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How To Choose The Best Broadband Service Provider

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You already know that broadband connection is faster than the traditional internet connection and offers you a host of features. In this blog post we talk about the important facts you need to look at when choosing the best broadband service.

Factors That Can Help You Choose The Best Broadband Connection

Speed – it’s the most important factor. Speed or bandwidth, calculated as megabits per second (Mbps) or kilobits per second (kbps), is definitely a point of concern. Ask the broadband provider regarding the speed (upload and download). Usually, wired connections are faster than wireless connections. Some of the hi-speed broadband providers in India include:

1.    Reliance Broadband
2.    Tata Photon Broadband
3.    Airtel Broadband
4.    Hathway Broadband
5.    Tikona Broadband etc.

Security – a crucial fact to consider, especially in today’s context where most computers are vulnerable to virus and hacking attacks. The best broadband service should have inbuilt security features as well as external security features. You should also set up an anti virus, firewall, or DNS on your computer for enhanced security. Also take timely backup of your data to ensure its safety.

Limits – It’s advisable that you choose your plan based on the amount of data you use per month. Reliance broadband offers several unlimited plans at reasonable rates. Even Airtel broadband provides several plans that allow high speed service and unlimited data of up to 30 – 40 GB (Gigabytes) or even higher. However the heavier your usage, the more expensive the broadband plan.

Costs – Broadband service providers offer a wide range of plans with different features to suit all pockets. Whether you like to only surf the internet, or work from home, or stream videos etc, there is a plan for you. The cost of your plan may vary from provider to provider and location to location. So check this factor carefully.

Knowledge is power. So consider these factors carefully and choose wisely.

BSNL Brings Video Calling Services In East & South Zones

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The biggest Telecom operator in India, BSNL has released video telephone services with their broadband phones in southern and eastern areas of the nation. For this launch, the telecom giant has entered into a partnership with a technology company, Click Telecom and a public sector company, ITI.

While inaugurating these video calling services, the Telecom Minister, Mr. Kapil Sibal commented that with the launch of these services, BSNL’s broadband business will contribute more to the company’s profits whereas this is a very important step from business perspective as well as from consumer perspective. Moreover, this launch will fetch more efficiency from Government perspective.

Though other operators have brought new and cheapest offers like Reliance broadband plans and Docomo Broadband Plans, but this is the newest concept which has not been introduced earlier. Users willing to avail this service will be charges Rs 2.5 for a 60 second call. Further, the company has also launched an unlimited calling for this particular service at Rs. 2,200 for 30 days.

There are other two broadband plans priced at Rs. 750 and Rs. 350 for 30 days each. Under these plans, subscribers will be allowed free calls up top 900 and 150 minutes and thereafter they will be billed Rs 2.5 for every 60 second call.

CMD of BSNL, RK Upadhyay said that these are primary plans and prices later on these will be determined by the response that this business gets from the market.

These services of video calling on broadband have already been introduced in West and North zones. Sibal further added that as of now these services will be used by state government authorities and public sector organizations, but these will be availed by common subscribers later.

Other operators might also bring these services with their best offers like Airtel Broadband Plans, Tikona Broadband Plans, etc.

How to Secure Your Wireless Broadband Service From Hackers

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Wireless Broadband services like MTS, Reliance, Tata Wireless Broadband, etc. are one of the most preferred ways of connecting high speed internet in home and offices. But, these internet connections are not safe always as it can be hacked easily by any hacker who might use your connection for any unlawful task. So, it becomes your first task to protect your wireless broadband from being hacked. Here are some tips that will help you to secure you connection.

Change The Default Password: If you buy any wireless connection like Airtel Wireless Broadband, the company (Airtel) will provide you a default password (generally ‘Password’ or ‘Admin’ as passwords) which is known to all hackers, so you need to change that password to some secure password created by yourself.

Enable The Hardware Firewall:Many routers like BSNL Wireless Broadband comes with hardware Firewall which keeps your network protected from being hacked. So always enable your firewall settings which effectively prevent your account from being hacked.

Firmware Upgrade:Keeping your firmware up to date helps in eliminating buggy versions and hence increase the security of your network and your network becomes safe from hacking.

Disable Wireless Area Network Ping: If the Wireless Area Network (WAN) ping is enabled in your router, then the hackers can easily catch your network and can hack your connection. So, always disable WAN Ping.

All the above points will definitely help you to prevent your wireless network connection from being hacked. You can face several major problems like bank passwords and other details, increase in bills, etc., in case your account is hacked, so keep it secure for your own good and always buy a service from any prominent operator like Tata, Airtel, Reliance Wireless Broadband, etc.

Things You Should Know While Choosing Wireless Routers

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Wireless routers are the devices that create a network through which data and internet connection can be shared between two or more devices. With the fastest growing need of technology and internet in present scenario, many wireless and internet companies are entering into the markets with their latest products and services. Hence, it creates confusion among users if they are willing to buy any Wireless Internet Connection. So, I am providing here some tips that will help you in choosing the right wireless connection.

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Airtel Plans To Bring First 4G Smartphone Ascend P1 LTE

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Bharti Airtel and Huawei have come together to launch first 4G Smartphone, Ascend P1 LTE in India. The companies have officially announced its launch on October 16th, Tuesday. The device will run on Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and is powered with the ultra fast 4G network. But at present, 4G is only available in Kolkata, Bangalore and Pune, so users from other places might not be able to use 4G services on the device.

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Thank me for fixing the Top 3 issues faced in your Wireless Broadband Connection!

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People often start to fancy the luxury wireless connection brings with it, only to be caught up with some minor issues which mar the experience. Here’s a rundown on some of the problems.

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Now Airtel to charge less for additional broadband services – Bringing Down the Cost on Pockets

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Bharati Airtel, one of the most visible private sector telecom operators in India as of today, has come out with yet another scheme to benefit its broadband customers. As of now, Airtel broadband customers, like customers of other service providers, have been accustomed to bills much more than their expectations in case of excessive usage and, in extreme cases, having their internet services put out of order. Now, with Airtel internet’s Smartbyte package, that is patently a thing of the past.

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BSNL suffers loss – Is Redundant Technology still Useful today?

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In a global scenario wherein technologies get updated on a daily basis and the new becomes old in a matter of weeks, to rely on fixed technological structures and not have reliable, timely updates and still expect to be pertinent is sheer folly. In the telecom sector in India, this point is amply illustrated by BSNL’s surrendering broadband services in as many as 17 circles throughout the country in order to seek a refund from the government in face of continuing losses.

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Bsnl launch with 100 mbps broadband speed

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India’s largest cellular service provider and state’s telecommunication arm – BSNL, has come up with a trump card of its own. To rival the late surge of its competitors in private domain, especially reliance and Tata photon cards in the last few years, BSNL has come up with an ambitious project. It is set to offer its customers an unmatched broadband speed of 100 mbps, with its trial run to be flagged off in country’s IT hub – Pune.

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Bharti Airtel to come up with 4G technology in India – the race to be the first begins

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Bharti Airtel Ltd., known as Airtel in Indian telecom circles, has taken the pole position in 4G technology chase. For the uninitiated, 4G is a successor to 3G technology. It promises to bring in ultra fast broadband services, including live streams and gaming on-the-go.

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