choice of an internet provider

magicaurel · Dec 6th, 2004, 19:12

After a first look to the internet connection price, it seems that if i want an unlimited connection at at least 512 kb, it is really expensive!! a lot more than in european countries!

i only found zeenext, which use the cable, which seems to be unlimited and with a really high speed(27 mb!!!!!!?!!?!! ) for something like 1500 rs per month.

am i wrong or is it the only good opportunity to be connected at a high speed without transfert amount limitations?

Nick-H · Dec 7th, 2004, 02:43

Yes, it looks as if Indians think that 128K is Broadband

crvlvr · Dec 7th, 2004, 03:18

IMHO, broad band in India is pretty much useless as the congestion between India and the rest of the world is the bottleneck. In other words, broadband might improve your response time with local Indian servers, but will not do much help when you access servers outside India.

begreen9 · Dec 7th, 2004, 03:33

We had Hathway.com's cable 256k service while in Delhi. It wasn't too bad and was reasonably priced at about Rs650/month.

Nick-H · Dec 7th, 2004, 04:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by crvlvr

IMHO, broad band in India is pretty much useless as the congestion between India and the rest of the world is the bottleneck. In other words, broadband might improve your response time with local Indian servers, but will not do much help when you access servers outside India.

Oh dear... I was really hoping for BBC Radio 4 and Radio 7 as internet streaming audio to help while away my lazy moments. And I'm very lazy

begreen9 · Dec 7th, 2004, 06:20

We streamed in several different radio stations without issue on our 256k connection.

Nick-H · Dec 7th, 2004, 06:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by begreen9

We streamed in several different radio stations without issue on our 256k connection.

Good news

Thanks!

magicaurel · Dec 7th, 2004, 13:10

The worst thing is that the amount of data transfered seems to be limited per month!

what about internet by cable(like zeeaccess)? does anyone test it, or have informations about it.?

Nick-H · Dec 7th, 2004, 16:45

Their website...

Zeenext

Looks like area covered is very limited so far; only three cities.

soulstation · Dec 7th, 2004, 16:55

magi: Established operators like Dishnet, Sify etc will charge you lot of money for a high speed connection. In India, if u get a steady connection - u shuld be happy with that. This wuld be enuf for web surfing...at best u can use a webcam over yahoo to talk with ur frnds....even net telephony. Dont expect that T1 expeirence ...even if they promise u, u will be disappointed later on.

Since u will be working here, I suggest u use ur company internet connection for personal use unless they are any strict restrictions. In India, most people use their office connectivity to chk personal emails. Some office, ofcourse ban site like yahoo/ hotmail.

Having said that, check with you local cable TV operator. Though this is not organized nor legal, cable TV operators operating in your locality might be giving net connectivity. A 256kbps line, unlimited usage (no download limit) 24hrs a day culd cost u flat 1000 rs....if u access only at nite - u pay 500.

Nick-H · Dec 7th, 2004, 17:08

Look at these Hathway prices! Horrific: a 512 connection would be costing more than my rent. What are these people doing? trying to create a niche market for the rich?

Silver Express ...512 speed...6 GB limit... 7000 month... 70000 year

Their price list here

Nick-H · Dec 7th, 2004, 17:17

But what is this?

Webtime

magicaurel · Dec 7th, 2004, 17:36

i didnt understand the halfway offer, which is horrific on on epage, and interesting on the last link you gave.. but this one is suspicious..

i will have internet when i ll work, but my girlfriend ll'not and a high speed connection is really useful to stay in contact with familys and friends, and for listening radio or exchanging datas. it ll be a big lack for us

.

i think i ll focus on zee offer, and ll choose my apartment so that it would in the aera covered by zee... it s my only solution...

Dec 6th, 2004, 19:12	#1
magicaurel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: France Posts: 14	choice of an internet provider After a first look to the internet connection price, it seems that if i want an unlimited connection at at least 512 kb, it is really expensive!! a lot more than in european countries! i only found zeenext, which use the cable, which seems to be unlimited and with a really high speed(27 mb!!!!!!?!!?!! ) for something like 1500 rs per month. am i wrong or is it the only good opportunity to be connected at a high speed without transfert amount limitations?

Dec 7th, 2004, 02:43	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,861	Yes, it looks as if Indians think that 128K is Broadband __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 7th, 2004, 16:55	#10
soulstation For God's Sake, Save The Tiger! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: IND Posts: 141	magi: Established operators like Dishnet, Sify etc will charge you lot of money for a high speed connection. In India, if u get a steady connection - u shuld be happy with that. This wuld be enuf for web surfing...at best u can use a webcam over yahoo to talk with ur frnds....even net telephony. Dont expect that T1 expeirence ...even if they promise u, u will be disappointed later on. Since u will be working here, I suggest u use ur company internet connection for personal use unless they are any strict restrictions. In India, most people use their office connectivity to chk personal emails. Some office, ofcourse ban site like yahoo/ hotmail. Having said that, check with you local cable TV operator. Though this is not organized nor legal, cable TV operators operating in your locality might be giving net connectivity. A 256kbps line, unlimited usage (no download limit) 24hrs a day culd cost u flat 1000 rs....if u access only at nite - u pay 500. Last edited by soulstation : Dec 7th, 2004 at 16:57. Reason: added info

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crvlvr Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hollywood Posts: 4,413	IMHO, broad band in India is pretty much useless as the congestion between India and the rest of the world is the bottleneck. In other words, broadband might improve your response time with local Indian servers, but will not do much help when you access servers outside India.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,861	But what is this? Webtime

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magicaurel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: France Posts: 14	i didnt understand the halfway offer, which is horrific on on epage, and interesting on the last link you gave.. but this one is suspicious.. i will have internet when i ll work, but my girlfriend ll'not and a high speed connection is really useful to stay in contact with familys and friends, and for listening radio or exchanging datas. it ll be a big lack for us . i think i ll focus on zee offer, and ll choose my apartment so that it would in the aera covered by zee... it s my only solution...

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