Idea 3G Speedtest at Barasat (West Bengal) [May 2016]

Once again, I tested Idea 3G (the network was actually latched to Vodafone 3G) in Barasat, West Bengal.

Checked on 18.05.2016 - in between 3:30 am to 4 am (when the network has least traffic)

BSNL 3G - Hands On Review

BSNL 3G - Review

BSNL was the second operator in India to roll out 3G services. Currently it has pan India 3G coverage as users can roam on MTNL's 3G network in Mumbai and Delhi with no extra charge for data usage.

My Hands-On With All GSM Data Services in Kolkata

With two 3G modems at hand – ZTE MF190 and Huawei E1550 I tried all available GSM players available at Kolkata circle. I did experimenting with their 2G packs and come to an conclusion that Uninor & BSNL is best at my home place, Barrackpore. I did not try my hands with 3G players, as they are costly and beyond the reach of most users.

Discalimer: This view is absolutely of mine, and based upon

3G Avalibility in West Bengal

Kolkata has 4 3G operators - BSNL, Reliance, Aircel, Vodafone while West Bengal has 5 3G operators - BSNL, Reliance, Aircel, Airtel, Vodafone.

In Kolkata all operators commercially rolled out 3G services. It is expected Airtel will enter into spectrum shareing & roaming agreement with Vodafone to offer 3G services in Kolkata. Idea Cellular already promised to give a nation-wide 3G roaming, and thus 3G services on pan India basis.


BSNL 3G Coverage (speed upto 3.6/7.2Mbps)
On April 2010 BSNL 3G was present over 44 cities of WB. Source Telecomtalk

Reliance 3G Speed Test

Reliance Speed test in Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal
Mumbai

Reliance GSM vs Reliance Smart - Both are same!

   

 If you are confused about Reliance GSM and Reliance Smart GSM services, this map will help you.

Note that both are now under GSM services from Reliance Communications.

Though offerings are same on both, there is a difference in APN to access GPRS.

in R-GSM APN is 'rcomnet'
in Smart APN is 'smartnet'

Check where you are and choose your APN if you are using Reliance GPRS/3G Data services.

Reliance 2G GPRS Pack - http://www.rcom.co.in/Rcom/rworld/mobilenet/plans.html