Monday, June 30, 2008

On-Rental or On-Purchase ?

As most of you know, there are two options to choose before you purchase the device. One is ”On-Rental” and the another is “On-Purchase”. To know more about the price difference, see this page.


If you choose “On-Rental”, then you will pay little extra every month and if you opt to purchase the device at the beginning, i.e “On-Purchase”, then you will pay low bill every month.


So which plan is best for you? If you are big on pocket, you will go for “On-Purchase”, if not you will go for “On-Rental”. But there is something that you will have to keep in mind. On-Purchase will give you the limited warranty, but whereas On-Rental will give you unlimited warranty. So what’s the advantage?



I’ll explain you in brief. Think; if you bought the device at beginning for 3,500 Rs, the device is all yours and you will pay no extra cost every month expect the regular fee. You will get warranty for a year or two. And if something goes wrong and your device is not functioning after the warranty period, then you will have to pay for repair charges, if the device cannot be repaired, you will have to dig up your pocket and purchase the device once again!


But whereas if you choose to go for “On-Rental”, you will pay little extra, and the advantage is, you will get the device repaired of replaced if something goes wrong whenever or for repeated number of time with no cost!


If you are thinking how I came to know about this, then I have the answer for you.


Recently, my device was not able to connect to the internet, after few days I took the device to the exchange and reported the problem. They asked me for my number, after giving my number, they checked online for the type of option that I have chosen. Hopefully, I’m “On-Rental”, and they said since your device is on rental, we will fix the problem and will give the device tomorrow. And I went to exchange on the next day, I got my device repaired for no charges.


I just asked them about what if I got this device for “On-Purchase” and they said it will repaired for free only when its under warranty!


I also read a post from some member in the forum (don’t remember the name), which says about similar consequence. But I experienced it.


So the verdict is, pay little extra every month and choose “On-Rental”, instead of buying the device at once and making your pocket cry when it goes boom!

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55 comments:

  1. Muhammad Ismail .H, PHD,July 17, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    Dear Santhosh,

    Me the person was suggesting about rental of the device instead of purchase. The thread is there. With my past 15 years experience of the IT, i am faced same problems with several companies in so many times after the sales support. That only reason i took the connection on the rental basis. I am only person in our area on the monthly rent basis out of 42 users. All are on purchased the device. Immm , Rich people. What can i say !!!

    FYI : only 48 connections are per tower/area the EV-DO service.


    I can't able to made EV-DO tower maps in Google Earth like this image as kmz file. That only reason delaying your birthday gift. We need an expert programmer in Google Earth API . Anybody is there ?


    with care and love,

    --
    Muhammad Ismail .H
    Chief Executive,
    Digital Net Services,
    India - 611 002.
    "Truth Always Triumphs, "
    http://gnuismail.blogspot.com

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  2. Muhammad Ismail .H, PHD,July 23, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    Santhosh,

    Here in tamilnadu TTSL started EV-DO service under the name "PHOTON" . The interesting issue the terms of service is "USB will be on Sale model" Did you able to understand the money mind? and cost is too high compare to our BSNL's EV-DO service.We pay only 550 INR = Tax for unlimited internet access. But TTSL charging 1500 INR + Taxes. Techies like us must support BSNL and promote the BSNL's EV-DO service in rural areas for saving rural people from such money minded providers. What about your stand in the issue?


    http://www.tataindicom.com/hsia-usb-tariff.aspx


    with care and love,
    Muhammad Ismail .H, PHD,

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  3. GigacoreJuly 24, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    Hi Ismail Sir!

    I'm glad to know that its you. And thank you for those useful informations.

    Please do not give your contact number in the public. Anyway, I've edited it.

    Cheers,
    Santhosh

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  4. kalpeshAugust 9, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    According to me its better to buy the device~~~! Rather than paying 200 xtra plus 12.4% tax! so if you are going to use device for more than 1 year then buy the device! and keep it safe and enjoy!

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  5. rsrinivasan2003September 4, 2008 at 11:34 PM

    I am in Coimbatore, I want to buy EVDO. It is not available in Coimbatore. If I buy one in Chennai can I use it in Coimbatore?

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  6. KarthikeyanSeptember 12, 2008 at 3:47 AM

    Please let me know if it is available in Bangalore. mkarth16(at)yahoo.co.in.

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  7. sameerOctober 6, 2008 at 4:59 AM

    i'm in Mumbai, I want to buy EVDO, Is it available in Mumbai??

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  8. PiyushOctober 9, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    I have bought the device two days back. I have bought it from Nasik. But i work in Pune. I want to pay the bill online for this device. Does any one know how can that be done? Kindly help me....

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  9. RanganathanOctober 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    Hi,
    I am at Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu and as I want to have immediate unlimited internet connection I want to buy EVDO on rental basis . Kindly advise me on this as I am badly in need of Unlimited internet connection.

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  10. naveenNovember 9, 2008 at 9:24 PM

    Hi. I just read about EVDO. Just wanted to know about the speed. I am planing to buy One, but is EVDO is good enough than data card.

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  11. RAJIVNovember 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    BSNL has launched EVDO in westbengal.but while diagnosing it gives "Your service provider didnt provide you with loacl EVDO service" .Presently am getting a downloading speed of maximum 5kbps which is pathetic as compared to the Airtel which provides with a constant speed of 15kbps.

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  12. nikhil gawaleDecember 11, 2008 at 6:40 AM

    hello sir
    iam using evdo from past 20 dayes iam really happy to use it . i want to know that is there any chance that the monthely rentel will reduce in fucture and if yes what will statues if it plz tell me ur satisfied coustmar nikhil

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  13. OPDecember 21, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    I purchased EV-DO from Hanuman Garh (Rajasthan). Cost of EV-DO Rs. 3500 and rent is 550 + ST per month, I think it is too much as my uses is less. With device of CDMA 1x rent is 250 + ST. MY QUERY IS THAT
    1- May I TAKE CDMA 1x PLAN ON EV-DO DEVICE

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  14. sachinDecember 22, 2008 at 5:01 AM

    hi i'm a student from kerala studying in mangalore. My course will be finishing in april. But since I bought a laptop I will like to subscribe to evdo. I want to know if I can tranfer my connection to kerala, after my finish my course in Mangalore. Thank you in advance.

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  15. ManikandanJanuary 6, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    What about EVDO coverage in Rasipuram (Tamilnadu) & Namakkal area?

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  16. Harish ShahFebruary 1, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Thanks for EVDO

    I wants to know when will come evdo in Haldwani (Nanital)

    Reply soon

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  17. BharatFebruary 1, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    What about EVDO coverage in Haldwani (Nanital) Uttrakhand

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  18. KeerthiFebruary 2, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    I am in bangalore ...need to get this EVDO ... how can i get it..

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  19. gokulFebruary 8, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    i`m a student from tamilnadu.i came here for the project in kerala(trivandrum).I already purchased a EVDO card in salem and using it over there. can u please tell me whether i can use it over here in kerala. or can i get any new conection for the existing evdo card.?. please kindly reply me soon..

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  20. AmitMarch 2, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Hello. I'm from Hyderabad. Bsnl states that it has introduced Evdo in Hyderabad and my area is in the list of its Coverage areas. But I like to know some more information on speed we get in here. Is there anyone here from Hyderabad or knowing any information about this, please inform me. Thank you.

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  21. pradeefApril 1, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Hi is it available in Mumbai wold like to go for one

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  22. ramamurthyApril 22, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    what about EVDO coverage in Arni(tiruvannamalai district)& Padaivedu area of tamilnadu. if not, could anyone give me a confirmation note of older ver CDMA availability or network in these areas.

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  23. ZakzApril 24, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    I live in Dibrugarh,Assam Bsnl data card is newly introduced here .
    I have not heard much positive remarks from people here .
    Shall I buy it .

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  24. RiteshApril 28, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    I'm looking for a 2nd hand BSNL EV-DO in Gurgaon.
    Plz mail me at ritesh.367ATgmail.com

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  25. GigacoreApril 28, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    @Ritesh, Sorry, but we don't support any sort of trade via this site.

    @All: I don't suggest you to buy/sell EVDO device..

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  26. SrinivasApril 30, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    I am in bangalore …need to get this EVDO … how can i get it..

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  27. manojMay 6, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    Where I can get BSNL EVDO set on rental basis in Hyderabad???? And what are the documents required to get the device?????

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  28. nikhilMay 8, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    what about edvo service in haldwani (nainital). plz reply soon.

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  29. ShreetamMay 22, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    does evdo swithces to cdma network in remote areas where evdo towers are not present?

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  30. GigacoreMay 25, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    @shreetam: yes

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  31. NalinJune 12, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    hi,

    I would also like to know the availability of EVDO and whether i can use in different cities or not? are there any hidden things which we are supposed to know before buying it?

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  32. RonJune 19, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Is this EVDO available in udupi,(karnataka) or manipal? what places in karnataka its available curently?
    Please reply!!!!

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  33. VickyJuly 24, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    I am in Bangalore and I want to purchase EVDO, where am I suppose to go? What are the documents required to purchase EVDO in Bangalore ? Need help on this I checked the site there is nothing available.

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  34. sukumarAugust 1, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    can anyone tell me how to apply for an EVDO connection in bangalore... ??? thanks..

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  35. GigacoreAugust 8, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    @sukumar: Go to the nearest bsnl telephone exchange and apply.

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  36. alwinAugust 18, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    I had picked up one BSNL Customer Service centre at palace road bhd vidhana soudha,08022205392

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  37. Shyam Lal KaushikAugust 19, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    What about EVDO coverage in Kashipur (USN) Uttrakhand

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  38. Shyam Lal KaushikAugust 19, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Where I can get BSNL EVDO set on Prepaid basis in Kashipur???? And what are the documents required to get the device?????

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  39. jamesAugust 23, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    speed getting 4kbps to 13kbps if getting more speed it will
    very good.but there is no any company in my state Manipur
    huh...so waiting any ........50kbps or more....

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  40. jayantSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    go for airtel...
    advice fr every1 ... its to cool

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  41. TituSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    In rest of india EVDO is available at the cost of 2100. but in bangalore it is 3500. Dose any one have any update when the new price will be applicable in bangalore.

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  42. evdovikasOctober 17, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    I had a very strange problem in Lucknow. I took EVDO on 17 July 2009. I paid 1000 for security and another 1150 for some unknown charges not known to BSNL staff and receipt did not mention any thing. It could be any thing from fisrt month charges and initial activation charges.

    However,I received my first bill strangely to be deposited next day.

    I went to Mahanagar Exchange to know the details as the bill was made @650+200 PM and 500 for activation charges. I was not aware of 650 PM charges as I was told only 550 PM and also I was told activation charges has already been taken.

    So,I gave my bill to one of the person who is attached with AGM BSNL.

    One fine morning my EVDO was not working and I lodged a complaint 944412 dt 14 Oct 2009. With lot of effort I came to know that my EVDO has been disabled for non payment. I requestd AGM to restore my EVDO which was done.

    But strangely I found that without any information my user ID and password was changed to std+evdo number and wolla EVDO started working with I tried by hit and trial as per info gathered by me from one of the EVDO forum sites.

    I tried bsnl/bsnl and cdma/cdma and then std without zero and my EVDO number.

    This was done by me on the morning of Diwali day.

    Happy Diwali to EVDO users.

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  43. indigeneOctober 22, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    I'm based in Mumbai where there is MTNL and no BSNL. I need EVDO mostly when I travel out of Mumbai. But just in case my wired broadband (MTNL Triband) fails me anytime can I use the BSNL EVDO anytime in Mumbai?

    BTW, can I buy the BSNL EVDO in Mumbai? What about technical support in Mumbai?

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  44. karanOctober 30, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    titu… the rate 2100 wht u have mentioned is offer rate and offer peroid is closed as on sept 2009.

    Now the actual price is 3500 + 500 activation.

    Last friday I have purchased the evdo from pondicherry and my use was in bangalore… and was able to use without any problem in roaming. it really good.
    only prob is that we are not able to get the constant bandwidth.. its fluctating… other than this we can go ahead with bsnl evdo.

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  45. vinodDecember 25, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    somebudy stolen my evdio how can i search.. plz suggest

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  46. a mahenMarch 5, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    since the last 3 days, the speed of the EVDO connection has become very slow. can you let me know who to contact & their telephone numbers. i'm located at nagpur in vayusena nagar. also, i find that roaming facility is not there. when is it likely to start? thanks

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  47. YogeshMarch 17, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    Please any one tell me how EVDO works in N.S.N Palayam
    Coimbatore.

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  48. RohitMarch 22, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    I want to buy this EVDO USB Modem in Bangalore, but it seems that they are out of stock. Does anybody know when it will be available again? Please post your reply if you have any idea. Thanks.

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  49. RAJESH AGARWALJuly 18, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SIM CARD SLOT IN EVDO USB MODEM.

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  50. binu jkJuly 30, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Hollo frends I buy one evdo card in jaipur with unlimited plan [Rs.750] I sharing evdo with my frond, so the data using 4,5 Gb /month. any additional will come ???

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  51. Nishit ShahSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Hi all,

    Yes i came to know that BSNL EV-DO is not having network in mumbai, can anyone let me know that, is BSNL going to start service for this in mumbai???

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  52. aishwaryaSeptember 21, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    Hello all,
    I intend to get evdo in hyderabad and i live in shilpa park, kondapur.does anyne has any idea abt the network coverage and also i don have any idea abt the speed?is it good to go for evdo unlimited plan.Pls respond if u knw abt this.

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  53. radheyOctober 1, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    can anybody let me know that is this EVDO is available in Gorakhpur in uttar pradesh.

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  54. kevalDecember 21, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    hi i am from vapi [gujarat]
    i want sell my cdma 1X
    buy evdo for hi speed
    if anyone interested contact- kevalhshah[at]live.com

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  55. SONALJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    i’m in NAGPUR, I want to buy EVDO, Is it available in NAGPUR??

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