Best 3G Dongle In India - Recommendations?

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    Kaustubh Katdare The Good Admin

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    What I've been noticing is that that 3G dongles available in India are very specific to the network operators. That is BSNL's dongle won't work with Idea's SIM card. That'd make us buy a new dongle if we wanted to switch operator. But MNP removes that need. However, the speed and quality of 3g connections would largely depend on the dongle itself. Let's see what's the best 3g connection dongle available in India. Tell us your own views about the dongle you've used or plan to use. It would help a lot of CEans make a decision.
    Kaustubh Katdare, Dec 25, 2011
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    If you really want to use BSNL dongle with other Operator than you can use as most of the dongle are supplied by HYUWAI. Just update it's firmware and you can use any SimCard. :)
    Harshad Italiya, Dec 25, 2011
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    I would prefer using MTNL 3g 4500 plan unlimited for 6 months
    take a card from mumbai
    It uses bsnl 3g network all over india in roaming


    With a awesome network in nagpur
    It gives you a constant 5 mbps and more there

    Use it with huawei e173
    e173
    More Details :http://www.huaweidevice.co.in/Products/MobileBroadband/E173.php

    you will really enjoy it . I used it there when i was at VNIT campus for their fest
    It can be used all over india , Data usage on roaming is free
    mtnl plans
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    Gandalf, Dec 25, 2011
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    Airtel is good.. :)
    Praveen-Kumar, Dec 25, 2011
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    Really? How do I go about updating its firmware?
    Kaustubh Katdare, Dec 25, 2011
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    I'll let you know all the details and also firmware updater.

    @Gandlf: Now i think i have to try it atleast once.
    Harshad Italiya, Dec 25, 2011
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    Yeah , You should surely try , its great !!!

    Portability and speed is its benefit
    And in some areas Frequent disconnection may be a issue faced where network is sparse
    but with auto dial in Huawei , you need not worry much about it

    If you live in a city like nagpur where it is triband (7.2 mbps )You should surely consider it at this price
    :D
    :happy:
    Gandalf, Dec 25, 2011
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    Hey what about this? Get any wireless connection and point the DNS servers to Google Public DNS... :D
    Praveen-Kumar, Dec 25, 2011
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    Yes I use it . its better than your current dns provider
    ( 8.8.8.8 and 4.4.4.4 are public dns ip's for ipv4 )
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    Gandalf, Dec 25, 2011
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    Yeah, having that with the wireless (worthless) providers and make our internet boom right?
    Praveen-Kumar, Dec 25, 2011
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    It boosts just Your browsing performance better than your ISP . Not much change in Download speeds of course.
    Open DNS is another option you can explore it has more features !!!
    208.67.222.222
    208.67.220.220
    Its free

    for more
    http://www.opendns.com/business-solutions/premium-dns/benefits/
    Gandalf, Dec 25, 2011
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    Praveen-Kumar Knight

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    Open DNS has some issues in Chennai, or may be India, as we won't be able to get the DNS servers resolved. Am using Google DNS and finding it very very good. :D
    Praveen-Kumar, Dec 25, 2011
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    yeah i know it has issues in india just suggested a alternative !!!
    Gandalf, Dec 25, 2011
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    Huawei E173 is the best performing datacard priced at around Rs. 1750.
    Use Aircel 3G if you want a better experience of broadband. Aircel offers high speed internet access of about 3.8 - 4.5 Mbps(practically tested) which kills the concept of buffering while watching HD videos online. Try it !
    Abhishek Swain, Dec 29, 2011
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    Friends I just missed some important information in the previous post.
    For Huawei E173, you need not launch the supplied software. Once you install the drivers, you will get a Mobile Broadband Hotlink created in the "Network and Sharing Center". After that, once you plug-in the dongle, you will be automatically connected to the internet within 10 seconds.

    Another suggestion would be Alcatel X220E. One of the best dongles that supports Rx diversity and establishes a highly reliable internet connection. But it lacks the USSD option.
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    Abhishek Swain, Dec 29, 2011
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    I can't seem to find the make of my 3G dongle. I bought it when I purchased it. Is there a way to determine the make?
    Kaustubh Katdare, Dec 29, 2011
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    Abhishek Swain Certified CEan

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    Download and install the DC Unlocker software to just know the model and make of the dongle. It shows the make and the current firmware version also. This s/w is used for unlocking purpose.:thumbsup:
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    Abhishek Swain, Dec 29, 2011
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    I think airtel is best :D

    Source: http://www.coolpctips.com/2012/05/which-is-the-best-3g-usb-dongle-airtel-idea-vodafone-3g-plans/
    Satish CPT, May 28, 2012
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    Airtel may have a better network, but Bharti does not manufacture their own 3G dongles. I guess they label the HUAWEI products as their own. I heard from my friends that Airtel's got variety of dongles from different manufacturers.
    Kaustubh Katdare, May 28, 2012
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    I have Airtel-Huawai dongal...:thumbsup:
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