1. GPRS-(General Packet Radio Service) It allows gprs enabled handsets to connect to the internet. One can get speeds of about 28-42 kbps. Which is quite less than a normal dialup connection of 52kbps.GPRS enabled handsets costs above Rs 3,000. Some GPRS plans:
i. Bsnl Postpaid Rs 199/month unlimited usage only on postpaid plan, Rs 49/month 5mb free download upload additional 10p per kb.
ii. Airtel Rs 25/day and unlimited usage.
iii. Reliance GSM Rs300 for 1 months unlimited usage.
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2. EDGE(Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution)It provides faster data transmission than GPRS. About 150-175 kbps. At present only metros in India have EDGE networks. EDGE enabled mobile phones cost above RS 5,000.
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3. 3G-It can provide high data transfer rate 384kbps-3mbps.It is expected to be operational in India from 2009.3G enabled cell phones costs much more Rs 15,000 above.
Bsnl provides 3g services in many towns with low call rates and 1 gb internet for Rs 400.
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4. BLACKBERRY-At present what you can get is high speed internet through Blackberry about 300 kbps. It has a built in modem and the data is routed through a UK server. Its price starts from Rs15,000.
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5. Data Cards and USB Modems are available from Reliance and Airtel. They cost between Rs 2,500 and Rs3,750. They provide speed of 100kbps.Bsnl Data Card: The card costs Rs 2,800 and unlimited internet @ 144 kbps for Rs 199 only. A good bet.
