Thursday, February 14, 2013

3g USB modems


The 3g data usage price has been on the decline and now it has reached a level where it is comparable to normal broadband rates. So if you are a frequent traveler it is advisable to buy a 3g usb modem rather than a fixed line broadband. All the mobile network companies are providing their branded 3g usb dongles. Most of them provide the dongles produced by huawei under their brand. It is generally locked dongles i.e. they will work in their network only. You can flash them using software available online but warranty may become void and other issues may arise. So it is better to have a general usb modem which can be used in any sim especially if you travel a lot between different states. There are companies like huawei, micromax etc providing 3g modems in India. You can use any sim according to your convenience and when travel between states you can change the sim. This may be needed because no service provider has got pan India 3g spectrum. So when you travel between states you may have to change the sim.

Pros of having an unbranded (not branded to any specific service provider) 3g usb modem :-

Ø  Convenience of changing the service provider depending on quality of service
Ø   No warranty issues
Ø  Wide variety of products
Ø  Recharging option (many fixed line providers plans are based on monthly post paid charges)
Ø  Have got micro SD slots. So it can serve the purpose of pen drive also simultaneously.
Cons
Ø  If you are using branded modems in some circles and some of the service provider may give you better recharging options(especially first recharge)
Ø  Price might be slightly high for some of the models than comparable branded modems
Ø  Generally 3g modems (branded or unbranded) has a problem of getting heated up while working in the 3g network.
Ø  Indoor 3g reception might be poor due to the low power transmission in 3g

So if you have made up your mind to go for the 3g usb modem following details on models might help you:-
                



Company
Model
Approx.Price* (in Rs)
Download speed upto(Mbps)
Upload speed upto(Mbps)
Other special Specifications
Huawei
 4799
7.2
5.76
* Supports internet sharing through Wifi upto 5 devices
Huawei
3150
21.6
5.76
* Supports internet sharing through Wifi upto 5 devices
Huawei

2299
7.2
5.76
* Expandale memory 32 GB
Huawei

1800
7.2
5.76
* Expandable memeory 32 GB
Micromax
1627
7.2
5.76
* expandable memory 16 GB
Micromax
1535
7.2
5.76

Micromax
1560
7.2
5.76
*expandable memory 16 GB
D-link
1800
7.2
5.76
*Supports 3.75G protocol
I ball
3.5G connect
1530
7.2
5.76
*400 days warranty
Digisol
1729
7.2
5.76
*expandable memory 32 GB
Beetel
1995
7.2
5.76

*Prices are based on online shopping sites as on 25th jan 2013. it may vary

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