Moving to Chennai and Communications

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GuestPoster11447Guest22 February 2012 00:30:24

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Hi,

I'm moving to Chennai next week for a 3-month (maybe longer) work assignment.聽 I'll also probably be doing some traveling to rural areas involved with my work.
I'm interested in 2 things:

1) What is/are the best option(s) for internet connectivity in the city and while traveling?聽 Is wi-fi easily available in the city and in rural areas?聽 I'm thinking of buying a 3G phone once I get there if this will be a good idea.聽
Also, I will need my computer for work while in the city and traveling.聽 Currently, I use a 3G USB modem with a SIM card (here in Cambodia). Is this option available in Chennai/India- buying a local Indian 3G SIM card?
What do you think聽 a SIM card costs, what the typical usage costs might be for a month and which companies have the best service (i.e most reliable)?

2) Like others, I would like to meet some new Indian friends (and some ex-pats, too) to show me around the city, best places to eat, shop, buy things.聽聽

Thanks
Andrew

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GuestPoster11447Guest22 February 2012 03:23:58

214245

hie how are you...?
can we meet..? i can help you out...

vingori Active member

Member since 28 December 2009

vingoriActive member24 February 2012 11:26:37

Andrewjmarino12,
To straight away answer your questions

a. Opting for a 3G phone is a good decision, if you want to be connected ONLINE. And just like聽 in Cambodia you do have numerous options to choose from when you want to buy a 3G USB modem. Some of the options for you are - MTS, Reliance, Tata Docomo - all these work pretty fine, but just google and choose which plan you would want to buy to get the real price. I would say if you have a fair usage you would shell any where btw 400 to 700 INR per month on your mobile with internet. And for the USB modem you may have to pay a fee for the device as well, apprx 1200 INR.

b. I'm from Chennai, but not in Chennai at the moment...but I hope you are able to find friends there.

I hope you have a great time exploring Chennai and other places you travel to. Have fun..good luck !!

rgds.

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GuestPoster11447Guest26 February 2012 00:18:14

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Thanks for the reply and approximate pricing.聽 I already have a USB 3G modem, so hopefully they (internet carriers) have compatability. Yes, I hope I'll like Chennai, and India, too.

Dave Chennai New member

Member since 27 February 2012

Dave ChennaiNew member27 February 2012 14:42:37

Dear Andrew
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Its very simple getting the internet connection while on the move. All you have to carry is your valid photo ID and these days the mobile companies just ask for your local address proof as well.

聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 You mentioned that you are gonna live here in Chennai for atleast 3 months. 1st find a good reliable friend who can be with you till you leave and who knows well about the terms and policies of the Indian Government.

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GuestPoster11447Guest04 July 2012 00:39:20

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Thanks.聽 Unfortunately, I already finished my work in India.聽 Maybe next time I visit.
Andrew

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srirambaliMember05 July 2012 04:58:43

Hi ,

Best net conneciton reliance.shall we meet..

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