyderabad, on Aug 22, 2008 08:45 PM
i want to search landline number in name wise
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Mrs. Jayshree
,virar, on May 02, 2008 07:55 AM
sir my consumer No 2100242621, Appl No. 180008079, Exchange Vasai WLL mFixed Urban, Regn/wl.No.VSFL 3200091 dated 22/4/2008. on the hopes i booked this telephone that it will get soon, ???? sir can i know when i will get this telephone,prive tele servicer provides telephone immediately after the booking. why the delay from the BSNL. can u help me please
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Dheeraj
,Badlapur, on Feb 21, 2008 01:37 PM
I had applied for dataone broadband on 18 April 07. The registration No. is 12886. Still now the data one broadband connection is not provided to me.
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syed soheb
,hyderabad, on Jan 17, 2008 05:02 AM
how to check usage of bsnl internet i logon to many websites but landed up to getting no information about checking my usage of bsnl intenet please give me a sure web\site to find my usage
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jigo
,A" BAD, on Jan 26, 2008 12:30 PM
go to 10.240.43.216 login & check usage
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Amar
,Kolkata, on Dec 22, 2006 02:40 PM
Hi. Kindly correct the monthly changes for One India Plan to Rs.180 pm. It is showing up as Rs 1.80 pm in the above article.
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robby
,AMRITSAR, on Jan 18, 2008 12:26 AM
Hi, plz help me!!?well i?m having bsnl home500 plan?it has the bandwidth of 2mb/s, so it should give the download speed near about 256kb/s, but it is giving just 50kb/s?..i?m so worried about it?please help me what to do?
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sauarabh wazir
,jammu, on Jan 16, 2008 07:55 PM
its provide good knowledge
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ABS Shrinivasan
,Dombivli East, on Jan 08, 2008 10:20 PM
how to download the landline bill online, what is the site and what is the procedure. pls send a detailed mail.
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Sparsh Sharma
,Kalyan near Mumbai, on Dec 06, 2007 09:38 AM
The news is very useful. But BSNL is delaying providing modems for broadband....an irony because 2007 is the Year of the Broadband.
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chandan
,dhanbad, on Dec 03, 2007 10:37 AM
i show your advertisement on tv that 2mbps @250 per month but i want to know that its free downloding for 24 hour or it avilable on mobile
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Alwarswamy
,DINDIGUL, on Dec 01, 2007 08:14 PM
Iam registerred owner of tel 2420801 .I had givenplan change request from plan UL 900 PLUS to HOME 500 COMBO PLAN but to my surprise i find that theyhave changed it to HOME 500 COMBO PLUS against my specific request .Requested for immedite change.Thanking you.
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Mandeep Kumar
,Amritsar, on Oct 23, 2007 11:34 PM
2 MB... That is excellent. But why Indian Companies are unable to provide unlimited download service to their customers? why are they paying per mb download prices? I do understand the fact that everyone would not be able to pay that much amount but you should atleast bring this sort of packages to customer where they can choose unlimited download service from BT. And thanks for BSNL to bring 2mg broadband to the customers. Cusomers are facing so many problems with 256kbps speed. System get slow while downloading heavy files or runing heavy sites like cisco which is a grate source to thousands of student in india. I would also request BSNL to bring Braoband services on user mobiles. good luck and best regards
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D.Ashokraj
,Chennai, on Oct 19, 2007 11:44 AM
The broadband connection is not working properly many time it says "server not found"
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Jaya devi suran
,kolkata, on Sep 29, 2007 02:16 PM
not get dataone connection after allotof work order a long before
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Lt Col SN Tripa
,Gorakhpur, on Sep 18, 2007 04:04 PM
It is welcome note to increase the services but poor state of response to the complaint even to the GM for maintenace of line telephone on which broadband is dependent is deplorable. Repeated complaint for telephone gorakhpur 2201536 to remove noise has no response and consumer has no option but to seek disconnection on account of poor service response
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DeepakKumar
,Dhanbad, on Aug 05, 2007 01:44 AM
my phone was disconnected due due to poor servises and bills were charged even for disconnected period,my phone no was 03262204305
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arvind k.suman
,nagpur, on Jul 19, 2007 07:22 PM
I'm cellone user (525plan) in nagpur. your service is very bad in nagpur.
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shanmugam
,erode, on Jun 11, 2007 10:04 PM
I'm home 250 user is it true that while we use internet, call made from the telephone is free of charge. please reply me.
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Lipsa Acharya
,Baroda, on May 09, 2007 06:29 PM
I have purchased home 250 plan and i am still unaware of the free hours provided and also confused abt the free usage and download rate.
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Nitin
,Pune, on Mar 04, 2007 10:16 AM
Your plan is Third class plan other companies give this service in less cost why should people purchase your brodband plan???
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punjab234
,Moga, on Dec 31, 2006 12:35 PM
Visit bsnl website :- http://bsnl.co.in/newsdetailed.php?news_id=352
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jagmeet
,amritsar, on Mar 03, 2007 01:30 PM
is there any wi-fi zone in amritsar except hotels. I am for public . I hear rumour that there is by BSNL
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rinkle
,chandigarh, on Jan 21, 2007 02:03 AM
for barodband serives
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Dec 31, 2006 01:27 PM
100% cheating by BSNL with users of UL 900. Nor speed upgraded to 2 MB nor rent reduced as is done for 250, 500, 1000 and other higher bracket users.They have been given double benefited of high speed with low rent. Shall the Dept look in to the matter or should we switch over to any other plan?
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Anonymous
,Hyderabad, on Jan 14, 2007 12:28 PM
BSNL is the best. It is giving great download speeds at affordable rates. Soon I'm sure they will give unlimited downloads also.
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sonia
,amritsar, on Jan 07, 2007 10:26 AM
allover punjab from last one week daraone speed is very low,only 4-8k in downloading.did anybody notice this spl in ul900 plans.
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dharmvir
,amritsar, on Jan 07, 2007 12:11 PM
Yes you are right. I have telephoned the deptt many times but no solution till date. The say it will take upto wednesday
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punjab234
,Moga, on Jan 08, 2007 12:45 AM
It seems to be problem in Amritsar but here in moga everything is running fine.
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Harry
,Moga, on Jan 08, 2007 06:36 PM
hi mr punjab234.pls tell me ur email id am also from moga ,my is harry_sood1 at the rate of yahoo...........u know at com not cou can understand
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Jan 10, 2007 12:35 PM
U R absolutly right Sonia ji.Me also using UL 900 and speed is less than 10 kbps.email me goralalgargi at the rate dataone dot in
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Jan 10, 2007 12:31 PM
It is nothing more than a cheating and that too, by Govt of India.What a shame that Govt itself cheating their citizens at the name of Broadband and declaring the year 2007 as year of broadband.Clear Cheating by authorities of BSNL and Govt of India by not providing the 2 MB speed to UL 900 users nor rent has been reduced as is done with 250 and 500 scheme holder .And more to add, now UL 900 customers are getting speed less than 10 kbps and 256 kbps and 2 MB is a dream only.I wrote to the Minister but his Addl. PS replied that my grievances have been forwarded to the concern officer and it is shocking that my Grievances sent to same officers who are denying the quality and quantity to the customers
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Jan 03, 2007 09:23 AM
Clear Cheating by autorities of BSNL by not providing the 2 MB speed to UL 900 users nor rent has been reduced as is done with 250 and 500 shceme holder
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Atuol
,Delhi, on Jan 04, 2007 05:37 PM
BSNL is doing buisness in the name of new year. From inside source BSNL is planning to keep the traiff plan like the previous one. Its just a buisness trick to attaractmore customers. But in reality the speed of network will br 256 Kbps in avarage. This is clear from the statement released by BSNL also.
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Vijay Kutal
,Pune, on Jan 08, 2007 08:15 PM
AS assured by you, you must provide a speed of 2 MBPS for bsnl 900ul+ plan
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Harry
,Moga, on Jan 08, 2007 06:34 PM
mr punjab234 am also from moga,i want to know abt your cell no cos i want to talk u on phone abt broadband,and where u live in moga?i have prob but ur net is working fine how is it possible.so pl if u can send me at harry_sood1@yahoo.com.thanks
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karthick
,chennai, on Dec 30, 2006 11:43 PM
what is airtel broadband upto? will they review their strategy to retain their customers.. If they don't give better speeds and downloads then i am considering to move to bsnl...
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prem
,chennai, on Jan 04, 2007 06:45 PM
Airtel seems be in fools paradise. They are, perhaps, paralyzed. They seem to ignore the challenge posed by the Public sector BSNL. One thing is for sure, Airtel, by virtue of their indiffernce to their competitor is going to see a mass exodus of their customers. Airtel is going to slowly but surely loose out their broadband customers, if they are incapable of matching the fabulous speed and increased download limit for as low as Rs.250 per month tariff from BSNL. All efforts to contact Airtel customercare on the tariff front has thrown up one thing, they are not ready to match, let alone beat the competitor (BSNL.) Kudos to BSNL for the surprise New Year gift.
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srini1973
,chennai, on Jan 07, 2007 10:34 AM
there is no info from any side, they are trying to overacting, saying even they dont know that BSNL is giving this offer. I dont think so airtel is coming to this kind of offers, I am airtel customer and want to see 1 more month, if they are not changing their mind I will switch over to BSNL.
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Ajay
,INdore, on Jan 06, 2007 12:38 AM
Respected Sir, Thanks a lot for the free download limit enhanced from 0.4 gigabyte to 1 gigabyte. Dear sir you must provide free night hours to 250/- per month subscriber. Actaully I am a research schollar and almost all my colleauges suffer some how monetory problem as we are student and we depend upon our parrents so kindly provide free hours in night. That will beneficial to our research. In day time most of the time we are suffering from electricity cut so we cann't go any cyber cafe. Thanks Sincerely Ajay
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,bangalore, on Jan 05, 2007 11:48 PM
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Jan 05, 2007 12:04 PM
Open querry to Minister of Telecom Mr Maran, CMD BSNL, Govt of India: For Home 250, it was 400 MB UL/DL with 256 kbps speed, for Home 500, it was 1 GB DL/UL with 256 scheme and for Home 1000, it was 2.5 GB DL/UL with 256 kbps and these all now upgraded . For Home 1000 users they have to pay only Rs 500 with speed enhanced 8 times, mean, 256 to 2MB where as there is not any relief given to UL 900 users,either in rent nor in speed. Shall they reply me, why? Now for UL 900 customers: Shift to Home 500 and get 2.5 GB DL/UL wiht night free and save Rs 400+12.24% tax
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Manoj
,pathanamthitta, on Jan 05, 2007 01:09 AM
Hello, I am planning to come to india for a vacation, i wouldlike to know how log it will take for getting the BSNL highspeed Internet connection once i applied.
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Gaganpreet Sing
,Bathinda, on Jan 02, 2007 05:49 PM
Respected Sir , I am having a broadband connection (BSNL) . I am using it through USB . In my modem there is a red light over' LAN '. I want to work trough LAN , not through USB . So , Please tell me that how can I do that i.e. how can i enable my connection through LAN and turn the red light over 'LAN' to Green light . Sir, please e-mail me the answer . Yors sicerely , Gaganpreet Singh Mann , Bathinda , Punjab .
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bsnl_sucks
,hyderabad, on Jan 04, 2007 03:54 PM
Hi Gagan, Do u want to use two or more computers on the same connection? if so, read on.. 1. U need to buy a hub(no. of ports on the hub= no of computers to be connected). 2. Buy CAT5 cables(cross cables). 3. Connect the CAT5 from ur orignial computer(which is USB connected to net) to hub. 4. Now connect all other computer to the hub using CAT5 cables. that shud do it :)
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MB15
,Mumbai, on Dec 31, 2006 07:18 PM
Hmmm....Thats good move by BSNL , 2mbps speed only for 250rs(min.).I have read here people saying why not increasing the speed in Unlimited plans.This is all bogus.What do you expect that they will provide UN 2mbps for only 900rs?I have currently MTNL 1200 Plan with 2gb download but i used 1800 P With 5gb d and speed 512kbps speed same as i have now.Now 900U users are free to download anything that they want but with restricted speeds of 30kb/sec.You want it to be increased to 250kb/sec for free!I bought a limited cap plan because i wanted a speed of 512k.You downlaoders want to have maximum downloads and at the same time want lighting fast speed?what the heck.Either decide what you want - Speed or Download capacity.you can download 1gb in 1.5 hrs only and the whole day you can download loads of gb.The servers will get jammed and obviously BSNL don't wan't it.Secondly i also wanted totell ya guys that BSNL won't provide 2mbps speed at night free hours.What BSNL and MTNL want is More speed with limited downloads and not more speeds with unlimited downloads.That would jam there servers.Other thing i would want to tell all that The gaming service to be started by BSNL will require you to download the game first and then play and the downloads would be free.Its not that You would Stream the game and play like one guy stated.LOL. So enjoy the speeds and the new year!.Dude 2mbps speed is huge!!lol just kidding.
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Bharat.Raj
,Pune, on Jan 04, 2007 02:09 PM
BSNL is an horrible ISP which is completely irresponsible. i have sent them numerous emails regarding slow speeds (Plan 900) but i have received no response yet. the speed of Broadband is slower than Dial up Connection. 256kbps does not provide download speeds of 5kbps properly. this is bare faced looting by BSNL. their service is very poor. TATA's are providing better service Unlimited Downloads per month at Rs 450 at 256kbps.
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Milind Kanade
,Thane, on Jan 04, 2007 12:19 AM
Exellent Job By BSNL it's real value for money ! :-) Cheers
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punjab234
,Moga, on Dec 25, 2006 10:30 PM
BSNL is giving true speeds at reasonable price. First U guys learn that 8 bits = 1 byte so they r not cheating anyone. 256kbps means that I can download at 32Kilobytes. 2mbps means 256kilobytes. Its 42Times faster than 48kbps Dial Up Connection. My brother who is living in canada has 512kbps connection for $21. So we r very lucky to have such speed at affordable rates. Currently I have Home500 plan night unlimited, in these 6 hours i can download 5.3GB at 2mbps speed. wake up man!
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Bhushan
,chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 09:16 PM
Nice to see you here man,i also belongs to MOGA.are bhai sari raat jaag jaag kar download karega kya and also from where you download such high data 5.3GB without any break rapidshare or megauploads none of them giving file more then 100mb at a time so what will you do in night.further the highest downloading speed of P2P, rapidshare or megauploads for free users is max of 60-80k so what will you do with 256k of downloading rate at 2MB connection which is also conditional max of 2MB(depends upon distance from local exchange) I am UL900 user and my average data use is near abt 18-24GB for a month.This is true that the speed and service of BSNL in our area is very good.
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Jacob
,USA, on Dec 28, 2006 12:25 AM
Bhusanji needs to learn a bit more about downloading! ever heard of torrents? if not try and u can download **gbs every nite. secndly just wait for few more (2-3) years and BSNL will give you atleast bndwidth of 3mbps and unlimited downloads for a fixed amount less than 2000 a month
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Bhushan
,Chandigarh, on Dec 28, 2006 09:00 PM
How you think i dont knows about torrents,I allready knows about torrents from very early stage,well links in torrents never gives me good speeds,resources are allways low or allmost dead in torrents.I tried many bitlord etc.Second BSNL will revise their terrif plan in coming six month so no need to wait for 2-3 years.I belongs to BSNL so i am telling this.
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tanmay
,pune, on Jan 03, 2007 11:04 PM
i download from net 24/7 my pc my net is never off.i download 50 gb per month upload 25 gb.they r doing wrong with by giving 500 ppl night downloading freeand not to unlimited cust atleast UL900 plan ppl should get 2mbps speed in night hours.use utorrent it can give lot of speed.
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Wise Old Owl !
,Pudukkottai, on Jan 03, 2007 07:55 PM
Guess I should be the most grumpy person here :( I was on the 2 Mbps business plan. Im happy that they increased the download limit for me but well, their service has definitely dipped during the past three days. I could easily download stuff at 2 Mbps in December '06 but now I cant. Guess it is because everyone is on 2 Mbps. I was a happy duck last year but now since there are a lot of happy ducks browsing at 2 Mbps im not all that happy! Have fun everybody. Cheers !
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dharmvir
,amritsar, on Jan 03, 2007 08:52 PM
I am using 900UL and I used to download at 28-32Kb/sec which has gone down in three days to 6-8Kb/sec.speed test showed 49Kbps/sec low than dialup connection. What is happening. I telephoned the deptt. no one to answer
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KOMAL
,LUDHINA, on Jan 03, 2007 10:41 PM
I AM ALSO UL900 USER,SAME LOW DOWNLOADING SPEED 6-8K FROM LAST 5 DAYS.WOW WHAT A GIFT BSNL GIVES ME IN 2007.MY BROADBAND IS WORKING LIKE DIALUP CONNECTION OF 48KBPS.
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binu kumar
,trivandrum, on Dec 22, 2006 02:08 PM
No body can match BSNL in quality of broadband and in price. Great work bsnl. Keep it up
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sathya
,bangalore, on Dec 24, 2006 01:49 PM
hatts of to bsnl, it rocks, do we need to equip new modem(cli)in order to get that 2mbps speed????, guyz do u think we all can get this frm ja n 01-2007 its self?????
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Araya
,Dibrugarh, on Jan 03, 2007 07:54 PM
BSNL is a thiff. They will give you service and but not quality. What a fool gift for new year. UL900 download in slow speed and other don't download but put the speed of 2MBPS in your showcase. Its like having speed and controlling your internet surffing. I wish if some private ISP give Unlimited at 2 MBPS and goodbye DataOne Forever. Hopeless offer for broadband.
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Jan 03, 2007 09:31 AM
Readers of Techtree and Techtree staff and News reporterrs, pleaase read the following comparison and comment accordingly: For Home 250, it was 400 MB UL/DL with 256 kbps speed, for Home 500, it was 1 GB DL/UL with 256 scheme and for Home 1000, it was 2.5 GB DL/UL with 256 kbps and these all now upgraded . For Home 1000 users they have to pay only Rs 500 with speed enhanced 8 times, mean, 256 to 2MB where as there is not any releif given to UL 900 users. Shall Govt of India, Concerned Minister and Department of Telecome look in to the same?
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Jan 03, 2007 09:29 AM
For Home 250, it was 400 MB UL/DL with 256 kbps speed, for Home 500, it was 1 GB DL/UL with 256 scheme and for Home 1000, it was 2.5 GB DL/UL with 256 kbps and these all now upgraded . For Home 1000 users they have to pay only Rs 500 with speed enhanced 8 times, mean, 256 to 2MB where as there is not any releif given to UL 900 users. Shall Govt of India, Concerned Minister and Department of Telecome look in to the same?
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nchoudhury
,Guwahati, on Jan 02, 2007 07:41 AM
That is very interesting and will be useful if they really increase the free download limit from 0.4 gigabyte to 1 gigabyte in Rs.250/- Plan. Has they published it anywhere and from January it will came to act or it will take some time.
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punjab234
,Moga, on Jan 02, 2007 11:37 AM
Visit http://bsnl.co.in/newsdetailed.php?news_id=352
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Harry
,Moga, on Jan 01, 2007 05:31 PM
anyone notice?2day the speed of ur dataone broad band...pls tell me if anyone notice the speed.what is the diffrence in 256 kb or 2 mb?
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punjab234
,Moga, on Jan 01, 2007 05:56 PM
Yeah man there is lot of difference in speed. It also depends on server from where u r downloading any file. Today i downloaded DON 2Cd DVD Rip Movie 1.37GB in just 2hours. I am also from Moga.
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harry
,Moga, on Jan 01, 2007 07:00 PM
mr punjab234,i want u to ask first tell me what type of plan u have?how u download the 1.34 GB? it is ok u can download this file in 2 hours,but what abt ur limit?ha ha ha u used all ur month limit in one movie?
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punjab234
,Moga, on Jan 01, 2007 07:16 PM
No harry I have Home 500 Plan which also includes night unlimited (2 A.M. - 8 A.M.) so I downloaded movie between 5:30 A.M. to 7:30 A.M.
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rahul_84
,delhi, on Jan 01, 2007 07:46 PM
I HAVE MTNL UNLIMITED PLAN IN DELHI AND I AM GETTING A SPEED OF 1.83 MBPS .....i think im lucky coz no one here seems to be getting 2 mbps speed in unlimited plan :P
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B V Ramanna
,Bangalore, on Jan 01, 2007 11:26 PM
There is no change. As slow as ever. Is there any statement from BSNL for haaving increased the speed. I also need a speed testing application. Someone suggest please
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GURPS
,NOTTINGHAM, on Jan 02, 2007 02:50 AM
hi mr ramana . You can use www.dslreports.com/stest to find the speed of ur bb
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Jerin
,Cochin, on Jan 01, 2007 10:54 PM
Does 500 plan allow you to download at speed upto 2mbps during 2-8 guys?Somebody here told night speed will not be 2mbps .Whats the real truth?
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,New Delhi, on Jan 01, 2007 07:11 PM
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Abhishek
,Thiruvalla, on Dec 31, 2006 08:41 PM
BSNL sucks.. they have only 2 things in their mind: 1)high speed with limited bandwidth 2)low speed with unlimited bandwidth this is the BSNL's broadband year.. it sucks!!
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Jan 01, 2007 12:26 PM
It is clear cut cheating with the unlimited plan holders or say UL 900 customers.Either Govt (BSNL) should provide up to 2 MB speed to every customer or otherwise it is fraud to say it the year of Broadband by Duffer and un-educated Minister(Simple Graduate man who do not ,even know, a b c of braodband and is at the mercy of Babu's)
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Ashwin
,Chennai, on Jan 01, 2007 02:51 PM
True! Damn BSNL. Government nonsense...
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Anonymous
,Anonymous, on Dec 22, 2006 03:48 PM
Any net connection with download limit capped is useless.. Its a way to rob customers... Such high speeds will really thrill users & they willl want more content.. but extra downloads will be charged & there goes the fun in broadband....
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Jeet
,Vizag, on Jan 01, 2007 10:51 AM
dude... limit of 1 Gb or 2.5 Gb is hard to cross even if u watch vedios now and then on the net.... and btw the plans from home 500 onwards have free download from 2 to 8AM.... so any files that are to be downloaded can fit in there...
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jatin
,delhi, on Dec 22, 2006 02:16 PM
they must provide more download speed also for heavy users
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anubhav
,jaipur, on Dec 29, 2006 04:47 PM
Pls Help ... Is that true that beside increasing the limit to 2.5 Gb for home 500 plan... they have also increased night unlimited service time from 2 am to 8 am to 8:00 Pm to 8: 00 Am
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kaeDee
,Sivakasi, on Jan 01, 2007 01:52 AM
NO CHANGE IN NIGHT FREE TIME.. NightUnlimited Scheme available from Plan500 onwards...
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Suku
,Chennai, on Jan 01, 2007 08:09 AM
Dont belive rumors. There is no upgrade in the Free downloading time. Please find the BSNL official link for futher details http://www.bsnl.co.in/newsdetailed.php?news_id=352
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Soham Dutta
,Jorhat, on Dec 22, 2006 02:00 PM
great news. 250 bucks for a 2 mbps connection is really great. I dont think such low rates are available even in the USA
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Phanindra
,Ind, on Dec 22, 2006 02:15 PM
Lets see the performance and then decide :)
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saty
,mumbai, on Dec 22, 2006 03:08 PM
but whether ppl. have DL limits in US?...i seriously doubt they do.
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Hemant
,Ahmedabad, on Jan 01, 2007 01:25 AM
BSNL is great no one can chase....Its really great
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K. L. NARAYANAN
,2/100 Coyalmannam Vill. & Post, PALAKKAD - 678 702. (Kerala State)., on Dec 26, 2006 10:49 AM
My experience is that the declarations by BSNL remain only in paper and nothing is accomplished. Their services, especially in the rural areas, are very poor standard and the staff over there are not with adequate knowledge of their own plans and operations. They, even the senior officers, have got all the excuses pointing their fingers to their higher offices. I am at Coyalmannam in Palghat District (Kerala) which is a Block Headquarter and BSNL's promise of providing Broadband remain in paper for a long time leaving our expectations in vain. I would request Mr. A.K.Sinha, Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL, to look into this before promulgating fresh plans and offers. Thank you.
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Bhushan
,chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 09:05 PM
The declaration of 2MB bandwidth to all is 100% true(Expect UL900 users).You are wrong Mr Narayanan BSNL never gives false declarations.Well i am agree with the poor service in rural areas but they are expanding wide fresh network in rurals in coming months.This is true Broadband service of BSNL is flawless and fast then any private looters.
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appu
,kayamkulam, on Dec 29, 2006 10:24 PM
I know in Palghat District BSNL is providing broadband. Its a sad thing that your exchange is waiting for one. It should be taken up with the local divisional engineer. Dont jump into private looters. BSNL is not huth or essar. it will be there always for your welfare. So dont worry. take the case with Divisional engineer immediately
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Ashish
,Lucknow, on Dec 29, 2006 09:45 PM
Mr. "Techtree News Staff"! Pleas correct the following typo.... "According to BSNL, plans are in the pipeline to start an online gaming service. Besides, the company has reduced monthly charges for the One India Plan to Rs 1.80 per month, along with 50 free calls." It's Rs 180, not Rs 1.80/.
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kamlesh
,ahmedbad, on Dec 29, 2006 12:01 PM
rate of new brodband business plan
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vijayakumar s
,chennai, on Dec 29, 2006 07:43 AM
this is nice, but they were not concentrated on the home 500 plan.. In this plan they would have increase the unlimited timing... 2 am to 8 am ..is not a reasonable time.. they have to increase the timing earlier that is .. from 9 pm or 10 pm...
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Dec 28, 2006 10:34 AM
The news in the air is that BSNL shall provide 2 MB speed only to consumers with Rs 250 Plan.Is that right? If yes, what is wrong with those consumers who are paying much on higher schemes like Home 500 and Home UL 900 plans? General Economic Policy is 'more you pay, more you get' but here is the reverse to that . Less you pay more you get and more you pay , less you get. On the one hand, Minister and BSNL is crying year 2007 as year of Broadband but on the other, making injustice to consumers by not allowing 2 MB UL/DL speed to all the consumers,in all plans including Home UL 900. Shall any one from BSNL or public,come forward to clarify this concept, which tantamount to cheating to higher schemes??
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Abi
,Mangalore, on Dec 27, 2006 05:06 PM
This is what i came to know when i called customer care today... # BSNL will offer on all Home and Business Plans data rates up to 2 Mbps, subject to technical feasibility. # The customer wont have to pay any extra charge towards the plans or the already existing hardware setup that is capable of providing such speeds. # The following are the new upgraded plans with higher bandwidths also: Home 250 - 1GB limit, 90 paisa per MB over the limit. Home 500 - 2.5GB limit, 80 paisa per MB over the limit. Home 1000 - 5GB limit, 80 paisa per MB over the limit. Home 1800 - 10GB limit, 70 paisa per MB over the limit. Home 3300 - 20GB limit, 70 paisa per MB over the limit. For Home 900 UL plan speed will remain at 256 kpbs Business 700 - 4GB limit, 80 paisa per MB over the limit. Business 1200 - 8GB limit, 80 paisa per MB over the limit. Business 3000 - 20GB limit, 50 paisa per MB over the limit. Business 5000 - 35GB limit, 50 paisa per MB over the limit. Business 9000 - 75GB limit, 50 paisa per MB over the limit. # This change is with effect from Jan 1, 2007.
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Sunay Mutsuddy
,Kolkata, on Dec 26, 2006 11:07 AM
Hi Friends.I have a query regarding the free STD facility from BSNL.Presently I'm enrolled with BSNL as a general plan customer for landline connection.What exactly are the procedure for acquiring the free STD connection.Will I have to inform the nearest telephone exchange in person?Will there be any changes in the existing tariff rates?It will be great if someone can throw some insight to these questions.
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Bhushan
,chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 08:49 PM
Just write application for providing STD to local SDE(Phones) of BSNL with last payment of your bill copy.There will be no changes in the existing tariff rates .BSNL now giving STD without security of 2000RS with same tariff rates.
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Bhushan
,CHANDIGARH, on Dec 27, 2006 09:32 AM
sorry man the correct news is this BSNL has decided to provide STD facility to all One India Plan Customers or customers migrated to One India Plan without any additional security deposit.you have to go for one india plan 1 RS for any call in india per pulse.
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Sunay Mutsuddy
,Kolkata, on Dec 27, 2006 02:46 PM
Thanks Bhusan for your feedback
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Vidur
,Newcastle upon tyne, on Dec 24, 2006 06:00 AM
Hey guys, Its so nice to hear tht our national isp's r finally reaching international standards,it makes me proud.Im in UK and British telecom(BT) here provides 8mbps wireless unlimited plan at home for ?22 pm(rs 17-1800),with this they give you a home hub to connect all your wireless devices and even bt vision(tv),also modern accessories like their hub phone for free(its for makin calls over the net to other fones but acts lik a 2nd landline),all this also took a long time and now there r 9-10 isps fighting for share.So,looking at how things r going the future looks good.keep haggin the ppl to improve evn more and ur all set.cheers
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Bhushan
,chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 09:26 PM
BSNL please give bandwidth 2MB in india first time to unlimited plans too.Atleast give 1MB to UL900 users.I got very disappointed on hearing that UL900 will remians at 256Kbps same.
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Aakash Agarwal
,Mumbai, on Dec 24, 2006 08:15 PM
Guys who are cribbing about the download limit ..should know that BSNL also has an unlimited Plan for Just 900 a moth , and the 2 Mbps speed advantage can be fully utilised, so stop crying , first read the Info on the BSNL website then Curse the ISP
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Bhushan
,chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 09:22 PM
UL900 USERS ARE NOT UNDER NEW BANDWIDTH PLANS OF 2MB.
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Danish Refai
,Ahmedabad, on Dec 26, 2006 07:44 PM
Thanks to BSNL that they increased from 256kbps to 2Mbps in home 500 plan along with the volume increase to 2.5 GB limit from 1 GB. My question to those whu are using max 1 GB, can you shift their plans from Home 500 to 250 Rs. And those who paid annually how it will be accounted after shifting to Home 250. Please advice before 31st Jan
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Bhushan
,chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 08:39 PM
write application to local SDE in BSNL office for shifting from plan 500 to 250 before 31st.your new plan will be activate from 1st jan2007 .Do the application submitted before 31st and make sure the processing from BSNL office too.All new plans usaly implement from 1st of the coming month in BSNL.
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Bhushan
,Chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 04:03 PM
ALSO For playing online games like AGE OF EMPIRES we need minimum of bandwidth 2mb for smooth play and approx..250-500 mb data will go in 3 hours game.so we cant even play online games on BSNL broadband in limited plans(due to high data use) in which they are going to give high bandwidth of 2mb.BSNL should reaily think about this as they are also starting online games in future.Age of Empires too.
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Ajit Vincent
,trivandrum, on Dec 26, 2006 07:24 PM
Not true.Check if you have any trojans working in background.Age of empires take only about 2 mb for two hours play.I usually play with my friend online.Also i used to play with my dialup 2 years ago.So 256 kbps is more than enough
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Bhushan
,chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 08:29 PM
how is it possible to play online games on dialup with only 3-4 kb of downloading speed at 56k connection.I am using internet from last 9 years and as far i know you will be pinged at very high rate in dialup connection.so online age of empire will be like slide show in 56k connection..this is amazing that you are playing same with your friend on dialup
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Bhushan
,Chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 03:53 PM
BSNL what they people are doing...if no upgrade to unlimited plans like home900,unlimited plans users continues to works on 256kbps in 2007..what the hell this is...what is meaning of bandwidth of 2mb for browsing websites only.BSNL should also gave same bandwidth to unlimted plan users too,user with unlimited 900 plan remains still on 256k in 2007 ,such users are also paying more money to BSNL.Think user with paying 250 only will get 2mb speed and the user with 1150Rs in unlimited plans will get only 256kbps.This is 100% reailty the upcoming bandwidth from BSNL in 2007 is not meant for unlimited plan users.
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Gora Lal gargi
,Patiala, on Dec 26, 2006 05:22 PM
Mr Bhushan, is that true that users of UL 900 (as i am also using UL 900) shall not get 2 MB speed?
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Bhushan
,Chandigarh, on Dec 26, 2006 06:59 PM
yes this is true that users of UL 900 (as you are using UL 900) shall not get 2 MB speed.They get only 256Kbps only.I confirmed it from GMT office chandigarh.
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Harry
,Moga, on Dec 26, 2006 03:21 PM
first of all i wud like to thank BSNL for new high speed .and now just abt my self,my bro in BSNL he is a SDO.and i know all the plans.i was also very exited after hearing that news,and awaiting 1st jan 2007 very egerly.but but but.all is gone now,they are going to give us speed no dout,but only in limited plans,not in unlimited.even they are not going to give some of half for unlimited user like 1 MB?????hell,UL user remain at 256 KB speed.very very very sad news,and now tell me what u can do with the speed if u have the limits of downloadin or uploads.500 plan now change from 1 GB to 2.5 GB,good,but tell me what u can do with 2.5 GB???????1 DVD game u can download?or 2 MOVIES u can download?????or just surf the net like check ur mail or chat?that we can do very fine on 256 KB,so what is the benifits of 2MB????nothing......they have a plan in 1000 At speed 5 MB with useg limits of 5 GB...what i do with 5 GB????????what the hell meaning of 5 MB speed.....sab bekar hai yarr koi maja nai speed ka jab limits he laga deeee.i have UL plane of BSNL...thanks
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Ankit.bt
,Jaipur, on Dec 26, 2006 12:08 AM
oh man!! itz awsum!! gr8 2 hear dat news..i hav home500 plan unlimited night downloading in which i can download only approx. 500 mb in 6 hrs.....& now at 2mbps...bsnl will rock...but lets..c ..waiting 4 1st january 2007!!!
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Ezhil
,IyerBungalow, on Dec 25, 2006 02:13 PM
"The broadband speed will be increased from 256 kbps (kilobits per second) to up to 2 mbps (megabits per second) at the existing tariff of Rs 250 per month, from January 1 next year," NEXT YEAR January(2008) or COMING YEAR 2007??? Just WITHIN ONE WEEK???? Oh is it a Magic or just for Ad purpose????
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srini1973
,chennai, on Dec 25, 2006 10:08 PM
How much time it will take to update, everything is planned, just annouced at the last minute. Nothing magic.
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SamRock
,Banglore, on Dec 25, 2006 08:04 PM
Well increasing the Speed and download limit is definitely a welcome Move!! But BSNL is damn late in giving a new Internet Connection!! I applied more than one month back for an Internet Connection! Still no sign of them! :(
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Rahul
,kolkata, on Dec 25, 2006 07:21 PM
thanx to bsnl for this grate job
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abhishek
,mumbai, on Dec 22, 2006 02:06 PM
useless move.. what will one do with 2MBPS connectivity when download limit is still capped at a paltry 1 GB ??? wasn't 256 kpbs more than sufficient speed for downloading the GRAND 1 GB in a month?? and see the cheap rates of "90 paisa per MB" means for downloading a normal VCD which comparises of 2 CDs and which costs 60-100 bucks you will have to shell out 1400*.9= 1260 rs to BSNL!!!!!!!! do they think ppl are bufoon or wht??
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Ramdeo Agarwal
,Agartala, on Dec 22, 2006 02:21 PM
young man you better mind your language. bsnl has good service at the rates that they are charging. in case you are so upset go in for a leased line
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binu kumar
,trivandrum, on Dec 22, 2006 02:34 PM
Yes, please dont blindly say bsnl is bad. I know so many people with bsnl broadband fully satisfied. NO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDER GIVES SUCH SPEED. you may get 5-6KB/sec unlimited download from private looooteers. That is different from assured 256kb/sec of BSNL.i think the above comment made against BSNL is grossly wrong and in wrong taste.
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krishna Raj
,Hyderabad, on Dec 22, 2006 02:56 PM
Should language been much mellowed, this argument is good, Nothing wrong in your point.
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saty
,mumbai, on Dec 22, 2006 03:06 PM
I don't see anything wrong with what abhishek has said...nowhere does he mention that BSNL's service is bad...he just said that extra DL charges are a way of milking money from unsuspecting users who either do not understand what all constitutes download or are wealthy enough...ppl. usually take it for granted that if they have a int. connx it's UL dnld...a 2mbps UL connx in US costs arnd 600-700rs in INR terms...
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manohar
,nagpur, on Dec 22, 2006 03:50 PM
what about so called gr8 privet companies ....who cell u 128 kbps speed as broadband that too at higher price for so many years?.......i never ever meet any single person who is not statisfied BSNL broad band service.....wake up man!
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Shunmuganathan
,Trivandrum, on Dec 22, 2006 04:05 PM
We have used private operator's connection earlier and now using BSNL Broadband. BSNL Broadband is 3 times faster than the earlier one. You do not see about the download limit. If you are using the internet only for browsing and minimum downloads means it will give you very high speed as it provides 2 mbps. Because we are surfing in adequate speed even in 256 kbps. BSNL's offer is really a worthy offer! To download huge video and huge data means - you have to go to unlimited plans! For normal browsing and moderate downloads the offered limit and speed is more than enough!
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abhishek
,Mumbai, on Dec 22, 2006 04:13 PM
Given that few ppl have tested the real broadband barring bsnl ( if it can be called broadband at all), there ire is justified, as they say ignorance is bliss. For the guy who said private operator loooter should first watch his own lingo before accusing me of using words against bsnl in wrong taste and blah blah. I was merely stating the fact and even now firm on this. Given todays bsnl BROADBAND at grand 256 kbps with 400 mb download charged at 250 rs, even at this rate they are charging 400+ rs for a 700MB cd which is LOOOT by any standard in anywhere in world. and talking bout private ISPs, I was using spacenet for last 2 yrs 256 kbps unlimited download for 750 bucks with full 30-32KBPS and currently using hathway at much lower rate than being paid by die hard fans of bsnl.
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harmeet
,sangrur, on Dec 23, 2006 01:01 PM
Well mr abhishek to download 1GB file using 2Mbps ADSL connection is too much faster than 256kbps. Try it. And also in 2Mbps line upload speed is also 512kbps rather 64kbps in 256kbps connection.
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Dec 23, 2006 04:27 PM
Mr Ramdeo Agarwal ,you need better to mind your Language.If one have his own views about BSNL services, you have no right to speak him so rudly
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Dec 23, 2006 04:53 PM
Minister Log Ka Kaam Hai Announcement but Babu Log Ka Kaam Hai Harassment.I have got it on 30th August 2005 and since that date, unlimited complaints of non-connectivity gone deaf ear.Even complaint made to Minister had same fate.His Dy Secty forwarded the complaint to persons who themselves are harrrasing .Shall they reply to Minister that yes, they are at fault? Huh!!!! My Phone number is 2287689 and my STD code is 0175 (Patiala).Any one can verify my name .Have the BSNL authorities any answer that they shall keep their staff at right paneled to implement their policies or wohi...harassment? Shall anyone believe that I can not connect this Broadband 7-8 times a month and once out of order, it remain out of order for long 3-4 days. I then go using dial-up connection for which I am paying them Metered calling units Plus Rs 5/- + taxes, per hours . Now where they stand for their services. Shall high authorities and Minister shall answer this???????????????????????????????
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Dham
,Bangalore, on Dec 23, 2006 07:52 PM
Speak sensibly! U r a hopeless citizen! The govt upgrades the minimum bandwidth of the broadband to a whopping 2MB and this is all that u have to say! Pathetic u..... Open ur eyes....and think of something other than VCDs!!
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Ananth
,Bangalore, on Dec 24, 2006 06:33 AM
abhishek, come on dude! This 1GB thing is only one of the many plans aimed mainly at light surfers...you know only e-mail and stuff and at a good speed. For VCDs though why dont you get an unlimited plan man. If you wanna dload VCDs dude shell out some money, get unlimited and chill man.
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Anamika
,None of ur busniness, on Dec 24, 2006 04:41 PM
I partially agree with Abhishek. What is the point of giving 2Mbps if you are getting the download speed of just over 70kbps?? That's really not true broadband. I think many don't know about this information. For 256kbps, we are getting a mere speed of 32kbps. I download lot of different stuff and I really don't see such a HUGE leap here. Also, offering 1GB limit to all plans. What crap is that???? What is the point of paying 500 and still get the same as 250 plan?? It would have been better if they had just given us more download speeds rather than 2Mbps just for the heck of it.
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smart
,bangalore, on Dec 25, 2006 02:10 PM
Anamika...ur dumb ...its 256 kbits/sec not bytes....
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Godfrey Pereira
,Thane, on Dec 25, 2006 12:26 PM
what will happen to the Home 500 users.Will BSNL increase the download limit from 1GB. Can anyone tell me what download speed will i get at this new speed 2Mbps(means the speed at which any thing is downloaded). Please reply me. THANK U
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Harpreet singh
,Nakodar, on Dec 24, 2006 01:54 PM
If anybody knows d changing plam of Rs .500 rent , then plz infor me
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Harpreet singh
,Nakodar, on Dec 24, 2006 01:51 PM
felt very happy after hearing about d changing in plains in bsnl broadband , but wat i wana know is that my plain is Rs.500 per month , wat will b d download limit in that and wat will b d download speed .
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ram sunder
,chennai, on Dec 24, 2006 07:39 AM
hats off to BSNL . excellent . but at the same time we would be happy if the staff gives better service. when BSNL can out beat competitors , it must in service also .that is where it is logging behind .
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Siddharth Seth
,Indore, on Dec 24, 2006 12:00 AM
I have had bsnl broadband connection for the past eight months barring one or two interactions with the babus its been smooth sailing, the speed is good, connection is up mostly though download limits suck and either bsnl should do away with 'em altogether or offer competitive prices for unlimited download plans. For the moment BSNL Rulezzzzzzzzzzzz
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Gora Lal Gargi
,Patiala, on Dec 23, 2006 04:57 PM
If they keep their staff in check, the scheme is not bad and no private operator can match this scheme. Minister Log Ka Kaam Hai Announcement but Babu Log Ka Kaam Hai Harassment.I have got it on 30th August 2005 and since that date, unlimited complaints of non-connectivity gone deaf ear.Even complaint made to Minister had same fate.His Dy Secty forwarded the complaint to persons who themselves are harrrasing .Shall they reply to Minister that yes, they are at fault? Huh!!!! My Phone number is 2287689 and my STD code is 0175 (Patiala).Any one can verify my name .Have the BSNL authorities any answer that they shall keep their staff at right paneled to implement their policies or wohi...harassment? Shall anyone believe that I can not connect this Broadband 7-8 times a month and once out of order, it remain out of order for long 3-4 days. I then go using dial-up connection for which I am paying them Metered calling units Plus Rs 5/- + taxes, per hours . Now where they stand for their services. Shall high authorities and Minister shall answer this???????????????????????????????
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appu
,kayamkulam, on Dec 23, 2006 09:15 PM
i feel there is some phone line problem in your case. These are minute things which can be sorted out by your local junior telecom officer. Once your telephone line is working ok, then there will not be any problem with your broadband. Please ask your exchange people to see the line parameters. Another thing is that virus infection of your pc. Then, page cannot be displayed may appear. This happens to me often. So take care. Happy BSNL broadband browsing with 1 MB min speed.
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Ajay
,Bangalore, on Dec 23, 2006 09:12 PM
Ok...Ppl can u answer an important question?? Those who already are running on th Unlimited plans, would they be upgraded to 2MBps without any change in pricing???
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Abhi
,Delhi, on Dec 23, 2006 08:05 PM
Hey does anyone have any idea whether it will be implemented by Airtel , Sify and Tata Broadband also?
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Chandrashekhar
,belgaum, on Dec 23, 2006 07:13 PM
BSNL Broadband service is the best and the best. I am on Rs1000 a month plan since 5 months and i love BSNL too much. BSNL is an outstanding star for india.
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Tejas Shirodkar
,Faridabad, on Dec 23, 2006 03:52 PM
OMG, I recently got a conenction from BSNL disconnected, only 1 reason, their servive suxs, i don't know about speeds and limits, agreed their tariffs are cometitive, but what do u do when u apply for a connection, it gets installed 2 months later and still after a month u are waiting for it to get activated??? Stare at the blank screen and hope some info will flow thru the bsnl wires even after waitin 3 months??? In my case BSNL simple suxs, add to it the govt.'s deptt's ways of doing stuff n after complaining 20 times in a day for 2 months, nuthin happens, even if they start giving 10 mbps unlimited download, i'll still be wary of picking up the connection form next time from the counter. And yeah add to it the 2 weeks i had applied online for the connection and when nuthin happened.
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Vinit Bhatt
,Surat, on Dec 22, 2006 10:28 PM
I feel this will cut their competition and they will be a clear winnner.
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binu kumar
,trivandrum, on Dec 23, 2006 03:39 PM
BSNL will win by a huge margin. Because of their last mile connectivity.Their billing is so transparent. So, bye bye private looters
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Janak
,Ahmedabad, on Dec 23, 2006 02:01 PM
When i have taken broadband conn way back when it's stated i though same about quality. But i found that during this 1.5 yrs there is not a single day it was down or speed is less than indicated. BSNL has gud servies for broadband other than BABUs which comes at your home to installation connection and it's customer care centers.
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altamash
,mumbai, on Dec 22, 2006 03:00 PM
Guys y isnt bsnl coming to mumbai??? i have heard so much praise of BSNL and CellOne network which is the best in India and it isnt available in mumbai yet??? Y?
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julal
,bulal, on Dec 23, 2006 12:25 PM
because u hav mtnl in mumbai
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arshad
,allahabad, on Dec 23, 2006 10:28 AM
may name arshad
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Subhajit
,Kolkata, on Dec 22, 2006 03:01 PM
What will happen to the Unlimited Plans (Plan 900UL)?
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abhishek
,Mumbai, on Dec 22, 2006 04:08 PM
Given that few ppl have tested the real broadband barring bsnl ( if it can be called broadband at all), there ire is justified, as they say ignorance is bliss. For the guy who said private operator loooter should first watch his own lingo before accusing me of using words against bsnl in wrong taste and blah blah. I was merely stating the fact and even now firm on this. Given todays bsnl BROADBAND at grand 256 kbps with 400 mb download charged at 250 rs, even at this rate they are charging 400+ rs for a 700MB cd which is LOOOT by any standard in anywhere in world. and talking bout private ISPs, I was using spacenet for last 2 yrs 256 kbps unlimited download for 750 bucks with full 30-32KBPS and currently using hathway at much lower rate than being paid by die hard fans of bsnl.
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abhishek
,Mumbai, on Dec 22, 2006 04:26 PM
and as far as Shunmuganathan argument is there, if u dont need to download then why need 2 MBPS at all?? for normal surfing 256 kbps and 2 MBPS will hardly provide any tangible difference to you. And if you are arguing on the basis that u can open 100 of pages simaltenously with 2Mbps then mind that page loading also comes under download count. so, with download limit, 256 is as good as 2 mbps or 100 mbps
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binu kumar
,trivandrum, on Dec 23, 2006 08:07 AM
in kerala, we have ASIANET DATALINE cable "broadband". it is having better tariff rate than hathway. Even then BSNL broadband DATAONE is preferred over the cable. everybody knows the cable network gets slowed down with increase in number of users. mr abhishek can we know which plan of hathway you are using. how come in hathway website "broadband internet" option, they have given 64kbps and 128kbps plans when TRAI guidelines says that you have to give min 256KBps??.
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Wario
,Hyderabad, on Dec 23, 2006 07:49 AM
OHH YEAH!! u punks dunno..man..they annoucin wit unlimited downloadin too...so **** all u ppl who think this is bad
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Prashant Advani
,Kalyan, on Dec 22, 2006 08:47 PM
BSNL do provide unlimited downlod for Rs. 900/- and prividing 2MBPS connectivity will be very good for customers. Who else is providing 2MBPS connectivity Unlimited Bandwidth for Rs. 900/- Guys clculate the cost of VCD now :-)
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Venkatesh Murth
,Bangalore, on Dec 22, 2006 08:38 PM
BSNL braodband is the best in the industry. If you are looking at good speed, SIMPLY GO FOR IT. This is the best broadband u can get in INDIA, as of now.
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BS Pabla
,Bhilai, on Dec 22, 2006 07:37 PM
I am using UL900 of BSNL Broadband and have no problem at all. Now am thinking, will they change the rental, as this plan gives unlimited download on 900/- PM, now!
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ARJUN K T
,Kasaragod, on Dec 22, 2006 07:34 PM
bsnl's great,,,, with that speed,,,,.. bsnl rocks,,,, i am going broadband,,,,
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vincent
,hyderabad, on Dec 22, 2006 07:10 PM
compare to private broadband bsnl is the top among all them .who loots peope money in the name of non-refundable security deposits for broadband cable and frequent slow downs
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vipul
,delhi, on Dec 22, 2006 06:22 PM
wake up tata vsnl.......
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Suraj Kumar
,New Delhi, on Dec 22, 2006 06:36 PM
And Reliance as well who as giving 75 Kbps and 150 Kbps speeds as BROADNET to milead and sound like BroadBand and sell it for 750Rs and 1200 Rs. per month!!!
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Anonymous
,Ahmedabad, on Dec 22, 2006 04:56 PM
For broadband, BSNL is the only ISP with right price, honest speed and honest Data download billing.
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