QUOTE(vebmetal @ May 15 2006, 12:35 PM) [snapback]51410[/snapback]
1] What are the max and average speeds
Day: 30 KB/s Max, 23-25 KB/s avg.
Night: 55 KB/s Max, 40 KB/s avg.
2] Does airtel throttle your connection if you download too much (caus i pplan to leave my connection on all day downloading)
Not taht I know of, but I would warn you that many people have been observing slow browsing speeds, i.e. for example, even though you may eb able to download a file at 25-27 KB/s during the day, while you are surfing sites, that speed may not go beyond 15 - 18 KB/s. Keep that in mind, as it affects things like streaming video and voice chat, but on the other hand if you just want to download a bunch of stuff, it's great.
3]What kind of modem does it give:usb,ethernet and does it hav multiple ports
They have a bunch of modems, but from my understanding you should go for the Beetel 220bx as long as you have an ethernet port (especially if you plan on downloading torrents etc.). I have used a ZyXEL USB as well as a R.B. Comtec USB modem, and they both are fine too. But I will be shifting to the 220bx one soon because of torrents etc.
4]Are there any hidden costs,I mean above the Rs.999
No hidden costs, but remember tax, as well as phone charges in case you take a landline from them too.
5] Is MTNL coming up with any unlimited plans
Don't know, but even if they did, I would be surprised if they were better priced than Airtel ones.
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I will back Vebmetal views .... I fully agree and experience similar speeds here... regards
1] What are the max and average speeds
Day: 30 KB/s Max, 23-25 KB/s avg.
Night: 55 KB/s Max, 40 KB/s avg.
2] Does airtel throttle your connection if you download too much (caus i pplan to leave my connection on all day downloading)
Not taht I know of, but I would warn you that many people have been observing slow browsing speeds, i.e. for example, even though you may eb able to download a file at 25-27 KB/s during the day, while you are surfing sites, that speed may not go beyond 15 - 18 KB/s. Keep that in mind, as it affects things like streaming video and voice chat, but on the other hand if you just want to download a bunch of stuff, it's great.
3]What kind of modem does it give:usb,ethernet and does it hav multiple ports
They have a bunch of modems, but from my understanding you should go for the Beetel 220bx as long as you have an ethernet port (especially if you plan on downloading torrents etc.). I have used a ZyXEL USB as well as a R.B. Comtec USB modem, and they both are fine too. But I will be shifting to the 220bx one soon because of torrents etc.
4]Are there any hidden costs,I mean above the Rs.999
No hidden costs, but remember tax, as well as phone charges in case you take a landline from them too.
5] Is MTNL coming up with any unlimited plans
Don't know, but even if they did, I would be surprised if they were better priced than Airtel ones.
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I will back Vebmetal views .... I fully agree and experience similar speeds here... regards
