Showing posts with label 3G Internet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 3G Internet. Show all posts

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Fair Usage Policy (FUP) Meaning | 2G and 3G Unlimited Plans

Fair Usage Policy

Fair usage Policy (FUP) is the term used by Indian Telecom networks which defines the bandwidth cap for unlimited Internet plans provided by the respective mobile networks.



Detailed Description of FUP with example:

This Fair usage policy is widely used by all mobile networks including Aircel, Airtel, BSNL, Vodafone, Docomo, Uninor , Idea Cellular , Reliance GSM etc.
All the mobile networks provide unlimited Internet plans for their customers. But they have a check point with the term Fair usage policy.

For example, they will allow you to browse with high speed (full bandwidth) up-to 10 GB. Beyond 10 GB  they will set a bandwidth cap like 64 Kbps or 128 Kbps .
This is also called as Throttled speed. SO , if you have crossed the limit, your browsing speed will drastically reduce below this bandwidth cap.

Fair usage Policy is framed to serve equal speed to all customers. If any one user download huge data , then other users will be affected. To avoid this, Fair usage policy is defined.

Bypassing the bandwidth limit defined by FUP  is not acceptable. If mobile networks find your unusual activity they may terminate the service to you.

Mobile networks frame this policy in order to avoid high traffic in bandwidth usage.

Sometimes Fair usage policy is also called as Fair access policy.


Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Evolution of Graham Bell's Telephone to Today's Smartphone

The scientist who had discovered telegraph or Alexander Graham Bell who invented might not never ever dreamt about the evolution of the telephone in to a completely different shape with such a ultra performing Smart phones.

Mankind loses the tail during the process of evoultion, likewise , telephone loses its keypad in a short span of its evolutionary process. In future, there is no wonder, even if it loose its screen which results in touch-less smart gadget.
Here is the brief timeline of the Evolution of smart phones that we are using now.



> Telephonic Era
  • Even Before Alexander Graham Bell , many scientists had contributed in the invention of telephone. But Finally Telegraph had an evolution to telephone in 1874 by Graham Bell.
  • Within 150 years that Graham Bell's telephone has been morpholized into a smart shape with ultra smart features.
>Radio Phone Era
  • After the invention of telephone , there was a gradual infrastructure development in the land-line telephone structures which tried to connect the world by wires. 
  • Side by side new inventions like will phone and Radio phone were given birth which laid the foundation for cell phone era
>Brick Cell Phone Era
  • Finally the first commercial mobile phone was used in 1941 , which was a huge brick like size with an antenna in its head. Industries had realized the power of that brick phone very soon and develop the infrastructures like cell phone towers in the Urban area of the western countries.
  • Industries started investing in manufacturing units of the phones. But because of high cost, it took some time to take the heat up.
  • Bell labs were the First company to started manufacturing Chips for first generation cell phones and AT&T was the First subscriber company which provided network for the users in 1960s
>Handheld Phone Era
  • In the late of 1970s western countries started to manufacture hand-phones in large scales.
  • Gradually the brick-phone became to mini brick and finally to hand held phone.
  • Unique numbers were provided to the users and new network providers emerged in the various part of the world
  • In late 1990s companies like Nokia,Motorola lead the market and add variety of models of cell phones in the market.
> Smart Phone Era
  • Smart phone Era has begun already. Key pads in the phones become an endangered feature. At any time the hand-phone may be completely vanished from the market. Touch screen has made ease to use the features of mobile phone more easily and with fun too.
                                        
  • The first touch screen mobile was introduced by IBM with a name called SIMON. So , it made a breakthrough in the evolution of Smartphone.
  • Smartphones not only vanished the hand phone era. It almost suppressed most of the electronic gadgets like calculator, camera,watch,calendar etc.

> Future of smartphone era
  • In future it is expected that there is no more screens for smartphones. 
  • Screen less phones is one concept of future.
  • On the otherhand, companies like Google, Samsung try to force the watch like smartphones into the market. But it will not take too much time to see the next era of telephone.

Friday, September 12, 2014

Difference between Signals G , E , H , H+ , 3G, 4G and R symbols for Mobile Network Internet Signal Symbols , Change E to H

If there is an additional letter found at the right top of the Signal Bar of our Mobile phone, it indicates that apart from Voice call we can send data Transmission through the mobile phone that is nothing but through Internet Browsing.


Depending upon the Tower Capability in our location, we can get different symbols near the Signal Bar like G,E,R,3G,H,H+,4G etc,

How to change "e" in mobile network type into "h", "g" :

  • In your smartphone Go to Settings → More networks → Mobile networks
  • Choose Network mode and change it from GSM to WCDMA or 3G only
  • Now switch on the mobile data to get high speed signal H, H+ or 3G in your smartphone
  • Ensure that your region has 3G coverage to receive high speed signal.
Difference speed comparision between G E R 3G H H+ 4G signals

Summary:
Signal Type
Expansion , Download Speed
2G
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
Maximum Download Speed : 2 KB/s
G
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
Maximum Download Speed : 7 KB/s
E
EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM evolution)
Maximum Download Speed : 27 KB/s
3G
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications system)
Maximum Download Speed : 48 KB/s
H
HSPA (High Speed Packet Access)
Maximum Download Speed : 0.9 MB/s
H+
HSPA+ (Evolved High Speed Packet Access)
Maximum Download Speed : 2 MB/s
4G
LTE (Long Term Evolution)
Maximum Download Speed : 12.5 MB/s
4G
LTE-A (Long term Evolution- Advanced)
Maximum Download Speed : 125 MB/s

>>What does G signal Indicate

Signal G stands for GPRS. If this letter displays , we can send data as GPRS package . The speed of the GPRS is very slow around 128 Kbps maximum


>>What does E and R Signal Indicate

Signal E indicates that EDGE type of signal is available in out area.EDGE signal is slightly faster than GPRS signals and the speed is about 256 Kbps maximum.
One more advantage of E signal is , it can automatically change to another signal tower if we are moving in a bus or car. GPRS has not capable of this facility and it will disconnect often while we travel.
R symbol indicates that you are in Roaming or Roaming is activated in your mobile phone to utilize data. Sometimes Roaming will costs additional charges and you have to be more careful when you are out of your region.

>>What does 3G Symbol Indicate

3G signal Indicates that UMTS high speed data is available in your location. In Practical the maximum transfer speed we can experience through this 3G signal is maximum 1 Mbps.

>>What does H and H+ Indicate

H signal and Indicates that HSP and HSPDA data available in your location , It is also called as 3.5 G data as it is slightly faster that 3G signals. If your device is capable of browsing H+ data, then you can experience little more faster downloads than the usual High speed data.

>>What does 4G Signal Indicates

4G is the latest and highest speed browsing speed currently. The Signal we receive is of type LTE which means faster than all the 3G speed data.If your mobile network provides only 4G, but your phone does not have LTE feature, then you will not get any signal in your phone


Monday, September 8, 2014

Vodafone :Unlimited Free minute and 1 GB 3G data night packs

Here is the best 3G browsing pack for one night and unlimited calling pack for night in Vodafone prepaid.
Expand the topic to know more about the plans.
You can recharge them in Vodafone online m-shop website.



>Unlimited Free local on-net minutes for one Night


In recharge bonus card with MRP of Rs 9,
Benefit will be Free unlimited night Local V2V calls between 00:00 hrs to 6:00 hrs,
Bonus card is valid for 1 day,
Recharge mode is E-Recharge/Online.
You will get the confirmation of recharge within 15 mins, benefit will be credited into your account within 4 hours.
Free unlimited night Local V2V calls between 00:00 hrs to 6:00 hrs.
For all recharge modes (E top-Up,online) the activation time remains the same as above.


>1 GB High speed 3G data for one night


In recharge bonus card with MRP of Rs 9,
Benefit will be Free unlimited night Local V2V calls between 00:00 hrs to 6:00 hrs,
Bonus card is valid for 1 day,
Recharge mode is E-Recharge/Online.
You will get the confirmation of recharge within 15 mins, benefit will be credited into your account within 4 hours.
Free unlimited night Local V2V calls between 00:00 hrs to 6:00 hrs.
For all recharge modes (E top-Up,online) the activation time remains the same as above.



Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Android Phone: To change SIM 2 slot into WCDMA 3G Signal in dual SIM smarphones

Before trying to enable 3G signal in SIM 2 slot, we have to ensure that you smartphone manufacturer has availed this option for your phone.
You can see it in your phone specifications in phone manual or in some online websites. It is not possible to use 3G is both sim at a time

What is WCDMA sim slot : 

In Dual SIM smartphone, only one SIM slot can be activated with high speed internet or WCDMA means (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) . In some smartphones, it is interchangeable. But in some smartphones, primary sim is WCDMA / GSM and secondary sim is only for GSM (low speed internet  connection like 2G, EDGE)

dual sim slot switch 3G android

If it is clearly provided that  SIM 1 Slot is for WCDMA and SIM 2 Slot is of GSM type, then this procedure will not work most probably.
The only solution is to swap (Change the sim cards between the slots and use your desired 3G sim card in Primary SIM 1 slot.

Mostly dual SIM phones with high end specifications has this 3G Switching option and phones in low entry level market doesn’t have this switching option and they have primary SIM as 3G and Secondary SIM as 2G

If you hope that your phone specification has both slots can be used as 3G then we can proceed further.
Here we have to note that at same time we can’t enable 3G in both SIM slots.



How to set sim2 as wcdma:

So, If you want to convert Sim 2 Slot into 3G, you have to set SIM 1 slot as GSM, then set SIM 2 slot as WCDMA or 3G
Likewise if you try to convert SIM 1 as 3G, set SIM 2 slot as GSM first and then enable WCDMA in SIM 1 Slot.

It is better to plan accordingly in which SIM card, you are going to browse high speed internet mostly, then FIX that simcard as a Primary SIM card Slot.

Changing it often may result in confusion and it may also result  in unnecessary loss of talk time.

Will GSM sim work in WCDMA slot ?

Yes, GSM sim will work in WCDMA slot. But the internet browsing speed will be according to 2G speed of the network provider

To change from 2g to 3g on a dual sim lenovo smart phone ?

  1. Go to Settings → Mobile networks
  2. In network type choose WCDMA or 3G only
  3. Now your phone will show H or H+ or 3G signal if it is available in your location.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Vodafone : Night Internet Packs - Gujarat , Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh


The mentioned night packs are applicable only between 12 AM and 6 AM. These Vodafone 2G and 3G internet packs are for prepaid customers and can be recharged and activated in Vodafone online shop.



It seems that Vodafone stopped to provide and activate free 3G trial packs. So better confirm with customer care before trying those trial packs.

Gujarat – Night 3G Plans

500 MB – 29 INR – 1 night validity
1 GB      - 49 INR – 1 night validity



Karnataka : Night Internet Plans

No night packs for 3G. Only small packs and 1 month packs are available which can be activated through online Vodafone shop.

But 2G night pack for Rs 8 is available .Validity 1 night . Usage is 1 GB 2G data.



Andhra Pradesh including Hyderabad and Telengana region :

3G Night packs are not available for Vodafone AP region.

Small Packs for
43 Rs (150 MB , 7 days) ,
147 Rs(500 MB , 28 days)  ,
251 Rs(1 GB , 28 days)  are available .

But 2G night pack for Rs 8 is available .Validity 1 night . Usage is 1 GB 2G data.



Sunday, August 10, 2014

Vodafone : USSD codesComplete List : (PostPaid & Prepaid)

Vodafone USSD code list for Prepaid Customers :

How to know my Main account Balance in Vodafone ?
Dial *111# and select My balance in the list displayed.



How to convert Vodafone main account balance into internet balance ?
To activate internet data packs from Vodafone main balance, dial *111# and select Data pack from the displayed list.

How to know the best offer suitable for me in Vodafone ?
Just dial *111# . A list of options will be displayed. In the set of options, choose Best offer. Immediately you will be shown the best offer available in Vodafone for you.



How to know , what plan/tariff is subscribed and activated by me currently?
As usual dial the Vodafone self service number *111# and choose Tariff plan Details from the list.

How to know last recharge activities done by me in Vodafone?
It is really fun . You can know your last three activities in your vodafone number by dialing *111# and choose Last 3 activities from the list.

How to subscribe for display VAS services and subscribe them?
Dial *111#  --> Choose VAS and services  --> Choose your desired VAS service --> Confirm it
Thats it. You have done.

How to unsubscribe from VAS services in Vodafone?
Send an SMS STOP to 321 from your Vodafone mobile number.

USSD code list for Postpaid Vodafone :

Following are list of activities you can done by a single USSD code in postpaid.

Yes , the code is *111# and this code is called as Self service number in Vodafone.

The activities you can do by self are

  1. To know Bill Details 
  2. To know what talk plan is currently in active
  3. To subscribe for new VAS services
  4. To know the Internet Plan details
  5. To update the Account Details
  6. To activate and deactivate International Roaming


Friday, August 8, 2014

Vodafone Unlimited 3G plans in Tamil Nadu



Even though I have written the comparison article about unlimited 3G plans and concluded that Aircel provides the Cheapest 3G plans in Tamil Nadu, I would like to share the
Unlimited 3G plans for Vodafone Tamil Nadu.



It may help for those who would like to stick with Vodafone for some other reasons like good signal coverage and good talk time offers.

In the below plans , you will get 3G speed up to mentioned limit. Beyond that you will get very low speed probably 64 Kbps. That is equal to 8 KBps.

Plan 1 : 651 Rupees  - High Speed Up to 4GB – Validity 28 days

Plan 2 :851 Rupees  - High Speed Up to 6GB – Validity 28 days

Plan 3 : 1251 Rupees  - High Speed Up to 10GB – Validity 28 days

Plan 4: 1501 Rupees  - High Speed Up to 12GB – Validity 28 days

All these plans are available in online recharge portal of vodafone website. If you have citi bank credit card point , you can utilize to recharge these unlimited packs. You have to select citi bank reward points for this offer.