BSNL has introduced 3G Services in India recently and many of the users have got their 3G SIMs handy. But most of them don't know how to activate 3G service on their BSNL mobile.
The BSNL 3G sim costs around Rs.300/- and it comes with 0 talk time and a validity of 7 days. So after purchasing the 3G Sim from BSNL, you need to recharge with any of the vouchers, let's say you recharge with First Monthly Recharge (FMC) worth Rs.399 it will give you a free data download of 1GB along with 30 Days validity. You can then choose between BSNL 3G prepaid and postpaid plans from the second month onwards.
1.Process I (Manually Update 3G Settings)
Your device should display a 3G icon next to the network on your mobile screen. If it is not being shown, simply goto Settings and change the Network Preferences to have it displayed.
Now, go to "Connection settings" and Create new connection profile or create a new Access Point Name (APN) and type the following.
Connection Name : BSNL 3GNote: If you are a BSNL 3G customer from North, West and East then APN will be gprsnorth3g.bsnl.in, gprswest3g.bsnl.in and gprseast3g.bsnl.in respectively. Also please note that the remaining fields like Proxy, Port, Username, Password, Server and Authentication lds should be left blank as it is.
APN : gprssouth3g.bsnl.in
After creating a new connection profile on your mobile, you are ready to use 3G Services on your mobile phone
Process II (Receive Settings Automatically through SMS)
Send an SMS to 58355 (toll free) in which your message should be typed as "Handset Brand Followed by Model Number".
Ex : Nokia C7 to 58355You will then receive the 3G setting in your in-box. Just save those settings and Boom...You can now use the 3G services without any hassle.
Note : Use the PIN "1111" if required to open the messages.
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