Reliance R-Connect card

50sQuiff · Dec 20th, 2004, 02:58

I'm currently weighing up the various internet options in India for my 6 months there starting Feb 2005 (I introduced myself here)

Does anyone have any more information on the RConnect Data Card ? The coverage and price seem excellent - however it's only available as a 'Postpaid' connection. Can anyone shed any light on how feasible it is for a traveller of no fixed abode to get one of these? Would I need someone to help me out for billing purposes?

I'm currently playing online poker for a living in the UK. As much as I'd love to leave the laptop at home, I need to earn as I travel to pay my way. It would be incredibly liberating if I could get one of these cards for net access in pretty much every major town in India. I like to travel in an unplanned, ad hoc manner and this sort of flexibilty would make a dream trip possible.

Any help or advice is appreciated

edit: from their site it seems proof of ID and residence (an electricity bill for instance) is required to get a postpaid account. I would happily give someone the 6 months costs up front and several beers too if they were able to get a card for me

milemuncher · Dec 20th, 2004, 11:46

you may be able to get the reliance phone as a pre-paid option. You can use the mobile phones the same way as the R-connect card, as long as you have an USB port free in your laptop.

50sQuiff · Dec 20th, 2004, 23:19

thanks, that is probably exactly what I'll do. Namely because the Nokia phones are very cheap (around Rs 2000?) and the Aircard is Rs 14,000!

Dec 20th, 2004, 02:58	#1
50sQuiff Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK Posts: 31	Reliance R-Connect card I'm currently weighing up the various internet options in India for my 6 months there starting Feb 2005 (I introduced myself here) Does anyone have any more information on the RConnect Data Card ? The coverage and price seem excellent - however it's only available as a 'Postpaid' connection. Can anyone shed any light on how feasible it is for a traveller of no fixed abode to get one of these? Would I need someone to help me out for billing purposes? I'm currently playing online poker for a living in the UK. As much as I'd love to leave the laptop at home, I need to earn as I travel to pay my way. It would be incredibly liberating if I could get one of these cards for net access in pretty much every major town in India. I like to travel in an unplanned, ad hoc manner and this sort of flexibilty would make a dream trip possible. Any help or advice is appreciated edit: from their site it seems proof of ID and residence (an electricity bill for instance) is required to get a postpaid account. I would happily give someone the 6 months costs up front and several beers too if they were able to get a card for me

Dec 20th, 2004, 11:46	#2
milemuncher Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 14	Reliance Card you may be able to get the reliance phone as a pre-paid option. You can use the mobile phones the same way as the R-connect card, as long as you have an USB port free in your laptop.

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50sQuiff Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK Posts: 31	thanks, that is probably exactly what I'll do. Namely because the Nokia phones are very cheap (around Rs 2000?) and the Aircard is Rs 14,000!

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