M.S.Rao 64 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 (edited) Reliance Communications today announced a substantial drop in the prices of its Netconnect broadband device to make high speed broadband connection affordable to all sections of the masses. The move is aimed at making its EVDO based data services more popular to the public as entry cost has now come down to a new affordable level. The price of the dongle has been reduced from Rs. 1599 to Rs. 1299 for the USB dongle/data card and the first recharge (FRC) from Rs. 330 to Rs. 100. And For this first Rs.100 will get 5GB with a validity of 30 days All in all, customer price including the first recharge has come down from Rs. 1929 to Rs. 1399.In a similar way, Netconnect 1x customer MOP has also dropped to Rs. 999. This offer is available across 175 towns in Tamil Nadu where consumers will enjoy an 18 percent discount on the dongle and 69 percent discount on the first recharge together with 5GB data and a validity of 30 days. Reliance Communications is aggressively expanding in Tamil Nadu and has added more than 100 sites in the last one month. The High speed Datacard of Reliance Communications has the largest reach in South India. RCOM's EVDO based high speed wireless internet service is capable of offering up to 3.1Mbps download speed and up to 1.8Mbps upload speed. RCOM has its EVDO coverage in 500 cities of India. Customers can also enjoy seamless internet connectivity on CDMA 1X (speed upto 153.6kbps) network where EVDO is not available. Source: Telecomtalk Edit Note= As per further information on 13-8-11 THIS SCHEME IS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT INDIA Edited August 14, 2011 by nlr2334481 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parin 857 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 I think 999 would have boomed Still 1299 is not bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FEVIN-RAJ 61 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 Coool !!! am gona get one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supernova 47 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 in some states they are giving usb hsd data card for free . taking 3 months advance rent . that is best option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
@mitJ@in 256 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 ^^^ Its PAN India, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajivunique 6 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 RCOM's EVDO based high speed wireless internet service is capable of offering up to 3.1Mbps download speed and up to 1.8Mbps upload speed. Source: Telecomtalk Unfortunately, it never gives 3.1 Mbps...highest I have got is 1.5 Mbps d/l speed that too rarely, usually it varies from 256Kbps to 1 Mbps.. :Equivocado: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 Welcome move on part of Reliance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vvinayakpai 26 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 Is this offer available all India???? Because in the first post it is clearly mentioned that this offer is valid in Tamil Nadu only! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
me_saket 73 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 this move is bcoz BSNL drop price of EVDO to Rs1500 So reliance must keep lower than this, But still not comparable with MTS MBLAZE @ 999 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prihir 53 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 Amit ji confirm if its PAN inda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajat 1 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 Amit ji confirm if its PAN inda. 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inception 75 Report post Posted August 14, 2011 First we got update from TN circle that Rcom drops price of Netconnect+ device. Later we got another update that price drop comes all India to compete with 3G-GSM offerings by operators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pothi 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 I'm actually planning to buy another device to have it as a backup. I usually recharge for 1K. Now just by spending another 400, I'd have a backup device. Overall a welcome move by Reliance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csmart 472 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 they are offering Rs 900 for EVDO dongle for upgrade since last 3 months or so. i got the offer when i decided to return my 1x connection. want to know whether it is worthy buying or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inception 75 Report post Posted August 18, 2011 Reliance 3G data card price drops! now 7.2 mbps modem comes @ Rs 2000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city02 63 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 airtel 7mbps usb for rs. 1,300 so its a better deal Reliance 3G data card price drops! now 7.2 mbps modem comes @ Rs 2000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 ^^^^ Thats a better deal only if you can UnLock the same and can escape from the EVIL hands of AirHELL... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FEVIN-RAJ 61 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 Coool !!! am gona get one Have bought one for my brother .. but getting a low speed around 500 kbps to 750 kbps UL The signal available is in full strength as he is in heart of the city. Have tried all methods including connecting the usb with data cable , changing the hybrid connection to netconnect+ .. but no use guys ... can anybody help me out ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arun Davis 3 Report post Posted September 8, 2011 I recently bought net connect plus Rs 1000/-. Reliance was giving it at that price on the occasion of a new tower being launched at thrissur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.S.Rao 64 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Now Reliance 3G data cards(ZTE and Huawei) are available at as low as Rs. 1699 (7.2Mbps) and Rs. 3099 (21.6Mbps). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
