internet in north cyprus

lilaclady


Joined: 11/02/2011
Posts: 133

Message Posted:
27/02/2011 00:22

can anyone tell me if dongles are cheap to buy and use in trnc

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
27/02/2011 07:39

Not cheap to use that's for sure... but it depends on the amount of use you expect to make of it.

If you only want to do a bit of emailing and surfing then it's a good bet as you don't need the kit and connection to the wireless systems here... making use of the 3G network which by all accounts is a good performer as long as your main place of residence is in the 3G network's range.

Also you can suspend use while you are away thus avoiding one of the pitfalls of the main wireless providers for those who have a holiday home here... namely that you have to pay year-round for a service you don't use for large parts of the time.

However if you want to do loads of downloading then it becomes an expensive option.

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
27/02/2011 09:03

Hi Groucho,



Don't forget - if you arrange your internet connection through us, not only does it not cost any extra, but you can suspend your account at times when you are not in the TRNC ( you can spread it out over 2 years on a one year contract )



AND as you know, you also benefit from the (extra) level of excellent customer service that you get from Gwyn (as a bonus) - telephone 0533 869 4371 for full details and prices - we are open for business today (as usual)and taking calls

Markyboy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
27/02/2011 09:03

Not sure on the price of a dongle new but I purchased one second hand for 100TL (about £40) 30 Day subscription for 2GB is 40TL and is enough for browsing, skyping home etc. If you have teenagers, 4GB may be better at 60TL.



As Groucho says, it is the best way to go if you only visit 2 or 3 times a year. I top mine up when I arrive either in Girne or the Lemar in Karakum.



I also believe you have to have a TRNC Mobile phone to do this, but again, just buy a sim card for 25TL Pay as you go for a sim free phone and top up every time you go

dippersgirl



Joined: 04/05/2010
Posts: 795

Message Posted:
27/02/2011 11:04

last March I bought a GEZZ dongle for TL270 with 4 GB use per month which costs TL60 per month from Turkcell. It works really well in Dipkarpaz, but 4GB is really quite a lot, I don't use it all. If you don't download much, 1GB is quite enough. Apparently Telsim do this.