Now it’s not a news that PTCL have launched High speed internet services, I mean DSL service in Pakistan. Here I would like to share my experience regarding PTCL Broadband DSL Service that I subscribed a week ago. By the way it’s all about PTCL Broadband DSL Service in Faisalabad.
I submitted my application online on Saturday and got response from PTCL on Monday but because of load shedding I did not ask him to come and install as I wanted to test it in their presence. On the next day he (C.P.E.I) again called me and got him at my home. He brought a box (modem) with him. It’s Shiro ADSL 2+ Router up to 2Mbps.
Installation service was done within few minutes but the work that i did by myself is that i had to find out where is the direct copper phone line in my home :-D, as direct line has to be connected to the splitter included in the box. We have to give direct line to that filter, from filter there are 2 outlets, one for DSL and one for phone. If we try to connect without that splitter, DSL or Phone won’t be working. Outlet from DSL is connected to Shiro box. From Shiro Box, networking cable had to be plugged into Ethernet port of your PC.
After I was ready for the first shot of 512Kbps, *** Load shedding *** grrr!
After 2 Hours when the WAPDA lightened the City, I was excited to browse at 512Kbps and WuhoOooO! I got what I was expecting; 55-60 KB/sec. From that day, the connection has never let me down but the Load shedding.
New Attractive PTCL Broadband (DSL) Tariff
There are many service providers but why PTCL? Here comes the reason why I gave PTCL a Shot! As most of you know that PTCL has dropped it’s broadband rates up to 50%, means offering DOUBLE BAND in
the SAME PRICE and the most attractive is UNLIMITED DOWNLOADS. If someone is not aware of the current PTCL broadband (DSL) package here is an old and new tariffs’ comparison:
So PTCL is offering the most attractive broadband (DSL) package in Pakistan without any modem and installation charges. Further more there’s a special package for students, I came to know about after I had subscribed for 512kbps @ PKR.1200/- per month :-(, 30% discount to every package a student purchase. Here is a direct link to online web form from where students can apply for any of the packages available @30% discount.
http://bncc.ptcl.net.pk/WssWeb/welcomeStudent.jsp
For Onlien Order placement Please visit PTCL official site.
PTCL Broadband (DSL)’s Upcoming Packages
I have heard about upcomming packages of PTCL Broadband internet Service withing next two or three months which include cutting-off Prices and DSL including IPTV (Intenet TV) with many channels. A great news for every user who doesn’t have media cable connection.
OK, if I sum up my discussion, I had read about bad quality service of PTCL but just because of its attractive packages, without any annual contract unlike other Broadband internet service provider: Wateen, I gave PTCL a shot and now I’m a happy user of it. I would recommend PTCL Broadband (DSL) because of its economical pricing, keeping students in mind and the most important: Quality of Service.
The only question that I have in my mind is;
Wether this service in Faisalabad would remain consistent or will let the users down just like Lahore.
Please share your experiences regarding PTCL Broadband and leave a comment so that new users before choosing the service provider may have an in depth analysis.
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November 29th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
@ Syed Ali Raz
Thanks for reading and accepting my review.
I have a friend in Khi who’s also very happy with PTCL DSL service and using it for last 4 months.
But I think you guys a bit luckier than me because PTCL smart is yet to launch in Faisalabad.
Best,
November 28th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Your experience is a good one. I am a student at FAST-Karachi campus and I am thinking of getting DSL after reading your experience!
November 3rd, 2008 at 8:42 pm
NO i havnt applied for the IPTV yet ADNAN but soon will try it. as i have also checked out the Worldcall EVDO has lots of Signal problems in many areas and if you got disconnected then you should reboot pc in order to reconnect it back again lol strange peace of 3g device they got better to use Router worth 6000/- RS as them insteed of using the 4500 worth PKR usb device…
will soon come back again with more of the feedback from the ADSL providers…
Regards
ALI
October 27th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
@adnan i m from a village near peshawar called Wadpagga.
October 27th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
@Ali
It’s Great to know another happy PTCL user. but 115KB at 512kbps connection ??? o_O
BTW- have you got the IPTV service from PTCL ?
I’m still waiting for it to come to my City
October 27th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Just connected to PTCL fiber optic lines now and getting more and more speed over 115+ KB/S over just 512 Kilo Bits per second connection WOW.. i must say thats one promising service although i have seen ptcl support gets lack out when you try complain to their 1236 or 1218 number but still they are on top of the game .. as compare to any other internet provider in karachi …
October 27th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
WOWEEE… just connected to PTCL fiber network has been launched into our area now and i was totally stund to see which i belive no one can offer over 150+ KB/S i am talking about Kilo BYtes per second on just 512 Kilo Bits per second connection and i am just stund now and enjoying my PTCL broadband a lot more then any one now..
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:43 am
Where do you live zulfiqar?
October 22nd, 2008 at 11:37 am
I applied for a PTCL landline today after being tormented by my worlcall wireless monthly package.As i live in a remote village i don’t have much choice in broadband but the guy from PTCL told me that they send a tech wid a LQT meter which will let us know the actually scenario.i think there is no problem with service if your landline is okay and if you have a faulty drop wire or your the ptcl cables are damaged then its very difficult to imagine a smooth problem free broadband! i can ask him to through me a good pair from my neighbours or someone else they will never know but it is on the condition that the line to our locality is “untouched” by the developing authority!
September 30th, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Hi, i am a ptcl broadband user from karachi i got a very good experience with ptcl ADSL connection, and have heared that that have also launched business planes for offices too, so also providing FIBER OPTIC CONNECTION insteed of phone line upon request.. i think its the most reliable connection ever in introduced in pakistan.