The following link will be useful for those who use Huawei (supports most models). Once you download and install this software, you will be able to make and receive calls through your 3G simcard even while browsing the internet. However the calls will be charged as voice calls. The biggest advantage of this is for Prepaid users as they can check the main
balance of their account.



http://www.4shared.com/file/65Y6WS9g/Mobile_Partner_113020901539_Vo.html

if the link doesnot work directly, copy and paste the same in your browser.

Various Contact Details of BSNL

This explains the contact numbers for various needs like knowing the usage of the broadband,making complaints,registering complaints etc.The normal BSNL toll-free numbers are known to its subscribers. The fact is that the toll free numbers are accessible only from BSNL land -line or mobile only.
 
Here I have published the contact numbers to contact from other operators'.There are several services by BSNL which are not known to evenfor its subscribers.,for e.g., Broadband Users 
with Limited plan do have a facility to get a SMSalert thro their mobile Number when the usageexceeds the limit.Pls go through and utilize them
and inform your friends too.

                                                                                                 


                  

BSNL s 2G data Plans

Have a look at the BSNL's 2G plans explained here .However
the 2G plans are not comfortable for heavy internet users.
Moreover nowadays broadband itself is available at
very comfortable rates by several ISPs.On the other
part,for those who are always on move (be inside the city
or other) this is a real gift as GPRS is available with even
low cost mobiles.I know few small business people who need
to check their mails frequently, utilise the GPRS very ideally.
One example I would say,those who need to send estimations/
product brochures etc. can be saved as draft in their gmail or
other mail box- using their internet at office or home.When
such a mail is to be sent to a client, it can
simply be forwarded from their mobile whenever they want to,as
the affordability to subscribe for Blackberry mobile/ 3G mobile/Laptop
is not necessary in such cases.This Ideal is useful when there is a
electricity break too!!

             Important: The speed of the 2G is now under EDGE , i.e., 
approximately around 230 kbps maximum. But the fact is that even
2G connection used with a 3G mobile or 3G data card can get the same 3G speeds (over 1 Mbps). Even in chennai it was so, during May 2010 for a couple of weeks, and later it has gone back to normal speed.This control is in the hands of the Service Provider.You might have seen a comment from U.P -in this blog about the same.In North India, you find 2G SIMcard users with 2G plans get over 1.5 Mbps. I request people from that part to write regarding this....

Choose the Internet You want!!

                                Here is a brief comparison of the different internet types available.This also gives a clear information about  the 3G technology. 
       GPRS and EDGE come under 2G category and the tariff for the 2G data plans are extremely low. As discussed earlier the 2Gplans will be published
shortly here.

Settings for BSNL 3G data card

                                      After Installation, go to MENU / SETTINGS - create a new profile with profile name = bsnl ,dial number = *99#, apn = bsnlnet.Leave the Username and Password fields blank.Do remember to mark this as the default connection.You need not to search for the connection automatically and suffer. Usually this manual setting is the most ideal and you can start browsing in minutes.If your usage is very limited and not very particular about  VERY HIGH SPEED, you can even use 2G SIM cards for basic browsing. Will put all 2G plans complete tariff shortly- Unlimited plans on 2G is just Rs.249/- per month.

NEW BSNL UNLIMITED HOME PLANS -FREEDOM PLANS

(pls note there is a big change in plans--- will update shortly-- sorry for the delay)These are newly introduced UNLIMITED plans for the Home users. Here the basic plans starts at 512 Kbps.There is another popular plan for Rs.2799/- p.m., @8 Mbps speed which allows 50Gb with 300 free calls.(please hit "back" button to return to the page) May be the operator wanted to retain the earned great name for Land Line and has offered
bundle with lot of free calls. The most people I have come across say, "we do not need any free calls ,, we posses mobiles(note: not mobile ... mobiles!!) of course the penetration of cellular industry has made big changes in the Telecom Industry and almost made people to forget fixed landline phones. However if we seriously Analise, we can understand for those at home- like housewives, retired people, Home cum Office people the land line can be the best solution- not only economic but for the sound clarity too.

BSNL most popular home and business plans

You will find  most  popular BSNL BROADBAND combo plans here. There is another popular plan for Rs.2799/- p.m., @8 Mbps speed which allows 50Gb with 300 free calls.(please hit "back" button to return to the page)May also write to me for more details to ramaninida25@gmail.com
  

Tamilnadu 3G Coverage

Its being asked everyday about the coverage of BSNL 3G outside Chennai.especially the coverage in various parts of Tamil Nadu.As of now the COVERAGE LIST what  you see  is having a positive feedback as the mentioned locations are already radiating signal..In the meantime I request your support in this regard. By yourself or your friends,may contribute / share the experience with BSNL 3G datacard / data services (through mobile)

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                                  Ramanindia - I LOVE INDIA
                                  ramanindia25@gmail.com                                               +91 9445 233 233

BSNL 3G TARIFF

      You will find theComplete Tariff for the BSNL s 3G data services here.The plans for the prepaid and postpaid are same.Prepaid is actually "on the spot" almost & Postpaid as usual little longer procedure. The data plans whatever you recharge for the PREPAID, has a special feature. For not having any inturruption during the work ,data charges beyond free usage will be deducted from the available balance in the main account(Hence always keep some balance in the main account- the deduction beyond free data usage goes upto minus Ten Rupees).  I would say, Unless there is a necessity - like reimbursement, I advice only prepaid as you can change plan of your choice every time you re=charge. When choosing a service, you should be clear on the following things (this is common for anything not only for any USB datacard).

1. Confirm that the Device Supports All Frequencies (Tri band / Quadband)

2. Possibility of Changing the Operator / Network whenever possible(UNLOCKED)

3. Service Support from the Supplier (most marketing people fly away!!)

Important:
 As the ready-made recharge vouchers are NOT available around the market presently, the users can avail from any BSNL Easy Recharge retailer, even from those who recharge from online(Smart Shoppe / Pay world etc.). The most  funny thing is that most of them are not aware about Data Recharge. Simple::: Don't ask them for any DATA RE-CHARGE, tell the MRP (stated as Including S.Tax above) and ask to recharge for that MOBILE NUMBER of the Data SIM. 

HERE is the Tariff for the TOP-UP for the Data (Remember - Never ask for the Data Top-Up to the retailer and simply tell your number & the denomination for the top-up. ) This is required once the data you have recharged is over before the one month period.

Those who want more details - even on  BSNL Broadband may write to me!! 
ramanindia25@gmail.com

BSNL 3G plans

Having practically tested in most areas of chennai, I found the 3G service by BSNL is really good. Only Unlimited plan is costlier(of course this is BASMATHI Rice)and the other plans are very reasonable.The best plan for most would be the one 

coming at Rs.549/-p.m (Rs.606/- incl. S.Tax). This Plans has 1 Gb Free flow all time and 5 Gb during nights.

The appreciable part of this is the night hours are between 2300hrs and 0700hrs unlike their Broadband schemes night hrs starting  at 0200hrs. 

           The biggest problem with their Services is _ Getting the Call Centre in line. If at all you reach them 

you will not get any necessary information and sometimes wrong informations.However I am going to manage publishing maximum updated information not only from BSNL and others too. 

            The next problem in that the changes in the plans (though mostly reduce and you wont be able to recharge your BSNL prepaid account as you did last month). The denomination of the Recharge would change with insufficient information. They pulled down the plan to 999/- from 1099/-. The problem in this is that we will not know the correct denomination (i.e with tax - in this case it is now Rs.1102/-)

             Similarly the following plans have been withdrawn and no longer available-no information from anybody even from their Customer Service(!!) Centres. Plans 899(5Gb), 1699(10+15Gb) and 1999(15Gb+ night unlimited) have been dropped!!. 

             Will update with all their 3G plans with tax amount and interesting 2G plans shortly.

ramanindia25@gmail.com