Internet connection in India

kohinoor · Sep 10th, 2005, 22:57

I've been thinking about taking a portable computer with me to Goa.
But how does one get an internetconnection to it, and at what price?
Have you any advice or experience? Thanks.

Thirdstage · Sep 10th, 2005, 23:05

Blag your way into the business centre of a hotel plug in and go. If they want to charge you it is usually only peanuts

-m2- · Sep 10th, 2005, 23:17

There are cybercafes all over India and the simplest way to get a connection, albeit often slow, is to connect to the cafe/shop's hub with an ethernet cable. Price and speed of internet connections vary -- outside of the metros you will mainly be 'sharing' a dial-up connection at 20-50 rp/hour. There have been several threads on bringing a lap-top to India in the 'Geek Speak' section here:

http://www.indiamike.com/india/forumdisplay.php?f=15

john.sw · Sep 11th, 2005, 07:24

Get a RIM prepay phone and a cable... Costs Rs.4000/-

Internet connections are Rs.30/- an hour peak rate and Rs.15/- an hour off peak.

This only works with a proper computer - not with a Mac.

eater · Sep 11th, 2005, 10:16

[quote=kohinoor]I've been thinking about taking a portable computer with me to Goa.
But how does one get an internetconnection to it, and at what price?

http://sifybroadband.techwhack.com/3...et-connection/

Country: Bombay, India

Type of Connection: Broadband Cable
Brand/ISP name: iGate Networks
Connection Speed: 256 Kbps
Data Transfer Limit (if applicable): Unlimited
No of Hours (if applicable): Unlimited
Any Comment: Support of internal DC++ Hub, CS Server, Inter Lan Transfers are allowed
Average Data Transfer Speed (upload): 30 to 50 kbps
Average Data Transfer Speed (download): 20 to 40 kbps
Expense per month (in USD): $19

Comment by Prophet of The Pimps — 27th Jun 2005 @ 06:50 pm

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shanthi · Sep 11th, 2005, 12:51

As long as I've got access to a telephone line in India, I just go to the local Post Office and buy Internet time (from 250 rupees upwards, if my memory serves me well - hmmm) then come back homem connect, dial up the number given (for free)- open an account and voila, I'm online. You have to give your address and telephone number over when buying the Internet time - but other than that it's as simple as pie!

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kohinoor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east & west Posts: 182	Internet connection in India I've been thinking about taking a portable computer with me to Goa. But how does one get an internetconnection to it, and at what price? Have you any advice or experience? Thanks.

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john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	Get a RIM prepay phone and a cable... Costs Rs.4000/- Internet connections are Rs.30/- an hour peak rate and Rs.15/- an hour off peak. This only works with a proper computer - not with a Mac. __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

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eater Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai presently, previously Canada Posts: 431	[quote=kohinoor]I've been thinking about taking a portable computer with me to Goa. But how does one get an internetconnection to it, and at what price? http://sifybroadband.techwhack.com/3...et-connection/ Country: Bombay, India Type of Connection: Broadband Cable Brand/ISP name: iGate Networks Connection Speed: 256 Kbps Data Transfer Limit (if applicable): Unlimited No of Hours (if applicable): Unlimited Any Comment: Support of internal DC++ Hub, CS Server, Inter Lan Transfers are allowed Average Data Transfer Speed (upload): 30 to 50 kbps Average Data Transfer Speed (download): 20 to 40 kbps Expense per month (in USD): $19 Comment by Prophet of The Pimps — 27th Jun 2005 @ 06:50 pm "Just curious to know what kind of money does ISPs charge all over the world! So, if you visited this Blog and would like to participate just copy this format and comment your specific information!" Filed under: General Thoughts— Sushubh @ 01:11 am 22nd Jul 2004 __________________ Just happy to be here.........

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Thirdstage Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 8	Blag your way into the business centre of a hotel plug in and go. If they want to charge you it is usually only peanuts

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-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,578	There are cybercafes all over India and the simplest way to get a connection, albeit often slow, is to connect to the cafe/shop's hub with an ethernet cable. Price and speed of internet connections vary -- outside of the metros you will mainly be 'sharing' a dial-up connection at 20-50 rp/hour. There have been several threads on bringing a lap-top to India in the 'Geek Speak' section here: http://www.indiamike.com/india/forumdisplay.php?f=15

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shanthi Account closed on user's request Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South India Posts: 785	As long as I've got access to a telephone line in India, I just go to the local Post Office and buy Internet time (from 250 rupees upwards, if my memory serves me well - hmmm) then come back homem connect, dial up the number given (for free)- open an account and voila, I'm online. You have to give your address and telephone number over when buying the Internet time - but other than that it's as simple as pie!

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