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
