What is Sify Broadband’s unlimited bandwidth shared package that cost 600 bucks?
August 14th, 2004 Leave a comment Visited 42 times, 1 so far today
Cynicism?
It is a good deal if you do not want to surf. Better used for just downloading through out the day. Because if you happens to be on a network with lot of user on this package, the speeds you get during the day time won’t cross 2KBps. And with pings to local servers crossing 1000ms, you can be pretty sure that heavy pages would simply stop loading after a while due to server time out.
And well, there is another catch. Just because someone thought that for the sake of safety of users who forget to logout when they stop surfing… Keep checking your status every 30 minutes or so. Coz if something stops loading in between and the data transfer stops… the system will auto logout you from the server. So, do not be amazed to see your 600 Meg Linux download stuck in the morning just 5 Megs ahead of where you left it to download last night. Even better, sometimes you will find yourself logged out even when you are actively surfing. Some precautionary measures Sify probably designed for users who are heavy downloaders of open source software.
On the bright side, my backup seems to be back online. After almost pressurizing the CTO to give it back to me. Still an inverter based it seems. But it works without lights. So, I am happy…
Better than nothing. :p
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September 5th, 2004 at 09:26 pm
SIFY has indeed attracted lot of customers in last few months by reducing the Unlimited Package rates to Rs 600 p.m.
And they claim in the beginning that speed will remain atround 48 Kbps and would never go below 32Kbps. Which is acceptable.
But as they call it a shared connection. They are trying to fool customers, by keeping a condition secret, which is never disclosed.
That condition is… after a download of 700 MB of data in month, the max speed you will get is 14 Kbps, until when the package is renewed.
And when a customer complains, they say, it’s a shared package, so speed will be around 14-16 Kbps.
Further they say… ok seems you are not satisfied with the speed, why don’t you go for another package, which is an expensive one ….
September 5th, 2004 at 10:56 am
SIFY has indeed attracted lot of customers in last few months by reducing the Unlimited Package rates to Rs 600 p.m.
And they claim in the beginning that speed will remain atround 48 Kbps and would never go below 32Kbps. Which is acceptable.
But as they call it a shared connection. They are trying to fool customers, by keeping a condition secret, which is never disclosed.
That condition is… after a download of 700 MB of data in month, the max speed you will get is 14 Kbps, until when the package is renewed.
And when a customer complains, they say, it's a shared package, so speed will be around 14-16 Kbps.
Further they say… ok seems you are not satisfied with the speed, why don't you go for another package, which is an expensive one ….
September 6th, 2004 at 03:36 am
hmm not as bad as 14kbps… i hover around 24-32 kbps after download much more. it sucks but as long as something else do not arrive… i have to bear with it. I would most probably shift to gprs next month…
September 5th, 2004 at 05:06 pm
hmm not as bad as 14kbps… i hover around 24-32 kbps after download much more. it sucks but as long as something else do not arrive… i have to bear with it. I would most probably shift to gprs next month…
September 6th, 2004 at 11:11 pm
If you are in Delhi…. why don’t you join me, as you have so many complaints against sify. Within a week, I am going to consumer forum against Sify. And already conveyed them, they have asked for one week’s time to look into the complaint… which ends on Wednesday.
I am a law graduate.
September 6th, 2004 at 12:41 pm
If you are in Delhi…. why don't you join me, as you have so many complaints against sify. Within a week, I am going to consumer forum against Sify. And already conveyed them, they have asked for one week's time to look into the complaint… which ends on Wednesday.
I am a law graduate.
January 24th, 2005 at 04:41 pm
Hey Sify is one BIG ripoff.. its the exact opposite of the definition of broadband , its almost like they penalize you for downloading a certain amount of data everytime!!! In my case it was on a day to day basis. I noticed that everytime I downloaded more than 150Megs a day my connection was capped @ 2.5k/s. It was so slow even pages like rediff.com wouldnt load. And the customer service although responsive gives you loads of BS and coaxes you into buying better packages which are bigger ripoffs.
They block all ports they consider harmful including some p2p apps like bearshare and limewire AND Games like ragnarok. I had to hassle with the engineers for almost 2 weeks before they opened the ports for me and even after all that, bear share still doesnt work. The engineers say the port is open and when I call customer service they tell me the port will never be opened as a part of company policy against spyware.
What a bucket load of crap. If you have to even download a LITTLE bit from p2p appz dont bother with sify. ITS A RIP OFF!!!! *MAD*
I suggest using net4india or 24online based clients who give much better speeds albeit without 24 hour customer support. Hey !!! if ur getting better download speeds who needs customer support!!!
:)
- Arvind
January 25th, 2005 at 04:11 am
Hey Sify is one BIG ripoff.. its the exact opposite of the definition of broadband , its almost like they penalize you for downloading a certain amount of data everytime!!! In my case it was on a day to day basis. I noticed that everytime I downloaded more than 150Megs a day my connection was capped @ 2.5k/s. It was so slow even pages like rediff.com wouldnt load. And the customer service although responsive gives you loads of BS and coaxes you into buying better packages which are bigger ripoffs.
They block all ports they consider harmful including some p2p apps like bearshare and limewire AND Games like ragnarok. I had to hassle with the engineers for almost 2 weeks before they opened the ports for me and even after all that, bear share still doesnt work. The engineers say the port is open and when I call customer service they tell me the port will never be opened as a part of company policy against spyware.
What a bucket load of crap. If you have to even download a LITTLE bit from p2p appz dont bother with sify. ITS A RIP OFF!!!! *MAD*
I suggest using net4india or 24online based clients who give much better speeds albeit without 24 hour customer support. Hey !!! if ur getting better download speeds who needs customer support!!!
:)
- Arvind
February 19th, 2005 at 09:57 am
why the hell is sify blocking all the p2p clients
define sify = load of shit and crap
February 19th, 2005 at 03:57 pm
why the hell is sify blocking all the p2p clients
define sify = load of shit and crap
March 20th, 2005 at 02:29 pm
I bought a 256Kbps package. But the speeds i get is 41kbps. Sify is really poor. It promises something, and gives something else. DONT EVER GO FOR A SIFY BROADBAND.
March 21st, 2005 at 01:59 am
I bought a 256Kbps package. But the speeds i get is 41kbps. Sify is really poor. It promises something, and gives something else. DONT EVER GO FOR A SIFY BROADBAND.
March 24th, 2005 at 02:44 am
sify sucks big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 24th, 2005 at 02:45 am
sify sucks big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 24th, 2005 at 02:45 am
sify sucks big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 24th, 2005 at 02:14 pm
sify sucks big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 24th, 2005 at 02:15 pm
sify sucks big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 24th, 2005 at 02:15 pm
sify sucks big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 4th, 2005 at 01:29 pm
Sify sucks and does it suck! I think it’s the worst net service ever. The company should be kicked out of the business. There’s no hope of P2P ever working with SIFY. I’ve tried everything from Kaza to LImewire to SHareaza!!!!
Man, I got the faster SIFY connection because I thought it would let me get more from P2p, but Sify is a cheat!
Hate you sify! I am changing my connection!
April 4th, 2005 at 02:59 am
Sify sucks and does it suck! I think it's the worst net service ever. The company should be kicked out of the business. There's no hope of P2P ever working with SIFY. I've tried everything from Kaza to LImewire to SHareaza!!!!
Man, I got the faster SIFY connection because I thought it would let me get more from P2p, but Sify is a cheat!
Hate you sify! I am changing my connection!
April 27th, 2005 at 07:16 am
Sify Guys definitely are cheat
April 26th, 2005 at 08:46 pm
Sify Guys definitely are cheat
May 1st, 2005 at 02:58 pm
sifi is sisi.
May 1st, 2005 at 04:28 am
sifi is sisi.
August 24th, 2005 at 10:13 pm
sify frenchice charging 50% extra money on above sify MRP price tag, surely i will discontinue with them, even yahoo games applets are blocked, where kids will go to play on roads?
August 24th, 2005 at 11:43 am
sify frenchice charging 50% extra money on above sify MRP price tag, surely i will discontinue with them, even yahoo games applets are blocked, where kids will go to play on roads?
October 28th, 2005 at 11:45 am
HI Friends sify is not a Broadband..because first of all that 150 mb limit and second thing that never gives more then 8kbps ….
If anyone knows and tricks to do download without getting counted please tell me…………..
October 28th, 2005 at 01:15 am
HI Friends sify is not a Broadband..because first of all that 150 mb limit and second thing that never gives more then 8kbps ….
If anyone knows and tricks to do download without getting counted please tell me…………..
November 3rd, 2005 at 03:45 am
according to sify what is the meaning of “unlimited” !!!!
4.5 GB?
i am a graphics artist with business concerns in the us and net is amust so i picked up a sify 256 kbps unlimited connection now they say i can't ususe more than 150mb a day what nonsense my one finshed psd (photoshop file) comes to 200mb now what is the use of me shelling out 1000 bucks per month
think twice when you pick up sify they CHEAT
November 3rd, 2005 at 03:15 pm
according to sify what is the meaning of “unlimited” !!!!
4.5 GB?
i am a graphics artist with business concerns in the us and net is amust so i picked up a sify 256 kbps unlimited connection now they say i can’t ususe more than 150mb a day what nonsense my one finshed psd (photoshop file) comes to 200mb now what is the use of me shelling out 1000 bucks per month
think twice when you pick up sify they CHEAT
November 3rd, 2005 at 10:13 am
Die you all Sify haters – May god be with ya :)
November 3rd, 2005 at 09:43 pm
Die you all Sify haters – May god be with ya :)
December 10th, 2005 at 11:27 pm
hi all using sify is a bad experience for me , i dont want u guys to go for sify , the reason is 1) download limit,2)much lesser speed then what u have paid for,3) NO proper customer care service.
me here from MUMBAI ,KANDIVALI , VAIBHAV (vaaaaiiibhavs@yahoo.com).AND CABLE WALA ALSO FORCE TO GET THIS SIFY THE DONT ALLOW OTHER GOOD ISP TO GIVE CONNECTION IN OUR AREA……..
December 11th, 2005 at 10:57 am
hi all using sify is a bad experience for me , i dont want u guys to go for sify , the reason is 1) download limit,2)much lesser speed then what u have paid for,3) NO proper customer care service.
me here from MUMBAI ,KANDIVALI , VAIBHAV (vaaaaiiibhavs@yahoo.com).AND CABLE WALA ALSO FORCE TO GET THIS SIFY THE DONT ALLOW OTHER GOOD ISP TO GIVE CONNECTION IN OUR AREA……..
December 19th, 2005 at 01:40 am
will u please send some information regarding groad band internet connestivity
December 19th, 2005 at 01:10 pm
will u please send some information regarding groad band internet connestivity
January 2nd, 2006 at 06:50 am
have a 'how to speak english in 30mins' leaflet instead.
January 2nd, 2006 at 06:20 pm
have a ‘how to speak english in 30mins’ leaflet instead.
April 23rd, 2006 at 11:58 pm
Thw worst connection of all times with a bunch of idiots answering your calls for customer care. all ports are blocked and cant use any torrent clients. sify sucks hardcore
April 23rd, 2006 at 01:28 pm
Thw worst connection of all times with a bunch of idiots answering your calls for customer care. all ports are blocked and cant use any torrent clients. sify sucks hardcore
May 11th, 2006 at 08:32 pm
The worst connection of all times with a bunch of idiots answering your calls. The engage ill paid ignorant distributors and technicians who have no knowledge about broadband and even computer.
11th May 2006
May 11th, 2006 at 10:02 am
The worst connection of all times with a bunch of idiots answering your calls. The engage ill paid ignorant distributors and technicians who have no knowledge about broadband and even computer.
11th May 2006
May 15th, 2006 at 05:44 pm
Sify’s true unlimited connection is a big big fraud. They charge 1122 rs per month and the download speed that I am getting is 2-5kbps for normal file download. P2P is a not at all possible. I got cheated. I would advice please DO NOT go in for sify as they are a major fraud in the market.
May 15th, 2006 at 07:14 am
Sify's true unlimited connection is a big big fraud. They charge 1122 rs per month and the download speed that I am getting is 2-5kbps for normal file download. P2P is a not at all possible. I got cheated. I would advice please DO NOT go in for sify as they are a major fraud in the market.