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AIRTEL BROADBAND - Review anyone?

18 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/airtel-broadband-review-anyone.172340/

Arnab
Arnab Original post #1
Apr 5, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Hello,
I am getting Airtel BB in my area .
Just want to switch from BSNL To any Local Cable BB or AIrtel.
I found that that SITICABLE BB and Airtel BB are both available in my city. I heard of Airtel a bit that they are good at PINGS- Anyone have Any Idea ?

OR Should i Go with SIITI CABLE BB /Stay with BSNL ?


Your Suggestions are really needed. Please help

Thanks
shreymittal
Apr 5, 2013 at 11:23 AM
Yup go with airtel BB but don't buy the modem they suggest that BEETEL like thingy BTW which plan u r going with
About ping see this what i get on top end plan in my area.
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vidhubhushan
Apr 5, 2013 at 5:02 PM
some 2 years back, i have used AirTel BB for over 3 years continuously and found it to be the best. some two weeks back, i have used it again (2mbps) to conduct a training (15 days) using Cisco webex video conferencing with skype. it works like a charm. i even downloaded 2-3 movie clips (300-500MB) and that too got over damn fast.
it is not available in my area so when we shifted i got it disconnected some 3 years back. if we shift to any other area or they start services in my area, i will go for it again. service is good, cc too is good specially i found the local tech people who come to rectify the problem were also good and helpful.
thetechfreak
Apr 9, 2013 at 7:22 AM
All the people I've met with Airtel BB; the general feedback is positive and the customer care is friendly.
You can switch to it :)
krishnandu.sarkar
Apr 9, 2013 at 7:33 AM
I guess the only problem with Airtel BB is FUP.

I too want to switch from BSNL. But can't decide which provider should I move.

Actually I'm looking for 1mbps TRUE UL Plan (No FUP).

BSNL have 1mbps Plan but charge is too high.
Cable Broadband offers 1mbps Plan on 999/- or something like that, but not reliable. Heard that Cable Broadband starts becoming an issue on Rainy days or on little Thunderstorms.
Reliance is there, with decent plan but people suggests it's not reliable.
And finally Airtel has FUP on all plans :(
kg11sgbg
Apr 9, 2013 at 8:01 AM
^^krishnandu, did you see the Alliance Broadband plan?

I mean,how much reliable they are?

Their, Unlimited Reloaded--->Downloaders Delight--->PREFERRED package is quite interesting for me at least.

They are providing 4Mbps from 1:00a.m. to 9:00a.m. everyday,and 700kbps the rest of the time.

Certainly 700kbps is slower than 1Mbps,but the trade-off between speed and cost has to be borne in mind.
shreymittal
Apr 9, 2013 at 8:05 AM
^^get 2MBPS@80GB for 1699/-(+ tax)
krishnandu.sarkar
Apr 9, 2013 at 9:43 AM
^^krishnandu, did you see the Alliance Broadband plan?

I mean,how much reliable they are?

Their, Unlimited Reloaded--->Downloaders Delight--->PREFERRED package is quite interesting for me at least.

They are providing 4Mbps from 12:00midnight to 9:00a.m everyday,and 700kbps the rest of the time.

Certainly 700kbps is slower than 1Mbps,but the trade-off between speed and cost has to be borne in mind.

Yeah I saw Alliance Broadband plans. The problem is I'm not sure about their reliability. Like many people says they experience total downtime during monsoon or in case of even little thunderstorm, that's going to be a big problem for me.
papul1993
Apr 9, 2013 at 9:44 AM
^^krishnandu, did you see the Alliance Broadband plan?

I mean,how much reliable they are?

Their, Unlimited Reloaded--->Downloaders Delight--->PREFERRED package is quite interesting for me at least.

They are providing 4Mbps from 12:00midnight to 9:00a.m everyday,and 700kbps the rest of the time.

Certainly 700kbps is slower than 1Mbps,but the trade-off between speed and cost has to be borne in mind.

If the 4 mbps part stays through out the month on matter how much you download, then go for it.

Personally, I only download during those hours and 4 mbps during hours means you can downloads lots of stuff.
kg11sgbg
kg11sgbg #10
Apr 9, 2013 at 8:34 PM
^^Thanks papul,but again the question of "RELIABILTY" pops up in our mind.

Also see this what they(Alliance Broadband) claim: Alliance Broadband Internet service rates


^^get 2MBPS@80GB for 1699/-(+ tax)
No use bro.,because Alliance Broadband "PREFEERED" plan will cut your pocket by Rs.850/-(inclusive of Service Tax) including FUP and Unlimited Broadband network per month.
kg11sgbg
kg11sgbg #12
Apr 9, 2013 at 9:05 PM
^^yep,some problem with their site.
papul1993
papul1993 #13
Apr 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM
If they can't even keep their site online, think what will be their service.
kg11sgbg
kg11sgbg #14
Apr 10, 2013 at 10:32 AM
^^for this I am still with BSNL;despite it's worst service...
Arnab
Arnab #15
Apr 16, 2013 at 8:59 PM
Hey Mates,
Airtel called me up and said they dont have Airtel BB in my Area, thats HOWRAH.. F**k man! What Should I Do Now???

I dont have a single Good ISP in my area....


Please Suggest
shreymittal
Apr 16, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Hey Mates,
Airtel called me up and said they dont have Airtel BB in my Area, thats HOWRAH.. F**k man! What Should I Do Now???

I dont have a single Good ISP in my area....


Please Suggest

In that case Change your AREA..:p
Nerevarine
Apr 16, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Im just curious, how many have or COULD get cable broadband ? The DOCSIS type ?

Cable Broadband offers 1mbps Plan on 999/- or something like that, but not reliable. Heard that Cable Broadband starts becoming an issue on Rainy days or on little Thunderstorms.

WRONG
Arnab
Arnab #18
Apr 17, 2013 at 12:05 AM
In that case Change your AREA..:p

LOL! - Really would have done it but cant,
ANyway, anyone have any idea with SITICABLE BB- IS that a DOCSIS type?