Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-18 Thread Shamail Tayyab
Vimal Joseph wrote: > On Dec 17, 2007 5:57 PM, Vikas Rawal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I would like to know about experiences of people regarding compatibility of >> GPRS data cards/usb modems with linux. >> >> > > The Huawei EC321 PCMCIA card modem works out of box in GNU/Linux. I > th

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-18 Thread Linux Lingam
[snip] the reports on reliance's bililng issues are pretty consistent. you can find them on forums, mailing lists, and among your own circle of friends. quite a few people also feel harrassed due to this, so i'll stay away from them even though i also know of people who have no problem. have used

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-18 Thread Vimal Joseph
On Dec 17, 2007 5:57 PM, Vikas Rawal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would like to know about experiences of people regarding compatibility of > GPRS data cards/usb modems with linux. > The Huawei EC321 PCMCIA card modem works out of box in GNU/Linux. I think BSNL supplies that one. > Other option

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-18 Thread Gora Mohanty
On Tue, 2007-12-18 at 15:36 +0530, Vikas Rawal wrote: [...] > I was in a Reliance store yesterday trying to find out what they > have. This particular store had a usb modem of ZTE make which clearly > said compatible with "Windows 2000, XP and Vista". What make is your > model and how does one know

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-18 Thread tirveni yadav
On Dec 17, 2007 5:57 PM, Vikas Rawal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would like to know about experiences of people regarding compatibility > of > GPRS data cards/usb modems with linux. > Have been using Reliance USB Modem since this August. It gives very good and consistent speed of 15KB/Sec. I h

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-18 Thread Vikas Rawal
> > Have used the Tata Indicom PCMCIA card, and have been > using a Reliance USB modem for the past few months. I > see no major differences in connectivity from various > places in India. > > Reliance USB has been pretty reliable, except for their > delays in sending bills. I was in a Relianc

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-18 Thread Gora Mohanty
On Mon, 2007-12-17 at 17:57 +0530, Vikas Rawal wrote: > I would like to know about experiences of people regarding compatibility of > GPRS data cards/usb modems with linux. [...] Have used the Tata Indicom PCMCIA card, and have been using a Reliance USB modem for the past few months. I see no maj

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-17 Thread Bharat Verma
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Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-17 Thread Vikas Upadhyay
> On 17-Dec-07, at 8:55 PM, Pawan Sood wrote: > > > In my view BSNL GPRS is much cheaper. Rs.100p.m. for Postpaid > > connection and Rs.199p.m. for unlimited GPRS in home circle. If you > > intend using GPRS then best option in my view is to have a GPRS > > capable handset with USB datacable and a

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-17 Thread Kenneth Gonsalves
On 18-Dec-07, at 10:03 AM, Pawan Sood wrote: >> I use airtel instant gprs when travelling. It is 20 rupees for 24 >> hours unlimited. It is enable instantly - takes about a minute after >> the SMS is sent. I use my nokia 6600 with bluetooth. > > It seems Airtel has different rates depending upon

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-17 Thread Pawan Sood
On 12/18/07, Kenneth Gonsalves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I use airtel instant gprs when travelling. It is 20 rupees for 24 > hours unlimited. It is enable instantly - takes about a minute after > the SMS is sent. I use my nokia 6600 with bluetooth. It seems Airtel has different rates dependin

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-17 Thread Kenneth Gonsalves
On 17-Dec-07, at 8:55 PM, Pawan Sood wrote: > In my view BSNL GPRS is much cheaper. Rs.100p.m. for Postpaid > connection and Rs.199p.m. for unlimited GPRS in home circle. If you > intend using GPRS then best option in my view is to have a GPRS > capable handset with USB datacable and a BSNL CellO

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-17 Thread Pawan Sood
On 12/17/07, Vikas Rawal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A decent GPRS capable handset with Edge technology (whatever that > means) would cost much more than the USB/PCMCIA modems. The USB/PCMCIA > modems cost less than Rs. 3000. I do not know of a phone which gives > you GPRS/Edge at this price. USB

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-17 Thread Vikas Rawal
> In my view BSNL GPRS is much cheaper. Rs.100p.m. for Postpaid > connection and Rs.199p.m. for unlimited GPRS in home circle. If you > intend using GPRS then best option in my view is to have a GPRS > capable handset with USB datacable and a BSNL CellOne connection. A decent GPRS capable handset

Re: [ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-17 Thread Pawan Sood
On 12/17/07, Vikas Rawal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would like to know about experiences of people regarding compatibility of > GPRS data cards/usb modems with linux. > I am using GPRS with my Linux Desktop (FC4) and it runs fine. I connect using my Nokia N73 with a USB data cable and the conne

[ilugd] GPRS usb modems

2007-12-17 Thread Vikas Rawal
I would like to know about experiences of people regarding compatibility of GPRS data cards/usb modems with linux. I understand that Tata Indicom has usb modems that support linux. They say so on their website. But I am not too keen to buy a Tata Indicom connection because of limited geographical