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GPRS selection

21 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/gprs-selection.125829/

scavanger007
scavanger007 Original post #1
Apr 16, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Guys,
I am looking for a gprs operator who gives good speed in affordable rate...
My only objective for using gprs will be for share trading while on the move.... (max 3 hrs a day) i.e. i will be using gprs only to access my demat website....

Right now i m using airtel, (not used much gprs on it though)
So, please suggest me a suitable operator...
ankushkool
ankushkool #2
Apr 17, 2010 at 3:11 AM
If DOCOMO is available you can give it a try.
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #3
Apr 17, 2010 at 11:17 AM
+1 For Docomo
I've been getting speeds of around 20-25KBPS on Rs.48 Plan.
VarDOS
VarDOS #4
Apr 17, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Aircel is also a good choice....Rs 14/- unlimited for 3days.
krishnandu.sarkar
krishnandu.sarkar #5
Apr 17, 2010 at 1:05 PM
^^Does docomo have any unlimited plans?? I don't want to go for limited ones.
ankushkool
ankushkool #6
Apr 17, 2010 at 5:29 PM
ya... i think they have...
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #7
Apr 17, 2010 at 7:50 PM
No, they had one initially. It's discontinued. No Unlimited plans as of now.
All they have are 5,15,48 & 98 Plans, where Rs.5 valid for that day midnight and limit is 10MB.
Rs.15 is for three days and has a limit, forgot exact number.

Rs.48 plan has 100MB Day limit(7AM-11PM) and 2GB Night Limit(11PM-7AM)

Rs.98 plan has 200MB Day limit(7AM-11PM) and 4GB Night Limit(11PM-7AM)

and Docomo is on EDGE by default so browsing speeds are good ~22KB/s
krishnandu.sarkar
krishnandu.sarkar #8
Apr 17, 2010 at 7:58 PM
What about Aircel?? They also provide EDGE connectivity I think. Some people says speed is good (about 20-22kBps sometimes it cross even 28kBps). And both 14/- and 98/- are unlimited(No FUP). What say??
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #9
Apr 17, 2010 at 8:19 PM
Hmmm no idea about Aircel's plans but there are network issues with Aircel here and some of my friends using those plans say they have connectivity issues with Aircel Pocket internet. Don't know about other circles.

If it is EDGE and unlimited with no connectivity issues in your circle, then better go for Aircel.
ankushkool
ankushkool #10
Apr 18, 2010 at 6:33 AM
sriharsha_madineni said:
No, they had one initially. It's discontinued. No Unlimited plans as of now.
All they have are 5,15,48 & 98 Plans, where Rs.5 valid for that day midnight and limit is 10MB.
Rs.15 is for three days and has a limit, forgot exact number.

Rs.48 plan has 100MB Day limit(7AM-11PM) and 2GB Night Limit(11PM-7AM)

Rs.98 plan has 200MB Day limit(7AM-11PM) and 4GB Night Limit(11PM-7AM)

and Docomo is on EDGE by default so browsing speeds are good ~22KB/s
Click to expand...

Rs, 98 plan is as good as unlimited... For GPRS the limit is more than enough!
Revolution
Revolution #11
Apr 18, 2010 at 7:13 AM
Aircel's speed is pathetic in my area(Tollygunge)..........
DOCOMO only for those who surf at night.
krishnandu.sarkar
krishnandu.sarkar #12
Apr 18, 2010 at 9:58 AM
^^Hey Tollygunge?? Where do you live in Tollygunge??

I live near Malancha Cinema Hall........Actually asking to know about the Aircel Tower. If you too are from the same location I'm sure Aircel won't work correctly and I've to look for something new.

BTW Smart plans are also good. Their default charge is 50p/1MB and Unlimited in Rs. 99/-.
But not sure about Reliance tower.....!! :)
Revolution
Revolution #13
Apr 18, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Near Bansdroni.....
krishnandu.sarkar
krishnandu.sarkar #14
Apr 18, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Ooopsss.....4-5 Stoppage from Malancha. :)
scavanger007
scavanger007 #15
Apr 18, 2010 at 10:33 AM
hmm.. i will check for aircel and docomo's speed if possible from my friends...
Now the question arises is that, how much MB do you think will be consumed monthly by me if i use share trading 3 hrs per day for a month... that will help me decide the plan...
ankushkool
ankushkool #16
Apr 18, 2010 at 12:17 PM
will you be accessing net from mobile or laptop?

---------- Post added at 12:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ----------

i think 200MB is more than enough for ur use!
Pratul_09
Pratul_09 #17
Apr 18, 2010 at 12:30 PM
why are you changing from Airtel. They too have a 98 plan where the download limit is 2GB. This can be used anytime during the time, no day or night browsing limits. This should be nice. Moreover when 3G comes, Airtel is sure to get one of the operator slots. Prices may be high initially for 3G, but may come down with competition from other operators.
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #18
Apr 18, 2010 at 1:45 PM
yeah Rs98 plan is as good as unlimted. But I haven't even used 50MB in day limit and I never used it at night so all of that 2GB would be as it is :p
I primarily use brodband for my primary data needs. Hence such less usage.

I don't think you'll need more than 100MB for just share trading. If you are browsing from laptop then usage might be high.
Revolution
Revolution #19
Apr 18, 2010 at 7:02 PM
I have used near 300MB in past 9 days.On PC @avg 3hour per day.Cos of airtel's slow speed & torret blocked I had never been able to past 1GB in a month.....:(
Revolution
Revolution #20
Apr 19, 2010 at 6:29 AM
krishnandu.sarkar said:
BTW Smart plans are also good. Their default charge is 50p/1MB and Unlimited in Rs. 99/-.
But not sure about Reliance tower.....!! :)
Click to expand...

Could anyone confirm about Reliance Rs.99/- UL GPRS pack ?
I wanna try Reliance in my area .....
krishnandu.sarkar
krishnandu.sarkar #21
Apr 21, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Yup...Reliance provided UL in Rs. 99/-
And default charge is 10p/1MB

I'll try Aircel first and then Reliance(if aircel fails)