BSNL EVDO Broadband -REV-A (3.1 mbps) in chennai

[Vaithy]

@bbzap
sorry for delayed posting..forget the tariff plans posted in the websites.. there are some lunatics who are making mess of BSNL orders in the bsnl.co.in websites.. just stick your gun on chennai.bsnl.co.in and verify what the tariff is there..
K.K. nager already got EVDO REV services.. but since you are having EVDO -REV-0 you 'll remained in the old speed..
From your posting you are not getting any EVDO speed only CDMA speed.. for this you have to reside/go to 5 k.m radius of EVDO tower.. don't use it for your DEsktop..best with laptop..
old evdo cards only give old speed even when the towers are upgraded with EVDO-REV-A
any increase in the speed will be concide with Plan charges increased(I actually believe that the new EVDO plans are concerned with EVDO_ REV-A but the officers in the Rate&Planning are messing bsnl services with ulterior motives
The trend is only seen for the past six months

 

[ram930_krishna]

Hi Vaithy,1. I am new to Chennai. I am planning to get EVDO connection. So if i apply now, what will be monthly rent - Rs.650 or Rs.999?2. Also, i want to try out th card for rent. But when i enquired about it in Mount Road BSNL office, they said that the card is only available for outright purchase. They are not even aware that the card can be used on rental basis. Can you guide me on this? Which Chennai BSNL office to contact to get EVDO card for rent.

 

[Vaithy]

If the card is old (REV-0)then they have to give it on rental option..show them the chennai.bsnl.co.in website which is still showing the old rate of Rs.550/.. however I don't know anything about new cards. AnnaRoad is earmarked for REV-A so you are getting better speed of 3.1mbps d/l and 1.4 mbps upload..the new cards are not for rental that is sure , and new plans apply to this cards only..Let me explain.. AnnaRoad exchange BTS was directly installed in EVDO-REV-A technology,, so there is no option for older rate..but if the exchange BTS converted from CDMA>EVDO-0 >EVDO-REV-A then all the plans has to be applied ( but old cards are now stopped for sales)Please tell me your locatiion in Chennai..

 

[ram930_krishna]

I stay in Pudhupet, but i will be travelling to areas like Triplicane, Alwarpet with my laptop as a part of my job. So, i basically need good signal in these three areas - Pudhupet, Triplicane, Alwarpet. The person in Mount Road Customer service isn't sure of this.But the person mentioned that the speed will be upto 3.1 Mbps and the monthly rent will be Rs.550 plus taxes. EVDO card costs around Rs.3,500.

 

[aces27]

Am lookin for low cost unlimited internet connection.Called up BSNL , they said EVDO is unavailable in my area.Considering the increase in tariff from 1 nov 2009 ,1.Is it possible to book tomorrow , itslef to save myself from the price hike.2.Since EVDO technology is not available according to them , though I am in the heart of the city.Please advise whether its possible to purchase the EVDO card , but stay on the Rs.250 rental for unlimited at 144 kbps.What do you suggest , for my requirement oflow cost - unlimted internetany technology , minimum reasonable speedAirtel Broadband (existing at 256kbps , 750 rental) , Airtel data Cardreliance Card , Tata Card , BSNL Broadband (Telephone) , Idea data card are all expensive.My location : Kilpauk , Chennai Very near to the kellys office of BSNL.Please advise what to purchase or rent (Rev 0 , Rev A , NIC) from BSNL.Should I hurry by tomorrow , or will they also change the plans of existing subscribers.Thanking you

 

[srk006]

@aces27The price increase is not for 144kbps cards. It is for EVDO cards. The 144 kbps data cards work on cdma 1x and it will cost Rs.250 only.

 

[Vaithy]

@aces27..You are lucky man Kelly is provided with EVDO REV-A technology which offer much better speed and features than EVDO-0 (please google it yu can see surprise results But the new plans are yet to be communicated to the chennai officers.. so please purchase the card(EVDO REV-A at old monthly rate (but expect price increase in coming months.. any way go to the officer concerned with your lap taop or ask him demonstrated for speed..Since the Rental option is deleted for new cards you most ask for demonstration..S.No. BTS SITE FACILITIES AVAILABLE REMARKS1 FLOWER BAZAR VOICE, 144 Kbps & EVDO 2 SHENOY NAGAR VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly.3 RAMAVARAM VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly.4 MYLAPORE VOICE, 144 Kbps & EVDO 5 PETERS ROAD VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly.6 ANNA ROAD VOICE, 144 Kbps & EVDO 7 MAMBALAM VOICE, 144 Kbps & EVDO 8 HARBOUR VOICE, 144 Kbps & EVDO 9 KELLYS VOICE, 144 Kbps & EVDO 10 HADDOWS ROAD VOICE, 144 Kbps & EVDO 11 PERIAMEDU VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly.12 KALMANDAPAM VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly.13 ADYAR VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly.14 VELACHERY VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly.15 VILLIWAKKAM VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly.16 TIRUMALAI ROAD VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly.17 ANNA NAGAR VOICE, 144 Kbps EVDO facility will be provided shortly. Evdo provide shortly means they are in testing phase but will be provided within six monthsAs EVDO signals are available in 5 k.m. radius pl verify your location as above and decide whether it is good option for you or not.. however in the city larger buildings,within the A/Cclosed room may affect signals.. so you have to move out of your laptop..Please post your experience further..thanks you,vaithy

 

[onewhoknows]

Vaithy,Appreciate your time in answering queries here. If BSNL customer service was any good - you would not be spending time here!i have a question for which I am still trying to find a answer. I live in the Ashok Nagar area and have the old EVDO card and get reasonably good speeds. A few months back, I read on your website that national roaming has been activated and by paying Rs 100 more - this EVDO card would work allover India.I called BSNL and they said they are not aware about this. Can you, for the benefit of this community guide us as to what the process is for activating national roaming on already existing EVDO cards? Where to take this card - to which office, etc etc? No one at BSNL seems to have any idea about this.Thanks

 

[Vaithy]

If roaming is enabled in Chennai then the chennai.bsnl.co.in website should show the Plan as 650/- not as 550/- the old rate.The first priority here is upgrade the CDMA towers to EVDO -REv-A ..actually my understanding of functionality of evdo is very limited.. so unless I got confirmation I couldn't post any information.. As I understand Roaming is only in select circles.. If chenaai bsnl enabled it they will change the tariff to new rates and will post the message in their web sites..any way I'll try to ascertain the facts.. thanks you,

 

[vijay69]

Dear Vaithy,

I really appreciate your effort to publish the details.

I am @ Kolapakkam - 602 101 and I am using the EVDO Card and WLL also
But EVDO dont cross more than 170 Kbps and WLL show 256 kbps.

When i went to PORUR BSNL office they told there is a programming available and they ask me to come after a week and they are not aware of Rev A

I checked the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., and it has amazing news.

EVDO Router & EVDO Wi-Fi
Rs. 21000* Rs. 22500*

And new Traiff for EVDO data card tariff(w.e.f. 01.11.2009) :

Sl. No
FMC in Rs.
Monthly free usage in GB

1. 199.00 0.5
2. 299.00 1
3. 449.00 2
4. 649.00 5
5. 999.00 Unlimited

Can you help me how i can increase the Speed.

Thanks
Vijayakumar. S
9841153888