BSNL Broadband to offer new Advance Rental Plans with more discount

Rockstar11 · 14-06-2011, 02:19 AM

We have learned from our sources that BSNL is planning to introduce “Longer duration Payment options” to its Broadband customers, irrespective of the Broadband Plan Broadband customers are using.

As of now BSNL is offering its customers, Annual Payment option under which its Broadband customers need to pay Fixed monthly charges for 10 months in advance to get 12 months of Broadband usage.

We have learned from our sources that the state run operator is now planning to make its Advance Payment Scheme more interesting and lucrative for its Broadband customers by allowing them to pay, in advance, Fixed monthly charges for a period of 2 years and 3 years.

A BSNL Broadband Customer will need to pay, in advance, Fixed monthly charges for 18 months against the usage of 24 months. Thus BSNL will effectively offer free usage of 6 months.

A BSNL Broadband Customer will need to pay, in advance, Fixed monthly charges for 24 months against the usage of 36 months. Thus BSNL will effectively offer free usage of 1 year.

We have also learned that BSNL is planning to offer these Advance Payment Schemes from the beginning of next month i.e July 1st 2011.

These new plans will surely benefit those who do not change their Broadband plans very frequently or those who have decided to stick with a particular plan.

What do you think of BSNL's this move? Do share your opinion

BSNL Broadband to offer new Advance Rental Plans with more discount

Ishu Gupta · 14-06-2011, 02:22 AM

Don't trust BSNL enough to pay for so many months in advance.

mrintech · 14-06-2011, 02:26 AM

BSNL

**MetalheadGautham** · 14-06-2011, 06:33 AM

Trouble with such offers is that by 2012-2013, everybody else would be using faster upgraded plans while BSNL can still provide crappy 2011 level speeds to those who paid in advance saying they got what they paid for

Tech.Masti · 14-06-2011, 08:03 AM

one of my friend took bsnl night 500 some months ago.... advance bill of 1year..... but he got bill from bsnl of Rs.500+tax, he surprised, contacted bsnl office, now they saying nothing can be done, you have to pay the bill first.....

mitraark · 14-06-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Tech.Masti

one of my friend took bsnl night 500 some months ago.... advance bill of 1year..... but he got bill from bsnl of Rs.500+tax, he surprised, contacted bsnl office, now they saying nothing can be done, you have to pay the bill first.....

WHAT ?

This kinds of things keep happenning even though people are leaving BSNL BB .. the employees just don't care much , they have a secure job , they hardly listen to any complaints or such ...

**ico** · 14-06-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham

Trouble with such offers is that by 2012-2013, everybody else would be using faster upgraded plans while BSNL can still provide crappy 2011 level speeds to those who paid in advance saying they got what they paid for

This.

Just a clever means of long-term cost cutting.

sachin_kothari · 14-06-2011, 11:08 AM

reading the title i thought they have came up with some new high speed plans. but this is of no use as Gautam had explained.

deathwish · 14-06-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tech.Masti

one of my friend took bsnl night 500 some months ago.... advance bill of 1year..... but he got bill from bsnl of Rs.500+tax, he surprised, contacted bsnl office, now they saying nothing can be done, you have to pay the bill first.....

Despite these occurrences, I feel that BSNL is better than private companies like Airtel, as their service is more responsive and decisive. I struggled for two years with my Airtel Broadband before finally switching over to BSNL.

arescool · 14-06-2011, 05:22 PM

I suppose that its just that what kind of experience u had with any company , it makes ur point of view like that... :-P

First time i m hearing so many complains against BSNL..

deathwish · 14-06-2011, 05:43 PM

True. It all depends on the kind of service you received while you had the connection. Some people would swear by Hathaway Broadband, just because they had good experiences with the company.

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Originally Posted by Rockstar11

We have learned from our sources that BSNL is planning to introduce “Longer duration Payment options” to its Broadband customers, irrespective of the Broadband Plan Broadband customers are using.....

I feel that taking this plan isn't a wise option. With the increasing bandwidth being offered, websites have started loading their pages (with apps, videos. etc) in an effort to make them better and have a more user-friendly interface. They can afford to do so as they know the improving broadband speeds will not hinder the user's browsing experience.

If however you decide to go for this plan, two years later, you could require a much greater bandwidth than you are allotted. As we never know how much we might need later on, I feel that you should not restrict yourself.

sygeek · 15-06-2011, 08:12 AM

Meh, they should increase their quality of service instead of worthless BS like these. BSNL doesn't have customers, it has victims.

Skud · 15-06-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by deathwish

Despite these occurrences, I feel that BSNL is better than private companies like Airtel, as their service is more responsive and decisive. I struggled for two years with my Airtel Broadband before finally switching over to BSNL.

I second your opinion. Actually I feel in metros, you might have better options than BSNL. Once you move out of them, the only ISP that works is BSNL. Last year during migration phase, my EVDO connection was giving problems for a few weeks. Every time I went there, they helped me out. Yes, you might have to wait for half an hour or more as the engineer was not in his desk, but I have seen it with every other providers also. And regarding technical know-how and all, well, all the service providers are more or less BS. And my BSNL BB connection was down for just a solitary day in its 8 months existence. So, no complaints. And that 2mbps means 2mbps, UL means UL unlike private providers. And lest not talk about prices.

Rockstar11 · 16-06-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MetalheadGautham

Trouble with such offers is that by 2012-2013, everybody else would be using faster upgraded plans while BSNL can still provide crappy 2011 level speeds to those who paid in advance saying they got what they paid for

sahi kaha bhai..

manna8u · 22-06-2011, 05:43 PM

that's good news for cyber cafe owners but it there anything mention about the reliability of network,speed and what about downloading and browsing charges??

ajayritik · 22-06-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Skud

I second your opinion. Actually I feel in metros, you might have better options than BSNL. Once you move out of them, the only ISP that works is BSNL. Last year during migration phase, my EVDO connection was giving problems for a few weeks. Every time I went there, they helped me out. Yes, you might have to wait for half an hour or more as the engineer was not in his desk, but I have seen it with every other providers also. And regarding technical know-how and all, well, all the service providers are more or less BS. And my BSNL BB connection was down for just a solitary day in its 8 months existence. So, no complaints. And that 2mbps means 2mbps, UL means UL unlike private providers. And lest not talk about prices.

I agree with most of your points here. If we are specially staying in outskirts BSNL is good. Also I hardly had any issues with disconnection for a long period.

However I don't agree on one point the prices offered by other providers is more less compared to BSNL and the thing which may go against these private providers is FUP otherwise when it comes to price I think BSNL has lot of catching up to do.

Skud · 22-06-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ajayritik

I agree with most of your points here. If we are specially staying in outskirts BSNL is good. Also I hardly had any issues with disconnection for a long period.

However I don't agree on one point the prices offered by other providers is more less compared to BSNL and the thing which may go against these private providers is FUP otherwise when it comes to price I think BSNL has lot of catching up to do.

That FUP is a dreaded thing for me. Will always stay with no strings attached UL connections.

ithehappy · 22-06-2011, 11:05 PM

Well I didn't read it before. Imo, its cool. I am paying them annually for last the years now, its hassle free and money saving too. I liked the move made.

kathrinrich · 23-06-2011, 12:36 PM

I love BSNL...
Its really good, I checked it during my stay at India.

ajayritik · 23-06-2011, 01:13 PM

Mentioned in other thread one of the BSNL folks told that they have a plan 499 with 512 Kbps speed. They tried to hook my BB on that plan but it didn't work. Maybe they are trying on pilot basis.

ishan_kkr · 04-07-2011, 03:27 PM

BSNL announced reduction in their BSNL monthly rentals.. Upto 75%... But, it's been about 2 months since I read that article in d n.paper... But, whenever u enquire the local exchange, they have got an ever-ready reply.. "We don't know anything"..

niceboy · 04-07-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ishan_kkr

BSNL announced reduction in their BSNL monthly rentals.. Upto 75%... But, it's been about 2 months since I read that article in d n.paper... But, whenever u enquire the local exchange, they have got an ever-ready reply.. "We don't know anything"..

Most of them have completed their engineering/diploma in 1960's and struggling to be updated with newer technologies.

thetechfreak · 04-07-2011, 04:37 PM

Actually doesnt know anything. Half of people dont know they even have Broadband services

Ramakrishnan · 10-07-2011, 04:39 PM

many of u who complain should experience these so called MNC's plans. Vodafone is offering 3G at an atronomical cost of Rs.850/- pm for a download limit of 3 GB and promises u 23 MB/ps speed. /what u actually get is not even 2mb per second and that also at selected places. I have experienced many such companies and their empty promises and according to my experience BSNL is offering the best broadband plans as on today. I am their die hard fan. If they come up with any discounted plans, I would definitely take it.

Skud · 10-07-2011, 05:51 PM

As far as rates and speeds go, BSNL is the best. If only their support services were just up to mark...

nims11 · 10-07-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Skud

As far as rates and speeds go, BSNL is the best. If only their support services were just up to mark...

right. i used to get 250 KBps with BSNL but it didnt work 15 days a month due to my shitty local exchange. last month, when it didnt work throughout the whole month, dad got it removed and now i have MTS Mblaze in which i get 50KBps speed but atleast it works 24x7

ashis_lakra · 10-07-2011, 09:30 PM

never ever trust bsnl for annual plans..

azzu · 10-07-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramakrishnan

many of u who complain should experience these so called MNC's plans.I have experienced many such companies and their empty promises

Beam telecom is offering 1mbps at 600rs/mo (20 gb FUp , after that 786 kbps)
not bad at all

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Originally Posted by Ramakrishnan

and according to my experience BSNL is offering the best broadband plans as on today. I am their die hard fan. If they come up with any discounted plans, I would definitely take it.

iam a big fan of BSNL too bt u cant quote all the ISP's are bad comment with one experience u had (or many others as u stated)

**Sam** · 10-07-2011, 11:57 PM

why all these beam telecom type operator not available in NE. here we have some shitty amtron that demands more, offers less. only BSNL works here but still will never go for annual plans. BB only works for 15days before the wire gets loose.

ajayritik · 11-07-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramakrishnan

many of u who complain should experience these so called MNC's plans. Vodafone is offering 3G at an atronomical cost of Rs.850/- pm for a download limit of 3 GB and promises u 23 MB/ps speed. /what u actually get is not even 2mb per second and that also at selected places. I have experienced many such companies and their empty promises and according to my experience BSNL is offering the best broadband plans as on today. I am their die hard fan. If they come up with any discounted plans, I would definitely take it.

Are your views about BSNL restricted to 3 G only or is it in general BB Services that they offer.