The offer that was discontinued by Airtel for some reasons is back in the New Year. Now recharge with RC 98 and get 2GB of free data with a validity of one month. Let me tell you, 2GB is a LOT of data when you are browsing from your mobile. Since this comes under GPRS, speed remains fairly low with a max speed of 14.4kBps.
Airtel RC 98
But since this is on mobile, where browsers are good enough to compress, remove pictures and disable java script (if you’d like to) you won’t feel the speed to be that slow. Connect to the Internet using this Access point on your laptop; you can easily have a cup of tea before a page loads 
I currently have the Airtel My Data Offer which gives 100MB of free data for 3 months. Those 3 months will be completed by February 18 (for me). A good part of that 100MB is going waste for me each month. Immediately after that offer ends, I’ll be moving into this plan without a doubt.
If you think Rs.98 (or 2GB) is heavy for your mobile, you can go for a Chhota data plan of RC 24 (Available for RC 17 in some circles) which gives 200MB of free data for 3 days.
Post free data usage (either for RC 98 or RC 24), you’ll be charged 30ps/50kb of data, which is the normal charge for the Mobile Office APN.
Also see Aircel Pocket Internet mobile data plan (Unlimited Internet for Rs.98/month)
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hi ! iam using airtel gprs plan@ 98 2gb/month but in this plan the dwnldng spd is too slow is there is any trck to increase the speed if any plz mail it to me
how to check postpaid usage
i m not handling my orkut account esly last time i was using nokia 7610 in that time my orkut web page has cleary and fully opened. but now i m facing this proublm by samsung metro 3g. pls tel me solution
Hi Sriraj….!!!
I am using RC 98 Plan on my AIRTEL POSTPAID with Samsung Metro S3310 mobile….
i downloaded facebook application which was of 5kb. Now whenever i start, it plays it in Java & shows the message ” ‘http://m.facebook.com/?ref=gj’ will start. This will require the use of airtime for which you may be charged. Continue? YES or NO ”
Please tell in detail about this airtime charges…. Will it be charged to me above my monthly RC98 plan charges ????
If it is only 5kb, it isn’t an app but just an icon with the bookmark of facebook mobile site. When ever you click that app icon, you will taken to the mobile facebook site using your phone’s browser.
Instead, to get free facebook access, type 0.facebook.com from your mobile browser.
Thanks a lot sir …..!!!!
Dear Sriraj !!!
The code you told i.e. *123*10# to know the balance in RC98 is not working. I am using Airtel POST PAID Plan….. Is there any other way to get the internet balance…???
And also tell would it cross the limit of 2GB p/m, if i browse through my mobile for two hours per day???
Obviously it won’t work for Post Paid connections and I’m not aware of how you’d check the remaining balance too. Probably, you should call Customer care and find out.
Regarding 2GB/month for 2 hours a day, there are too many variables to consider. In short, if you browse web pages that has a lot of images, music or videos, obviously you will cross 2GB and that too well before you reach 1 month.
THANKS A TON….!!!
Does this plan work while roaming too? Please clarify!
Yes. But for security reasons, it (or any prepaid number) won’t work in J & K and other North Eastern states.
Hi sriraj…. First i wd say thanx fr ur kind wrk… Realy ur doing gud wrk….
As im having a query, presently im using n73 mobile and i activatd airtl 98rupee internet fr 2gb… In my mob and laptop it wrks very nicely, bt i cud’t abl to download any medical dictionaries and if dwlding als it wl nt supporting to my n73 mob… So plz guide, suggest any website fr dwnlng…. thank u…
What does this have to do with RC 98 plan?
It’s just that you aren’t finding the appropriate app. Visit ‘www.getjar.com’, set your phone as Nokia N73 (you’ll find this at the top right). After that, type what ever you want, for example, medical dictionary or oxford medical dictionary in the search box and then download appropriate apps.
Hi Sriraj,
I have sony k810i mobile and would like to go for 98 plan and also like to connect to PC/laptop please let me know the exacht steps.
Do I have to download any suites?
I know you already informed that this plan is best useful for mobile but even though I would like to connect to pc/laptop so please help.
I’m sorry but I’m not well versed with Sony Ericsson mobiles. I tried searching for ‘K810i’ on SE India site but couldn’t find it.
You’d generally need a PC Suite (Nokia calls it PC Suite, it may be a different naming in SE Mobile but nonetheless, it is a piece of software that connects your mobile to your computer) to connect to Internet via mobile. So if there is one for Sony Ericsson mobiles, get hold of that.
Or if your phone has ‘phone as modem’ option you can simply connect it to laptop and select your phone as Internet access point.
As far as the Rs.98 plan goes, you don’t even need to go out to recharge, if you have enough balance, just dial *567*14# to get onto this plan (renews it self automatically every month).
How can I chek my internet balance and validity.I tried with *123*10# but it only gives the balance remains.pls help me.
can i use opera mini in my cell….
Sure if it supports. Just make sure Airtel Mobile Office APN is given the highest priority in the connectivity settings or else, Opera mini would use the Airtel Live APN, for which you’ll be charged from your main account.
is downloading also free until 2gb finishes or we can only browse
2GB data includes downloading and browsing.
hi friends, i have bought a micromax MMX 350G usb modem…i am failed to connect net with airtel…but with others connection (aircel, idea) it is connected very easily….please help me…
change apn to :airtelgprs.com
for my airtel mobil intrnate bal and validity enquiry through *123*10# not worked. Pl guide me
how to activate airtel mbl internet
Go to the nearest store and recharge with RC 98. Or, if you have enough balance on your mobile, you can dial *567*14# to activate Airtel Mobile Internet (Rs.98 would be immediately debited from your balance). This way, be aware that the subscription renews itself at the end of 30 day period if balance is still over Rs.98.
1) In RC98 plan. can i talk with my frnd by using google talk to google talk.
2) I want to know any other unlimited packages for 6month or 1year
I want to check the airtel gprs usage.But when I dial *123*10# it says requesting and then “invalid service code”.What should I do?
It only works for prepaid users with activated Rs.98 service (or smaller recharges too)
hey
i am using airtel 98 rs plan and it is working really nice for me.Downloading speed is 22 kbps with idm and i am using nokia 6085 for connecting.How i can connect by using samsung corby GT3650.
thanx….
this 2 gb can be used as downloading also please tell me…
thanks in advance
haiiii
yes this 2GB can be used in both surffing and downloading
both will be chared in that only
byeeeeee
Hi Sriraj,
Just going thru some site i came accros this blog. I would like congrats. You are really doing a great job is explaining people.
I too have one query… Tell Rc 98 is only for unlimited browsing and not for downlaods. Because if i am am downloading any thing from free download site also i am charged for the same.
Can please advice on this
Thanks
Unlimited browsing is just for a show off. It’s actually limited to 2GB. But if you are using it only for your mobile browsing, you will never reach any where near 2GB of data.
To answer your question, you need to first understand the basics of data transfer or bandwidth.
Whether you simply browse any website or download something, you need bandwidth (simply say ‘Data’). So it doesn’t matter what you are doing with the data plan, download, browse, or something else, as long as you stay below 2GB, you will not be charged.
As said before, you can check your RC 98 balance from time to time by dialing *123*10#. This balance is different from your main account balance which is called the ‘voice account’ (*123#)
Hi,
I am using U100i mobile right now, i bought airtel 98 Rs card but even then i am getting charged for browsing… is there any setting that needs to be configured i am not aware of?
Are you sure your mobile is using the ‘Mobile Office’ APN (access point) while connecting to the Internet?
I’ve not seen U100i phone, but if there is any setting to edit the connection priorities, set Mobile Office to number 1.
But then, after every session, balance will still be reduced, but from your Internet Account. When you recharge with Rs.98, the Internet balance on your phone will be something like Rs.2097. As you use the APN, the balance will be coming down (check by dialing *123*10# )
u got an iphone ……..why to use that plan..find out some better plan..for atleast iphone’s shake.
can i operate the airtel RC 98 gprs connection using opera mini? Please tell how to operate in opera mini!
Yes you can. No special settings, just recharge with RC 98 and start using Opera mini. If it asks for a connection type, select ‘Mobile Office’
i’ve airtel’s Rs 98 internet plan and access with nokia 6233 bluetooth connectivity. its speed is very slow pages are open in long period.
How to increase surphing and downloading speed.
This is not meant as an alternative to your broadband sir, it’s just for mobiles.
thanku sir
Dude i also use it through 3110c and get about 10 kbps of avrg. Max 19 kbps of dwnloading.
What u hv to do is:
1. Install win vista it is best for net .
2. Get DAP 9.3 or grter .
3. Install google crome brwser .the best.
4. Try to use 98 , at mrning 5 to 9 am . It’s the time of bet network speed .
shouldn’t you use b instead of B? as in speed is around 120 kbps whoch translates to 14.x kBps.
Where is that?
Hello Sriraj,
I have a mocromax q5 mobile with airtel unlimited internet(i.e.2Gb).
I have opera mini browser by default in phone.
Can I use that opera mini browser to browse through my mobile?
Why asking this is i read on airtel site that “The 2GB free usage is available only on browsing through Mobile Office settings.”… i dont know whether this browser uses those settings are not but im able to connect to internet through opera.
Please clarify if u know.
Thanks ,
mbnaidu
I’m not sure how the APN settings are in Q5 but you can try this way instead.
When you browse the next time check you main account balance (*123#) and dedicated Internet account balance (*123*10#).
Browse for a brief time and then check both balances’ again and you’ll know whether Opera is using your Main account (through Airtel Live APN) or your Dedicated Internet account (through Mobile Office APN).
Having said that, I can guarantee 99.9% that Opera uses Mobile Office APN itself to connect to the Internet.
Hi sriraj,
Thank u verymuch for the reply.
I tried *123*10# as well as *123# but im getting response as invalid service code.
But , ur effort to help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks a lot,
mbnaidu
I forgot to tell , mine is a postpaid a/c
Ohhk. Obviously those hot keys won’t work for postpaid. As I said, I’m 99.9% sure that Opera mini uses Mobile Office APN to connect to the Internet.
FYI, When there is no WiFi in range, my iPhone connects to Internet via Mobile Office APN (through Opera or otherwise).
Since there is no WiFi for Q5, you’ve to be sure to set the connectivity priorities, first Mobile Office and then Airtel Live.
I deleted ‘airtel live’ from the profiles altogether.I now have only ‘airtel gprs’ along with other service providers profiles.I’m able to connect through opera and i think its connecting through mobileoffice APN as u said.
Thanks alot,
mbnaidu
Confirming that opera mini uses APN settings of airtel mobile office and hence there will be no charge till 2GB(unlimited FUP plan).
I got my monthly bill and has not charged any for the data transfer, so Confirming this.
Thanks,
mbnaidu
Hi, for internet usage balance send ‘ * 123 * 18#
This will definitely work..
regards
diipak
with the recharge of rs 98 we can able to browse for only 2gb data or it can also go further
Fair usage policy limits you to 2GB. But as I said, if you are solely using this plan for your mobile (and not connecting it to your PC), 2GB is a LOT of data to be used.
Please Guide me abt the speed Rs.98 Plan if i m using it by connecting it to my pc.
It’s not meant for using with your PC. It’s exclusively for mobile. Speed of it will be limited, 14.4KB/s at max (and that too in the mornings when there are less number of concurrent users).
Use it for your mobile with Internet access.
Few mins back i have done wit dis rechg by dialing *567*14#
Now iam checking my bal. *123*10#.. its shows ur dedicated(sms) bal is 2073 .. whats this ? Let me know..
Immediate reply will be highly appriciated…
byeee byeee !!
It’s your dedicated Internet account balance. It’s not SMS balance.
When you recharge with RC 98, the dedicated account balance (*123*10#) starts some where at Rs.2097. As you use Internet on your mobile, it’ll keep decreasing.
hey sriraj,
in my ded internet account the exact opposite is happening…its starting at 0.00 INR…and it hasnt changed…its bin like this since i did RC 98…is tht normal?…
Sam
oh and i used opera on my phone…and after i cancelled the connection…(i hav a windows phone)…it said u hav bin charged 0.09….(i dont think i shud be getting such a notification rite?)…i already restarted my phone….browsed again…and the same msg came…its not gettin cut frm my main acc..i checkd…but im jus afraid it’l get cut later…plz advice
It’s most likely being cut from the dedicated Internet account.
If it is postpaid, I have no idea..
If it is prepaid, then it surely not normal
Hi , y can u 98 internet plan with your pc. just intall nokia pc suite on your computer . after install nokia pc suite open nokia pc suite and one click the option connect to the internet after click the option one window open and process will be start and your phone has been connected to the internet .
say about airtelbroadband plan
Hey so if i wanted to do this plan what do i need to do, i’m from the US so i dont know how to get this RC98 plan to work with my phone, i got an iphone