In March 2010

The cost of the basic Photon plus device (Epivalley)  : Rs 2299

Activation charge : Rs 99

If  you contact the number specified on the Photon plus website,  you may not get any response, but  if you go to a TVH outlet, the Photon Plus Prepaid Internet connection is activated in less than an hour. You only have to pay MRP unlike the MTS MBlaze device, where some retailers are charging more than MRP. Some of the promotions like free usage, specified on the Photon plus website are not available in Mumbai.

User name : Connection no.@photon.ttml.in

Phone number : #777

It is very easy to install and use. Before connecting check if the signal is available. The device heats up if used continuously.

To check the balance, you have to register at tataindicom.com. A notification is sent by SMS to your mobile and by email also twice a day regarding balance and validity of your account. Online recharge is also possible, you are redirected to ichoose.in.  Most of the packs are valid for 30 days only. The maximum validity of the recharge available is 90 days at present. Speed is usually as specified, but some times it fluctuates.

Online recharge 

Recharge Vouchers
  Name MRP Validity (days) Admin Fee Service Tax What do i get?
Data Tariff 200 20 181.32 18.68 Upto 250 MB data usage
Data Tariff 450 0 407.98 42.02 Upto 512 MB data usage
Data Tariff 650 30 589.3 60.7 Upto 1 GB data usage
Data Tariff 1000 30 906.62 93.38 Upto 4 GB data usage
Data 1250 30 1133.27 116.73 Upto 15 GB data usage
Data Tariff 1500 30 1359.93 140.07 Upto 15 GB data usage
Data Tariff 2000 60 1813.24 186.76 Upto 20 GB data usage
Data Tariff 3050 90 2765.19 284.81 Upto 30 GB data usage