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abhishekrathi

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Dear All,Hi .this is the first time i am writing to this group. I need help in choosing the right Data Card for me.Hutch / Idea / Airtel or Reliance (Though they do not offer good Packages.),Apart from that i need to know whether BSNL/MTNL too give this option or not.My Avg. usage would be between .75 GB to 1 GB of Download / upload.Regards,Abhishek Rathi
 
Hi Abhishek,

Whatever you do, please SAY NO to Airtel Data Card.

The data card just does not work and the customer support is terrible. I bought the data card a month ago and sadly it hasn't worked for me for even a day. I've been back and forth with the customer support but they are pretty dumb and do not know what to do. On top of that, some of them act really rude. Overall, pretty terrible and I can say I am not going for any Airtel product EVER!

If you want to read my experience with the data card, please go to Review of Airtel Data Card.

I'll give you the gist of the review here - Save yourself a lot of trouble and don't buy an Airtel Data card. If you feel like wasting 6000 Rs., just put it in the center of your room and burn it. That would be much better than investing in the Airtel Data Card.

Hope this helps,

Rangoo
 
I have been Using Airtal data card and it works just fine for me. Its paid for by office so don't know how much it costs.Thing to do is: 1. Buy just the Data card (Not the SIM) from gray market . It will cost ~900 for card without EDGE and ~2000 for card with EDGE.2. Get Postpaid SIM from MTNL, you get unlimited Data for approx 400.
 
QUOTE(netfreak @ Mar 28 2007, 02:53 PM) [snapback]85145[/snapback]
I have been Using Airtal data card and it works just fine for me. Its paid for by office so don't know how much it costs.

Thing to do is:

1. Buy just the Data card (Not the SIM) from gray market . It will cost ~900 for card without EDGE and ~2000 for card with EDGE.
2. Get Postpaid SIM from MTNL, you get unlimited Data for approx 400.[/b]

Ah! So do you mean to say the SIM Card is the culprit? I should try changing it as you suggested.
 
My guess is that Airtel Network might be poor in the area where you are trying to use the card. Do you get good speed if you put SIM on sme cell phone?I am using Airtel card on Win XP Professional on Thinkpad T43 and T60.
 
QUOTE(netfreak @ Mar 28 2007, 04:05 PM) [snapback]85148[/snapback]
My guess is that Airtel Network might be poor in the area where you are trying to use the card. Do you get good speed if you put SIM on sme cell phone?

I am using Airtel card on Win XP Professional on Thinkpad T43 and T60.[/b]

Actually I do - When I put in the SIM in my cell phone, it gives 5 band signal and when I put it in the data card, the signal strength is just 1 or at max 2. Have you ever seen this problem? I have a Thinkpad T43P.
 

Number of bands in cell phone is not a good indicator of network strength. There are "pockets" in my home where I get 4 bars in cell, but EDGE does not work in cell or laptop. To check network strength you will need to enable "network monitor" on your cell.On the other hand, network strength reported by Data card is more accurate. What strength do you see when you take cursor over Data card's icon in task bar (lower right corner in screen)?
 
it seems that you are only one who is giving a good report on using data cards? as far as i have seen, no one else have given a good feed back on it ??Another question.... are there two different kinds of data card? (like, GSM or CDMA)? if so then which is better and offer better speed ???
 
GSM is better hands down.Reason is, Max speed you can get is about 144 kbps on CDMA (in India). With GSM, max speed is 230 kbps. Two things that can be reason for my positive feedback:1. Airtel network is quite strong in my area. 2. Data card has EDGE Class 11, that means speeds up to 236 kbpsActual speed is 200 kbps in my case.
 
GSM is better hands down.

To Netfreak:
Thanks for your information...Now I would go for a GSM data card !!

now, one more question 😉

Does data card connect with WI-FI networks ?
 
If you have a decent phone, test your speed with that phone.That ways you will waste ONLY 500 Rs even if network is not good in your area.
 
Which GSM companies offer unlimited internet plans on their SIM's? (I need internet access on the move specifically inbetween the Mumbai and Goa regions? I'm only aware of Airtel's offering)Since I already have a GSM phone lying around I'd much rather use it to connect to my computer than to buy an additional "Data Card".
 
I have been Using Airtal data card and it works just fine for me. Its paid for by office so don't know how much it costs.

Thing to do is:

1. Buy just the Data card (Not the SIM) from gray market . It will cost ~900 for card without EDGE and ~2000 for card with EDGE.
2. Get Postpaid SIM from MTNL, you get unlimited Data for approx 400.

just join this Forum

i have Airtel Sim + Nokia 6630 through whcih i an useing my net.

now my question is if i will buy the Data Card from Airtel can i use the same SIM in that Airtel Data Card if yes then i am able to use internet as i am using through my Cell phone? plz reply i can't wait anymore.
 
Yes you can use the same SIM. You will be able to use internet on PC/Laptop with data card.What is the speed that you get with this phone? Looks like this phone supports EDGE.
 

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