Wow. I am shocked as how expensive Internet access is in India. Unlimited DSL (128kbps) is about $150 a month.
http://vsnl.ddsl.net/ourproducts/dsl_tariffs.asp ,
http://www.calcutta.bsnl.co.in/tariff/dias_tariff.shtml. Dial up access is less expensive but it is limited usually by both hours and total data transferred.
7000Rs ($150) a month is a very good salary for an average person. I wonder how the local population could afford such service.
Cell phones prices are more reasonable. They seem to be around $10 a month. One funny thing is that the application for getting a phone requires your picture, proof of address and a few other forms.
