how to get airtel broadband?

[Nic]

can any one tell me how to get air tel broadband?> where should i go ?

 

[Nic]

kauruwath danne naddoo?

 

[blackline]

danne na macho

 

[prasadana2]

u should go to there main branch..in colombo...my advice dnt go to airtel..coz they have a FUP now after downloading 10gb ur slowed to 512kpbs..and the speeds are dam slow...

 

[prasadana2]

and bro the speeds are yet like dialup..u dnt get more than 30kpbs ..exept @ 1am to 10am..

 

[Nic]

and bro the speeds are yet like dialup..u dnt get more than 30kpbs ..exept @ 1am to 10am..

wt the hell then what u thinking best way me to get broadband bcz i dont have land line (SLT)

 

[randiljosh]

call center 1ta call 1 dala balanna

 

[Nic]

no bro i askd what the cheapst way other than SLT to get broadand?

 

[prasadana2]

bro the dialog studnt package is shape..
if u dont belive me go get airtel and u will understand why i have told u this..
i have made 5 complains to this month yet no speed increase..they dnt have enough bandwidth...

 

[rajapitiya]

Machan meka mama vena thred ekakin copy karapu ekak ...

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.

Please write your comments about this thread.
Thank you.

 

[rudayas]

machooo den nam mage airtel unlimited speed eka hodai
issara awe jst 10Kbps bt den hema welawema wage normal 1Mbps enawaaa
bt FUP tiyenawa kiyana eka nam mama dan nehe

 

[Nic]

well how is the charges of dialog student package?

 

[Nic]

machooo den nam mage airtel unlimited speed eka hodai
issara awe jst 10Kbps bt den hema welawema wage normal 1Mbps enawaaa
bt FUP tiyenawa kiyana eka nam mama dan nehe

wt are the full charge u cost for month?

 

[prasadana2]

wt are the full charge u cost for month?

i pay 1499rs + vat some where 1800rs
and sms 1rs idd 5rs
but its like dialup..

 

[prasadana2]

well how is the charges of dialog student package?

dialog student package is 1500rs per month speed is 7.2mbps this was upgraded last month it was 1mb before
and u have a Fup for 5gb then 5-6gb u get 300kpbs then 6gb afterwords u get 64kpbs..

 

[Nic]

dialog student package is 1500rs per month speed is 7.2mbps this was upgraded last month it was 1mb before
and u have a Fup for 5gb then 5-6gb u get 300kpbs then 6gb afterwords u get 64kpbs..

any qulification need o any one can get it?

 

[prasadana2]

any qulification need o any one can get it?

u have to be a student in a campus or government school witch gives u a student ID
or u have to be a teacher..

 

[Nic]

u have to be a student in a campus or government school witch gives u a student ID
or u have to be a teacher..

that both never gonna to be happen any way can i get it from some other ones ID?

 

[rishoban]

Machan meka mama vena thred ekakin copy karapu ekak ...

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.

Please write your comments about this thread.
Thank you.

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[prasadana2]

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hehe..ow,,,