unlocked 3G modem - query.

[izzikio_rage]

(still ~2mbps) unlike 6-7mbps in airtel/idea/vodaphone/reliance .

Thanks whitestar. BTW when you say 2 mbps do you mean an actual 2mbps download speed or (2/8 ie 250kbps download speed? ). Just asked since i've not yet seen a USB modem go over 100.

Also do reliance et all also have fair use policy? ie will i still be allowed to use a lower speed net connection after I've exhausted my purchased data?

 

[Pratul_09]

Thanks whitestar. BTW when you say 2 mbps do you mean an actual 2mbps download speed or (2/8 ie 250kbps download speed? ). Just asked since i've not yet seen a USB modem go over 100.

Also do reliance et all also have fair use policy? ie will i still be allowed to use a lower speed net connection after I've exhausted my purchased data?

2mbps means approx 256 KB/s, so in IDM you can see speed as 256+ and in Mobile partner dashboard it will show 2Mbps+ speeds.
if you want cheapest i would suggest go for ZTE k-3770z 7.2mbps unlocked datacard from ebay which is listed for 1100 approx, you ca get this for under 1k using 10% ebay coupon or using vodafone 100 off coupon. if you pay little more then go for Huawei E1731 unlocked from airtel which should be nearer to 1150 approx. if you are ready to pay still more then go for ZTE MF190 or MF631 or Huawei E177.

 

[izzikio_rage]

2mbps means approx 256 KB/s, so in IDM you can see speed as 256+ and in Mobile partner dashboard it will show 2Mbps+ speeds.
if you want cheapest i would suggest go for ZTE k-3770z 7.2mbps unlocked datacard from ebay which is listed for 1100 approx, you ca get this for under 1k using 10% ebay coupon or using vodafone 100 off coupon. if you pay little more then go for Huawei E1731 unlocked from airtel which should be nearer to 1150 approx. if you are ready to pay still more then go for ZTE MF190 or MF631 or Huawei E177.

Thanks dude ...had been trying to find this for quite some time .... the helpdesk people know nothing in this regard. Will check out these data cards.

 

[whitestar_999]

a little correction to my earlier post.it seems that even mtnl cap speeds after 100gb so right now there is no truly unlimited 3g plan in India.also i suggest ZTE modems.buy huwaei only if it is K series(like k4505) but then it is much costlier than zte & stay away from E series(people actually have melted sim inside E1732).

 

[sumit05]

a little correction to my earlier post.it seems that even mtnl cap speeds after 100gb so right now there is no truly unlimited 3g plan in India.also i suggest ZTE modems.buy huwaei only if it is K series(like k4505) but then it is much costlier than zte & stay away from E series(people actually have melted sim inside E1732).

Who said?? i m using Huawei E173 for 1 year till now no problem.

 

[whitestar_999]

E173 is different from E1732.also to really check your 3g usb modem durability you must use it continuously for 4-5 hours downloading with at least 3-3.5mbps speed which is possible only if you have a plan like 1650 from mtnl & network speed in your area is good(mtnl/bsnl).if you simply use your modem for browsing/watching youtube videos you are not putting enough load on your modem.so for someone using a 3g usb modem for continuous downloading i suggest to stay away from huwaei E series.

 

[Pratul_09]

@whitestar_999 E173 or E1731 or E1732 are basically same internally. They have been given different numbers to identify who the service provider is. For eg :
E1731 is given by Airtel, E1732 is give by idea.

More modem and unlocking info @ myModem.in

 

[whitestar_999]

i thought about this but chose to neglect it.thanks for correction.still as of now for heavy usage i recommend huwaei "k" series(like the one you are using) or zte.unless some mtnl user can confirm durability of huwaei "e" series on 1650 plan i am recommending against it.

 

[izzikio_rage]

ordering from ebay .... first time, just hope they are reliable ....

 

[whitestar_999]

which card?

 

[Pratul_09]

@izzikio_rage just see the feedback score and possible read the feedback comments. If contact no is mentioned then call and ask if any query and then order.

 

[izzikio_rage]

ZTE k-3770z, ebay has a vodafone branded unlocked datcard available. Didn't want to spend too much money on this

 

[Pratul_09]

how much did you get it for?

 

[dabster]

I saw it for Rs 1098/- also I had mailed earlier on warranty - he is giving seller warranty for 6 months. Simple rule for ebay call ask question and then book - seemingly my experience with ebay is being better and cheaper also.

 

[Pratul_09]

had you apply any coupon, it would have been more cheaper

 

[izzikio_rage]

The ebay seller is giving problems. Planning to buy the ZTE MF190 for Rs. 1500 from here only, its a BSNL branded card and is unlocked.

please suggest a good plan

1. need unlimited plan, can manage with fair use policy
2. will be shifting states soon, so a good roaming policy
3. preferably around Rs. 1000

 

[Pratul_09]

Currently only BSNL EVDO is unlimited for 750/pm. Check for coverage in your area before ordering one. Roaming is free in all india Except Delhi & Mumbai. Aircel too provides good 3G plans and if aircel is available in your area it is best 3G option to go for. Otherwise choose Airtel for 3G, they have tie up with vodafone and idea for roaming in 3G.

 

[izzikio_rage]

Currently only BSNL EVDO is unlimited for 750/pm. Check for coverage in your area before ordering one. Roaming is free in all india Except Delhi & Mumbai. Aircel too provides good 3G plans and if aircel is available in your area it is best 3G option to go for. Otherwise choose Airtel for 3G, they have tie up with vodafone and idea for roaming in 3G.

Thanks Pratul. The sims that you put into the dongle are regular phone sims right? that's why am so worried about roaming. So if I go for a Airtel/Aircel 3G, roaming will not increase my charge or put a cap on my speed ( apart from the network dependency), right?

Will go out and get this one today.

 

[dabster]

had you apply any coupon, it would have been more cheaper

Had been keeping tab on price - that's why said saw it.
Know all coupons thing on ebay.in.

 

[whitestar_999]

mtnl 3g 1650 plan with 100gb/month & after that reduced speed works all over india with bsnl roaming.evdo is cdma based technology different from 3g so evdo sim will not work in 3g usb dongle.