BSNL GPRS Activation and Configuration Settings

By vbb|2009 January 19|tags: , , ,

If you are a BSNL mobile subscriber and want to get Internet on your mobile through GPRS then you will need to configure your mobile for GPRS access.

But before configuring, you need to get GPRS services activated for your mobile.Earlier this year BSNL has activated GPRS on all prepaid mobiles.So you just need to configure your mobile and go surfing.Postpaid users will need to activate it as there are different plans for postpaid users.However, in case GPRS in not activated by default in your area, you can activate it by sending an SMS as follows,depending on what type of user you are.

BSNL Prepaid

SMS GPRSPRE to 53733 .It can take 24 hrs to get activated and you will get a confirmation message after activation.

BSNL postpaid

After you decide on the plan SMS GPRS49 or GPRS199 to 53733.It can take 24 hrs to get activated and you will get a confirmation message after activation.

Configuration settings for GPRS access

After your activation is done you need to configure your mobile to get GPRS data.You have to send a message to 58355 which contains your mobile model.For example-If you have a Nokia N70 ,SMS “Nokia N70″ to 58355.

Soon you will get WAP,Portal,GPRS and MMS settings from BSNL.Save them all to your mobile.Use either WAP or GPRS as your default access point if your mobile asks for it.

Why are so many settings given for-

  • BSNL Portal settings -Enables  your mobile  to browse BSNL WAP portal i.e. http://wap.cellone.in
  • BSNL WAP settings-Enables  your mobile  to browse any WAP enabled portal.
  • BSNL GPRS-Enables  your mobile  to browse any site on Internet.Moreover this setting is responsible to get Internet on your Laptop/PC using your mobile.
  • BSNL MMS-Needed to send and receive MMS.

After configuration it’s time to browse the Internet.Opera mini is a better browser than the default one.You can download Opera Mini and then start using it to know why it’s the world’s most popular mobile Web browser.

Help! My Configuration doesn’t work

Now if automatic configuration doesn’t work on your mobile then here are the resources to help you out-

Know the basic terms and facts of GPRS settings.

You can read General settings for Nokia mobiles.
Get BSNL GPRS Settings for Nokia s40 3rd Edition Mobiles for example

Nokia 3500C,6300,6131,6233,6270,660 slide,6600 fold,3600 slide,6300i,5610Xpress music,5310xpress music,6500 and so on

Get BSNL GPRS Settings for Nokia 3230 (and other S60,2nd Edition Mobiles)

Having all the above resources can help you to setup GPRS access manually.If you still have difficulty you can let me know in comments.

Related posts:

  1. BSNL GPRS settings-Basic Things to Know Before
  2. BSNL GPRS Settings for Nokia 3230 (and other S60,2nd Edition Mobiles)
  3. BSNL 3G Settings and Configuration
  4. BSNL GPRS Activation/Deactivation/Plan Change and Settings SMS codes
  5. BSNL GPRS Settings for Nokia s40 3rd Edition Mobiles

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  1. May 9, 2009

    sir in my mobile gprs is activated but not get the settings my cell is nokia and model numbers is nokia 5130 c 2 please send the settings

    • Vbb permalink*
      May 9, 2009

      Fron which region you are..and which service provider you are using.If it’s BSNL try sending “Nokia 6600″ or “Nokia 6300″ to 58355.Make sure you have cleared all settings which you have modified.

  2. subhankar sarangi permalink
    May 22, 2009

    sir,
    What will be the cost of the sms which will send for activation of gprs?

    • Vbb permalink*
      May 22, 2009

      I am not sure that the number is toll free or not, but it will not be charged as a premium SMS .Hence normal SMS charge will apply.

  3. pramodpandey permalink
    May 29, 2009

    Pls Give me screen shot Link sys wireless router configuration& internet Setting

    • Vbb permalink*
      May 29, 2009

      @pramodpandey -Kindly clarify your question.Do you want to setup your wireless router with our laptop or something else??

  4. RacerX permalink
    June 1, 2009

    Is bsnl postpaid gprs 199 plan worth it.!
    I mean what’s the surfing and download speed?

    • Vbb permalink*
      June 1, 2009

      @RacerX-To be frank-plan 199 is suitable only if there is no option for Internet access as startup plans for broadband are available for as low as Rs.100/-.
      Just some months ago I was using this plan-199.The download speed will never be more than 6-8KB per seconds that too at max.However it’s good for mobile browsing.So if you travel a lot or have very basic requirements like just checking mails-Go for it.
      However if you plan to use it for regular browsing but can’t have broadband (due to travel or non availability) you can settle for data cards which will provide you better browsing experience and are available from almost every provider.

  5. Munish permalink
    June 6, 2009

    How to configure BSNL GPRS for postpaid windows 6 mobile?

  6. manoj permalink
    June 8, 2009

    gprs has been activate with my phone no 9437681556. i have nokia 6070 handset.but yahoo and google are not open with my set. while i going to open the site “NO SERVER ACESS” i saw on screen. plz help me for this proble.

    • Vbb permalink*
      June 13, 2009

      @Manoj It may be due to any error in setting.Kindly reset your phone to factory default, after taking backup.Put the settings again,and try with Opera Mini Browser.

  7. Vinay permalink
    June 11, 2009

    I have recently bought Nokia 5800. Give me settings please.I am on BSNL network.

  8. deepika permalink
    June 13, 2009

    I have nokia 6300 and i am unable to open any site in my mobile but can open in my pc through mobile. would you plz tell why this is happening I have saved all the settings.My mb is giving temporary network problem.please help me…….

    • Vbb permalink*
      June 13, 2009

      @ Deepika Are you browsing through Opera Mini?If not,I recommend you to download “Opera mini” from mini.opera.com
      And if there are any glitches in settings,kindly wait for a day or two,I will be posting full details of the settings for more Nokia mobiles.

  9. deepika permalink
    June 14, 2009

    sir i m already using opera mini in my mobile…

    • Vbb permalink*
      June 24, 2009

      @Deepika:In this case it’s best to reset your mobile to factory defaults and setup again as guided here..It contains settings for your mobile, Nokia 6300.

  10. Kiran permalink
    June 24, 2009

    Sir I have activated the GPRS of BSNL in My Mobile Phone i can access the interent on my Mobile phone i.e. nokia 6030 but when i connect through PC i Don’t know how to configure the PC and Which no. to Dial and how to set up the internet connection?
    sir Pls. help me.

  11. Kiran Shinde permalink
    June 29, 2009

    sir, I have followed all the steps told by you but after the ID and Passward verification I am getting Msg on My Phone ” Subscription to Packet Data not Available what should I Do

    • Vbb permalink*
      June 29, 2009

      If Internet is working on your phone and not on the PC then the problem may be with GPRS access point on the phone.Also make sure that you have manual settings in Nokia PC suite with access point written properly and you have to keep ID and password fields BLANK..If GPRS in not working on mobile too then there may be a problem in activation.Which BSNL region you belong to?

  12. SALMAN permalink
    June 29, 2009

    pls kyon mujhe nokia 5130 ka GPRS setting dona .phone no-*******

    • Vbb permalink*
      June 29, 2009

      @SALMAN:Never write your phone number in public like this.I have edited your comment.Regarding settings,your phone belongs to s40 3rd edition,and they are already provided on the post.Please read it again and follow the links.

  13. prem permalink
    June 30, 2009

    i have a nokia 6300. i’ve bsnl south gprs activated (karnataka). i can do basic wap but whenever i try to use mobile yahoo, orkut or try to connect internet through it one message comes “subscribe to packet data first”. i’ve tried speaking to custumer care but no use. can you please suggest a solution for the problem above n manual settings to serf internet via my nokia 6300. thanks

    • Vbb permalink*
      June 30, 2009

      @ Prem:Manual settings are already provided for your set.Kindly go through the post and comments again.

  14. July 1, 2009

    please give me nokia 5130 gprswap setting

  15. amit verma permalink
    July 1, 2009

    please tell me about the bsnlwap charges

  16. amit verma permalink
    July 1, 2009

    please tell me about the bsnlwap charges and also tell about how to connect pc with mobile modem

  17. Vbb permalink*
    July 1, 2009

    @Amit Verma: Link to BSNL GPRS/Plan is already given on the post and also the settings for your phone (5130).Kindly try to setup using given settings for s40 Nokia mobiles.

  18. July 8, 2009

    Vbb (author) said:
    @ Kiran:Kindly visit this post.If you have setup your mobile as described then visit the following link to setup internet on PC.
    Internet on PC Through GPRS Enabled Nokia Mobile Using PC suite

    DONE ALL THIS THINGS STILL NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE INTERNET ON PC. WHEN DOING ONE TOUCH ACCESS THROUCH NOKIA PC SUIT IT SAYS ERROR PLEASE CHEK YOUR SETTINGS. I AM FROM BSNL GUJARAT REGION. PLEASE HELP ME OUT OF THIS

    • Vbb permalink*
      July 8, 2009

      @BJ: Nokia One Touch Access by itself does not need many settings.what it needs is “Manual configuration” and “Access point”.I am not sure about access point in your area-could be ”
      gprswest.cellone.in”.Try this and also inquire about access point in your area and Yes -let me know if you get it.

  19. July 8, 2009

    I am having Sony Ericsson W705. I am using BSNL GPRS for PC Browing, its working like 3G…..with download speed of 70 KBps. Yaaa its KB per second (If not believed, give me ur mail ID, I will mail u the screenshots of the same). and a icon of 3G and H appears on the display. But same settings are not working for Browsing in my phone. Also used the BSNL Wap setting for phone browsing , but error : Communication Error. I have recharged my mobile with Rs. 230 unlimited GPRS plan. Please tell me why it is not working in my PC.

    • Vbb permalink*
      July 8, 2009

      @Deepu:Congratulation that you are getting such speeds.I assume it’s because of 3G network.As far as phone browsing is concerned i am not sure whether they have a separate access point for 3G network or not.In case there is a separate access point you will nee to get it from your BSNL area .

  20. SN REDDY permalink
    July 9, 2009

    How to Setup Internet on PC Through BSNL GPRS Enabled HP ipAQ 910C windows mobile 6.1 browsing internet on my mobile but iam not able to brows internet on pc through my mobile either blue tooth or data cable.
    Please help in this matter it is most urgent.
    By
    SN REDDY

  21. Rakesh permalink
    July 25, 2009

    Dear Sir,
    Plz help me getting GPRS setting for my USHA LEXUS 898B set.I have subscribed BSNL post paid GPRS-199 plan. Location Orissa. BSNL customer service says they have activated the GPRS service but I am getting connection failure with all possible setting on my set. WAP–settings–edit profile–bsnlgprs–edit profile (profile-bsnlgprs)(homepage:http//www.yahoo.com)(data account; bsnlgprs)(connection type:html)(username-RAKESH)(password-nil) than profile activated. but browsing says connection failure. there is no such option for access point as some nokia user told me .plz help me.
    thanks
    rakesh

    • Vbb permalink*
      July 25, 2009

      @Rakesh: Please leave the user name field blank where you have put your name.Please use Opera Mini Browser for Internet.Unfortunately I can’t say where to set access point on a Usha Lexux mobile.Kindly retry fetching the settings from BSNL by sending N70 or Nokia 6600 as the model name.

  22. gajendra permalink
    July 26, 2009

    Deepika press 0(hold) when web browsing screen appear then press options > setting > assess poing > and here set bsnlwap then u can use the net on your mobile definitely ok

  23. dranil permalink
    July 29, 2009

    good work by vbb, as ur regularly updating and sloving problems.

  24. rohit permalink
    August 8, 2009

    sir i have bsnl gprs activate but it will not work to connect to pc it say packet data end.pls give the solution and give the setting.

  25. rohit permalink
    August 8, 2009

    my mobile model is nokia 5130 c-2 is that any diff setting

    • Vbb permalink*
      August 8, 2009

      @Rohit:Settings should not differ for your handset.If it’s giving constant problems in accessing GPRS you may try resetting the phone and put the setting again.

  26. om parkash permalink
    August 31, 2009

    sir
    i want to know dat I’v prepaid connection on
    mobile nokia 6600 how can i connect internet through mobile to my pc plz sir tell me as soon as possible
    thanks

  27. Abinash permalink
    August 31, 2009

    Sir,i am from orissa(east).i hve a bsnl gprs enabled mobile(nokia 5610).please tell me how can i use internet via pc, although i am using internet through my phone.if possible then please mail me the pc configuration of bsnl gprs.

  28. GANESH permalink
    September 3, 2009

    R/S.
    I HAVE SAMSUNG SGH-D780 WITH BSNL CARD.I HAVE THE SETTINGS BUT STILL I CAN’T ACCESS.PLEASE HELP ME?

  29. Basant Panda permalink
    September 9, 2009

    From Basant

    I have taken a nokia 5130 xpress music mobile. But the GPRS is not activating. Give me the settings please.

  30. margohelp permalink
    September 10, 2009

    had recently herpes virus found in my blood. what I haveto do??? I’m in panic…

  31. Piyush permalink
    October 3, 2009

    Sir, I am using sony ericsson w995 mobile. I am having bsnl, orissa prepaid connection.I have also downloaded gprs settings and it is doing fine on mobile,but i am not able to use it on my laptop for surfing.Can you please help me with the settings for internet and streaming on my mobile.

  32. October 23, 2009

    1 more thing, b4 activation prepaid users must have a minimum balance of 250Rs for 24hrs, for activating GPRS.

  33. K P Tunga permalink
    November 16, 2009

    Hello
    I recently purchased a dual sim mobile phone make Micromax Q3. This is a java enabled mobile phone. I am having BSNL post paid connection with GPRS (Edge). I was using it on my window mobile. Now I don’t know how to configure this on this New Micromax Q3.This instrument has opera and Nimbuzz enabled. Please help me.
    tunga

  34. gunjan permalink
    February 9, 2010

    can anyone plz send me the manual or automatic settings for bsnl gprss for orissa region in nokia 5130 c2 mobile?????

  35. sasanka rabha permalink
    February 11, 2010

    help me out i cannot use opera mini, when i starts using opera mini then there comes”subscribe to packet data”but my phone was gprs activated. i am using bsnl gprs prepaid.

    • vbb permalink*
      February 12, 2010

      Are you able to get internet using the default browser?If not,then check your settings first,and then retry.

  36. sheshadri permalink
    March 2, 2010

    sir,

    I have a china mobile SIGMATEL S9 . when i send sms to 58355, i am getting invalid format reply. pl help me to get my gprs activated…

    • vbb permalink*
      March 2, 2010

      You will have to enter settings manually as BSNL will not be able to provide settings for each and every mobile.

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