Reliance SMART launch unlimited GPRS

Tech.Masti · 15-12-2007, 09:52 AM

here in west bengal circle reliance smart (reliance GSM service) started GPRS service, they sending messages that they offering unlimited GPRS, for Rs.303. you have to e-recharge with Rs.303 and GPRS will be activate, and you can surf it from PC also. i will test it between 2-3 days and then can tell you guys about the SMART experience

i think they just offering GPRS, not EDGE. BTW, any info from other circles??

amol48 · 15-12-2007, 10:03 AM

WTH we don't have Reliance GSM here in Maharashtra

Choto Cheeta · 15-12-2007, 10:06 AM

GPRS is really slow

you would get MAX of 48 kbps that too on idle condition so at best I assume around 30 kbps means download speeds of around 3/4 kbps...

I dont think they would be able to compete with AirTel Rs. 490 unlimited EDGE

Tech.Masti · 15-12-2007, 10:29 AM

ok then they not offering EDGE, Airtel or BSNL better here, specially BSNL is offering unlimited GPRS in around Rs.350, and BSNL has much better signal strength.....

Choto Cheeta · 15-12-2007, 10:46 AM

once again BSNL lacks the support for EDGE

where as its I think only AirTel in Kolkata providing EDGE support, download speeds at around 30 kbps with Class 32 supported phones

amol48 · 15-12-2007, 11:04 AM

Does Airtel offers EDGE in Pune...? anyone knows

gxsaurav · 15-12-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Choto Cheeta

once again BSNL lacks the support for EDGE

where as its I think only AirTel in Kolkata providing EDGE support, download speeds at around 30 kbps with Class 32 supported phones

BSNL has EDGE in Postpaid

Choto Cheeta · 15-12-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gx_saurav

BSNL has EDGE in Postpaid

hmm... http://www.calcuttatelephones.com/hi...internet.shtml at-least we dont get that under calcutta

Tech.Masti · 15-12-2007, 12:30 PM

but when i visit kolkata i get EDGE sign in my phone, thats why i telling this

Choto Cheeta · 15-12-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tech.Masti

but when i visit kolkata i get EDGE sign in my phone, thats why i telling this

and what is ur connection

speedyguy · 15-12-2007, 12:49 PM

i use airtel in jamshedpur....wit a non edged phone it works pathetic here....downloads are upto 5-6kbps at nite using download manager...otherwise in day time its too sluggish...its not consistant...pauses a lot while browsing...all in all....i get 2 open digit homepage in abt 1min...

once u get a hand exp on smart plz lemme know...if ts same or better

Enjoy~!

alsiladka · 15-12-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by amol48

Does Airtel offers EDGE in Pune...? anyone knows

Airtel has EDGE network in the major cities in maharashtra. I can give confirmation for Pune, nagpur and Mumbai.

Pat · 15-12-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by amol48

WTH we don't have Reliance GSM here in Maharashtra

They have just recently acquired license to start GSM services in all major circles! So I am guessing that its gonna start soon in Maharashta too!

amol48 · 15-12-2007, 06:41 PM

yes they have but I really wonder when it will.. assuming 6-8 months from here

prafull · 15-12-2007, 07:35 PM

I too got a similar sms and then had a long talk with smart cutomer care today. Here is what I got from them:-

1. Yes, smart is providing gprs services.(Here in MP as well).
2. They will be charging 303 Rs for 1 month. No hidden charges. You can download as much ass you want and you can also use your pc.
3. They are providing GPRS/EDGE.That means if you got an EDGE enabled cellphone you will get EDGE at no extra cost. And unlike Airtel they claim to support all EDGE enabled phones.

Now, I am just waiting for some reviews. If they can provide around 200 kbps its surely time to say bbye to all other net connections.

Tech.Masti · 15-12-2007, 08:32 PM

Forget about EDGE on smart ....

prafull · 15-12-2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tech.Masti

Forget about EDGE on smart ....

Why? They are offering EDGE. I even saw it working today.

Tech.Masti · 15-12-2007, 11:57 PM

^^ where?

prafull · 16-12-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tech.Masti

^^ where?

I said MP in my first post i.e. Madhya Pradesh (Gwalior to be precise).

Lucky_star · 16-12-2007, 04:25 AM

I have a reliance smart connection and I activated the GPRS on the day it was announced, just to give it a try.

Its more than a week that I am using it. The speed is 2.75 KB/s. No edge.
The connection is unlimited and I have downloaded 70 MB till now in my N73. PC browsing is pre-activated. No configuration needed. Just connect to PC using a datacable or bluetooth and dial any number.

Tech.Masti · 16-12-2007, 08:26 AM

^^ very slow speed, actually Smart signal strength is not good enough for surfing on gprs

cybertragic · 16-12-2007, 12:41 PM

I use BSNL GPRS through my Nokia E62 in Bihar. I don't think my phone supports EDGE so I don't know if my network supports it but I get 4-6 kilobytes/second. The plan is an Unlimited one for Rs. 250/- (as far as I can remember). Kinda alright for surfing sites and forums with less images.

I anyway use it only as a backup when my BSNL broadband connection goes down so I am fine with it.

expertno.1 · 16-12-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tech.Masti

^^ very slow speed, actually Smart signal strength is not good enough for surfing on gprs

i dont think they will be able to compete with Airtel's GPRS plan which provide fast surfing and net too.....

see this

Thanks
Regards.....
Expertno.1

cybertragic · 16-12-2007, 09:38 PM

@expert no. 1

What extension is that you're using to show surfing speed?

DR RANJAN · 16-12-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cybertragic

@expert no. 1

What extension is that you're using to show surfing speed?

its not a extension ..but one of the opera browser function
view>>toolbar >>coustmize

than in progress bar-----pop-up at bottom

dsaria007 · 17-12-2007, 10:47 AM

i hav also activated the reliance gprs services in my phone .( reliance smart) But i m unable to use it in my comp. i get connected to the internet through my phone my computer shows connected but still i cannot surf any websites ......does ny one knows how to Connect so that i can visit websites?

cybertragic · 17-12-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DR RANJAN

its not a extension ..but one of the opera browser function
view>>toolbar >>coustmize

than in progress bar-----pop-up at bottom

FGrom the icon on his taskbar it seems he's using Firefox, not Opera (unless its Opera in Firefox skin

)

Lucky_star · 19-12-2007, 09:53 PM

Today. while I was downloading a file through the mobile, the network showed "E" on the top which meant, there is an EDGE network available. But it stayed for a minute or so, and then went away.

But they haven't mentioned about edge anywhere. Has anyone using SMART Gprs experienced it?

Tech.Masti · 20-12-2007, 12:10 AM

^^ Choto cheetah already tested it, see first page. But he didnt get EDGE. Only simple GPRS.

hac_king · 22-12-2007, 02:03 PM

To me FREE GPRS is best

Even speeds are Fantastic as per my requirements,,,,
Coz if u paid already like MO for whole month n due to
some rsn u r not gonna use it for 2-3 days or even 1 week
then it hurts so much

atleast for me its a dismay

But not on free gprs,,,, Use it or not everything is freeeee
free ,, freee ,, freeeeeeeee