MTNL triband

MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) is an Indian Government owned telephone service provider in the cities of Mumbai, Thane, New Delhi and Navi Mumbai in India. The company provides broadband services under the brand name 'Triband'.

'MTNL Landline Connection' - Having an MTNL landline connection is a must, before applying for MTNL Triband. In case you don't have a landline connection, then apply for it first.

* A PC, with following minimum recommended hardware - 128 MB RAM, 500 MB free space on Hard Disk, USB port or ADSL Modem/Router or LAN card for ADSL Router and CD ROM drive.

* ADSL Modem/Router, which can either be rented from MTNL,or can be bought from the market.Compatible CPEs may be ascertained from MTNL Call Centre - 1500.

* List of ADSL2+ CPE Compatible Vendors

1. D Link 502 T
2. Comtrend CT-564
3. Westell A -90-630199-07
4. Zyxel Prestige 660 H -61
5. Erricsson HM410
6. Xavi(7722+)
7. Surecom EP-4704SX
8. A-LINK

MTNL shall not be responsible for any complications arising from non compatibility of the CPE Software & Hardware procured from market. Any parallel wiring other than one telephone in the Broadband/ADSL line would lead to reduced download speed & frequent disconnection.

Introduction

MTNL has launch broadband services under Brand name Tri Band. The services shall be provided on the existing copper infrastructure, initially Broadband Internet Service, other services such as VPN, multicasting, video conferencing, video-on-demand and broadcast application shall also be added in future.
Broadband service will be provided through the deployment of ADSL 2+ technology, a type of digital subscriber line(DSL).All Payments / Billing for the service will be included in the regular MTNL Telephone Bill.

Subscription Type: Customer can select either Subscription Type Monthly or Annual. In case of Annual Subscription option the annual charges will be billed in the next Telephone bill after activation of Service. Annual charges will be billed thereafter every year in the Telephone bill of select month. However additional Usage Charges beyond Monthly free Data Download will be billed in monthly/Bi-monthly telephone bill on regular basis.

Information for Existing ADSL Customers: For existing ADSL Internet Service Customers, who wish to switchover to new Broadband Internet Service Tariff Plans, the migration to New Broadband Plan is permitted w.e.f. 15th Feb. 2005. For migration please apply on plain paper and post to CO(ADSL), 4th Fl Internet Unit Kidwai Bhawan or send on FAX No. 23359173.

Definition:

Broadband Internet Service - An ‘always-on’ data connection that is able to support interactive services including Internet access and has the capability of the minimum download speed of 256 kilo bits per second (kbps) to an individual subscriber from the Point of Presence (POP) of the service provider intending to provide Broadband Internet service where multiple such individual Broadband connections are aggregated and the subscriber is able to access these interactive services including the Internet through this POP. The interactive services will exclude any services for which a separate licence is specifically required, for example, real-time voice transmission, except to the extent that it is presently permitted under ISP licence with Internet Telephony.”

Main Features of the Broadband/ ADSL Service

* High speed data download for Broadband Internet data speed starts from 256 kbps to 2 Mbps
* Simultaneous availability of Phone and Internet on the existing Telephone line ”Always on Internet”.
* No call charges for Internet access.
* ‘High on Value Low on Cost’ Service
* 24 Hours Help line and Technical support on phone.
* Easy registration on phone and web.
* Telephone will continue to work even in case of power failure at subscribers end.
* ‘Use now and pay later’ in telephone bill. It provides a means to bill based on Volume of data downloaded.
* It will provide Multicast Video Services, Video-on-demand etc in future
* Can share Broadband connection to create own LAN network i.e. more than one PC can be connected.

How to get Connection and Information

* Call to MTNL call center “1500/22221500”. You will have to indicate the MTNL land line Telephone No on which Broadband Service is required and also have to indicate the CA No.
* Send a request through MTNL website at URL
http://delhi.mtnl.net.in/broadband.htm
or e-mail to
helpdesk.delhi@bol.net.in
* Alternatively can also visit MTNL designate Area Customer Service Centers/ Sanchar Haat of the concerned area and fill the Broadband/ADSL Connection Subscription Form.
* To apply for the services, no payments to be made at the time of booking.
* Based on your request an MTNL official/ MTNL DSA will come to your premises, get the form filled and signed. The form can also be downloaded from MTNL website URL http://delhi.mtnl.net.in/broadband.htm or can be collected from designated Customer Service Centers/ Sanchar Haat.
* MTNL will provide the Broadband services within 15 days of apply of broadband connection based on the technical feasibility. In case of non-availability of service in the particular area/ wire Centre/Telephone Exchange, waiting list will be maintained.
* The ADSL Modem/Router (CPE) will be installed by MTNL and the account will be opened.

Why BROADBAND/ ADSL from MTNL

* Faster Connection: Dedicated Bandwidth
* Easy Communication: Talk and Surf at the same time.
* Sharing: Can share connection to create your own network.
* Inexpensive: Affordable Tariff Plans
* Security: Secure Communication
* Always On Internet.

MTNL Broadband Tariff