I’ve been looking around for some places that offered some real WiFi connectivity around Chandigarh during the past one week. I’m not really happy with the results. Most places where WiFi could be such a hit, haven’t heard of WiFi. I believe a fast food joint or any restaurant must provide WiFi access. This is as essential as toilets today. Golfer’s offered free WiFi access and I liked that place in Sector 35, Chandigarh. I didn’t have a laptop back then and now they’ve shut down. I spotted a WiFi access point connected to an ADSL Modem with lights blinking at Cafe Coffee Day in Sector 35 last week. Finally decided to check it out. The staff told me I need to purchase a pre-paid card to access their WiFi network. I purchased a card for 90 bucks which was valid for 48 hours. It offered a browsing time of 90 minutes. I couldn’t use it to the max but it was a decent service. A Rupee for a minute is a little far too expensive. Their service is powered by Airlink Broadband services. Just a block away and I could access a weak signal from a hotel nearby. It was unsecured. I decided to check it out and bang! I could access some really good speeds with a fairly low signal. Eventually the battery gave in. Then there are a couple of Tata Indicom powered Wifi hotspots in Chandigarh. There is one at PCA Stadium. BSNL will be launching it’s own pre-paid WiFi access services in major cities soon. I hope Chandigarh is a part of these cities. As of now Chandigarh is still thirsty for some good WiFi services. Anyone listening?
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yea!! listenin dude!! haha!! i’ve been getting the BSNL test signal at my place for the past 2 days now!! the signal aint that great…but even with that low signal,speeds are amazing!!! i’m utilising it to the max while i still can… u need a wifi hotspot? just drop into my place…all wellcome..hey waise sach mein…come up kal..we can decide upon the room stuff as well…. and u can do all the downloding u want.. i’ve downloaded about a GB in 2 days…..hope the test signal continues for long!!
Is the BSNL service you’re talking about the EVDO BSNL is offering?
No not EVDO. BSNL is actually coming up with WiFi!
Hats off to BSNL then! Is it supposed to be operational in Chandigarh?
I seriously wish they would just get along with 3G.. that minister Raja keeps passing shitty proposals but does nothing concrete!
Popped into Sec. 35 CCD today and they’ve discontinued wifi unfortunately. =(