Broadband Data Cards in India – Tata Docomo, Vodafone 3G, Reliance NetConnect, IDEA NetSetter, TATA Photon Plus, Airtel 3G Internet cards
Internet is now a part and parcel of everyday life. Data cards are being used by many people these days that help you get connected anywhere and anytime, giving you the freedom of movement. Data cards can be used in both desktops and laptops. There are numerous service providers. Here are few of them with their data packages and plans.
1. Tata Docomo 3G Plans
TATA DOCOMO’s 3G e-stick delivers 21 Mbps speed for laptops and desktops.
Features:
– Plug and Play
– Powerful signal strength with Receive Diversity
– Compatible with HSUPA/HSDPA/EDGE/GSM/GPRS/WCDMA
– Supports up to 32GB microSD card
– International roaming
– USB 2.0, faster than the previous version, USB 1.1
Pricing Details:
Data Card Type: Tata Docomo HSDPA
Price: Rs. 1,999
Download Speed: 3.6 Mbps
Upload Speed: 384 Kbps
Data Card Type: Tata Docomo 3G HSDPA
Price: Rs. 2,600
Download Speed: 7.2 Mbps
Upload Speed: 5.76 Mbps
Data Card Type: Tata Docomo HSPA+USB
Price: Rs. 3,500
Download Speed: 21.6 Mbps
Upload Speed: 5.76 Mbps
Tariff Plans:
3.6 Mbps – Rs. 1000 for 5GB and Rs. 1250 for 10GB
7.2 Mbps – Rs. 1250 for 5GB and Rs. 1275 for 10GB
21.1 Mbps – Rs. 1500 for 10GB and Rs. 2000 for 15GB
Prepaid: 7.2Mbps – Rs. 2600(HSUPA)
Helpline: 1800-266-121 (Toll Free)
Link: http://www.tatadocomo.com
2. Vodafone 3G Mobile Connect
Features:
– High speed connectivity throughout EDGE network
– Plug in and no CD required
– SMS supported
– Micro SD card up to 2GB
– Compatible with preferred VPN software
Pricing Details:
Postpaid Plan
Vodafone Mobile Connect – Rs. 899pm – Unlimited access free
Vodafone Mobile Connect – Rs. 499om – 500MB usage free
Vodafone Mobile Connect – Rs. 699pm – 1GB usage free
Vodafone Mobile Connect – Rs. 250pm – 100MB usage free
Vodafone Mobile Connect – Rs. 6999 per year – Unlimited usage free
Usage charges beyond free data will be 5p/10KB
Link: www.vodafone.in
3. Reliance NetConnect Postpaid
Features:
– Simple plug and play function
– Download speed is 3.1 Mbps and upload speed is 1.8 Mbps
Pricing Details:
USB Price: Rs. 1599 with Rs. 2400 ash back in 12 month.
Link: www.reliancenetconnect.co.in
4. IDEA NetSetter Datacard
Features:
– USB Data Card with high-speed EDGE enable
– Plug and play function with any CD installation
– SMS services
– SIM-lock function
– GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850 MHz/900 MHz/1800 MHz/1900 MHz
– Multiple operating systems: XP, Vista, Windows 2000
Pricing Details:
USB Card: Rs. 1600
Roaming charges: postpaid
Idea network: Same charges
Non-idea network: 10p/10kb
International roaming: Rs. 5/10kb
Postpaid Plans:
Tariff Plan – NetSetter 199
Monthly Rental: Rs. 199
Validity: 1 month
Free Usage: 1GB/month
Charges above free usage: 2p/10kb
Tariff Plan – NetSetter 399
Monthly Rental: Rs. 399
Validity: 1 month
Free Usage: 3GB/month
Charges above free usage: 2p/10kb
Tariff Plan – NetSetter Night Plan
Monthly Rental: Rs. 399
Validity: 1 month
Free Usage: Unlimited Free at Nigh(11pm-6am) and during day Rs2/MB
Charges above free usage: Rs2/MB
Link: www.ideacellular.com
5. TATA Photon Plus Plans
– Operates at a frequency of 800 MHz for superior indoor connectivity
– Dedicated Customer Care(1800 266 121 – Toll Free)
– Roaming across more than 100 cities
– There are lot of postpaid tariff plans, Unlimited tariff plans and other device bundled offers.
Link: www.tataphoton.com
6. Airtel 3G Datacard
Features:
– Plug and play function
– 3G will even work on existing 2G SIM card.
– If 3G Coverage is not present then 2G/2.5G services will continue
– National roaming on 3G is available only on Airtel 3G network
– Additional charges for national and international roaming other than free data usage. Browsing charges will be 30p/20KB while roaming in India, on airtel networks.
Link: www.airtel.in