Broadband Plans – Information on the latest tariffs and benefits

What are Broadband Plans?

Broadband plans, in layman's terms, means the various available internet plans offered by an internet service provider in your locality/region. These broadband plans come in all shapes and sizes in terms of their internet speeds and limits. Most of the top broadband providers also offer a lot of additional benefits in terms of OTT subscriptions and other value-added services.
 

What are the different speeds of broadband plans?

As there are different types of uses of a broadband connection, there are various types of plans available according to them. Some may require a high-speed internet connection such as 500 Mbps or 1 Gbps for gaming purposes whereas for daily use of streaming and social media surfing, a 100 Mbps connection can be sufficient for some. The commonly available internet speed connections are as follows.

• 30 Mbps
• 100 Mbps
• 200 Mbps
• 300 Mbps
• 500 Mbps
• 1000 Mbps a.k.a 1 Gbps

Who are the top internet service providers in India

These are the top internet services providers (ISPs) in the country at present.

• Airtel Broadband
• Jio Fiber
• BSNL Broadband
• Hathway
• YOU Broadband
• Excitel Broadband
• ACT Broadband

How to get a broadband connection?

Usually, getting a new broadband connection from any internet service provider requires the same kind of steps or methods. Mainly there are two ways to get a new broadband connection.
 

Getting a new broadband connection online

The methods of getting a new broadband connection online are pretty much similar for all the internet service providers. The common steps to follow are:

1. Log on to the website of the service provider of your choice.
2. Look for the ‘broadband’ option and select the ‘New broadband connection’
3. Enter your personal details and contact details
4. Some websites may ask you to provide your address information for installation purposes
5. Once you have provided the necessary information, the company will soon call you to schedule a visit and get the internet connection started

Getting a new broadband connection offline

Depending on where you live, you should find out what the various ISPs provide a broadband connection in your locality. You can check on the maps for the relevant ISPs around your area and then you can choose to visit their official stores to find out more about their broadband services. The renowned internet service providers also have an option on their official website that helps you locate their nearest store. For eg: Airtel store locator.
 

How to choose the best broadband plan?

• Step 1: Look for the top internet service providers in your region/locality.
  This is one of the first factors to be looked into as it defines the overall internet experience for you that lies ahead. Not every service provider is available in every location. Although companies like Airtel and Jio have made their broadband services accessible in most parts of the country, that does not necessarily mean they are the best providers in all those regions as well. ACT Fibernet for example is the best broadband service in Bangalore despite the presence of both Airtel and Jio.

 

• Step 2: Determine how much bandwidth do you require.
  In order to sufficiently utilise your daily internet activities, you will require an internet connection that fulfils this usage with ease. That does not necessarily mean, you should get a super high-data limit plan because that may result in having unused excess data. In order to understand your internet requirements better, you can assess questions such as:
  ➡️ How often do you watch/stream movies and TV shows online?
  ➡️ How many devices are going to be connected at most times in the house?
  ➡️ Is there someone who requires the internet for gaming purposes in the house?
  ➡️ Does someone work from home on a daily basis and requires back-to-back video calls?

 


• Step 3: Price Evaluation for a broadband connection.
  Once you’ve identified the internet speed that you will require, you can then look into the available broadband service providers and their price offerings for that particular internet plan. Also, note that the price does not only mean the monthly plan price, you also need to compare and evaluate the other factors such as:
  ➡️ Installation costs
  ➡️ Router cost
  ➡️ FUP Limit and surplus charges
  ➡️ Any additional costs

 


• Step 4: Check out the customer reviews and feedback.
  One other way of reassuring yourself is by seeing what others are saying about the broadband service provider or a particular broadband plan. There are review platforms such as mouthshut.com that have thousands of reviews on various internet service providers.
   
  

• Step 5: Select a broadband plan.
  After making a few considerations regarding the availability, bandwidth, speed, and reviews, the next step is to finally go ahead with a broadband plan of your choice. If you’ve evaluated the above-mentioned considerations, you’re more likely to be satisfied with the broadband plan of your choice.

What are the documents required to get a new broadband connection?

1. Identity Card - Such as PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card
2. Proof of Residence - Such as Passport, Driving Licence, Electricity bill/Telephone bill
3. Photograph - Ideally passport size

Jio Fiber Broadband Plans

Which is the cheapest Jio Fiber plan?

How to check if Jio Fiber is available in your area?

Airtel Broadband Plans

Which is the cheapest Airtel broadband plan?

How to contact Airtel Broadband Customer Care?

BSNL Broadband Plans

Which is the cheapest BSNL broadband plan?

How to activate BSNL broadband?

• LL*STD CODE for LandLine
• BB*STD CODE for BroadBand
• LL + BB*STD CODE for Landline and Broadband
• (STD Code of the area where service is desired. Eg: STD code of Pune is 020)
• In that case, send “LL*020” to 54141 for landline (from a BSNL number) or send “LL*020” to 9400054141 for landline (other mobile users)

YOU Broadband Plans

NOTE: It is worth mentioning that the ‘Unlimited download’ facility offered by YOU Broadband comes with a cap of 3.5 TB across all plans. The cap is kept at a very high limit which practically allows most of the customers to enjoy unlimited downloads.
 

Which is the cheapest YOU broadband plan?

Hathway Broadband Plans

What kind of broadband plans are offered by Hathway?

Hathway Broadband plans are available in mainly two categories. One is mainly for home purposes whereas the other is for office use. This is how the company has officially categorised these plans.

• Best broadband deals for home
• Broadband service for your Business

What are the benefits of Hathway Broadband plans?

There are several benefits associated with getting a Hathway Broadband connection. Here are the top ones.

• Simultaneous streaming and surfing on multiple devices
• Minimum speed of 50 Mbps
• 24x7 customer service available
• Affordable prices
• Free Wi-Fi router for use

FAQ

Is 50 Mbps internet connection good for home use?

A broadband plan that offers a 50 Mbps speed is ideal for a household that requires a regular amount of streaming videos, sending emails, downloading files, and for watching movies and TV shows online.

Does a router come for free with a broadband connection?

Every internet service provider has a different policy when it comes to providing wi-fi routers. Most service providers offer the router for free, for as long as you are utilising their services. We recommend checking online or at the official store of the ISP before subscribing to their services.

How can I get a new broadband connection at home?

In order to get a new broadband internet connection, you can either:
- Visit the official website of the internet service provider such as Airtel, Jio, Hathway Broadband, YOU Broadband, etc. and place a request for a new connection.
OR
- Visit the official store nearest to your location and inquire about the different broadband plans the company offers and take the help of an executive for getting a new connection.

How is a broadband connection different from WiFi?

Broadband is the technology that connects a home computer device or network to the Internet using cables, satellite or a mobile connection whereas Wi-Fi is a technology that uses a router to create a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) to connect devices such as computers, tablets and smartphones with one another.