Which 3g dongle/datacard should I buy?

[techygeek]

looking to buy a 3G Dongle which will accept SIM Cards of all providers (unlocked ones will also do)

Will use it for my laptop with a MTNL Mumbai SIM. The one with speeds upto 3.6mbps or 7.2mbps should do i guess.

Which one should I buy?

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have a 200 off coupon .

Budget: Ideally around 1100-1200

 

[DarkAngel]

Idea net setter Huawei E1732 3G Data Card,7.2Mbps 2G/3G USB Modem, APN,unlocked | eBay

You can get this for ~1.3k using a 7% off ebay coupon. Check your email if you have and ebay account. This is one of the best budget 3G dongle with 7.2Mbps HSDAPA and 5.76Mbps HSUPA speeds and also has a microSD card slot.

 

[techygeek]

Would i get any sort of warranty on the same ? since it is unlocked

 

[doom2010]

Would i get any sort of warranty on the same ? since it is unlocked

No, u don't

 

[jituthejeet]

Go for Huawei E303c. I got it from infibeam for 1381. Use AMEXONLINE coupon.

 

[techygeek]

AMEXONLINE works only for American Express cards?

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Also how does that compare to http://www.shopclues.com/d-link-dlink-dwm-156-hsupa-3.75g-3g-data-card-broadband-modem-usb-adapter.html
will get the D-Link one at 1299.

So price is basically same. which one is better?

 

[DarkAngel]

The E1732 supports voice calls. if thats not a dealer breaker then this too seems fine.
Check flipkart for user reviews on this model. The ratings seems pretty avg @ 3.8/5. Go through them to see whether the model has any particular flaw.
D-Link DWM-156 HSUPA 3.75G Data Card - D-Link: Flipkart.com

 

[jituthejeet]

E303C got best reviews. It is factory unlocked and has voice call feature too. Using mobile partner software you can use it for video calls as well.

Yes, AMEXONLINE works for amex card only.

 

[techygeek]

Any idea about After sales of Huawei?
@jituthejeet

You have been using E303 right? So I assume you have faced no issues with it right?
I will be using it for around 4-5 hours everyday on 3G.

 

[jituthejeet]

I haven't yet received my card but after lot of research and reading review comments I ordered it. Service should not be a problem I guess.

Read reviews on flipkart.

 

[techygeek]

Please update me when you get your datacard please.
Anything you read up on the device heating up?

 

[jituthejeet]

Sure, I'll update you. All 3G devices will heat up.

 

[jituthejeet]

Still haven't received my dongle from Infibeam. I must say they are very bad in shipping and communication.

Which one you got?

 

[techygeek]

@jituthejeet

I ordered E303C too from shopclues on 4th at 1428. (with 200 off coupon from PayTM)
Received it today evening.

Till now working fine. heating is there but not much. have kept it on for 1 hour or so (removed it 2 times to change SIM)
had 2 disconnections but i think it was due to signal strength.

I hope it serves us well.

 

[anuragingle]

does the e303 support external antenna?

 

[techygeek]

does the e303 support external antenna?

Nope

 

[bbthumbhealer]

Will the E303C or E1732 support 2G SIMs as well ? Can we access the normal Rs.98 GPRS packs through it ? If not, can you please suggest me an alternative dongle. A cheap 3G plan for Punjab circle is also appreciated

 

[doom2010]

Will the E303C or E1732 support 2G SIMs as well ? Can we access the normal Rs.98 GPRS packs through it ? If not, can you please suggest me an alternative dongle. A cheap 3G plan for Punjab circle is also appreciated

Yes it will support 2G SIMs also. Any Data Card which support 3G it also can support 2G. U can access any pack.
I don't know about 3G plan. Its depend on ISP as well as location...

 

[nimod]

I have used huawei 1732 (idea branded). its pretty good in performance.
it does get heated slightly.
but in all cases i will advise to avoid zte made dongles.