Which is the Best Unlimited Broadband in Delhi for Rs 1K ?

[Vyom]

So today I bought TP-Link WR740N in the morning. And then paid Gusain Cable Operator a visit in the morning. Where a dealer of Pacenet resides.
I inquired about the plan. He confirmed me the plan of 1 Mbps at Rs 930. So I requested for a connection and the guy said it will be put up today itself.

But three phone calls later at 6 PM I am being told that there is no "cable" available, and as soon as it arrives they will put up a connection might be tomorrow.

I am enraged now. Since it was their duty to call me and tell me about it. If the service of Pacenet *before* putting up a connection is such, I don't know what it will be later. I told them, I don't want a connection from them. No, thank you.

So I am heading out now.. will ask to my local cableman, if they have any dealership of some broadband provider.

*sigh*

After 1 hr update:
Couldn't find any other ISP.
Looks like I am going to try talking to Reliance or Airtel now.

 

[sksundram]

Why you were in such a haste. They got nothing to lose. Can't you just wait for 1 day more. Bhai kaam nikalwana hai to garmi shant rakhni padti hai.

 

[Vyom]

Why you were in such a haste. They got nothing to lose. Can't you just wait for 1 day more. Bhai kaam nikalwana hai to garmi shant rakhni padti hai.

Because.. the absense of Broadband makes me feel.. like .. Hulk!

Anyway, I think I should really look into other ISP's too. Like Reliance have awesome plans: Welcome to Reliance Communications

The Thunder 699 plan is 2 Mbps plan in only Rs 785 (Rs 699 + 12.36% tax), and its supposedly have no FUP. This would be just awesome if there is no catch. Pacenet was providing just 1 Mbps at Rs 930.

I think I need to do more research.

 

[Tarun Singh]

^^ Take time.Your research will help me too

 

[Vyom]

^^ Take time.Your research will help me too

I wish I can help you. But looks like I am beyond confused myself.

After reading experiences on this thread: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/broadband-dth/164821-new-reliance-broadband-plans.html I would think many times before opting for Reliance. They have awesome plans no doubt, but
1. They block sites (usually when a new Bollywood movies comes out) under their production
2. They have a knack for not addressing the request of disconnection and sending bills for months before actually disconnecting.
3. Recently people have been complaining of bad surfing experience, high pings and slow speeds.

krishnandu.sarkar have summarized his experience in a good way here: *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/broadband-dth/177184-does-any-one-use-bb-plan-reliance.html#post1996328)

Once I posted here about all the broadbands available in Kolkata. It's just been 2 months I shifted from BSNL, for the same reason you are saying.

After taking into considerations of all the broadbands, I found Airtel to be most reliable now. I shifted to Airtel. Yeah I know it's bit costly comparing to others but believe me, if you don't want to test all the broadbands available out there, this is the best option.

Otherwise, you have to test each one of them depending on your area.

Like in case of Cable Broadbands, like Alliance, Meghbala, Wishnet etc. you can ask local people if they have one, if yes then ask them about their experience. All cable broadband service quality differs from area to area. So the best information you can get is from your locality. If you can get good reviews, nothing can be better than these Cable Broadbands, with lowest price and Peering Server

In case of Sify, it's really good, but Sify is not available in all areas.

In case of Tata Communications, they are the best in terms of quality and service, but price is too high as it's meant for SME's. They do provide connections to Individuals at home, but charges are way too high.

Tata TeleServices aka Tata Docomo Broadband, god knows how this will be, I haven't able to gather a single good review. Though they will tell you they are merged with Tata Telecommunications but I don't think so.

Finally we are left with BSNL and Airtel. BSNL was good, but seems like their service is degrading day by day. Till now generally peoples used to face issues with their Customer Care, but nowadays their service has also degrading with low speeds, frequent disconnection, no service for weeks, not bothering to complaints etc. But again, this depends on the Local Exchange.

Lastly, Airtel is what I saw is good in terms of service and price. Though a bit high than BSNL / Cable Broadband. But I'm ready to pay that for good service. The only problem I face with Airtel is FUP in all the plans. No True UL plans exists. At few areas in Kolkata, you won't get 4Mbps / 8Mbps plans as all the exchange has not been upgraded to latest CPE's. Another thing is only 8Mbps plans degrades to 512Kbps after FUP Limit, else all other plans goes to 256Kbps which is not even ok to open facebook these days.

As 4Mbps / 8Mbps plans doesn't exist at my place, I'm on 2Mbps 80GB Plan @ 1699/- which goes to around 2000/- after Service Tax and all. But I had no other option. I can't compromise with quality, I can afford a bit high price for good quality and service.

So here's a basic jist of what I had acquired during my change, take your decision upon that and reviews of other members

Airtel sucks with their high rates and low stupid FUP plans. (512 kbps? Really?)

So right now.. I don't know where to go!

 

[Hrishi]

Beware of the reliance QOS. They have huge complaints of frequent downtime.

 

[Vyom]

Beware of the reliance QOS. They have huge complaints of frequent downtime.

Yeah. After hearing a lot of negatives about them plus my own requirement that I may need to close Internet connection for a few months in recent future, I think I have no other choice than Pacenet. I will talk them today to "arrange the wires" and install a connection by tomorrow morning for sure.

Btw, just saw on the MTNL Mumbai site that now they are providing minimum 1 Mbps plan for ALL the plans. While MTNL Delhi is still stuck with 512 Kbps.
Also MTNL Mumbai website is much cooler than MTNL Delhi. I am hating living in Delhi right now.

 

[sksundram]

^^back to pavilion..

 

[Hrishi]

Yeah. After hearing a lot of negatives about them plus my own requirement that I may need to close Internet connection for a few months in recent future, I think I have no other choice than Pacenet. I will talk them today to "arrange the wires" and install a connection by tomorrow morning for sure.

Btw, just saw on the MTNL Mumbai site that now they are providing minimum 1 Mbps plan for ALL the plans. While MTNL Delhi is still stuck with 512 Kbps.
Also MTNL Mumbai website is much cooler than MTNL Delhi. I am hating living in Delhi right now.

Now the minimum plan is 512kbps , . As it seems from the login page of Pacenet. ( As per DoT regulations ).
I hope the tarrif of 1mbps comes down.

 

[Vyom]

Finally moved to Pacenet. The guys from Pacenet installed the BB today morning.
Right now I am directly connected, will have to configure the Router.

The only thing that bothers me is that I had to login to Pacenet using credentials. So I don't know if I can use other Wifi devices (like phones) to connect to Internet without using PC.

Here's the first speed test:

*www.speedtest.net/result/3206851448.png

Me Happy!

LET THE FEAST OF BANDWIDTH BEGIN FOR MY STARVING PROGRAMS!

 

[sksundram]

Upload is bad.

 

[Vyom]

Upload is bad.

Its not that bad as of lets say, Airtel.

ReTest:
*www.speedtest.net/result/3207116705.png

 

[Utkarsh2008]

Congo on the new connection.
I hope the 100/8=12.5mBps lan sharing on the connection works in your favour!

BTW, make sure you change the default router password and use HTTPS where available.
As rishi said ppl using pacenet bb can pull data using cain n abel and other sidejacking tools

Upload is generally bad, look at my speed test, flimsy upload compared to download.

*www.speedtest.net/result/3207266428.png

PS:Not trying to troll

 

[Hrishi]

Welcome to the isp brotherhood.
btw , just for test ( try checking some latest torr**ts from y1fy.) See if there are any happy neighbors around.

 

[Utkarsh2008]

If you guys get good speed among other pacenet users, you can create a DC hub.
Search for it.
DC++

 

[Vyom]

BTW, make sure you change the default router password and use HTTPS where available.
As rishi said ppl using pacenet bb can pull data using cain n abel and other sidejacking tools

Upload is generally bad, look at my speed test, flimsy upload compared to download.

If upload speed is atleast half of the download speed I don't call it bad.
I will try to use HTTPS wherever possible.

Welcome to the isp brotherhood.
btw , just for test ( try checking some latest torr**ts from y1fy.) See if there are any happy neighbors around.

If you guys get good speed among other pacenet users, you can create a DC hub.
Search for it.
DC++

Thanks. I should tell you discussions on such things can be against the forum rules.
You are welcome to discuss this here though: freenode Web IRC (qwebirc)

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I wrote above reply at 9 pm. But my net got disconnected after that. And it haven't up ever since.
Customer care says since pinging results in "Time out", issue is with local vendor only. Cant do anything before morning.
Online from Airtel 3G. Very sad.

 

[Hrishi]

What range of IP have they assigned , I mean what ip did they coded to your system in ipv4 settings?? Mine has no issues ever since I switched to pacenet.
Your gateway could be down most probably.

 

[Vyom]

What range of IP have they assigned , I mean what ip did they coded to your system in ipv4 settings?? Mine has no issues ever since I switched to pacenet.
Your gateway could be down most probably.

I don't think I will like to submit my IP on a public forum.
I am cool to discuss it over IRC though.

 

[Utkarsh2008]

......Thanks. I should tell you discussions on such things can be against the forum rules.
You are welcome to discuss this here though: freenode Web IRC (qwebirc) ......

If you guys get good speed among other pacenet users, you can create a DC hub.
Search for it.
DC++

Oh, well I was talking about sharing Linux distros and other open source free to download material.
I think you mistook me over there.

 

[whitestar_999]

@Vyom,are you getting a dynamic ip?i mean does your ip address change on sites like whatismyip.com after you logoff & login again.