kshah 452 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I got my BSNL EVDO data card on Saturday, i.e. 19/8/2008 and it was activated on tuesday, i.e. 21/8/2008 I am given ZTE AC8700 USB modem, which almost looks like TATA indicom modem. It was very easy to install and first time chinese device driver was installed flawlessly, for me. I used yesterday for about 4-5 hours and it gave me consistent upload / download speed on 600-700 kbps and peak speed was 1100 kbps. It is almost half the BSNL broad band I am using. But then in EVDO I get mobility (ENtire city, yet to try in other areas) and Its unlimited for Rs. 500 I tried to clone its DATA to make INDIA's FIRST PPC with EVDO access but I could not succeed. Because BSNL has disabled VOICE CODEC on EVDO data card and it can not log on to 1X network. Even PRL is IS-683C (Reliance and 1X netowrk uses IS-683A) and PRL aquisition type is HDR only. No 1X. So I think I will have to try harder to clone it on PPC. Before that I need to understand authentication methos for different PRL standards. Lets see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbpyogesh 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Did u play any online games???? like Counter strike???? And How is the download speed Near to 60 kBps????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Keep it up Kalpak... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbpyogesh 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 and one more thing IS bsnl offering Voice calls or SMS like Reliance U have mentioned about Voice codec but wht abt voice calls If they offer these services then how is the Tariff???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajat8676 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Wow... excellent!!! So sometime down the line, we may have Nam1 as Reliance and Nam2 as BSNL EVDO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KumaarShah 143 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 ^^^ I do not think it may be possible. Both these companies may not allow this, maybe even regulatory issues are there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 BSNL guys right now are not aware about how to activate foreign ESN. May be some time later they will start accepting means then we can have 2 NAM on one PPC. Did u play any online games????like Counter strike???? And How is the download speed Near to 60 kBps????? I do not play games. But it plays Youtube video easily. When I used it for surfing, you tube, it was showing constantly 600 kbps and at times 900-1000 kbps. and one more thingIS bsnl offering Voice calls or SMS like Reliance U have mentioned about Voice codec but wht abt voice calls If they offer these services then how is the Tariff???? BSNL is not offering voice or SMS on EVDO cards. They are offering it on 1X network. No idea about tariff I do not think it may be possible. Both these companies may not allow this, maybe even regulatory issues are there. If they accept outside ESN there can not be any legal issue. Nor any network issue as only one NAM can be activated at a time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Today, speed is much lower than yesterday. When I called up guy in BSNL he said, since its lauched only since 15th, will take few days to stabilize. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgdelhi 192 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Hi, I successfully used this modem (AC8700) on reliance in Delhi for NetConnect. All of u know more than me that reliance is on 1x. Regards MG Because BSNL has disabled VOICE CODEC on EVDO data card and it can not log on to 1X network. Even PRL is IS-683C (Reliance and 1X netowrk uses IS-683A) and PRL aquisition type is HDR only. No 1X. So I think I will have to try harder to clone it on PPC. Before that I need to understand authentication methos for different PRL standards. Lets see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Unlimited 1.1MBps at 500/- is a fantastic, superlative, unheard of plan. Still lacking hugely from US where 2MBps is standard for EVDO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbpyogesh 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 @kshah:::::Thanks for clarifying my doubts I hope they do launch it soon At my place Do we require Wireless Land line of Bsnl for his connection????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) Hi,I successfully used this modem (AC8700) on reliance in Delhi for NetConnect. All of u know more than me that reliance is on 1x. Regards MG Because BSNL has disabled VOICE CODEC on EVDO data card and it can not log on to 1X network. Even PRL is IS-683C (Reliance and 1X netowrk uses IS-683A) and PRL aquisition type is HDR only. No 1X. So I think I will have to try harder to clone it on PPC. Before that I need to understand authentication methos for different PRL standards. Lets see. Yes, I realized later that I am wrong. I will try again may be tomorrow for cloning PPC on EVDO. Reliance is 1X and by enabling RUIM, same modem can log on to 1X. Then it uses RUIM settings. BSNL too offers EVDO-RevA, means 2.5 mbps (Burst) But it is said that even in US you consistent speed on 700-900 kbps (Our rimweb memebr vishalsheth has eperience on EVDO) In Ahmedabad, yesterday, I gt Max 1.1 mbps and today its max 500 kbps. Today connection quality is bellow acceptable level. EVDO is saperate connection. You do not require wireless line from BSNL. Edited July 23, 2008 by kshah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vishalsheth 19 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Unlimited 1.1MBps at 500/- is a fantastic, superlative, unheard of plan. Still lacking hugely from US where 2MBps is standard for EVDO. US has 500-700kbps when I checked. 2mbps is the standard but it's not there when checked. Like when we check the broadband speed you get from 700kbps to 1.5mbps. I'm talking about actual download speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Thats great my dear Kalpak. Speed of this EVDO Data Card seems to be great. Hope in the near future the problem of speed too will be rectified by BSNL. The tariff of Rs.500/- for unlimited usage with mobility to use ont the way is really awsome. Cheers ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
techack 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Can I have a link regarding its tariff and initial costs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Try searching BSNL.co.in Modem is made cheaper. I paid Rs. 4300 for modem, activation and deposit. Monthly rental Rs. 500 for unlimited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prabakar 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Is this available in Tamilnadu circle ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kshah 452 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 I think it was first available in TN only. see following links. May be useful. http://www.bsnldatacard.com/bsnl-evdo-modem-details.html http://chennai.bsnl.co.in/News/EVDO.htm http://keralatelecom.com/Broadband/evdo.asp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbpyogesh 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 this link is from bsnl site http://www.bsnl.co.in/newsdetailed.php?news_id=370 this news was posted around late 2007 Everything is right except for the Initial cost of the data card which I think has come down for more u can visit www.bsnlevdoclub.com www.bsnlevdo.in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sutarianiral 1 Report post Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) The bsnl evdo plans are much cheaper then the regular broadband ..they give U/L at 550 with 2mbps speed.. while on wired broadband the U/L is at 750 that too with only 250kbps ... why evdo plans are more cheaper then regular ones ?.. also bsnl's 1x wireless(datacard) U/L plans are too cheaper as compared to reliance or tata..bsnl gives U/L only at 250/month.. while reliance gives at 1500/month... how come bsnls are coming up with so cheaper rates..? does anyone know when are reliance/tata expected to offer evdo services .? Edited September 26, 2008 by sutarianiral Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcjones 0 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 (edited) I will be in Ahmedabad for 4-5 months from November 10, 2008 onwards. I am looking for new Internet connection in Abad so that I can work on my US based assignments. My requirements are as follows: High Speed Broadband Reliable (My working hours will be from 6 PM to 3 AM) Should be able to support: One VOIP Line VPN connection to my employer's network in US at decent speed MS Live Meeting/NetMeeting over VPN Regular usage of Outlook email application over VPN Download/upload of files worth several MBs (Will not have any P2P traffic) Should be available in Memnagar area of Abad I have looked at several alternatives online and considering the following options: BSNL Plan: Home 3300/2mbps/20GB limit Cost: Rs 3300/month Airtel Plan: 1mbps unlimited Cost: Rs 2222/month Can you please advise me on what would work better? The cost is not an issue. Are there any other viable options? In addition, I am also planning to get BSNL EVDO card as a back up, in case the landline based broadband falters. Edited October 6, 2008 by gcjones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honest 836 Report post Posted October 9, 2008 ^^^ BSNL Broadband could be the best option for you my dear Hitesh. Regards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOBILE FAN 42 Report post Posted October 12, 2008 BSNL EVDO cant be used for Hitesh's purposes though it is available in Memnagar area. EVDO works on shared IP and will not work for VPN access. Otherwise, EVDO is the cheapest service available in India in Unlimited category. I am using it in Pune. It gives descent speed in surfing. For downloads, I exprerienced 400-500 kbps speed and once it was at 1100 kbps. but now-a-days I am getting 200-300 kbps. With all big advantages, there are couple of disadvantages : 1. It cannot be used for VPN access 2. SInce it uses shared IP, if you try to download something from megaupload etc., it will always show that your IP is already downloading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
