The easiest way is to do a broadband speed test This broadband speedtest was done in Wallawatta, on a weekday between 8pm to 9pm with Airtel, Dialog, Etisalat, Hutch. I did three test for each network with a time gap of 5 to 10 minutes, and then arrived at the average. The main objective of this test was to decide whether I should change my Internet Service Provider (ISP) or stick with Dialog. Download Speed (Mbps) Upload Speed (Mbps) Airtel 0.88 0.11 Dialog 2.20 0.31 Etisalat 3.25 0.08 Hutch 2.81 0.15 For detailed test data please click here. I know it would have given a better picture if I had done a number of speed tests at different times of the day and on different days – weekdays, weekends etc. I actually did, but somehow lost them. Please note Mobitel was not included in this speedtest as I did not have [...]

The Postpaid customers who pay their total outstanding bill amounts on or before the due date for the months of April & May will qualify for a lucky draw. Only COSP & Individual Postpaid customers are eligible for the promotion. Kindly note that COCP customers are not eligible. Prizes on offer: TVs/Mobile phone/Ipods/DVD players/Toasters Selected customers will be notified via SMS & will receive bill inserts. Source

Now Airtel Customers Can Receive O/L Exam Results Via SMS As Soon As It Released. To Receive Results: Type EXAMSIndex Number and send to 7545 Charges Rs. 2 + tax Per SMS. Source

Please be informed the First Time Recharge amount has been revised to Rs.51/= with effect from 2nd April 2010. For the customer who makes a First Time Reload, by default customer will receive all the benefits of the YOUTH MONTHLY pack. These Youth Monthly Pack benefits will be activated for the customer upon making the First Time Reload of Rs 51. Kindly note that the customer will only be able to enjoy the Youth pack benefits for a period of 30 days from the date of First Time Reload. The Benefits Customer Will Get * Reload Balance Rs. 51 * Outgoing 200 Minutes (A2A) * SMS 1000 (A2A) * Data 400 MB * Subscription Pack (News Alert, Jokes, Cricket Alerts) * Facebook Free Browsing & SMS Updates * Welcome Tune Subscription Free * Validity – 30 Days From The First Time Reload

IPL T 20 matches can now be viewed under the options mentioned below by making a 3G call to the short codes set out below. The charges would be as per the standard video call rates for the video portal (Rs. 2/+ tax-). A customer would have to have a 3G compatible handset and make a video call to view the matches. The customer also has to be in a 3G coverage area while making the video call. * Only Airtel customers can view this service. 6600 – Live Match Streaming 6611 – Archived Portal (Included each and every match Inning highlights, 4s-6s and wickets) 6622 – Latest Match 4s and 6s 6633 – Latest Match Wickets. for more info Link

DLF IPL T20 2010 Updates on Your Airtel Mobile Activation Type : ACT<>CKT And Send To 7544 <> Indicates Space Rs. 30 + Tax will be applicable for Monthly Subscription of services. Source

I got a inside information this morning that Airtel is offering 400MB of data and 3 hours and 20 min worth of local calls to any network, yes to any network…

Youth Pack – Weekly Reload Value Rs. 25 Free Outgoing Minutes 50 Minutes (A2A) SMS 500 (A2A) Data 100 MB Subscription Pack (News Alert, Jokes, Cricket Alerts) Facebook Free Browsing & SMS Updates Welcome Tune Free (All Are Valid For a Week) Youth Pack – Monthly Reload Value Rs. 99 Free Outgoing Minutes 200 Minutes (A2A) SMS 1000 (A2A) Data 400 MB Subscription Pack (News Alert, Jokes, Cricket Alerts) Facebook Free Browsing & SMS Updates Welcome Tune Free (All Are Valid For a Month) 1.What is Youth Pack? This consists of 2 reload categories Youth Weekly (Rs 25) Youth Monthly (Rs99) A customer could reload Rs 25 or Rs 99 and get entitle for the below benefits which will be valid for a week (Rs 25) and month (Rs 99) 2.What is special about the welcome tune offer? One month subscription free (Monthly rental) One Airtel tune free 3.What is [...]

1.What is Facebook on mobile? Facebook on mobile allows users to update their FB profile via SMS. 2.How do I register? Type FB and send to 32665. Then user will receive a reply message with a URL. Click on the URL (Via GPRS) & activate the secret code which is provided in the SMS. Once the registration is successful subscriber will be notified via SMS. 3.Do I get charge for the registration? Yes, Rs 1 + Tax (Only the SMS fee) 4.The following features can be updated via SMS. Update Status Add friends Messages Wall Post Poke 5.What are the SMS formats and the port numbers to use the below features? * Update Status -Type the message& send to 32665 (This is when you update your own status.) * Add friends -add<>friend name send to 32665 * Messages -Msg <> Name of person <> Message and send to 32665 * [...]

This is my first blog post from my new desktop PC which I bought from Barclays last week. And since we are temporarily at my parents place in Dehiwala and I don’t have an ADSL connection. I used my Dialog data plan