BSNL 3G to 2G Migration......How in Kolkata ?

[deba]

Dear All, I am planning to take a BSNL 3G SIM card and use a USB HSDPA Modem for Internet.At present unlimited 3G is very expensive so can I migrate the 3G plan to 2G and get about 1Mbps speed in unlimited plan.I have tried GPRS (2G) in HSDPA Modem but the speed is not that great. I stay in Central Kolkata (Pin 700 012) West Bengal - Is the migration from 3G to 2G possible and how ? I have seen users getting great speeds after conversion of 3G plan to 2G. Kindly guide and help.Thanks.

 

[srk006]

If you migratefrom 3G to 2G then how can you get 3G speeds? hmm.. may be some loophole in their system??anyways, to shift to 2G send SMS "M2G" to 53733. I am not sure if it works for kolkata circle. Try it.

 

[Hok]

A few months back my friend converted from 3G to 2G and instead of getting 3G speed, he got GPRS speed(Almost like dialup speed),regretted afterwards.

 

[Hok]

A few months back my friend converted from 3G to 2G and instead of getting 3G speed, he got GPRS speed(Almost like dialup speed),regretted afterwards.

 

[deba]

I have seen BSNL offering 3G to 2G migration by recharging by Rs 2/-in some areas...... but most users are getting 3G speed from it........


Read:
BSNL launches Migration Voucher for conversion from 3G to 2G service in Punjab circle

 

[iitmanojit]

Recharge with Rs.- 1/-I am using a 2G sim card. Getting a decent speed of 400-700kbps average (evening) all time and 2.8MBPs maximum in night and morning.Note- This is applicable for using in modem not in phone browsing. I am using Samsung Metro 3G (s5350) Shark and having very good speed. Try making and home made signal extension (antena).It will boost your performance.

 

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[deba]

I have a GPRS enabled Post Paid BSNL SIM. Can I use it to get 3G like speed.Presently I am using the GPRS facility but the speed is very poor. I think there is very poor signal quality in Central Kolkata (Yogayog Bhawan Area)Kindly reply. (Location: Central Kolkata 700 012)

 

[iitmanojit]

According to my experience in postpaid it is not possible (may be). Try have a BSNL prepaid 2G. Use GPRS power of Rs-8 (1day/9GB) or Rs-274 (30days/unlimited). Set your network mode to UMTS only, not Automatic or Dual mode while using internet. Yes the area is little bit network crowded, try a good location while connecting within your home(ex- balcony).