MTNL Mumbai launches Unlimited 256kbps Broadband at Rs.999

N

Finally, MTNL Mumbai babus have woken up.
256kbps Unlimited access launched at Rs.999 in Mumbai. :))

Still not as cheap as Delhi though

On the MTNL Mumbai website it is still showing as Rs. 2500/-.

Still expensive...

Too costly

N

krazzy said:
On the MTNL Mumbai website it is still showing as Rs. 2500/-.

Yes, MTNL site not yet updated.

See the advertisement in today's DNA.

Too expensive. AirTel offers 256K unlimited for Rs.699 here...

Not bad then. Rs. 999 isn't all that bad.

/me is considering it.

Rs.999 for a 256k UL connection? Hell no. I'll stick to my 849NU plan, thank you very much.

I am considering MTNL GSM datacard. It supports upto 230 kbps, unlimited transfer, has mobility and costs just around 400 pm.

Don't mumbaikars have BSNL ?

MetalheadGautham said:
Don't mumbaikars have BSNL ?

Nope....We have MTNL.

Exatt Broadband has 256 kbps, 10 GB monthly transfer limit @ 500pm.
I guess its much cheaper, but then you need to have a LAN connection(cable internet). Also, the service is not so good. Thats why I am planny to get a MTNL GSM data card.

Nice. It was in today's DNA.

I am getting 256Kbps UL for 750 + 20% Discount(As My Father Is A Govt Employee).

So it's not bad for me.

Is there any discount on this MTNL offer if taken in name of a government employee ?

why MTNL mumbai is so costly ??

MTNL Delhi has UL 256 kbps + 100 free local calls for Rs. 599/- per month

Though the service never had a downtime. MTNL Mumbai is very expensive. My bill for this month alone is Rs. 3645. I am on a DSL 749 plan. I remember when I was in Bangalore my BB bill (Airtel) never exceeded Rs.1200.

Except for the speed, this plan looks Ok to switch.

I m getting Airtel 384KBPS for Rs. 999/- in NCR !

How many kiloBytes are 256 kiloBits?
Anyway, I'm having NU where I get upto 2Mbps at night.

^Around ~40KB

thewisecrab said:
How many kiloBytes are 256 kiloBits?
Anyway, I'm having NU where I get upto 2Mbps at night.

32 kBps max.

N

Lots of upgrades announced by MTNL Mumbai:

Rs. 599 plan now gives 2.5 GB download !!!!
Rs. 749 plan now gives 5 GB download !!

Check out the MTNL Mumbai site for all the updated plans !!

*mumbai.mtnl.net.in/triband/htm/tariff.htm#tariff

Anyway they FINALLY woke up!

Gonna get this ... I am fed up waiting for 12am everyday ..

^ and we BSNL users have to wait for 2am every day !! effing BSNL...when will these guys wake up and change the night unlimited times !!

why couldnt they keep it at rs599 like in Delhi? damn u MTNL... the only thing that makes me stick with them is their awesome service. Almost zero downtime since Jan 2006.

All i can say is that Rs.1000 is better than Rs.2500 anytime anyday. I just got my connection for MTNL the 1299 walla package and i confirmed the news with him also. He said "yeah it is true they have 999 offer for 256kbps unlimited. So i will be surely opting for that one next month.

Although i had one question for the existing MTNL users. Did you guys experience slow net as well at the start? Cause my surfing speed is okay (way better than sify lol) but my download speed is like crappy. Can anyone answer/reply me please?

Downloads are great, no lag! Youtube videos too render like "Makhan".
Is there any way to check total data downloaded (to avoid overstepping the limit)?

^^You may check out this firefox extension

*addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5471

A

victor_rambo said:
Nope....We have MTNL.

Exatt Broadband has 256 kbps, 10 GB monthly transfer limit @ 500pm.
I guess its much cheaper, but then you need to have a LAN connection(cable internet). Also, the service is not so good. Thats why I am planny to get a MTNL GSM data card.

so did u find mtnl cheaper???

upgraded to this plan on wednesday. Called mtnl in the morning at 11 and by 6 in the evening the plan was changed. Pretty quick.

krazzy said:
On the MTNL Mumbai website it is still showing as Rs. 2500/-.

Rs. 2500/- for a 256K connection?! You must be joking!

Aberforth said:
Rs. 2500/- for a 256K connection?! You must be joking!

Yes, it was Rs.2500 for 256 UL connection for Mumbai.