Facing Connection Issues With Tata Photon & Increase Lower Speed

I have received many comments on my previous tutorial Tata Photon Plus review and most of them are related to Photon connection issues and frequent disconnections from the Internet. Majority of Tata Photon users are satisfied with the Internet connection speed and services but some users are not. This article covers the major reasons for getting slower connection speed from products like Tata Photon Plus, Whiz, Photon 3G,  3G+ and Photon Max. In addition to the speed issues, some users get the error connection terminated when they connect the Internet using a USB modem. Some users get other error messages with error codes like error 633, error 769, error 777, error 718 etc.

1. No Coverage at Your area
   
   
2. Having Obstacles like Buildings, Thick Walls etc
   
   
3. Too many users in your area
   
   
4. DNS Issues cut down the speed
   
   
5. Issues on your computer like software conflicts, compatibility issues etc
   
   
6. The long distance between you and Tata  tower

1. Disconnect and Reconnect  USB Modem
   
   
2. Clear Computer Cache and Temp files
   
   It is a good practice to clear cache and temp files on your PC when you face trouble with net connection.
   How to Delete Temp Files and Prefetch Files On Windows
   
   
3. Signal Strength & Obstacles
   
   Make sure signal strength is good and have no physical obstacles like thick walls or building which blocks the signal.
   
   
4. Check Preferred Network Mode
   
   Make sure you have selected the preferred network mode hybrid on modem settings.
   
   
5. Check Speed Booster Status
   
   If you are subscribed to an unlimited package from them, you will get minimum speed only after completing the validity of speed booster. So you must check the current status of your connection on your account.
   How to Check Tata Mobile Broadband Account Status and Settings
   
   
6. Change DNS Settings
   
   In many cases slower responding default DNS settings on modem slower the connection speed. To remedy it follow the instructions provided in the link below.
   How to Fix DNS Issues On Tata USB Modem
   
   
7. Reboot your computer and check for the connection issues
   
   
8. Check Compatibility
   
   Make sure the Tata broadband Dialer Installed on your computer supports the Operating System.
   
   
9. Contact Technical support using the number: 1800 266 121
   

Some Tata Photon users see full signal strength but having difficulties in connecting to the network. In most cases, the reason for connection failure is wireless interference or a high number of users even though Photon Max is showing full signal strength on your computer.

Tata Photon Plus and Max show error codes when USB modem fails to connect to the network. These error codes help us to troubleshoot the issues and fix them. Some of the common Tata Mobile Broadband error codes and solutions are provided below.

1. Error 777: The Connection Attempt failed due to Remote Computer Out of Order
   
   
2. Error 651: The Modem (Connecting Device) has Reported an Error
   
   
3. Error 619: A Connection to the Remote Computer Could not be Established

Some users complain about getting lower speed from Tata Photon Max and Plus services. Even they say, Tata Max users might get minimum of 512 kbps and Photon Plus users must get minimum 256 kbps. It is valid for users with an unlimited plan even after completing their speed booster plan. For example, if the speed booster of an unlimited user is 5GB, he will get a speed of 256kbps for Photon Plus and 512 kbps for Max service. So to troubleshoot the lower speed from them, follow the steps below.

1. Check whether your Speed Booster Pack is reached. If yes you will get a slower connection.
   
   
2. Make sure your computer with the modem is not behind a thick wall
   
   
3. Clear computer Cache and Temp files
   
   
4. Make sure no other programs installed on your computer is consuming bandwidth. Eg: torrents, software updates etc
   
   
5. Make sure your laptop is not infected
   
   
6. System tweak to improve Tata mobile broadband speed. To perform it, visit the link.
   How to Improve Internet Speed On Your Computer

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