Apr 06, 2009 11:43 PM
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BSNL is going to start offering wireless internet services in India with the launch of EVDO Data Cards. BSNL has the lowest downtime when compared to any other broadband service providers hence its very much recommended to cancel your other wireless broadband services and get a Network Interface Card(NIC) or EVDO Card which offers speeds upto 2.4Mbps.
The Data cardis available at a cost of 2800Rs from BSNL or costs you 150Rs/monthwhen you rent it and the minimum rental period is 3 months. You canalso make calls to other mobile/land line phones and you will becharged with the normal pulse rate basis.
If you compare other wireless internet service providers like Tata Indicom Plug 2 surf, Wimax, Reliance Netconnect they charge their customers around 1500Rs for unlimited internetplan and BSNL charges 400Rs for the same services and no other companyoffers you Data Cards on rental basis other than BSNL. BSNL is alsoknown for the highest telecom networks because of their highest numberof towers, this is the reason you can stay connected even if you aretravelling in the most remote places.
The EVDO is not yet officially launched by BSNL and its hopedthat this July BSNL will be offering the data cards for sale/lease atthese ultimately low prices. The speed of this broadband service wouldbe around 120kbps but for sure a consistent speed. These Data Cards arespecifically designed for laptops and hence its not recommended to tryto connected them to your PC computers. The data card supports voice calls and also offers you a feature to send/recieve SMS messages.The EVDO is not yet officially launched by BSNL and its hopedthat this July BSNL will be offering the data cards for sale/lease atthese ultimately low prices. The speed of this broadband service wouldbe around 120kbps but for sure a consistent speed. These Data Cards arespecifically designed for laptops and hence its not recommended to tryto connected them to your PC computers. The data card supports voice calls and also offers you a feature to send/recieve SMS messages.
Total Charges for EVDO BSNL Wireless Internet:
Initial Deposit - 1500Rs
EVDO Device Cost - 7500Rs
Tariff: 250Rs/month if you have purchased the device
Tariff: 600Rs/month if you have rented the device
You can contact BSNL customer care for more information on theseData Cards at their toll free number: 1500 or BSNL telephone exchange/ Commercial office / DGM office in your locality.
