Jun 21 2009

Aircel Pocket Internet

Published by Sunny Bajaj at 11:14 pm under General Talks, Internet Talks, Mobile & Wireless

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Aircel has introduced Pocket Internet cards which offer unlimited browsing, unlimited song shuffle on Dialer Tunes to free exciting games, free wallpapers and a whole lot more.

Aircel has two types of Pocket Internet Card:

Aircel Pocket Internet Card: Rs.14
Unlimited Internet Validity: 3 Days.
Free WallPapers and Game Downloads.

Aircel Pocket Internet Card: Rs.98
Unlimited Internet Validity: 30 Days
Free WallPapers, Game Downloads and The Unlimited Free Song Shuffle on caller Tunes service.
(Only song charges is Free but a monthly rent of caller tune service will applicable)

How to Activate Aircel Pocket Internet Card:

  • Send the 16-digit Pin number to *124*Pin-number#
  • Aircel Pocket Internet is activated in 60 mins
  • SMS PI to 121 (toll free) to get the Internet(GPRS) settings for your mobile

My Review of Aircel Pocket Internet Card & Aircel:

  • I find the Aircel Network to be a bit poor as compared to established mobile networks in Mumbai.
  • Aircel gives issues while calling back a number or replying to a sms, it doesn’t allow you to use a mobile number with +91 extension.
  • Aircel has amazing voice clarity.
  • Aircel Pocket Internet card offers good surfing speeds compared to other mobile operators.
  • Unlimited Internet for a reasonable price is the best thing about Aircel Pocket Internet.
  • It can be used on your laptop/pc too.
  • I use my Aircel Pocket Internet on my iPhone, its gives me great surfing speeds.
  • I had taken a 1-Day trial pack from a promotion store of Aircel and it surely rocked for me.
  • Best thing about Aircel Pocket Internet is refill system wherein services are available for 3 days or 30 days and after the validity is over, the service is automatically deactivated. - No more regular billing if you forget to deactivate a service.

For those who haven’t tried Aircel Pocket Internet, I would say its a must incase you travel a lot and need something better then current GPRS services in the market.

Please share your reviews and experience with Aircel and Aircel Pocket Internet Cards. :)

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56 Responses to “Aircel Pocket Internet”

  1. Chirag nebon 26 Jun 2009 at 6:32 pm

    hey what are the settings for aircel gprs in iphone
    please help me i want to use internet in my iphone (jailbreaked)


  2. Sunny Bajajon 26 Jun 2009 at 11:57 pm

    @ Chirag:

    Just keep the APN: aircelgprs

    No need to enter anything for username or password. :-) Enjoy!


  3. Chirag nebon 27 Jun 2009 at 1:29 am

    thanks for reply i have another question
    i have iphone 2g unlocked and jailbreaked with firmware 3.0
    will it work in firmware 3.0


  4. Sunny Bajajon 27 Jun 2009 at 2:19 am

    @ Chirag: Yes buddy, Aircel Pocket Internet does work on a unlocked iPhone. I am using it on my iPhone (2G/OS:3.0). :-)


  5. anil bhaton 30 Jun 2009 at 7:02 pm

    please call me in case u require Pocket internet on your phone

    9768199169


  6. Chintanon 07 Jul 2009 at 3:17 pm

    Can you please help me on connecting my iphone 3g(3.0) to PC through Aircel? The free gprs works fine on my iphone but when connect to PC the Internet tethering option disappears. Plz Help.


  7. Rohiton 07 Jul 2009 at 6:32 pm

    Hey chintan can u give me the gprs setting for 3g iphone .


  8. Sunny Bajajon 07 Jul 2009 at 7:22 pm

    @ Rohit: I have a mentioned it.

    Aircel Pocket Internet GPRS Settings:

    APN: aircelgprs

    Username:

    Password:

    (No username or password)

    Hope it helps. :-)


  9. Sunny Bajajon 07 Jul 2009 at 7:24 pm

    @ Chintan: I will soon make a post with detailed information on how to connect iphone 3G to your pc/computer to surf the Internet. :-)

    Watch out for it!


  10. Vasimon 07 Jul 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Please give the settings of PC connectivity of Aircel Pocket Internet.


  11. Mohanon 09 Jul 2009 at 3:27 pm

    Iam using Aircel Prepaid + Iphone 2g With OS 3.0. I want to use Aircel Pocket internet on my iphone 2g.
    In my iphone.. there are no edge settings.. but there is Cellular Data Network where i can edit APN. I have kept the APN as “aircelgprs”. I restarted the mobile. reinserted the sim too.. But still im not able to get the internet.
    Someone tell me what to do..
    Thanks in advance..


  12. Sunny Bajajon 09 Jul 2009 at 4:23 pm

    @ Mohan: Keep

    APN: aircelgprs

    no username and password.

    If that doesn’t work check and let me know if ‘E’ appears next to the network signal bar on your iphone mobile.


  13. sajanon 14 Jul 2009 at 4:15 pm

    hey guys pls help me i culdn’t browse internet in my iphone 3g 3.0 firmware. pls need some help. i did that apn : aircel gprs bla bla bla everything but it still not working, pls help me.

    thank’s


  14. sajanon 14 Jul 2009 at 4:21 pm

    hey Chintan, pls can u guide me how to get settings for iphone 3g 3.0 firmware


  15. Sunny Bajajon 14 Jul 2009 at 7:40 pm

    @sajan: I have no idea why it doesn’t work for you. I surf Aircel Pocket Internet on my iPhone everyday.

    APN is not: aircel gprs

    APN: aircelgprs

    —-

    Doesn’t work cal up the customer care? Call the aircel customer care.


  16. sajanon 15 Jul 2009 at 9:43 am

    thank u for ur response.

    let me try once again ….


  17. sajanon 15 Jul 2009 at 9:46 am

    it showing could not activate cellular data..


  18. sajanon 15 Jul 2009 at 9:47 am

    anyway i will call up d customer care.. thank u


  19. mithun.dey123@rediffmail.comon 15 Jul 2009 at 4:35 pm

    plz send me del.s that help me to connect internet unlimited internet on aircel pocketinternet,setting on my pc setting.and all


  20. saravana kumaron 15 Jul 2009 at 7:25 pm

    dear sir

    i used pocket internet browsing is good i like it. but i have one doubt . how can i voice chat calling in yahoo messenger in my phone. if it is possible to voice chat tell me plz.


  21. Sunny Bajajon 16 Jul 2009 at 12:15 am

    @saravana: Voice Chatting cannot be possible with any GSM or CDMA operator via a mobile in India because Voice calling require good bandwidth and requires high speed connection. :-)


  22. Pujanon 16 Jul 2009 at 12:15 am

    i m having same problem as mohan..

    having iphone 2g @ 3.0

    i set up the apn to aircelgprs..

    but that “E” is not comming beside the carrier name..

    pleez help………………..


  23. Sunny Bajajon 16 Jul 2009 at 12:26 pm

    ‘E’ denotes Edge facility in your area. This means that your area doesn’t have the GPRS/EDGE network. Try inserting a Aircel/Vaodafone sim, you’ll see that a ‘E’ symbol does appear.

    One of my friends faced a similar issue but when he was travelling found the ‘E’ signal and was able to surf. :-)

    Call up the Customer Care and inquire.


  24. Pujanon 16 Jul 2009 at 1:05 pm

    yesterday i removed the aircel card nd put up the vodafone card……
    then again i put up that aircel card…on ma iphone

    just 2 mins before relpacing the sim i was able to surf….


  25. Sunny Bajajon 16 Jul 2009 at 2:20 pm

    @ Pujan: That’s because you may have got the ‘E’ signal.

    Remember once you insert other sim, you need to again set apn settings for Aircel Card. :-)


  26. kunalon 16 Jul 2009 at 10:03 pm

    hey m using aircel edge internet on my unlock iphone 3G OS:2.2
    but m not able to call from my mobile. when i enter in option phone>keypad i am not able to press any key and after 2 to 3 secs it automatically returns to springboard. i can send msgs but i cant call from my mobile. plz help me.


  27. Pujanon 16 Jul 2009 at 10:39 pm

    now its showing that E..
    nd now i can surf……


  28. Sunny Bajajon 17 Jul 2009 at 1:26 am

    @ Kunal: Probably time to upgrade your iPhone Firmware. ;-)

    @ Pujan: I am glad that the connection is now working for you. :-D


  29. Francison 18 Jul 2009 at 11:30 am

    Hai i am Aircel PI user its amazing but Very much slow & also I wana know how to make Voice calls using AIRCEL Pocket Internet From my PC & what are the Charges for it Could you plz send me an mail about the tariff….


  30. jyotion 20 Jul 2009 at 4:32 pm

    can i use aircel pocket internet on my pc..how much shoul b spend for it,give me full detail of internet teriff.
    thank u


  31. rizwanon 22 Jul 2009 at 2:37 am

    Dear sunny…ur doing a gr8 job…keep it up !
    im having iphone 2g with the latest firmwarre(jailboken too)
    ive used airtel mobile office…its quite good…but slow.
    so was wondering if the gprs (mobile internet) provided by
    reliance gsm or aircel in better ??
    pls write back !!!
    p.s i heard that reliance gprs doenst work with iphone 2g


  32. PRATEEKon 22 Jul 2009 at 1:20 pm

    can any1 tell me that may i use mobile application like operamini, nimbuzz etc. through aircel pocket internet ? and may i use it on pc ?


  33. Bhanuon 24 Jul 2009 at 7:45 pm

    I have a doubt regarding the sites which can be opened through Aircel Pocket Internet…. Can I access all the sites or just facebook, yahoo one search and Aircel’s own portal site ??? Wat about pc connectivity ??


  34. rameshon 28 Jul 2009 at 12:22 am

    Hi sunny how are u I want to buy Sony ericssion mobile usb broadband device can u help to find the retailer shop in mumbai mail me sunny


  35. Ritesh Sethon 10 Aug 2009 at 4:50 am

    It worked for me!

    Using Aircel in the Kolkata circle.
    Using Iphone 3G (US locked, but using a Turbo SIM).

    I tried sending “PI”, “WAP”, and “GPRS” several times to 121 but kept getting the same message back - “OTA not supported”. So, I called their customer service line 98040 12345 and got the following manual settings for my Iphone.

    Click Settings > General > Network > Cellular Data Network (or EDGE in some phones). Then enter the following Access Point Network (APN) into the APN Box: “aircelweb” (without quotations).

    Leave the user name and password box blank.

    This is all you have to do. It worked for me! I was able to retrieve my mails through the “PUSH” function, use Google maps, and update Facebook App.

    They told me that I will be charged on a pay-per-use basis @ 10 paise/KB. So, I clicked on Yahoo.com and ended up paying Rs 1. My email download cost was over Rs. 5.

    I am going to try the Pocket Internet cards to get the Unlimited Internet service for Rs 98/month.

    Hope this helps!

    -RS


  36. manojon 24 Aug 2009 at 10:32 am

    hi
    i’m not able to use pocket internet on my iphone 2g with firmwre 3.0,
    bcoz the edge option has been vanished from my phone,
    in the network setting i only hav wifi, data roaming and vpn,
    plz help me guys what to do.


  37. Abhinavon 01 Sep 2009 at 1:05 pm

    Here’s the settings.

    APN: aircelgprs

    ISP: *99***1#

    Just dailing the number above will connect you to the internet in no time.

    Speeds are good, as compared to the TATA-INDICOM and other cellular companies.

    The only problem, i’m facing is that it keeps disconnecting in every 5mins or so, which is quite depressing and frustrating.

    Hope aircel will patch this problem.


  38. ROSHANon 02 Sep 2009 at 1:05 pm

    please let me know wen we cinnect aircel pocket internet to our pc can we download unlimited


  39. Amit Upretion 08 Sep 2009 at 12:08 am

    Hey I m using Black Berry 8320. Please tell me how to do grps activation.


  40. arnabon 14 Sep 2009 at 2:08 am

    Hey Sunny, i have trying to get the setup of aircel pocket internet by sending the SMS PI to 121…..iam getting the reply that the Keyword not found….Can u help me


  41. hemanton 15 Sep 2009 at 5:42 pm

    I am using aircel on my 3g iphone and it’s working swell.. would like to use it on PC as well..

    Sunny buddy, if you can help nothing like it.. plz keep up the good work -:)


  42. Krishnaon 16 Sep 2009 at 11:16 pm

    Hi all,

    I have found soulation for Apple Iphone 2G/3G version with 3.0 Firmware installed handset, if u did not find ” Celluar Data Network ” don’t worry please check out for a detail soluation.

    Some Providers Like Airtel / Aircel dont Need any APN settings to browse internet in your Apple Unlocked & Jailbroken Iphone

    Requriments:

    1. Wireless Router
    2. Iphone with 3.0 Firmware

    If u dont have A Wireless Router Dont Worry Alter Method is there but it take a lot of time & a lot to explain. i will let u know in my next posting.

    Configure your Wireless Option in you Iphone & check that u r able to browse internet using that or not.

    go to Safari and type ” help.benm.at” GO

    once the Page got opened Scroll down & go to ” MobileConfigs Create>”

    Then Scrol Down & go to Mobile Internet and enter your Service Provider link ex:” http://live.vodafone.in” for VODAFONE

    provide username & password if needed

    once u r Done Click on Generate

    Once u r Dont A file will be creater & Open a Menu “Install Profile” in that u will find Install just Click on it

    There u Go Most of the Handset need to switch of & Switch on the Handset then start Using Net.

    Enjoy Surfing Net


  43. Rahulon 24 Sep 2009 at 4:46 pm

    i want 2 use pocket internet in my 5200 …….. i had sms pi 2 121….i got 2 sms in respond…. but i cud not save the settin … i even tried puttin settings manually …but when i enter an adress it shows”1st subscibe 2 data pakage “…plz tell wat 2 doo..


  44. delhi iphoneon 29 Sep 2009 at 10:21 pm

    Hi,
    Many of the times my Iphone 3G 16GB shows “No Service” in the specific network area, but if the same sim card is used with other mobile handset in the same network area its shows full network, is it a problem with network service provider for iphone in india with Aircel.

    i update my iphone 3g with firmware 3.1 and the jailbreak(pwnage ) it´s ok..!and unlock with “ultrasn0w”,


  45. delhi iphoneon 29 Sep 2009 at 10:22 pm

    any help plz ……………..???????????


  46. HellCrusheron 14 Oct 2009 at 4:24 am

    After AIRTEL has stopped its NOP@99/pm, I tried AIRCEL’s Pocket Internet @ 98/pm
    Speed is worth for what u pay.
    Its Unlimited with POP3, PC Connectivity tooo. You can access ur gmail or anyother pop3 based emails directly to ur mobile’s inbox.

    AIRTEL SUCKS & AIRCEL ROCKS.

    More about GPRS comparison between major players, feel free to look here:
    http://broadbandforum.in/airtel-mobile/52622-comparison-airtels-mobile-office-tata-docomo-and-aircels-pocket-internet/


  47. bharaton 20 Oct 2009 at 1:43 am

    i want to know the deatils of:

    How to connect my iphone to a laptop to browse by using aircel pocket internet. It is very much emergency for me. Can any one tell me plzzzzzzzzzz,, very urgent


  48. Yconon 21 Oct 2009 at 4:18 pm

    Hi ,
    sunny thanks for all your help …
    I founf it better than aircel call center ..

    Thanks


  49. GGGoswamion 22 Oct 2009 at 1:05 pm

    Hi Everybody,

    Can I use Aircel Pocket internet on my laptop with samsung 3310 mobile. Because the samsung pcstudio software doesnot have any option for Aircel.
    If yes, kindly state the procedure.


  50. jebiscoon 23 Oct 2009 at 2:30 am

    hey guys any one tell me ……………………….. i am trying to conect airce with my laptop throo billionton PCMCIA GSM/GPRS wireles modem. but it fails.
    can any one help me..???????


  51. indiaon 27 Oct 2009 at 7:51 pm

    what is the web settings for iphone for reliance any idea ??????


  52. arkaon 05 Nov 2009 at 5:14 pm

    ki i have nokia5220 & i uses aircel sim . i have rechargered with 98/- PI service but i cannot still connect internet to my pc. though i can use it on my mobile. plese helh


  53. Anandbabuon 17 Nov 2009 at 2:17 pm

    is it maximum of 200 mb……….. if it exceeds that it what will be the charges…..
    hw much maximum usage……


  54. Vasanthon 17 Nov 2009 at 11:57 pm

    I’m Vasanth, i’m using Tinmo f800 Mobil. how can i use aircel PI/GPRS in my mobile. i have GPRS facility in my mobile.

    thanks.


  55. Arjunon 23 Nov 2009 at 11:58 am

    HI, am using iPhone 2G, FW 3.0
    I’m not able to access internet.
    I put the APN : aircelgprs
    but somewhere i read the guy used ” aircelgprs.pr ”

    what should i do ?
    pls help..
    can anybody mail me how to do it ?
    coolarjunn@yahoo.com


  56. Rishbhon 03 Dec 2009 at 10:12 pm

    If you want to surf internet on your pc, make sure your packet data access point is aircelgprs. I have nokia 5130. I use to write an access point in settings>connectivity>packet data>access point>packet data access point. Now you can use your phone as a dial up modem. All you need is a data cable and drivers. Nokia pc suite installs my phones modem drivers itself. Or you can use bluetooth pan network too.


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