The insurance coverage scheme will be applicable for the subscribers of landline including WLL, Land line PCO operators & postpaid Cellular services. This scheme will not be applicable for subscribers under Government, PSU, Corporate customers, NGOs etc. Only distinctively identifiable individuals shall be benefited.

Capital sum insured per connection is Rs.50000. If a customer has four connections i.e. two landlines, one WLL & one postpaid mobile or vice versa, then total insurance coverage of that customer will be Rs.2.00 lakhs instead of Rs.50000/-.

The period of insurance will be for one year from 14th January, 2009 (starting from midnight of 13th January, 2009).

All claims will be settled centrally directly by M/s Cholamandalam MS General Insurance company Ltd.

Address for claims :

The Toll free Number of call Center for intimation of claims as under: -

- 1800-200-5544

Call Center executive will explain the claims procedure, documents and all queries of the subscribers. Further List of pending documents (if any) will be intimated to the claimant within 7 days of receipt of original claim documents.

Note :

The time limit fixed for submission of claims by BSNL customers shall be 60 days from the date of occurrence of accident.

The insurance Co. will settle the claim within 14 working days from the date receipt of the complete document relating to claim.

Insurance claims for incident occurred upto 13.01.2009 (to be submitted within 60 days from the incident) is to be submitted to M/s. Bajaj Allianz in their prescribed form.

Link

http://www.bsnl.co.in

In its pursuit of growth BSNL is putting into place the national Internet Backbone. The National Internet Backbone of BSNL consists of 432 Point of Presence( POP) that gives it the capability of transporting IP traffic from every nook and corner of the country.    This network  provides internet services to more than 1 million dial-up customers including about 3.5 lakh customers on CLI basis.

2^nd in the line of IP network, BSNL commissioned a state-of-the-art Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) NETWORK TAKING India into the next stage of the IP evolution.  This network has 10 physical nodes with all district headquarters designated as virtual nodes.  This network has opened up a new market segment of secure and reliable Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for Corporate customers.

The latest endeavor  of BSNL is a world-class multi-gigabit multi-protocol, convergent IP infrastructure which will provide voice, data and video services through the same backbone.  In terms of infrastructure for broadband services, this would put India at par with more advanced nations.  Designated as NIB-II this will be implemented in the form of four projects.

• Project 1 involves building up of MPLS backbone
• Project 2.1 is for narrow band access
• Project 2.2 is for broadband access
• Project 3 is to put systems and processes in place to integrate network built in The other projects and provide services like messaging, billing etc.

All the above projects in form of NIB-II are at different stages of implementation and as per schedule .They will be operational in the third quarter of this year.

The services that will be available to customers when NIB-II is in place:

• Narrowband and broadband Internet access.
• Virtual Private Network.
• Managed OPE
• Value Added Services like encryption, firewall and NAT
• Messaging: Plain Vanilla and feature rich
• Data Center Services: web hosting and web-collocation.
• Content based Services: e.g. video multicast, video on demand, interactive gaming

BSNL offers Data services on CDMA 2000 1X technology. A customer can avail these services by using BSNL NIC (Network Interface Card) with internet surfing speed upto 144 kbps or by using EVDO Cards with surfing speed upto 2.4 Mbps.

Now, BSNL is also offering roaming facility on these cards. The charges of unlimited internet usage through these NIC and EVDO Cards are as under :

* Sale Taxes, as applicable, will be extra.

2. The above tariff will be effective from 1 st July, 2009 for all new customers. For existing customers who have already taken the cards and are presently getting unlimited service @Rs.250 for NIC and Rs.550 for EVDO card, they have to migrate to higher plan after completion of 6 months period and due intimation has to be given to them as per TRAI directions on the subject.

3. All other terms and conditions will remain the same.

• Promotional Offer – BSNL has reduced the sale price of PCMCIA type of NIC and EVDO cards to Rs. 1680/- and Rs 2100/- respectively. Offer valid till stock lasts or upto 30-9-09 whichever is earlier.

Unlimited Internet on CDMA 2000 1X  using FWT/IFWT/HHT

BSNL also offers unlimited Internet access and downloading facility on CDMA 2000 1X technology by using FWT/IFWT/HHT with internet surfing speed up to 144 kbps @ Rs. 250/- per month wherein a customer can avail the facility of Local/STD/ISD calls at normal telephone call charges.

* This offer is valid upto 30-09-2009.

Now that everywhere, cloud computing days are starting and even  BSNL is ready to launch thier first NET PC, a without CPU modem that has different applications in it. BSNL provides this Modem from now on which is operated in Windows-Xp and has various applications like Microsoft office, antivirus etc all stored in a small chip present inside. Now you dont need to have a computer. you can access it even connecting it to a LCD TV. isn’t it interesting?? So lets go into the details. 

Here are the FAQ that are answered about BSNL NETPC, NOVA-NETPC

1. What are the specifications and features?

• Cheap-It is a simple modem, so minimizes the extra cost that we put on CPUs.
• Flexibile- It doesnt require a modem, it can be operated using LCD TVs too.
• Scalable- Can easily be replaced.

2. What is the operating system in it?
Microsoft windows xp

3. Where do you store the data??
In the BSNL servers. Everone is provided with 5GB and can get more by paying some extra money.

4. What is the technology used??
BSNL’s Cloud Computing.

5. What are the requirements u need??
A Monitor Or an LCD TV, keyboard and mouse.

6. Do you have any extra features??
Yes, You are provided with Microsoft Office 2007 to work on anything. Adobe reader etc also available.

7. Where do you get this BSNL NETPC??
Simple, call your nearest BSNL center and confirm if your area is feasible.

8. How is the browsing speed and other things??

Very fast. Its  the main feature that motivated BSNL to launch this.

9. What is the cost of purchasing a BSNL-NOVA-NETPC and its tariff plans?

Rs: 2999+ Basic Subscription with broadband charges at Rs:274/- per month.

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