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Unlimited broadband plans: what is the future?
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vivekindia
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the tax is around 12.36% na?i dont think this will affect much because all ISPs add the tax to the bill..
all you need is a good IT minister to solve all these problems
if i were the minister i will introduce the following plans now and now: BSNL 256kbps unlimited Rs450 512kbps unlimited Rs700 and all limited plans will be upgraded to 4mbps and night time from 11pm-9am I think this kind of upgradation is possible in reality rather than 2mbps ul for rs700 which you guys demand cannot be accomplished in this current scenarionow what one has to do to become a it minister??:huh:
I DO NOT want anyone like you as telecom minister. You are no better than the moron we currently have.
256 kbps unlimited is available for 649 + service tax already. So you will bring about around 30% price reduction only.
We need someone more ambitious.
if i were the minister i will introduce the following plans now and now: BSNL 256kbps unlimited Rs450 512kbps unlimited Rs700 and all limited plans will be upgraded to 4mbps and night time from 11pm-9am I think this kind of upgradation is possible in reality rather than 2mbps ul for rs700 which you guys demand cannot be accomplished in this current scenarionow what one has to do to become a it minister??:huh:I DO NOT want anyone like you as telecom minister. You are no better than the moron we currently have.
256 kbps unlimited is available for 649 + service tax already. So you will bring about around 30% price reduction only.
We need someone more ambitious.
phoenixankit
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Here we all are fighting over when we'll get 512/1MBPS Unlimited speeds at good prices. Take a look at this: Broadband: Korea to Get 1Gbps Downloading by 2012
Here in India most of us don't have enough speeds to even stream a youtube video. We need to think about the fact that why we do not have faster speeds. What I think:
1. Most Indian middle class families are not willing to pay more than Rs.700 for a broadband connection. As someone mentioned before in this topic, broadband is considered more of a luxury than a necessity. So, the people can do with waiting 5 minutes to let a youtube video load.
2. No undersea direct cables to USA etc. I read about this a few months back , that we need more and higher bandwidth undersea cables so that buying bandwidth can become cheaper for the ISPs. undersea cable map image - Image: Undersea cables - CNET News
3. No initiatives or directives by the government. We can see that the 3G and WiMAX spectrum auctions are being delayed week after week. Similarly, the government does NOT feel that upgrading infrastrure or forcing ISPs to cut prices is important. And, the worrying this is, that this is not the issue with the current UPA government. IMO, things will remain same or get worse with any other government (Sorry for dragging politics into this)
Here in India most of us don't have enough speeds to even stream a youtube video. We need to think about the fact that why we do not have faster speeds. What I think:
1. Most Indian middle class families are not willing to pay more than Rs.700 for a broadband connection. As someone mentioned before in this topic, broadband is considered more of a luxury than a necessity. So, the people can do with waiting 5 minutes to let a youtube video load.
2. No undersea direct cables to USA etc. I read about this a few months back , that we need more and higher bandwidth undersea cables so that buying bandwidth can become cheaper for the ISPs. undersea cable map image - Image: Undersea cables - CNET News
3. No initiatives or directives by the government. We can see that the 3G and WiMAX spectrum auctions are being delayed week after week. Similarly, the government does NOT feel that upgrading infrastrure or forcing ISPs to cut prices is important. And, the worrying this is, that this is not the issue with the current UPA government. IMO, things will remain same or get worse with any other government (Sorry for dragging politics into this)
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2. No undersea direct cables to USA etc. I read about this a few months back , that we need more and higher bandwidth undersea cables so that buying bandwidth can become cheaper for the ISPs. undersea cable map image - Image: Undersea cables - CNET News
Do u know that Indian co's own two of the largest Global fiber optic cable networks in the world with direct connectivity to almost everywhere in the world.
Tygo Global Networks -- owned by Tata/VSNL
Flag Telecom -- owned by Reliance
2. No undersea direct cables to USA etc. I read about this a few months back , that we need more and higher bandwidth undersea cables so that buying bandwidth can become cheaper for the ISPs. undersea cable map image - Image: Undersea cables - CNET News
Do u know that Indian co's own two of the largest Global fiber optic cable networks in the world with direct connectivity to almost everywhere in the world.
Tygo Global Networks -- owned by Tata/VSNL
Flag Telecom -- owned by Reliance
phoenixankit
Newbie
Then how do you explain hopeless pings to USA and European servers? Yes, the cos are indian, but they are not providing the services to indian ISPs.
That's right. These telecos have the cables, bandwidth and everything except determination. They want to keep India in the dark. India enjoys 'kbps' while rest of the world enjoys 'mbps'. :rofl:Someone from Tata Indicom told me that 1 Mbps is very FAST and home users don't need that kinda speed. Only businesses need 1 Mbps plans. So you see, that's the problem.
UBNT-Robert
Newbie
Hi Guys,
I am also very confused about the lack of reasonably priced broadband options in India.
My company (Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.) designs and manufactures what is now considered the most cost-effective broadband wireless equipment in the world.
Essentially, we have a technology that a dummy could install and connect to a BaseStation 20km away to provide 30Mbps of throughput. We have complete wireless subscriber boxes that can do this costing only Rs 1,200 in volume.
In much of the world, WISP's (Wireless Internet Service Providers) use our equipment to provide multi-Mbps, affordable internet access to the masses using the unlicensed 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
Today, we are successful in nearly every region of the world except India and I am in disbelief how this could be. Ironically, I feel that India, more than any other place in the world, is where our technology should be connecting the most people.
In India, I know Tulip IT and others are offering broadband wireless on licensed frequencies, but I am shocked that smaller independent entrepreneurs are not stepping up and establishing their own wireless broadband networks in the free unlicensed bands in India (like the rest of the world).
I know it is possible to provide unlimited 5+Mbps plans at Rs 500 per month with free install available to all. Assuming a backbone connection is available (can be even 150km away -- yes, we have devices that can even link this far very cost effectively), with our equipment, it can be easily done!
If anyone is feeling ambitious and wants to help make affordable wireless broadband pervasive in India, just contact me anytime [email protected]
We are looking for a Managing Director to be in charge of the India region -- someone who could represent us and lead a broadband revolution.
Robert
I am also very confused about the lack of reasonably priced broadband options in India.
My company (Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.) designs and manufactures what is now considered the most cost-effective broadband wireless equipment in the world.
Essentially, we have a technology that a dummy could install and connect to a BaseStation 20km away to provide 30Mbps of throughput. We have complete wireless subscriber boxes that can do this costing only Rs 1,200 in volume.
In much of the world, WISP's (Wireless Internet Service Providers) use our equipment to provide multi-Mbps, affordable internet access to the masses using the unlicensed 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
Today, we are successful in nearly every region of the world except India and I am in disbelief how this could be. Ironically, I feel that India, more than any other place in the world, is where our technology should be connecting the most people.
In India, I know Tulip IT and others are offering broadband wireless on licensed frequencies, but I am shocked that smaller independent entrepreneurs are not stepping up and establishing their own wireless broadband networks in the free unlicensed bands in India (like the rest of the world).
I know it is possible to provide unlimited 5+Mbps plans at Rs 500 per month with free install available to all. Assuming a backbone connection is available (can be even 150km away -- yes, we have devices that can even link this far very cost effectively), with our equipment, it can be easily done!
If anyone is feeling ambitious and wants to help make affordable wireless broadband pervasive in India, just contact me anytime [email protected]
We are looking for a Managing Director to be in charge of the India region -- someone who could represent us and lead a broadband revolution.
Robert
