MTNL Triband n ISDN Blog

What All Is Required

2007-02-26T23:25:00.000-08:00

'MTNL Landline Connection' - Having an MTNL landline connection is a must, before applying for MTNL Triband. In case you don't have a landline connection, then apply for it first.

A PC, with following minimum recommended hardware - 128 MB RAM, 500 MB free space on Hard Disk, USB port for ADSL Modem/Router or LAN card for ADSL Router and CD ROM drive.

ADSL Modem/Router, which can either be rented from MTNL,or can be bought from the market. Compatible CPEs may be ascertained from MTNL Call Centre - 1500.

List of ADSL2+ CPE Compatible Vendors

1. D Link 502 T

2. Comtrend CT-564

3. Westell A -90-630199-07

4. Zyxel Prestige 660 H -61

5. Erricsson HM410

6. Xavi(7722+)

7. Surecom EP-4704SX

8. A-LINK

Ordering Information and Queries for Surecom E P-4704SX:

Ace Microelectronics Pvt. Ltd,

B 120 Kalkaji,

Mr. Uday/ Ms. Mercy: 011-26214304, 011-26227054 09350230905

MTNL shall not be responsible for any complications arising from non compatibility of the CPE Software & Hardware procured from market. Any parallel wiring other than one telephone in the Broadband/ADSL line would lead to reduced download speed & frequent disconnection.

Main Features of the Broadband/ ADSL Service

2007-02-26T23:22:00.000-08:00

High speed data download for Broadband Internet data speed starts from 256 kbps to 2 Mbps
Simultaneous availability of Phone and Internet on the existing Telephone line ”Always on Internet”.
No call charges for Internet access.
‘High on Value Low on Cost’ Service
24 Hours Help line and Technical support on phone.
Easy registration on phone and web.
Telephone will continue to work even in case of power failure at subscribers end.
‘Use now and pay later’ in telephone bill. It provides a means to bill based on Volume of data downloaded.
It will provide Multicast Video Services, Video-on-demand etc in future
Can share Broadband connection to create own LAN network i.e. more than one PC can be connected.

MTNL Slashes Roaming Charges

2007-02-25T22:50:00.000-08:00

Government owned telecom company MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) has now announced that they are slashing the national roaming rates with effect from 15th Feb'2007.

This announcement is to comply with the recent ruling of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

The company said in a release that all local calls on roaming will be charged at Rs. 1.40 per minute from the existing Rs. 1.50 per minute. They would also be levying a 14% surcharge.

MTNL added that STD calls on roaming would cost Rs.2.40 per minute. Earlier they were charging a surcharge of 14%.

Incoming calls on roaming would cost the customer Rs. 1.75 per minute. This is down from Rs. 2.50 per minute. The company already does not charge any roaming charges from their customers.

Reply To The Previous Post

2007-02-02T02:40:00.000-08:00

Alright, this in reference to the last post "Disappointed MTNL Customer"

I wasn't sure. I just checked again.

Mumbai never had an unlimted plan.

Surprisingly true.

I think the reason is obvious. Mumbai have lot of rich people who are ready to pay more for additional downloads. So why would MTNL launch an unlimited plan. Get it????

Disappointed MTNL Customer

2007-02-02T02:37:00.000-08:00

Subject: Shame on Mumbai MTNL

Post:
I have been using MTNL 590 NU plan since past 8 months.( I suppose)
Previously i was using Unlimited plan providied by my cable operator at speed of 40kbps.
Since past 2 months I had been complaining / Suggesting Mumbai Mtnl for the total unlimited plan which was simultaneously introduced by BSNL and MTNL Delhi.
I had written many emails to customer care but seems to be in hands of blind operators.
I even visited their Andheri Office where i was not surprised that none of the staff member were even aware of this plan.
I asked them why was such a discrimination among delhi and mumbai customer on which they replied that almost all plans are introduced simultaneously for delhi and mumbai but for this particular plan they had no idea. They had asked me to write a letter to their Head regarding the same and which i had done it but still no reply.
I suppose there are many people out here who would be looking for the same plan but still not heard by the company.
And the latest addition to this problem is the new upgardation to 2mbps which is left aloof for unlimited plan holders.
Currenly I am recieving bill of 2000 even after using NU plan so any one can imagine kind of use.
I am going to write about this to media hoping that this will be heard.
Also post the same on my blog which I would request all bloggers out here to link it to so that they are made into focus .
Thank you.
A Dissappointed MTNL customer

Mtnl Triband ADSL Broadband Has Hours Plans

2006-07-26T00:54:00.000-07:00

I saw on Mtnl Mumbai site that they have Hourly plans

10 hours = rs 200 (speed = 256kbps)

i think this is costly but can be used if someone is facing bandwidth less he can use this .

i think bsnl should also launch like this plans but at a lower cost so that people can be attracted.

what u people think plz relpy

MTNL Triband Tariffs

2006-07-26T00:41:00.000-07:00

here are the tariff's from MTNL for thier home dsl broadband services

Please check MTNL site for most accurate information and current prices

BSNL Employee Union against unbundling last mile connections

2006-07-11T06:24:00.000-07:00

It does not come as a surprise to anyone. The employee union of the BSNL has opposed the government’s proposal of unbundling the last mile copper cables of BSNL and MTNL to private players. They have even threatened to take ‘direct action’ against the move if it is implemented. So, they cannot provide us decent service and if government wants the investment to be used properly by private players, they won’t let that happen as well!

The employee union said in a released statement that the unbundling of the last mile cable to private companies would cause much harm to the public sector units. They claim that such a step would lead to a situation where private players would end up making huge profits at the expense of government’s resources by paying little in rentals.

The worker’s union also called upon the telecom workers to start campaigning against the government’s proposals. They are even organizing a daylong dharna on November 18 as per the statement released by the organization. They advised the government to think twice before taking any step in this direction.

BSNL and MTNL have launched their own broadband connectivity in the last one year and have already covered around 200 cities. However, lack of customer support and competition has resulted in a situation where the prices remain high for unlimited data transfer based internet connections.

MTNL-The uglier face of Indian Telecom

2006-07-11T06:16:00.000-07:00

Indian media surely knows how to report without application of mind. MTNL plans no rental for broadband services. It is good as long as people do not read the fine print. For every MB downloaded, a person would be charged Rs.2. This is usurious. Frankly, one would not have any idea as to how much the downloaded data resides on your disk; none of the telecom companies has bothered to clarify the same.

Meanwhile this telecom circus is frankly getting more mundane. I really wish at times that instead of resorting to cheap gimmicks like these, MTNL could improve on their services. For every GB of data download, one would pay through his/ her nose. Affordable Broadband? Mr. Maran, you can fool some people some times (this Blog for example) and fool all others all the times (the media is a perfect example).