Pre-Paid Sim Card - Iphone Internet/3G

cocojo · Jun 5th, 2009, 09:15

Hey Guys,

Done a few searches but nothing really answers all my questions

So;

1 - I have an Unlocked Iphone 3G and would like to purchase a simcard in india, spending most my time in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, but will buy it in Hyderabad. Which one is best?

2 - What are the rates for 3G internet access on the iphone? is there an ideal package? would like to be able to check india mike whilst traveling

Cheers in Advance
Josh

MonkeyBoy4u · Jun 5th, 2009, 09:55

Josh 3G is not so common in India

We only have 1 or 2 providers.

you can also take a non 3G conmection and still use the internet with a slower speed of course.

Will post info here a little bit later

Cheerio !

cocojo · Jun 5th, 2009, 16:04

thanks monkeyboy,

further information will be greatly appreciated....

basically i would like to use my unlocked iphone to make calls and browse the net whilst using an indian pre-paid sim!

cheers
josh

just_an_old_boy · Jun 5th, 2009, 16:54

It is not correct to say "3G is not so common in India".

Currently spectrum allocation has not been completed for private operators, but the government operators MTNL (Mumbai and Delhi) and BSNL (rest of India) already provide 3G services.

BSNL
http://www.techshout.com/telecom/200...ties-in-india/

MTNL
mtnldelhi.in/3g_launch.htm

The 3G network may not be available in deeper countryside (I hope auto switch to GSM network happens).

obione980 · Jun 5th, 2009, 18:10

3G services are currently geographically very limited in India. Does your iPhone not also accommodate gsm??

Lotus1 · Aug 16th, 2009, 01:50

I have the same question about using an unlocked iphone in India with a pre-paid SIM.

Can someone advise?

nycank · Aug 16th, 2009, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by obione980

3G services are currently geographically very limited in India. Does your iPhone not also accommodate gsm??

3G and GSM are not mutually exclusive.

just_an_old_boy · Oct 5th, 2009, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotus1

I have the same question about using an unlocked iphone in India with a pre-paid SIM.

Can someone advise?

Quote:

Originally Posted by obione980

3G services are currently geographically very limited in India. Does your iPhone not also accommodate gsm??

In India phones are always UNLOCKED. So you can use a pre-paid SIM if you like.

If you are carrying a GSM/UMTS dual mode phone, set network selection to auto. Network switchover is seamless, however smooth call handover between 2G/2.5G to 3G and vice-versa is not guaranteed.

Kjellorix · Oct 14th, 2009, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by just_an_old_boy

In India phones are always UNLOCKED. So you can use a pre-paid SIM if you like...

Not Always unlocked, something is special with iphone, Look here a mobilephone-shop in India,
It look like Iphone is always locked, nobody can by a unlocked iphone there..

gaurav1441 · Oct 14th, 2009, 21:40

You can buy BSNL 3G Sim but you may not get 3G speeds in all the places. Check out thier website http://bsnl.in/service/3G/3GHomepage.htm for areas covered. Also you can buy any of sim cards from airtel, vodafone, idea, Relaince GSM.
Reliance is offering the cheapest airtime rates.

maracap · Nov 16th, 2009, 05:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaurav1441

You can buy BSNL 3G Sim but you may not get 3G speeds in all the places. Check out thier website http://bsnl.in/service/3G/3GHomepage.htm for areas covered. Also you can buy any of sim cards from airtel, vodafone, idea, Relaince GSM.
Reliance is offering the cheapest airtime rates.

Hi there! I'm a newbie and has the same question. Do you think I can tether my iPhone using a BSNL 3G Sim? I'll also be staying at the Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal in Kottakkal, Malappuram. Do you guys think that the hospital is included in the BSNL coverage? Would most certainly appreciate all your replies. Thanks.

Jun 5th, 2009, 09:15	#1
cocojo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 7	Pre-Paid Sim Card - Iphone Internet/3G Hey Guys, Done a few searches but nothing really answers all my questions So; 1 - I have an Unlocked Iphone 3G and would like to purchase a simcard in india, spending most my time in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, but will buy it in Hyderabad. Which one is best? 2 - What are the rates for 3G internet access on the iphone? is there an ideal package? would like to be able to check india mike whilst traveling Cheers in Advance Josh

Jun 5th, 2009, 09:55	#2
MonkeyBoy4u Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 256	Josh 3G is not so common in India We only have 1 or 2 providers. you can also take a non 3G conmection and still use the internet with a slower speed of course. Will post info here a little bit later Cheerio ! __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference ~ Robert Frost

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cocojo Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 7	thanks monkeyboy, further information will be greatly appreciated.... basically i would like to use my unlocked iphone to make calls and browse the net whilst using an indian pre-paid sim! cheers josh

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just_an_old_boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 283	It is not correct to say "3G is not so common in India". Currently spectrum allocation has not been completed for private operators, but the government operators MTNL (Mumbai and Delhi) and BSNL (rest of India) already provide 3G services. BSNL http://www.techshout.com/telecom/200...ties-in-india/ MTNL mtnldelhi.in/3g_launch.htm The 3G network may not be available in deeper countryside (I hope auto switch to GSM network happens).

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gaurav1441 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 731	You can buy BSNL 3G Sim but you may not get 3G speeds in all the places. Check out thier website http://bsnl.in/service/3G/3GHomepage.htm for areas covered. Also you can buy any of sim cards from airtel, vodafone, idea, Relaince GSM. Reliance is offering the cheapest airtime rates.