Hope most of you might be using our old BSNL 3G Chennai Hack to use your Gprs data plan at 3G speed. This tip will help others for whom the above trick does not work. BSNL recently Limited the unlimited Plan ( Which we enjoyed couple of months back ) for 3G connections to maximum of 15 GB per month for 1503 INR ( May vary at your place ). Here am sharing a simple tip to enjoy BSNL 3G speed on your mobile or on Data Card for just 999 INR ( May vary at your place ).
The Tip – Micro Sim for iPad :
Well, lets get into the Point. The tip is nothing but using a Micro Sim for iPad, I just bought an iPad 2, couple of weeks back and i was thinking to use my Normal 3G sim as a micro sim on my iPad by cutting the conventional Sim into appropriate size using MicroSim-Cutter which is selling hot on eBay. By that time, someone informed me the availability of Micro Sim for iPad provided by BSNL.
Finally, i visited the BSNL store and i received the Microsim for 100 INR ( Sim cost + Activation Charge ). This includes 1GB of free Data Usage every month for next 6 months. For Unlimited data Usage, You have to Recharge with 999 INR ( 30 days validity ). I tested on my ipad and it works great after a couple of mins it gets activated.
Does Micro-Sim work on Mobiles/ Data Card ?
Amazingly, Yes it does !
I tried using the same Micro Sim on my BSNL 3G Data card ( Teracom Manufacture ) and on my Android Mobile ( Xperia x10 mini ).
It works perfectly without any issues. Only thing you have to note is that you should take care while inserting the Micro Sim into your Mobile/ Datacard as the Sim Slot would be bigger in size than the Sim. Make sure, the Golden part of the Micro Sim gets into contact of the Sim Slot perfectly.
Warning :
1. Remember, you are buying the MicroSim for your iPad and not for normal Use, So ask for MicroSim to use on iPad to the BSNL Store keeper.
2. Sometimes, they might ask for IMEI number of your iPad to limit the usage of the Sim to particular device, try to escape from the situation with your intellectual skills 😉
3. However, the speed is comparatively way lesser than conventional 3G Sim. We will update the comparison of Internet Speed Test on both Sim’s in next article, Stay updated with us via mail instantly, subscribe to our Free Email updates.
Other Tariff Details :
You shall find more details about prepaid and postpaid plans on BSNL Micro Sim for iPad below or on this <link>.
Prepaid Plans
| 3G RCV for Apple Devices/Micro SIM | Unlimited 3G (Monthly) | Unlimited 3G (Daily) | Limited 3GPlan |
| MRP | Rs. 999 | Rs. 99 | Rs. 599 |
| Free Data Usage Limit | Unlimited Without any FUP | Unlimited Without any FUP | 6 GB |
| Data Charges Beyond Free Usage | NA | NA | 1p/10 KB(Home & Roam) |
| Validity | 30 Days | 1 Day | 30 Day |
Postpaid Plan :
| Unlimited 3G Postpaid Plan for Apple Devices with Micro SIM | |
| Activation Charges | Rs. 100 |
| Monthly Rent | Rs. 999 |
| Free Data Usage Limit(Home and Roam) | Unlimited Without any FUP |
| Validity | 1 Month |
Let us know if this tip helps you. Share your comments below 🙂
Hi! Siddharth R,
Your article is really helpful. I bought a micro sim today. I dont have any apple products. I want to use it on my 5800 nokia and usb data card. BSNL people do not have complete idea on micro sim. They even didnt give the number. How do i get the number of that sim? and recharge through online will work on micro sim? Also, tell me the time required for activation-(they said it will take around 6 hrs to get activated.)
Hi,
i’m glad that it helped you..
In Micro-sim, when its activated, it selects a random number by itself and they will provide it to you.
If you donot get it, try sending sms as “DATA3G” to “53733” you will receive all details of your micro sim number.
yes you can recharge anywhere, however its suggested to ask them before doing so.
> Usually it takes less than a hour, for activation !
Thx. A few hours later I purchased the sim, I got a call from customer care and provided the number. Currently its working on my data card. But not able to browse through my mobile. When i tried to browse through mobile n 5800, connecting signal appeared, but page never loaded. And after closing the browser, a pop message displays on the screen which shows the a/c balance and how much data used. Any idea, which part might went wrong?(APN: bsnlnet)
@sidharth wats the max speed?
still BSNL is cheapest 3G provider…..
Its quite as compared to normal SIM, Its around 200-500 Kbps
If you want to use it only for data purpose , then you need not recharge it .. because just activation itself will gives you 1 GB / month for another 180 days…
it is working well with all unlocked USB 3G data cards & any 3G handsets ..
I am using bsnl 3G giving 98 Rs (around 3 GB for a month) by that old trick.
But in the middle of the pack the speed changes back to 2G. I am using the normal 2G bsnl sim in 3G datacard (teracom)
Do you have any trick to overcome this.
ya bsnl is cheapest 3G provider till now in chhattisgarh
u can also use ur micro sim without adapter see the following video on You tube :
EXCLUSIVE!!!!!! Use a MicroSIM card on normal phones WITHOUT an adapter!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9mVmObE4Jk
U can also make ur own micro sim adapter : follow the below link for it
http://hijinksinc.com/2010/05/14/using-a-micro-sim-in-an-iphone-3g/
Thanks for sharing the info ! Appreciated !
I am also planning to buy microsim.
as you told that this microsim works with datacard also and you have used it with bsnl data card….
i have one question that I am planning to buy huawei E1750 and do u have any idea that bsnl micro sim will work with E1750 because in one forum I read tht some one had problem in using microsim with E1750.
…..eagerly waiting for your reply…..
HI BUDDY,
IM USING UNLOCKED IPHONE 4 FROM ALMOST AN YEAR LUCKILY BSNL 3G SERVICE IS LAUNCHED IN MY AREA THIS MONTH, AND I WANT THAT ”UNLIMITED DATA, 999Rs/month PLAN” TOO, I AM WONDERING HOW CAN I GET THAT MICRO SIM CARD WITH THIS PERTICULER PLAN FOR MY ”IPHONE 4” IF IN ANY CASE THEY ARE ONLY PROVIDING IT FOR AN iPAD_
*GOOD WORK*
CHEERS
HI BUDDY,
IM USING IPHONE4 FROM ALMOST AN YEAR LUCKILY BSNL 3G SERVICE IS LAUNCHED IN HERE THIS MONTH, AND I WANT THAT ”UNLIMITED DATA, 999Rs/MONTH” PLAN TOO, BUT I WANT IT ON MY IPHONE4 WHAT SHOULD I DO?
just try buying Micro-sim from BSNL and use it. but we havn’t tested on iphones yet !
They provide for iPad’s but u can use it anywhere you wish 😉
we have no idea on this buddy, as we havn’t tested on this model. Try on your own risk, its quite cheap i believe 🙂
sir can u tell me the apn settings of bsnl microsim for unlimited data
hi siddharth.. does it really give 100 to 200 kbps..???
Is it possible to make voice calls through iPhone 4 using bsnl micro sim?
Yes, possible !
yes, its browsing speed, not downloading speed 🙂
bro i went to bsnl office they told me they have micro sim but you have to convert ur old number to micro sim,but i want new sim and they are saying then you have to buy normal new 3g sim then they convert it into micro sim,bro please tell me what is procedure of activating micro sim as they have only sim card but not mobile number of that sim card and for mobile number they are giving 3g sim number
Just try it out in a Urban Store, people may not even know about Micro sim in Rural/semi-rural areas.
Hi SIDHARTH
recently I purchased a BSNL 3G data card. the data speed is very poor, actually there is no 3g network nearer in my home. I got the data speed up to 16kbps on EDGE please help me how to speed up
T.K.SAHAJAN
WHERE CAN I BUY BSNL MICRO SIM IN BOKARO OR KATIHAR?????????/
hello siddhardh
can a bsnl microsim purchased in AP circle be used in banglore circle?pl.help
Ofcourse, Can Can !
But its not happening, i can receive telephone calls and messages but can’t do call or message, am i missing something? i Have bsnl micro sim in my iPhone 4.
i am using a cropped bsnl 3g sim in my ipad. can i activate these plans on it?
hello sid
i have recently owned a bsnl normal 3g sim card.for my iphone4 nd cuts wid sim cutter but its not working.when i tell my prblm to bsnl head-office they tell only microsim have special recharges not normal sim.
what should i do yaar ? ? ?
Yea, as said, only micro sim has special packs ( but you will get less speed than normal sim which u cut into small )
Nope, it isn’t possible with it, you need to get a new MicroSim.
Actually there is a catch .The speed for the 3g connection will be automatically capped if we are not using it on an ipad. my connection speed dropped from 1 Mbps to 256kbps after i used it on a micromax datacard. you will have to call BSNL Customer care to reset the cap and they will ask for IPAD IMEI no.
Does the BSNL prepaid provide tethering support on the ipad3?
Its Device oriented question, yes, possible on iPad 3
Hello Siddarth,
Thanks for the response. Yes my device is iPad3. I have both a pre paid iPad micro sim and a post paid 3g data card unlimited. Both work perfect with the internet. But both dont allow me to set the Personal Hotspot. In both the APN that I have used is bsnlnet.
I also spoke to BNSL officer and he has no clue even what is personal hotspot or tethering.
Also to let you know, when I put my Vodafone sim, I do get the option for personal hotspot.
If you have a solution do let me know.
Hey can the micro sim can be used in nokia 808 pureview. I am living in andaman and will the micro sim work on teracom data cards.
I purchased a micro sim of BSNL recently in Pune and inserted it in my Asus Zenfone 5. The sim card is activated, recharged for 3G as well. But its not working in my phone. Is this a compatibility problem with the phone? As I understand it should not be. But still, I would like if you could help me out about the same. The network bars in the phone shows just a cross. Thanks.