Airtel Broadband FAQ!

[asachan]

 

[asachan]

me mokakda me?! pissuda?

Mata Mala panala inne ban me Hu---- Connection ekath ekka
Dan mama 20 Parakata wada Call kara
Mata labune Referance No 20 k withrai

 

[lolipro]

HMMMM this is for my SLT

I have seen lot of people wants to know about Airtel Data connection, I thought to create FAQ thread, here it is.
All the info here is 100% reliable.

What are their packages?
They offer 3 packages,
Limited: 1 GB for Rs.300 + Tax
3 GB for Rs.600 + Tax

Unlimited: for Rs.1499 + Tax

What are the tax rates?
VAT (Value Added Tax) = 16.67%
MSL (Mobile Subscriber Levy) = 11.11%
ECL (Environmental Subscriber Levy) = 2%

Total: 29.78%

How much is a USB dongle?
Rs.9500+Tax

What is the tax rate for a USB Modem?
16.67%

Do they offer promised speed?
This a question that there is no direct answer, for the unlimited package they said they offer 3.2mbps (409.6KB/s) As far as I know, people experience around 100 - 250Kb/s!

What about their coverage?
Currently, Colombo, Kandy & Galle are 3G covered (with HSDPA).

What is their modem?
BandRich Bandluxe C120 HSDPA USB Modem


Can I use a different one?
Yes, you can buy only the SIM and use it with your own HSDPA modem

Is there any limits like FUP?
No, Its 100% unlimited

What is FUP?
FUP (Fair Usage Policy) is a limit by ISP to save their bandwidth, For example if you use high data volume, you're speed will be limited.

Where can I buy a connection?
Currently in Airtel Kollpity Branch

How much is Activation fee?
Rs.500/= + Tax

Will the speed change later?
Maybe, when users increase speed may change, but, It can be prevented if Airtel construct more towers.

Is there any hidden charges?
No. only the rental

What is their maximum tower speed?
Currently 7.2mbps (on selected towers only)

Can I use existing Airtel SIM?
yes, make sure it is postpaid and activate it for a data plan. (must pay the activation fee)

Can I send SMS through it?
yes, you send/recieve text messages, with your PC also.

Can I activate voice with a data SIM?
yes, you can, just visit to a Airtel store.

What is their hotline?
075 5 555 555

What is their email address?
[email protected] or [email protected]

What is initial total investment?
Activation (with tax) - Rs.634
Modem price (with tax) - Rs.10 640

What is total monthly rental with TAX?
1499 x (29.78/100) 1499 = Rs.1945.40

What are their future coverage plans?
Currently, they working on expanding their coverage to Uva & North Central.

Is it 3G?
No, first it will be 2G, later it will upgraded to 3G & HSDPA.
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[cool_shemi]

elakiri machan'thnxx fo d info!



This is what concerns me.... does this mean we kandyans should also come to Kollpity branch to buy the connection??

Ne mchan u can buy it from Kandy,Gall,Narahenapita,Kolpity branches

 

[themiyabandara]

Thaxs v much 4 ur info

 

[rameensuresh]

wadak na ban

 

[hananazkany]

Dialogis the BEST,STABLE,RELIABLE HSPA in SL

 

[rishoban]

Dialog is good. But, FUP sucks!

 

[hananazkany]

Dialog is good. But, FUP sucks!

So You say airtel is better??????????

 

[dinukamp]

ela

 

[kissjudonce]

well i stay at kotahena and this is what i get and when i went to their arcade today to upgrade ma connection to an unlimited but what i was told this unlimited doesnt work properly and it gives only a download speed of 20kbps, is this tru???

 

[skybirb]

Mata Mala panala inne ban me Hu---- Connection ekath ekka
Dan mama 20 Parakata wada Call kara
Mata labune Referance No 20 k withrai

Happa siddiya negalama yanawa wage....
mangul connection ekata bilanam ewanawa welawata.........bt service eka ??????

 

[skybirb]

Wadak nathi plan ekak ban

56K wage dannam

 

[kasun1986]

ela thread for airtel seekers.......

 

[soona]

aththa kiyanne meka ela.thanx

 

[husa]

galle karapitiyata aietel 3G thiyenawada?

 

[asa_rox]

Great post rishoban ! Lots of info.
Keep up the good work !

 

[rudayas]

den nam mage Airtel speed hodai.
issara awe 10KBps bt den 1Mbps wage enawaa

 

[dreamslanka]

Airtel HSDPA walin ambanak download karana aya kawda inne?

 

[nismok]

Airtel HSDPA walin ambanak download karana aya kawda inne?

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