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<blockquote data-quote="rajapitiya" data-source="post: 5233464" data-attributes="member: 67324"><p>Machan meka mama vena thred ekakin copy karapu ekak ...</p><p></p><p>I have seen lot of people wants to know about Airtel Data connection, I thought to create FAQ thread, here it is.</p><p>All the info here is 100% reliable.</p><p></p><p>What are their packages?</p><p>They offer 3 packages,</p><p>Limited: 1 GB for Rs.300 + Tax</p><p>3 GB for Rs.600 + Tax</p><p></p><p>Unlimited: for Rs.1499 + Tax</p><p></p><p>What are the tax rates?</p><p>VAT (Value Added Tax) = 16.67%</p><p>MSL (Mobile Subscriber Levy) = 11.11%</p><p>ECL (Environmental Subscriber Levy) = 2%</p><p></p><p>Total: 29.78%</p><p></p><p>How much is a USB dongle?</p><p>Rs.9500+Tax</p><p></p><p>What is the tax rate for a USB Modem?</p><p>16.67%</p><p></p><p>Do they offer promised speed?</p><p>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!</p><p></p><p>What about their coverage?</p><p>Currently, Colombo, Kandy & Galle are 3G covered (with HSDPA).</p><p></p><p>What is their modem?</p><p>BandRich Bandluxe C120 HSDPA USB Modem</p><p></p><p></p><p>Can I use a different one?</p><p>Yes, you can buy only the SIM and use it with your own HSDPA modem</p><p></p><p>Is there any limits like FUP?</p><p>No, Its 100% unlimited</p><p></p><p>What is FUP?</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Where can I buy a connection?</p><p>Currently in Airtel Kollpity Branch</p><p></p><p>How much is Activation fee?</p><p>Rs.500/= + Tax</p><p></p><p>Will the speed change later?</p><p>Maybe, when users increase speed may change, but, It can be prevented if Airtel construct more towers.</p><p></p><p>Is there any hidden charges?</p><p>No. only the rental</p><p></p><p>What is their maximum tower speed?</p><p>Currently 7.2mbps (on selected towers only)</p><p></p><p>Can I use existing Airtel SIM?</p><p>yes, make sure it is postpaid and activate it for a data plan. (must pay the activation fee)</p><p></p><p>Can I send SMS through it?</p><p>yes, you send/recieve text messages, with your PC also.</p><p></p><p>Can I activate voice with a data SIM?</p><p>yes, you can, just visit to a Airtel store.</p><p></p><p>What is their hotline?</p><p>075 5 555 555</p><p></p><p>What is their email address?</p><p><a href="mailto:555@airtel.lk">555@airtel.lk</a> or <a href="mailto:service@airtel.lk">service@airtel.lk</a></p><p></p><p>What is initial total investment?</p><p>Activation (with tax) - Rs.634</p><p>Modem price (with tax) - Rs.10 640</p><p></p><p>What is total monthly rental with TAX?</p><p>1499 x (29.78/100) 1499 = Rs.1945.40</p><p></p><p>What are their future coverage plans?</p><p>Currently, they working on expanding their coverage to Uva & North Central.</p><p></p><p>Is it 3G?</p><p>No, first it will be 2G, later it will upgraded to 3G & HSDPA.</p><p></p><p>Please write your comments about this thread.</p><p>Thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rajapitiya, post: 5233464, member: 67324"] 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]555@airtel.lk[/email] or [email]service@airtel.lk[/email] 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. [/QUOTE]
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