This is in response to Tata Teleservices “executive” commenting on my blog on the previous post.
Dear Ms Sangeeta,
Thanks for not “influencing” my thoughts.
I understand that you work for the company that is part of the established oligopoly. I do accept your offer to show me a “demo” which in the real world conditions has no relevance per se.
A one time “burst” of speed or “lightening” fast downloads has no meaning unless your product throws up a consistent performance in real time. I should be aware of the customer service as well as the time taken for any complaint resolution. You should back it up with a responsive team to address the billing issues that may arise during the course of usage.
I find no indication that your Photon Plus would work on my Ubuntu Desktop since I don’t use Windows platform. Even if I have to get a demo, I have no clue whether it would work or not. Your company doesn’t bother to address the Linux users and I couldn’t find any information about the drivers that might be needed to “dial” in your network.
The average user has experienced speeds ranging from 3-70 kbps which is slower than a dial up. While this may depend on “various factors”, I don’t have reason to contest this claim. Reason is that it’s easier for you to claim the “network conditions” and if any one is signing up for the contract, then he/she is at your mercy.
The pre sales is usually very strong with a huge amount of advertisements and tall claims. The after sales, usually, drops to zilch. Nada. There is a resounding and deafening silence.
Interestingly, you chose to leave a comment; you should have emailed me your concern. But then, on a public forum, your company becomes the object of ridicule.
Last but not the least. What is the meaning of “fair usage policy” for “unlimited downloads”. Where the F*** has it come from? What is the meaning of unlimited downloads? If your company is charging a customer for the same, it is at the customers discretion to use the way he/she deems fit. If you feel that your network is liable to be “abused”, why not stick on to metered net access alone?
It is the “considered” decision of almost all the ISP’s to stick on to “fair usage” policies which flies in the face of fair access. Tomorrow, you would be happy to police the Internet to snoop on the websites a customer wishes, all in the name of state security! What gives you the moral right?
The spectrum is public property and you are just adding value to it. You don’t effectively own the spectrum in the sense that till the time your licensce expires, you are most welcome to make profits resulting thereof.
You too are most welcome to your opinion, hence.
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This is true Tata Photon Plus is not good as it claims in all its marketing comunication. As soon as you recharge you get good download speed like 60 to 80 kps (if you consider that's pretty good in India's case). However, within few minutes the speed keeps fluctuating drastically between 3 to 50 kbps. It's a disaster, you get pains to see it will take days to download your movies and by the time you finish your 10 / 15 GB unlimited (con and pun intended by Tata guys) plan your 30 days time limit is up. It is better to use BSNL landline DSL connection for all your movie downloads. BSNL Home Brroadband unlimited package of Rs 750 per month is truly give 55 to 60 Kbps download speed consistently with very little fluctuations unlike Tata Photon. Also there is no limit on bandwith or dwonload. Unlimted means unlimted usage at consistent 55 Kbps speed which is probably the Best Value I have experienced in India. OK, sometimes the BSNL line is down like most ISPs experience. I use Tata only for roaming and checking my emails only when I make trips in remote areas. They are taking advantage of this.
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