Practical No – 2

NAME: RASIKA SANTOSH BHOR ENROLLMENT NO : 1926007

Aim-Study of available ISP’s in India.

Theory-
1. What is ISP (Internet Service Provider)?

The term Internet service provider (ISP) refers to a company that provides access to the Internet
to both personal and business customers. ISPs make it possible for their customers to surf the
web, shop online, conduct business, and connect with family and friends - all for a fee. ISPs may
also provide other services including email services, domain registration, web hosting, and
browser packages. An ISP may also be referred to as an information service provider, a storage
service provider, an Internet service provider, or any combination of these three based on the
services the company offers.

2. Why do we need ISP?

Everybody needs three things to connect with the Internet: a computer, web browser software,
and an Internet service provider (ISP).
You already have the starting two, that means you need to find only an ISP. You must pay an ISP
for the privilege of surfing the web. When your computer connects to your ISP’s computers,
Internet Explorer automatically finds the Internet, and you’re ready to surf the web.
Choosing an ISP is fairly easy because you’re often stuck with whichever ISPs serve your
particular geographical area. Ask your friends and neighbors how they connect and whether they
recommend their ISP. Call several ISPs serving your area for a rate quote and then compare rates.
Most bill on a monthly basis, so if you’re not happy, you can always switch.
• • Although ISPs charge for Internet access, you don’t always have to pay. Some places
share their Internet access for free, usually through a wireless connection. If your laptop or tablet
includes wireless support, and most do, you can browse the Internet whenever you’re within
range of a free wireless signal.

• • Although a few ISPs charge for each minute you’re connected, most charge from 800 to
1500 a month for unlimited service. Make sure that you know your rate before hopping aboard or
else you may be unpleasantly surprised at the month’s end.

• • ISPs let you connect to the Internet in a variety of ways. The slowest ISPs require a
dialup modem and an ordinary phone line. Faster still are broadband connections: special DSL or
ISDN lines provided by some phone companies, and the even faster cable modems, supplied by
your cable television company. When shopping for broadband ISPs, your geographic location
usually determines your options.

• • You need to pay an ISP for only one Internet connection. By setting up a network, you
can share that single connection with any other computers, cell phones, TVs, and other Internet-
aware gadgetry in your home or office.
3. ISP Available in India-

Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL and MTNL.

Here are the most ISP Wireline Wireless Total
used ISP, Rank Subscribers Subscribers Subscribers
1 Jio 414,996,997 418,145,365
3,148,368
2 Airtel 348,348,667 353,042,799
4,704,132
3 Vi 520,573 282,624,805 283,145,378
4 BSNL 24,507,496 30,907,876
6,813,500

Comparison of ISPs-
Wireless Internet Cost Days Data
mode- ISP Speed (excluding
gst)
Jio 30mbps 399 30 Unlimited
100mbps 699 30 Unlimited
150mbps 999 30 Unlimited
Airtel 40mbps 499 30 Unlimited
100mbps 799 30 Unlimited
200mbps 999 30 Unlimited
BSNL 60mbps 599 30 Unlimited
100mbps 799 30 Unlimited
200mbps 999 30 Unlimited

Wired Internet Cost Cable Days Data

Mode- ISP Speed (excluding
gst)
Jio 60mbps 600 Fiber optics 30 Unlimited
Airtel 50mbps 700 Fiber optics 30 Unlimited
BSNL 50mbps 749 Fiber 30 Unlimited
Optics

On the basis of above comparison, I come to know the wireless mode is best with high network
speed and lower cost than wired one, so I will go for wireless mode. And in the wireless mode
also among Jio, Airtel and BSNL, according to me Jio-100mbps-699 plan will be best for my
network and internet requirements.
Conclusion- Thus, in this practical we have seen comparison between most famous ISP in
India. We have compared them on the basis on cost, speed, price and wired and wireless mode.
Hence, we studied about available ISP in India