Reliance Broadnet (Broadband internet connection)

I recently got a pamphlet of Reliance Broadnet (Broadband service provided by Reliance in India) which mentions that the service provides download speeds ranging from 150 Kbps to 2 Mbps.

Following are the plans mentioned:

1. Rs. 750/month for 150 Kbps (unlimited upload and download)
2. Rs. 999/month for 300 Kbps (unlimited upload and download)
3. Rs. 1799/month for 600 Kbps (unlimited upload and download)
4. Rs. 750/month for speed upto 2 Mbps with free usage of 4 GB (upload+download) and 90 paise/MB for additional usage

Installation charge is Rs. 500 + Service Tax.

Call 1-800-227773 or 3033 7777 for details.

MTNL Broadband in Delhi

I was using an Airtel Broadband connection in Hyderabad last year and was pretty satisfied with their service. After shifting to Delhi, I wanted to get an Airtel connection again but unfortunately they do not provide telephone/broadband services in my area. Tried Tata Indicom also, but no luck there too.

So finally I decided to go with MTNL Triband and requested a connection on 25th August 2007. Its been 4 months and after a number of calls and mails I have still not been given a connection. I went to the MTNL office last week and they told me that the 'ports' are not available in my area and I will get a connection only if someone else releases their connection. This is really funny and I suggest anyone who wants to go for an MTNL Broadband connection to first ask their Local MTNL telephone exchange whether there is a possibility of getting a connection anytime soon.