Apr 23, 2005 01:52 PM
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(Updated Apr 23, 2005 08:33 PM)
India is considered an IT superpower but the ISP segment in India leaves still a lot to be desired.
My internet usage is 24 * 7. I generally require to download several MBs of stuff daily and my box is almost always on.
Things that had earlier attracted me to the Reliance ''broadband'' (does not provide ''the'' speed capable of a broadband) service were:
unlimited downloads.
relatively cheap rates.
OFC
64Kbps uncapped(can be higher)
Rate of Rs:14700 for 2 years before April 2005.
Before, this financial year i.e April 01 2005, I was very impressed with the service(it deserved a 4 star), as it really provided uncapped speed upto 80kbps and upload speeds were also good. The connectivity was reliable with little downtime,
However, since April 07 2005, Reliance have capped bandwidth speeds by using the software cyberoam 24online for capping bandwidth speeds. With Reliance now there is no possibility of getting a speed higher than 64 kbps. Additionally the speeds received with 24online is erratic to say the least. The 64kbps capped limit is never reached and effectively, I have received a speed of a maximum of only 48kbps.
The new rates have decreased (along with decreased speed and capped connection).
The new rates can be found at,
https://powersurfer.net/residentinternet.html#RIT
Support is average, The support call number always plays the busy message and even when you get the number, the dudes/gals there are not very knowledgable.
All in all, this service is not good enough if you are expecting good consistent high download speeds. Poor speed does not make unlimited downloads a pleasure.
You may try purchasing a 128kbps line, but I doubt you will ever touch those speeds.
However, still, unlimited downloads makes this a better choice over others. This service is good for someone with high surfing and limited downloads needs.
