From what I understand, if the BSNL Broad works, it is a wonderful thing, for the cost is pretty cheap. However, since it is a government of India concern, if it doesn't work, then life is going to be hell. For the staff there, starting from the service technician to the Sub Divisional 'officer' and beyond are more or less majestic personages. They wont say 'sir' to their customer, the customer has to do it with the requisite level of obsequiousness. Don't try to argue with them, for you may end up with a huge bill and a Revenue Recovery order next year.
For a start, let the Indian Parliament insist that the staff over there, including the GM and the rest of the cows, start addressing the customers with a 'sir', a seat for the customer to sit down and a recording of their phones to understand the manner in which they talk to the local citizens.
As to other things, the BSNL has a Wireless phone called the Tharang. I don't know if it is available all over India. The speed is around 115 kbps. It is reliable to the extend that it is directly connected to the main server in the state, and do not come under the local Exchange. The monthly tarriff comes to around 420 rupees if you use internet. They claim unlimited Data Download, but then the speed effectively limits it.
