FAQs on CDMA

FAQs on CDMA

1. Will BSNL provide WLL handset? If yes, what are the models? If no, what type of handset is to be

purchased?

 BSNL provides IFWTs (ie Integrated Fixed Wirless Terminal or Wireless Land Phone)

 CDMA Handsets are available in market for purchase which cost from Rs. 1300 onwards.

 Some of the brands are JiVi, Huawei, Karbon, ZTE, Micromax, Haier, Samsung,

 Lenovo etc.

2. Is 3G available in CDMA?

In CDMA 3G is EVDO, having 3.1 Mbps/1.8 Mbps- Download/upload speed theoretically

3. What is the maximum data speed in BSNL CDMA ?

EVDO Data having 3.1 Mbps/1.8 Mbps- Download/upload speed theoretically

4. What type of roaming is there for EVDO? National.

5. Whether international roaming available? If yes, what is the procedure for availing it?

No.

6. Can EVDO be used in Tabs?

No.

7. Can a fixed line CDMA be ported in / out?

No.

8. Procedure for changing from BSNL GSM to CDMA & vice-versa

By Porting –(Port in/Port out)

9. Can I gift talk-time to another BSNL CDMA/GSM number?

Yes.

10.Can an EVDO number be ported as BSNL GSM ?

No.

11.What are the methods of recharge for pre-paid?

BSNL Flexi method. (STVs/Topups by Flexi )

12.What is the best plan for my requirements?

BSNL Joy (prepaid plan.)

13.How to check balance of a CDMA Prepaid connection

 By dialing *123#

 By dialing 123

 Through prepaid portal www.genext.bsnl.co.in/cdmaprepaid

 By dialing Toll free Number - 18004259123

14.How to activate STVs through SMS

 Activate STV through SMS (Send SMS STV(space) MRP to 53733)

15.How to check detailed balance through SMS

Detailed Balance through SMS (Send SMS AMT to 53733)

16.How to check last call cost through SMS

Last call Cost through SMS (Send SMS LAST to 53733)

17.MNP in CDMA Postpaid & Prepaid Services

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is the facility which enables a non BSNL Mobile customer to

become a BSNL's CDMA customer, without any change in the mobile telephone Number and

without any additional charges. It is a golden opportunity for a non - BSNL customer to

become a BSNL Customer.

FORMAT - Send SMS : PORT Mobile No to 1900

18.If customer brings his own IFWT, what SUK price is to be taken from customer?

SUK price of Rs. 40/- is to be taken from customer and number is created in base Plan. No

freebies are given

19.Vanity Number in BSNL CDMA Numbers

Vanity numbers are fancy numbers for BSNL CDMA numbers (postpaid and prepaid).

These numbers have combination of digits which gives a special attraction to the

mobile number.

Vanity No.

*Price in

Rs.

Level 1 2400

Level 2 1600

Level 3 800

*Service Tax as applicable extra

Note: Normal tariff for RUIM /Activation, Security Deposit (for postpaid) etc will be charged

extra.

20.Accounts to Validity Conversion

Customer can extend their validity for 180 days by dialing *789*2000#, the amount (Rs.20/-)

will be automatically deducted from their existing balance or by activating the same through

Prepaid Portal