A Broadband Connection in Cochin, Kerala - Tata, BSNL and Asianet
I have decided to take a broadband connection after slaving so long under a dialup. I have not got it yet, but I have booked it(I have even payed for it). The connection I am taking is 128kbps, Unlimited bandwidth and unlimited time from Tata(VSNL). Since I don’t know who good the connection is, I will be testing it for 3 months - if it is good enough, I will move to the 6 months scheme.
I was told that I will get the connection in two day(by Monday - 28th Aug, 2006), but I have read just too many reports of this being an empty promise in the blogsphere. A more realistic deadline will be two weeks.
My options for a broadband connection were…
There are more options(like Airtel, Reliance) - but these were the ones that was most recommended in my city(Cochin).
Asianet
First I thought that Asianet was the best choice - but many of my coworkers who have this connection has been complaining about very slow speed. An advantage with this connection is that you get free cable - as the internet comes through the same cable that, well, cable TV comes through. So if you disconnect the internet and hook the cable to your TV, you get - cable TV. Series of tubes, people.
I don’t know wether this is legal - but I have heard reports of people doing this. Think of the effect this can have if you have a TV tuner card on you PC.
One major problem I have with this Asianet is its empty promises. If it promises free unlimited usage between 2 AM and 8 AM(off peak hours), chances are that you won’t be able to connect to the net at these time.
BSNL
This is considered by many to be the best offer - the charge is considerably less than Tata and you can have if you have the omnipresent BSNL land phone. The reports I have heard says that it have good speed. One problem I have heard about this is that it cannot be trusted - if you have heard an offer that says internet is free between so and so hours, don’t fall for it - you will end up paying thousands of rupees that month. A cousin of mine fell for this - and had to pay 7000Rs that month.
Experiences with BSNL and their Internet Connections
Tata
Tata Indicom or Dishnet DSL or VSNL is the connection that I have picked. Many in the blogsphere have complained about that you have to wait a long time to get the connection(ie. the time between you paying up, and they bringing the cable to your house). Another major issue some have with it is their poor customer support. These two don’t affect me much. This is India, people. Wake up and smell the Apathy.
Some online complaints…
- Broadband and VSNL
- My Indian Broadband Story
- Biting the “broadband” bullet again - Tata Broadband in Delhi
I will let you know when I get a connection, Till then, I will be crawling the web using my trusted Reliance Dialup.
Venkatakrishnan
plz post hte prize of 4mbps.
is there Bsnl broad band 2am to 8am free plan now available in kerala?
whats the speed and cost.?
plan 500. 2am to 8am free .no monthly rental for telephones.175 free calls.1.5gb free.0.80 for addiional iMB use.
I need a part time job that can be done at my home
Can you suggest some jobs for me
for reliance broadband internet connection in trivandrum pls contact 9349888840
TATA/VSNL has the worst customer support you’ll find, i am a freelancer and have missed atleast 3 deadlines because of these A******.
we call up the Cust. support, those noobs have no idea whts going on, u get a complaint number and a ETA of 6-24 hours, u call after 24 hours(because issue hasn’t been resolved) , they will tell you that the issue has been resolved and closed (lol.). eventually it became part of my everyday routine to raise a complaint.
then i finally decided to move on to BSNL.
TATA FTL…
pl.tell me what is your requirements such as speed ,usage etc with which we will give the best plan.
BSNL has got good service, but their customer care service is poor.
for reliance broadband connections pls contact 9349888840, 9387336365
Do airtel have good coverage in Kochi.. when we see call their customer care first time …they would say that they have coverage and after few hours they will ring and tell that sorry that they do have coverage only till the previous lane in this place etc etc…
hi, I’m coming for a one month vacation and I’ll be staying in Trichur and Palghat. Can you please tell me the best internet provider. I can go for it. I prefer to use the USB dongle where I can take it anywhere I want.
Hi
Can anybody tell me about the VOIP facility available in Kannur area. I need a US number through this facility so that my contacts in US can reach me at a local call rate.
for reliance broadband contact 9349888840
for any broadband connection please visit
http://keralabroadband.googlepages.com/
for any broadband connection pls contact
http://keralabroadband.googlepages.com/
Asia net Cable tV is very poor,may better than local operators if any (asia net puchised)
Why
I have lost 2 computers and one TV
by using the ASia net net work
by the electric surge
No proper surge protecton intheier cable line
complined for compensation to the chittoor road office
no reply
take reliance broadband… contact 9349888840
i am using bsnl broadband fairly well. The plan is home combo plan. We can use 1.gb free. no phone rent and there are 175 free calls per month. more over 2 am to 8am it is free and unlimited. you can check the usage at any time. i dont know how ur cousin got so much amount
Did you get any feedback. I am also looking for broadband wireless connection (VSNL or Relliance). Coould you help me with how much will be the cost of the modem and the monthly rent or any other charges if any.