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I have a postpaid netconnect account, which I use rarely. So I would like to convert it into prepaid, and use it only when I travel. Please tell me whether I can recharge a prepaid netconnect account online at: http://myservices.relianceada.com/launchAMSS.do I am already paying for postpaid-netconnect & prepaid-RGSM using that website. I would like to know whether after converting my netconnect account into prepaid, I can still use the website. Also, I would like to have information on the validity-period of prepaid netconnect account. Is there any minimum recharge for prepaid netconnect account? Thanks.

Updated Reliance Netconnect coverage cities list: http://www.rcom.co.in/Rcom/personal/internet/wireless_internet_coverage.html Total coverage increased from 500 to 800 cities/towns. Coverage in Tamilnadu increases to about 220 cities/towns.

When 3G’s for everyone Reliance launches the most affordable Android tablet—but is it really a game changer? Gopal Sathe LiveMint With the launch of the Reliance 3G Tab, 3G tablets may really catch on in India—for the company has brought us a tablet that has a good combination of hardware and software at a price that’s almost a third of high-profile tablets such as the iPad and Galaxy Tab. At the same time, the company has also bundled it with 3G data plans that are priced extremely reasonably because the goal, according to a Reliance spokesperson, is to introduce people to 3G and bring tablets to the masses. People who have been interested in an iPad but put off by the high costs are very likely going to be tempted by this device, because of the aggressive pricing. Reliance 3G Tab: A balance of features and value, the Reliance 3G Tab is a good economy device.The Reliance 3G Tab costs Rs12,999 and is locked to Reliance, with three data plans. Each plan is for 12 months, and the cheapest option of 1 GB data every month costs Rs375 per month. The 2 GB monthly plan costs Rs458 and the 5 GB plan, Rs583. The speeds are good—not quite meeting the advertised 7.2 Mbps, but when downloading apps we were able to get 20 MB per minute. For comparison, that’s a download of four or five songs in 1 minute. Video-streaming works fine on the connection as well, with minimal buffering while watching a movie on YouTube. One issue, considering that the 3G bundles are a big selling point for the device, is that connectivity and speed is still reliable only in parts of the country, and even has its ups and downs in different parts of cities. The Reliance 3G Tab is a 7-inch device, weighing 389g, making it easy to carry around with you everywhere, but the battery is one of its weakest points—it will die after about 6 hours, so heavy users will end up charging it twice a day. The design is basic, with a boxy shape and the three Android soft keys below the screen, with a power button and the volume rocker on the side. One minor quibble with the design is that the Android soft keys are not backlit. You have to use them all the time, and finding them at night is really difficult. It has a capacitive multitouch screen, and runs Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) with all the standard Android features in place and the Android Market preloaded. This means that you can set up live wallpapers, and have widgets for apps such as Facebook and Twitter on the home screen. The device also comes preloaded with Gmail, Google Maps, Google Search, Google Talk, YouTube, Orkut, Facebook, Twitter and Documents to Go (which allow you to view and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents). Since the apps are already on the system, even people who don’t want to use Android Market can access a wide range of features from the moment the device is out of the box. The company has given no word about upgrades to the Android version, but today, the majority of apps are still designed for Gingerbread, not the newer Honeycomb. The touch screen doesn’t seem as sensitive as it is in some of the top-end devices, and while typing occurs without significant lag, swiping across home pages or scrolling lists can feel imprecise and jumpy. While the touch screen works with no real problems, the screen itself is hardly as sharp as most of the high-end tablets today, but at that price some compromises must come with the package. In outdoor conditions, the tablet has some problems, but looks all right indoors. Held vertically, it functions as a nice e-book reader, running the free Kindle app. An 800 MHz processor powers the device, which is also good enough for most uses. Running some games with 3D graphics can be a somewhat painful experience, and is best avoided. Augmented Reality (AR) browsers such as Wikitude and Layar worked with only a little lag, while simple apps such as Twitter and Facebook work smoothly. While the top end tablets have 1GHz processors, the hardware on the Reliance Tab is at par with more expensive smartphones like the HTC Wildfire and Motorola Defy. The Reliance 3G Tab comes with two cameras, a serviceable 2-megapixel camera in the back and a VGA camera in the front for video calling. The camera is definitely a weak point, and clearly one of the compromises made to keep the price down. Video chat, through Google Talk, works well too, though there were occasional problems with pixellation and sync, but that could have been because of the connection on the other side of the conversation. The Reliance 3G Tab would be easy to write off as just another me-too Android tablet, and if you have the money for it then the premium experience of an iPad is in a league of its own. But I’m considering buying one for my parents because it answers all their needs, and offers tremendous value with the 3G plans. gopal.s@livemint.com

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Beetel Magiq vs. Reliance 3G Tab Nikhil Pradhan 19 Aug 2011 http://www.pcworld.in/features/beetel-magiq-vs-reliance-3g-tab Beetel Magiq, Reliance 3G Tab: Comparison of Important Features The last couple of days have seen the launch of two relatively inexpensive branded Android tablets- the Magiq from Beetel (a company owned by Bharti Telecom who also own Airtel) and the 3G Tab from Reliance Telecom. Here's a quick comparison of the important features of the two tablets: 1. Screen: The Magiq has a 7-inch resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels (WVGA). The 3G Tab has a similarly sized screen with the same resolution but it's capacitive in nature. While I can't say for certainty which display is better without getting a hands-on, I'm willing to bet that the Reliance tablet's capacitive touchscreen will outshine the Magiq's. 2. OS: Unfortunately, both tablets don't come with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), the Android OS developed specifically for tablets. However, the 3G Tab comes with the newer Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) while the Magiq has to make do with Android 2.2 (Froyo). There isn't too much difference between the two versions but Gingerbread does improve performance and makes better use of the battery. 3. Processor: The Magiq offers a more powerful processor than the 3G Tab (1GHz vs. 800MHz). As a result, it would be safe to say that the Beetel tablet will offer at least slightly better performance numbers. 4. Battery: At 2200mAh, the Magiq has a considerably lower powered battery than the Reliance 3G Tab's 3400mAh battery. Considering that the 3G Tab also has a newer OS, it's very likely that it will give better battery performance. 5. Price: There is a Rs. 3,000 difference between the Rs. 9,999 price-tag of the Magiq and the Rs. 12,999 price-tag of the Reliance 3G Tab. However, at first glance, the extra Rs. 3,000 for the Reliance 3G Tab looks worth it since it offers clear upgrades over the Beetel Magiq. I'd like to reiterate that better features on paper don't translate to better performance in the real world. Hopefully, we'll be able to review both products soon and provide you with a more definite verdict. Reliance 3G tab vs Beetel Magiq By Nilabh Jha, The Mobile Indian, New Delhi, August 18, 2011 Category: Devices Sub Category: Tablet http://www.themobileindian.com/news/2459_Reliance-3G-tab-vs-Beetel-Magiq We compare two of the cheapest 3G, 7 inch Android tablets coming from two telecom biggies Bharti Airtel and Reliance Communications. Close at the heels of Reliance Communications launching its Android Tablet, Bharti Airtel's subsidiary Beetel has also launched a tablet with similar though fewer features at Rs 3,000 less than the Reliance device. Is the cheaper one really a better bargain? Let's find out. Rankings are based on a scale of 10 for each feature. Round One: Operating System RCom 3G Tab is based on Android 2.3; whereas Beetel Magiq is based on the older Android 2.2. The Reliance device is a re-branded ZTE tablet so we expect the operating system to be upgraded regularly; while Beetel has chosen its own design and there is no upgrade option available. So, in this round RCom wins hands down. Score: Beetel 7, RCom 10 Round Two: Processor Reliance 3G Tab has an 800 MHz processor; while the Beetel Magiq has a more powerful 1 GHz processor. However, Reliance has an advanced version of Android which optimises processor use and therefore performance is affected less by the lower configuration. There is no denying that the performance of Beetel Magic will be better. Score: Beetel 10, RCom 8 Round Three: Screen Both the tablets are evenly matched in terms of screen resolution and size with 7 inch WVGA screens. However, the big difference lies in the fact that while Reliance 3G Tab has a capacitive screen, Magiq makes do with a resistive display. The difference in touch technology is a big one as the touchscreen is where all the interaction takes place. Capacitive technology offers a much better interface with multi touch and pinch to zoom capabilities, and it also lasts longer with low fault rates. Though Beetel has put in a track pad and additional buttons for receiving and rejecting calls on Magiq, that fails to compensate for the difference between the technologies. Score: Beetel 7, RCom 10 Round Four: Battery The Reliance device uses a 3400 mAh battery; while Beetel has a 2200 mAh battery. Almost a third bigger, the longer battery life is a big advantage of the 3G Tab. Score: Beetel 7, RCom 10 Round Five: Other features Beetel offers better additional features, which include a stand at the back to watch videos, an internal memory of 8 GB versus none in the Reliance Tab (it does have some internal memory but that is just for the OS's components). Beetel Magiq has a 2 megapixel camera at both the front and the rear, while 3G Tab only has a VGA camera in the front. Reliance 3G Tab wins when we compare its 32 GB expandable memory to the 16 GB of the Beetel device and is also offering 4 GB memory card free, but then Beetel has better internal memory and therefore optimises space as most people in this range do not invest much money on buying a 32 GB card anyway. Score: Beetel 9, RCom 8 Round Six: Price This is straight forward: Reliance is more expensive at Rs 13,000; while Beetel Magiq costs Rs 10,000. The difference gets amplified as Magiq's price is in MRP, which means there will be further discounts on this price (which is expected to finally settle at Rs 9,000). On the other hand, Reliance has given the actual sale price so there will be no further discounts. Score: Beetel 10, RCom 5 Round Seven: Bundled offer This one is tricky — while Beetel offers 2 GB 3G data free for two months, Reliance is offering 2 GB data at a discounted rate of Rs 598 for 12 months (Rs 749 is the normal rate). So RCom users will save Rs 151 each month for 12 months, altogether saving Rs 1812. Beetel users, meanwhile, will save Rs 1498 in just two months. We have not taken the 12 month advanced rental plan into consideration as committing to a long plan is risky, and moreover 3G prices are expected to fall. The big drawback with Reliance is that you get a SIM—locked device, which is a big turn off for many users (breaking the lock voids the warranty of the device). This reason alone means a lot of deduction in points. Score: Beetel 9, RCom 7 Verdict All the other features of both the tablets are evenly matched. The score is that Beetel Magiq has managed 59 points out of the 70 on offer, while Reliance 3G Tab gets 58. Reliance 3G Tab is certainly the better of the two devices purely on technical terms, but we look at the price as the first point of consideration and that's what sails the Beetel Magiq through, but only marginally, in this contest. One more advantage is that Bharti has a wider network compared to Reliance. Moreover, Beetel will sell through various channels while Reliance is offering its Tab only at Reliance World outlets. So here too Beetel manages to win.

Reliance 3G Tab: Exclusive Test Lab Preview http://www.thinkdigit.com/Mobiles-PDAs/Reliance-3G-Tab-Exclusive-Test-Lab-Preview_7368.html The recently launched and much publicized Reliance 3G Tab has made its way to our test labs, while we dig deep into it for a detailed review, we are ready with our initial impressions and some exclusive images.................

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Reliance 3g Tab review by Credit Suisse: http://indiaer.blogspot.com/2011/08/india-telecoms-device-prices-coming.html ● We visited a Reliance retail outlet in Mumbai to get our hands on the new 3G Tab. The device is available at retail price of Rs12,999 ($290) without any data plans. But connectivity is possible only on RCOM networks using RCOM SIM cards. ● The company is offering 40–50% discounts on data tariffs for 12 months if customer prefers to take up a data plan along with the tablet. Beyond 12 months, the prevailing normal data rates apply. Indian telcos thus continue to stay away from upfront cash subsidies on devices. ● The configuration could be sufficient for basic usage, with 4GB memory card, accessories such as headphones and USB connectors. We found decent user experience across general applications and browsing (claimed download speed of up to 7.1 Mbps). Youtube videos came through with no buffering delay. ● The price is significantly lower than the tablets in the market. High device prices is one of the barriers that had to be surpassed before mass uptake of 3G/data services in India—this seems to be going away. We would look out for updates on the other barriers, namely lack of locally relevant native language content. We remain positive on the 3G prospects for Indian telecoms.

Reliance 3g Tab review by Credit Suisse: http://indiaer.blogspot.com/2011/08/india-telecoms-device-prices-coming.html ● We visited a Reliance retail outlet in Mumbai to get our hands on the new 3G Tab. The device is available at retail price of Rs12,999 ($290) without any data plans. But connectivity is possible only on RCOM networks using RCOM SIM cards. ● The company is offering 40–50% discounts on data tariffs for 12 months if customer prefers to take up a data plan along with the tablet. Beyond 12 months, the prevailing normal data rates apply. Indian telcos thus continue to stay away from upfront cash subsidies on devices. ● The configuration could be sufficient for basic usage, with 4GB memory card, accessories such as headphones and USB connectors. We found decent user experience across general applications and browsing (claimed download speed of up to 7.1 Mbps). Youtube videos came through with no buffering delay. ● The price is significantly lower than the tablets in the market. High device prices is one of the barriers that had to be surpassed before mass uptake of 3G/data services in India—this seems to be going away. We would look out for updates on the other barriers, namely lack of locally relevant native language content. We remain positive on the 3G prospects for Indian telecoms.

Its pan India, as the following link says, "Pay Rs. 1299/- to get a Reliance Netconnect+ USB Modem", without mentioning any circle. http://www.rcom.co.in/Rcom/personal/internet/wireless_internet.html

From: http://www.rcom.co.in/Rcom/aboutus/ir/pdf/RCOM_1Q_FY12_Press_Release.pdf ” RCOM has the largest, widest ‘wireless broadband data‘ network in the country. The recently launched 3G network (13 circles) provides coverage in 333 towns having 2 Mn. subscriber as of June 30, 2011. Our nationwide High Speed Data network on CDMA provides coverage in more than 800 towns. We provide unparallel ‘wireless broadband experience in over 1,100 towns as of June, 2011.” So, they seem to have extended the EVDO coverage to 800 towns from 500 few months back.

All the plans are available for online recharge now Rs. 180 Broadband+ 250MB Pack 30 Days Rs. 200 Broadband+ 1GB Pack 1 week Rs. 250 Broadband+ 350MB Pack 30 Days Rs. 350 Broadband+ 500MB Pack 30 Days Rs. 715 Broadband+ 1GB Pack 30 Days Rs. 800 Broadband+ 5GB on HSD speeds + Unlimited free Usage on 1x speeds 30 Days Rs. 1000 Broadband+ 10GB on HSD speeds + Unlimited free Usage on 1x speeds 30 Days Rs. 1200 Broadband+ 15GB on HSD speeds + Unlimited free Usage on 1x speeds 30 Days Rs. 1500 Broadband+ 6GB Pack 3 Months Rs. 3000 Broadband+ 18GB Pack 6 Months

Did you guys look at the new prepaid tariffs?? I could not yet recharge the new ones online though http://www.rcom.co.in/Rcom/personal/internet/wireless_internet.html

I got my netconnect post-to-prepaid conversion done in about a week. Try to send email complaints about this to their nodal officer along with customer care. You stand to get a better response for email complaints, as email can be easily used as an evidence in consumer courts.

MTS: "..MBlaze services to over 5 lakh customers in the country.." http://telecomtalk.info/mts-crosses-10-million-subscriber-mark-offers-htc-smartphone-free/59669/

Thanks man-saturday! That was helpful. In some windows of my flat, I have direct line-of-sight to a Reliance EVDO tower, about 250 meters away. So, one of those windows should be a nice place to keep the Olive+Netconnect combo.

Is anybody using the Olive Nexus V-R9 Wireless Router? http://www.olivetelecom.in/olive-nexus-vr9-wireless-router/ How long have you been using? Any comments on the performance will be helpful. Thanks I am thinking of buying one. Suggestion on better/competing products will also be helpful.

Is anybody using the Olive Nexus V-R9 Wireless Router? How long have you been using? Any comments on the performance will be helpful. Thanks I am thinking of buying one. Suggestion on better/competing products will also be helpful.

An article talking about Tata Photon Wifi and Olive VR-9 Router http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=ETNEW&BaseHref=ETM/2011/03/14&PageLabel=8&EntityId=Ar00800&ViewMode=HTML Tata PhotonWifi Apart from the regular Tata Photon+ USB device, you can also go for the Tata Photon Wifi. It is a pocket-sized, battery-powered router that connects to the Photon network and provides high speed Wi-Fi connectivity for up to 5 nearby devices. It costs 6,599 (plus the usual monthly plan). Olive VR-9 Router This battery-powered device is an easy way out if you already have a high-speed USB data card. The Olive Nexus VR-9 has a USB port into which you can plug in a data card and it creates a Wi-Fi hotspot that can be accessed by five devices. It costs 3,500 and can be purchased from www.olivetelecom.in. It has a complicated initial setup process—you have to connect the device with an Ethernet cable, enter the router’s IP address and feed in data card details (number, username, password). The battery lasts for 4 hours but you have the flexibility to plug your data card directly into the laptop anyway. It might make more sense than the Tata Photon WiFi because even after adding the cost of a USB data card ( 1,599 for Reliance, 1,799 for Tata), it is still cheaper.

ravi_patent, We have to read the following two statements from the earnings-call-transcript together: "the CDMA high speed data has been rolled out to nearly 500 towns and 3G services is currently being launched in over 150 towns." "Having now rolled out high speed data in more than 500 towns and another 100 - 150 towns to go," I did listen to their conference call twice, first-time live, and then the second time replay. I think they actually use the "150" to mean their 3g service towns, and not EVDO expansion. I would however be delighted if they actually meant EVDO.

How did you know this? Or just a mere guess?? Any info on EVDO coverage expansion beyond 500 cities?

Hey, there seem to be some problem in you speedtest results. During my speedtest result above from Chennai, when Mumbai server was selected, the result has "Server: Mumbai(650 miles)" info. But, in your case its "Server: Mumbai(<50 miles)". Are you sure you did the test from Chennai, and not while in Mumbai ??

In the past I have got 1mbps. When I checked now I just got .51 mbps As a general advice, never buy any data card (Netconnect/Photon+/MTS/...) without getting a demo at your place of interest. Speed often vary depending upon network coverage. In my opinion, Netconnect is better than the rest, and one can preferably ask them first for a demo.

This looks too good to be true....I normally get about 1Mbps from Netconnect+, at my home in Chennai....May be you were very-near/on-top of a tower....