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Any BSNL EVDO user?

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sahil1033
sahil1033 Original post #1
Jun 18, 2013 at 9:59 PM
I want to know more about BSNL EVDO because I think it's risky to buy this. Give your reviews please.
thatsashok
Jun 18, 2013 at 11:40 PM
Read BSNL EVDO - Discussion Thread | TechEnclave - Indian Technology Forum

it has everything you need to know
ramakanta
Jun 19, 2013 at 2:41 PM
Now My BSNL EVDO card in dustbin :newgun: :bananana:
ramakanta
Jun 19, 2013 at 6:37 PM
speed is not good also poor service :cry:
R
Jun 20, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Hi,

I am from Kanpur. I have been using 'BSNL EVDO' for last 3yrs. I switched from 'Tata photon' a very unpleasant service.

pros:
1. Its truly unlimited, so you can download as long as you desire. There is no hidden limits or slowing of speed. I download around 15-20GB every month(mostly movies, games also).
2. It gives me genuine 3G(100KBP-180KBP) speed.(Ignoring those down times)
3. Its lowest in price, so its easier to keep.
4. Most Ironic advantage you have is that due to slow & lethargic bureaucracy you can pay even 1month later than due date and still not lose service.

cons:
1. Beware, its a 'Government run service' so it may be difficult at times to interact with extreme laziness. But the fact is now 'BSNL' is living off on mostly 'internet service' revenue so they will not ignore your complaint.
2. Same as above, you may experience down times every 1-1.5 month, when you will have slow connection or cannot login at all but those last 5-72 hrs.
sahil1033
sahil1033 #10
Jun 20, 2013 at 1:58 PM
Hi,

I am from Kanpur. I have been using 'BSNL EVDO' for last 3yrs. I switched from 'Tata photon' a very unpleasant service.

pros:
1. Its truly unlimited, so you can download as long as you desire. There is no hidden limits or slowing of speed. I download around 15-20GB every month(mostly movies, games also).
2. It gives me genuine 3G(100KBP-180KBP) speed.(Ignoring those down times)
3. Its lowest in price, so its easier to keep.
4. Most Ironic advantage you have is that due to slow & lethargic bureaucracy you can pay even 1month later than due date and still not lose service.

cons:
1. Beware, its a 'Government run service' so it may be difficult at times to interact with extreme laziness. But the fact is now 'BSNL' is living off on mostly 'internet service' revenue so they will not ignore your complaint.
2. Same as above, you may experience down times every 1-1.5 month, when you will have slow connection or cannot login at all but those last 5-72 hrs.
can you please tell me the exact data card you were using?

I have not remember , it was past 2.5 years . :cry:
can you please tell me the exact data card you were using?
ramakanta
ramakanta #11
Jun 20, 2013 at 2:28 PM
can you please tell me the exact data card you were using?


Can you please tell me the exact data card you were using?

bsnl ev-do ac8700 800m
sahil1033
sahil1033 #12
Jun 20, 2013 at 7:49 PM
bsnl ev-do ac8700 800m
i got it, you had that ZTE modem with external antenna. I guess you might be getting not that good speed because it was a Rev. 0 modem.
R
rahulkay #13
Jun 21, 2013 at 5:12 PM
same aas above --
bsnl ev-do ac8700 800m
sahil1033
sahil1033 #14
Jun 21, 2013 at 9:33 PM
I bought a BSNL CDMA Prepaid SIM separately and ordered Micromax MMX 300C, hope it works well.
sahil1033
sahil1033 #17
Jul 4, 2013 at 10:35 PM
****, how to check balance and all?
ramakanta
ramakanta #18
Jul 7, 2013 at 10:14 AM
impossible !! :shock:
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Dushie #19
Jul 7, 2013 at 8:53 PM
For southzone users there is a website where you can login ahd check balance , you can also change plans andbdo other stuff from there.
sahil1033
sahil1033 #20
Jul 8, 2013 at 9:01 AM
okay! leave the balance thing, why am I getting such bad speeds?
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dummydave #21
Jul 8, 2013 at 10:06 AM
coz dats evdo.....

I gt a hand on evdo....but d speed suckd...no matter wat i did...it didt improved at all
sahil1033
sahil1033 #22
Jul 8, 2013 at 6:23 PM
coz dats evdo.....

I gt a hand on evdo....but d speed suckd...no matter wat i did...it didt improved at all
what was the speed you were getting?
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dummydave #24
Jul 9, 2013 at 10:45 AM
a constatnt of 27-35kbps
With occasional increase up to 70kbps for a sec or 2...

@ramakant - evdo provides truly unlimited net proposing speed of 3.1mbps....in 750+tax

So if u gt a reall gud speed say evn 100+ then also u ll b njyin it alot...

Theres no unlimited 3g....

though it was jus a hand on experienc...

But bsnl unlimited broradband z my preferrd choice....they work gud...n cheap
ramakanta
ramakanta #25
Jul 10, 2013 at 7:48 AM
But bsnl unlimited broradband z my preferrd choice....they work gud...n cheap

yes your right choice !!
sahil1033
sahil1033 #26
Jul 10, 2013 at 8:45 PM
a constatnt of 27-35kbps
With occasional increase up to 70kbps for a sec or 2...

@ramakant - evdo provides truly unlimited net proposing speed of 3.1mbps....in 750+tax

So if u gt a reall gud speed say evn 100+ then also u ll b njyin it alot...

Theres no unlimited 3g....

though it was jus a hand on experienc...

But bsnl unlimited broradband z my preferrd choice....they work gud...n cheap
you mean to say that I'll get better speed in 750 plan?
Ashok Verma
Jul 25, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Go for BSNL broadband..... speed will not be a issue any more....... if u like.... :)
sahil1033
sahil1033 #28
Jul 26, 2013 at 11:40 AM
actually there's been some problem in landline connection in my area, i went for bband only but had no option other than opting for EVDO at that time
Ashok Verma
Jul 26, 2013 at 8:10 PM
bsnl is now focused to customer ... if u need connection go and tell that u want BB connection.... to JTO or SDE of ur area...?

BTW bsnl is booking connection at ur door step... line avalability is their problem not urs....

in case if u still need BB :-D
sahil1033
sahil1033 #30
Jul 26, 2013 at 9:34 PM
they said that there's a problem in wire which is running underground and they're planning to lay down fresh wires but they're saying that tender has not yet been given and this may take time, like more than 6-7 months.
that's the problem of government process. :hissyfit:
Ashok Verma
Jul 28, 2013 at 8:42 PM
they said that there's a problem in wire which is running underground and they're planning to lay down fresh wires but they're saying that tender has not yet been given and this may take time, like more than 6-7 months.
that's the problem of government process. :hissyfit:


isn't there any working connection in ur area......???
i.e. working LL and/or BB. with whom u interact... i suggest u to go the the higher officials and atlast GM (if any)of ur city...
that those person who told u about the cable thing is true or crap....!!

Only if u like to....

otherwise if u findit very trouble some then just let it go...,

Don't mind buddy.....:-D:-D
funskar
funskar #32
Jul 29, 2013 at 12:38 AM
they said that there's a problem in wire which is running underground and they're planning to lay down fresh wires but they're saying that tender has not yet been given and this may take time, like more than 6-7 months.
that's the problem of government process. :hissyfit:

Better get bsnl wimax than Evdo.. No tension of wire n landline
sahil1033
sahil1033 #33
Jul 29, 2013 at 2:50 PM
isn't there any working connection in ur area......???
i.e. working LL and/or BB. with whom u interact... i suggest u to go the the higher officials and atlast GM (if any)of ur city...
that those person who told u about the cable thing is true or crap....!!

Only if u like to....

otherwise if u findit very trouble some then just let it go...,

Don't mind buddy.....:-D:-D
that's the thing na, government officials just don't care. Their attitude is just so casual.

Better get bsnl wimax than Evdo.. No tension of wire n landline
I gave a thought to Wimax but then chucked the plan because you can't use a router with it to share your connection.
sahil1033
sahil1033 #34
Oct 1, 2013 at 12:55 AM
Need help, want to buy a EVDO modem which can catch signals even in remote areas.
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xtr3m3 #36
Nov 1, 2015 at 8:08 PM
hey guys can evdo be connected on RASPBERRY PI 2 BMOD ??????????????????

Any 1 knows?

Please help!!
sygeek
sygeek #38
Nov 7, 2015 at 5:03 AM
I gave a thought to Wimax but then chucked the plan because you can't use a router with it to share your connection.
You can share connection. Soyrce : I'm using wimax. Although the speed is very inconsistent and the service is shjt.
sahil1033
sahil1033 #39
Nov 11, 2015 at 10:36 PM
You can share connection. Soyrce : I'm using wimax. Although the speed is very inconsistent and the service is shjt.

Anyway, I am happy with EVDO, decent speed, unlimited data. :)