I wasted my morning in fighting with my local cable net guy (Globcast.com Mulund - provides ExattNet connection). I got an email from them saying from this month they will charge Rs.50 extra as “maintenance charges”. Their net connection goes down daily for 1 hr approx (that’s what happening for last 3-4 days), their customer service is pathetic and they charge me Rs. 990 for 256kbps unlimited line.
Now MTNL comes in the picture here..I am currently using MTNL Triband at my office and am very satisfied with the net connection, no downtime at all, very decent speed…since there are no problems with the net so you do not need to call their technical support also…at least I haven’t called them till now…
I applied for Home also just now (DSL NU Plan), which gives 500 mb monthly downloads and from midnight 12 to morning 8, no download limits…
This one has restrictions for downloads compared to my old connection but it is good for me since I wont be at home in day time and in night I will have unlimited bandwidth for my movie and music downloads 
And the good part is, I won’t have to face these local guys anymore…those bustards can’t even talk properly…the lady at their customer support desk is always sound like an a*****e and never answers properly…their manager talks as if he is some prime minister…in short they all suck…
So today when I decided to get the connection, I was kind of lazy to go to MTNL exchange - fill the form and apply for it…so I just called their helpline number, 1500 to find out whether they accept registration on phone, online or not….and a bomb…she took my details and told me that, your net connection will come in 3-4 days
Now that’s what I call, a super fast and super cool thing….MTNL has approved a lot and it is a very good sign…
I hope they come up with unlimited download plans….
So my suggestion - If you are not going to download much or can wait for night for downloads then go for MTNL Triband..it is far better than these local cable net guys…
19-Oct-2005 at 2:09 pm
Hey i m using the same plan, in the day my sister uses it and at night me. The best part for me is speed which is 32 up and 30 down.
19-Oct-2005 at 3:11 pm
Hmm… Deep .. The public enterprise suck as much as private ones .. Dont be too optimistic about their service .. As I am surviving BSNL for 6 years ..
19-Oct-2005 at 3:17 pm
Actually I am using MTNL for quite some time and to be frank they are good enough and good part is they are improving a lot..
Everyday I see new offers by them in the newspaper…
Till now my net hasnt gone down even a single time (Using it for a week now)…speeds are good enough..I get around 27-28 kbps….
Regards
Deep
19-Oct-2005 at 3:18 pm
aah missed one point…
Actually my old ISP Exatt is very good but these local cable net guys screw things..they charge whatever they want and provide worst service…
Deep
20-Oct-2005 at 2:17 pm
I live in a small city called Asansol.The only broadband provider here is Dataone.So i don’t have any option.
Actually i would be glad if I get 256kbps unlimited for Rs 1000.
30-Nov-2005 at 6:41 pm
Today’s my first day with MTNL Triband and I must say I agree with Deep. It is working pretty decent. I got it after I got some favourable reviews.
08-Dec-2005 at 9:02 pm
Hi All
It has been 10days now and I am very Happy with the speed. As a Public Sector Unit yu may get some delay in getting the connection, But it is worth waiting.
Also skipping from one plan to another is NIL so what are you waiting for ……..
Go ahead and change to MTNL TRIBAND.
15-Apr-2006 at 4:51 am
MTNL is chors. U will get connection after 20 days pf request as in my case.
however, normal browsing and stuff is generally fine. i use skype
pretty often to talk to my sister in london.. Theres one more odd thing
been happening recently..Its really almost insane! say for instance,
i’m using MSN messenger, chatting with someone. I decide to check my
mail. so i open internet explorer, and i get the “Page Cannot be
displayed� error. i think, maybe i’ve lost my connection or something,
but there beeps my messenger to tell my that ive got a message. I try
another website, yet again the same error, but the chats working fine.
Infact, apart from the chat, NOTHING else is working. Similar scenario
would be when im browsing. i notice that all the links on ONE specific
page im using work, but if i open another window, its the same as
above. What the bloody hell is going on here???????
The problem i m facing is that my internet connection doesnt work
properly at night or even in the evering.
After surfing of 10min of webpoages i get an errror saying Cannot load.
I literally have to disconnect the line and then get reconnect the line
in order for everything to work fine.
I am using the sam router dude i.e. UT Star 300RU like.
And one more thing BEWARE OF MTNL NU Plan USERS.
I always track my dl and ul usage with my Net Meter. And it always
shows me correct fig. It wil show u more but never less.
Today i downloaded 20mb of data and then i cross checked my data usage
on register.mtnl.net.in and i got surprised and found that my usage for
the day is 60mb. Where the bal 40mb gone.
My netmeter is showing 20 and it surpassed that 20mb limit.
MTNL are cheaters and thers no doubt about it atall.
One more thing i wuld like to know is that whats the use of MTNL
username and password?
What if i try to use someones else username and password ??/
Will my account remain unafected???
If yes then surely i wud like to get someones username and password for
that reason. Please help
And yes 1 more thing the response time for loading a webpage is very
low in UT router
For Night Unlimited Plan, please ensure to switch off MTNL modem at the
beginning and end of NU period …… What if i dont disconnect the
line at the end of the Nu Plan? Will i get free data dl as i hav still
nt disconnected my line yet?
If yes then its great and i will continue surfing and will never
disconnect my line evr.
14-Jul-2006 at 3:41 pm
no if u dont disconnect you will be charged for your night downloads aswell as day downloads that followed…so dont do that…
u might end up paying a Rs10000+ bill given the speed is 25 - 30 kBps…
22-Aug-2006 at 12:34 pm
I have been using MTNL Triband for 3 months now.Not once has the connection been down.But I use the 199 plan.The problem is I get charged 320/- per month for a measly 400mb free.And you cant use any one elses Username and password ,the use WAN and keep track of your MAC adderess.I tried it,dosent work.
I am looking for a good broadband scheme thats cheap and limitless but I cant seem to find one here in Mulund.
28-Aug-2006 at 1:43 am
I applied for MTNL TriBand a month ago and despite them telling me that they do not have any modems in stock I went and got one. I have done most of the work, but still await for them to come down and do whatever the hell it is they do. So I got fed up today and connected everything but alas! I am yet to recieve a username password. I shall have to pray to the lord of computers (hopefully not an incarnation of BillGates) for me to recieve my connection soon, hopefully during my lifetime.
Oh and I feel that Mumbai needs some seriously kickass ISPs coz it looks like all the current ones are just clowns, that includes all those good for nothing Cablewallas.
13-Sep-2006 at 6:20 pm
hey,i have got MTNL(599 nu)plan..i hardly use the net during day time..as in i only use it for playing CS(its a game) or sometimes jus surf the net..i get a good speed of 30kbps but that dosen really matter,cuz they jus charged me 1900 buks as damn usage..i only dwld at nite,n make it a point to switch off my modem at 8 in d mornin..however i do not cut the line n start it again at nite(before starting dwlds) i.e at 12..is that also necessary?Pls reply..i seriously think i’l have to change my connection,as this 1 is charging 2 much..it is undoubtedly gr8..but 2 much 2 pay..!
18-Sep-2006 at 12:10 pm
this is meant for sanjiv nair. why would they charge u 320 for the 199 plan, as it is 200 bucks + 80(for their modemrental), whats the 40 for. and yes in genreal i agree with the comments about the globcast guys, they r the miserable 1s(and sify provides thru them itself, sadly). any1 knows of any unlimited cheap provider in mulund e area.
19-Sep-2006 at 11:45 am
hi veekaay u need to reboot the router at 12 and 8 to get adv of the unltd download …..my frn has a script that does it automatically instead of starting n switchin it off manually…i hope this clears ur doubts…..raj
24-Dec-2006 at 11:57 pm
The staff of MTNL are the most-paid workforce with the least amount of work.MTNL fleeces and cheats its subscribers to pay for the most irresponsible and the most uncivilised non-workers who are the greediest and the most thankless also.
The fallout of this new payscales is that the thousands of clerks who are just enjoying life in the MTNL offices will be paid 15000 to 20000 rupees,for no more work than ill-treating the subscribers who are forced to visit by the blunders committed by the very same clerks. More than 10000 operators are drawing 21000 rupees per month without knowing any work.They draw a salary of 300 crores per month for generating 3 crore revenue.
The barbarian called lineman will get 12000-15000 rupees per month for his ‘skillful and courteous service’ to public.
In addition every MTNL employee is getting 10000 rupees as bonus every year and 2000-3000 rupees as overtime every month.
All these payments ( made in recognition of refusal to work,corruption and indiscipline ) are achieved by the anti-national and anti-social trade unions by harassing and threatening the selfish, short-sighted and spineless management of MTNL.
Is there no Sukhtankars to take the MTNL union and management to task for looting the public to pay the petty-thieves.
-on behalf of Mtnl victims
21-Jun-2007 at 1:26 pm
Hi there,
I would like to ask two questions and shall be glad for all the suggestions. I am planning to take the MTNL 599 plan and use Dlink G604T ADSL Modem (wireless).
1. Is it compatible, can I use this modem, can it be configured for wireless connectivity
2. Wireless will be continuously on. Will I be charged even if no one is using the net e.g browsing (technically there is no data download going on of any kind)
Thanks in advance for you time guys and take care…
10-Oct-2008 at 9:56 pm
I downloaded 200Gb in one month using MTNLs NU Rs 849 plan
That was money well spent !