India Phone Lines for Computers

ASighingBuddhist · Jul 24th, 2005, 10:14

Hello All

I visited India last year for two months. I stayed in McLeod Ganj, which I loved!!!! I am planning on moving there this October (maybe moving on to Dalohousie. I know I will need an electrical adaptor for my computer but what about the phone line?

john.sw · Jul 24th, 2005, 10:33

I suppose you are asking about the modem cable? You can buy one here to fit a phone line. The connection on the computer is standard worldwide, so you just need a new cable.

mira4bai4 · Jul 24th, 2005, 10:44

They have an adapter plug from the standard phone cable to their telephone plug for a few $$ much like you can get in any electrical electronic or hardware store.

edwardseco · Jul 24th, 2005, 12:21

Interesting to know that. I'll have to file that away for future use..

GoanCanuck · Jul 24th, 2005, 12:52

Best thing to do would be to not bother using the land line and use your cell phone connection. Dial up in India sucks big time.

shantibhavan · Jul 24th, 2005, 13:18

you could get yourself a Reliance mobile phone and a connection to R. World through them. Its not the cheapest method but is certainly convenient! If you get a post paid connection, internet charges are .30 paise a min..pre paid comes in a 0ne rupee...

goangoangone · Jul 24th, 2005, 13:29

I'm going to try Reliance with a portable phone. Anyone know if the speeds are as claimed, 50 to 144 kbps? Platinum(unlimited)Plan is 1500 per month.

shantibhavan · Jul 24th, 2005, 15:42

i find it pretty quick...think the speed is 230....
details for reliance: www.relianceinfo.com

john.sw · Jul 24th, 2005, 16:31

Actual speeds on Reliance R-Connect average 26kbps.

The problem I have is that I lose the connection every few seconds, so it tales an age to receive and email.

Also, I cannot upload anything. If I try and send an attachment, even as small as 24k, I get cut off.

Also, I cannot FTP or do file trtansfers on MSN.

I am on pre-pay and it costs Rs.30/- and hour peak rate and half that off peak.

You have to buy a RIM phone and data cable (RS232 and USB are available). The cheapest I saw were Rs.3000/- for the phone and Rs.1400/- for the USB data cable.

RIM phones have a built-in sim card so you can't swap it over!

john.sw · Jul 24th, 2005, 16:36

If anyone knows of a tweak so I don't get cut off all the time and can send attachments please let me know!

I am using XP Pro with the LG RD2230

I have 5 bars signal strength.

The RIM helpline doesn't - they just say they'll call me back and they never have.

goangoangone · Jul 25th, 2005, 22:03

Try here for any problems you might get. http://www.pcpitstop.com/
You can also run a check on your machine's set up including speed tests.
All free help.

Jul 24th, 2005, 10:14	#1
ASighingBuddhist Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 22	India Phone Lines for Computers Hello All I visited India last year for two months. I stayed in McLeod Ganj, which I loved!!!! I am planning on moving there this October (maybe moving on to Dalohousie. I know I will need an electrical adaptor for my computer but what about the phone line?

Jul 24th, 2005, 10:33	#2
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	I suppose you are asking about the modem cable? You can buy one here to fit a phone line. The connection on the computer is standard worldwide, so you just need a new cable. __________________ www.nilgiris.asia your guide to the Nilgiris, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri and Gudalur

Jul 24th, 2005, 13:18	#6
shantibhavan Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: kovalam Posts: 16	you could get yourself a Reliance mobile phone and a connection to R. World through them. Its not the cheapest method but is certainly convenient! If you get a post paid connection, internet charges are .30 paise a min..pre paid comes in a 0ne rupee... __________________ om shanti karen www.shantibhavanyoga.com

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goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,499	I'm going to try Reliance with a portable phone. Anyone know if the speeds are as claimed, 50 to 144 kbps? Platinum(unlimited)Plan is 1500 per month. __________________ GoanGoan......here

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Jul 24th, 2005, 10:44	#3
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,188	They have an adapter plug from the standard phone cable to their telephone plug for a few $$ much like you can get in any electrical electronic or hardware store.

Jul 24th, 2005, 12:21	#4
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,924	Interesting to know that. I'll have to file that away for future use..

Jul 24th, 2005, 12:52	#5
GoanCanuck Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,969	Best thing to do would be to not bother using the land line and use your cell phone connection. Dial up in India sucks big time.

Jul 24th, 2005, 15:42	#8
shantibhavan Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: kovalam Posts: 16	i find it pretty quick...think the speed is 230.... details for reliance: www.relianceinfo.com

Jul 24th, 2005, 16:31	#9
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	Actual speeds on Reliance R-Connect average 26kbps. The problem I have is that I lose the connection every few seconds, so it tales an age to receive and email. Also, I cannot upload anything. If I try and send an attachment, even as small as 24k, I get cut off. Also, I cannot FTP or do file trtansfers on MSN. I am on pre-pay and it costs Rs.30/- and hour peak rate and half that off peak. You have to buy a RIM phone and data cable (RS232 and USB are available). The cheapest I saw were Rs.3000/- for the phone and Rs.1400/- for the USB data cable. RIM phones have a built-in sim card so you can't swap it over!

Jul 24th, 2005, 16:36	#10
john.sw Up in the hills with my head in the clouds... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: India/UK Posts: 1,019	If anyone knows of a tweak so I don't get cut off all the time and can send attachments please let me know! I am using XP Pro with the LG RD2230 I have 5 bars signal strength. The RIM helpline doesn't - they just say they'll call me back and they never have.

Jul 25th, 2005, 22:03	#11
goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,499	Try here for any problems you might get. http://www.pcpitstop.com/ You can also run a check on your machine's set up including speed tests. All free help.

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