internet connection

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
06/12/2008 22:19

If I take my wi Fi computer to Cyprus how do I get a connection and do I have to pay and how much? Can Anyone help





lou

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
06/12/2008 22:30

Ebbern5. There are number of places where you can pick up a wi-fi connection. There is no charge.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
06/12/2008 22:33

We picked up a free wifi connection at the Golf Club Esentepe, The Ship at Lapta, The Altinkaya Hotel and the Courtyard Inn with no trouble.

Sheila&Phil

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
06/12/2008 22:52

Mercure has a wi-fi facility also.

Peeky



Joined: 08/05/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
06/12/2008 23:14

I would recommend getting a Turkcell mobile modem if you are going to be here long. If you purchase the modem you can pay monthly by a top up card - so no need to sign up for a year's contract. 60 Ytl per month. I live at Alsancak and the signal is good here - check with Turkcell for your area.

ebbern5


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 11:46

Thanks Peeky, Im in Alsancak so that seems the best bet.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 12:47

Peeky, can you confirm that we would only have to top up as and when we are out there and not on a regular basis as this would be an excellent way of being able to use laptop when in NC without being tied in etc. How much is the initial modem thingy and as I like to use my laptop where ever I am comfortable is it a huge addition that would hamper movement.



We would also have to check that Sweetwater Bay at Esenteppe can get the signals etc.

Sheila&Phil

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 14:53

The modem costs 149ytl. There are 2 packages limited to 4Gb = 60ytl & Unlimited = 70 ytl. These prices are for 30 days and you can top up whenever you want, so ideal if visting only a couple of times a year.





http://www.systemlogix.co.uk/

Treesy


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 406

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 16:09

Ebbern5



Are you high up in Alsancak? Have you a clear view of Mercure hotel?



If so try and pick up extend hotspot - if you can its 29ytl a month - this gets you the password to connect to them. We use it - goes a bit funny now and again - esp after a power cut - but its the cheapest we have found!

You can buy the password from shops in Girne - one next door to Mr Pound sells then.



We live up by sunnylane school - bit too far for our antique laptop - so we had to buy a signal booster which picks it up for us.



Hope this helps



T

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 16:09

Thank you for that link as it gives me more info and it looks exactly what we need for visits so we can keep in touch with the teenagers left at home



I am assuming we can do anything we would normally do on the internet MSN Skype general surfing and email etc does it handle watching I player and More 4 etc?

Sheila&Phil

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 16:24

Andy

Are there different packages as my neighbour has just got the little box @ 149ytl but they said they paid only 30ytl for the monthly card. Also if you pay 12 months up front you get the box for free. I was thinking of changing from Extend to Turkcell, as the reception is so slow. After the initial lay out it has got to be cheaper than the 89ytl I am paying now.

smithy

AndyP



Joined: 18/04/2008
Posts: 517

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 18:05

Yes you are right, the modem is free if you purchase for 12mths.



Not sure what the 30ytl a month is, as not heard of that one. You sure they did not mean £30gbp as this would equal approx 70Ytl?????



Yes, you can MSN, Skype, download torrents.

Hatty


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 18:52

I am not sure that you can download BBC iplayer or More4 etc.

Hatty


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 19:21

Does anyone know if you can access and download sky programmes from skyplayer in TRNC if you subscribe to Sky in the UK?

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 19:49

mes 14 - no you can't

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
07/12/2008 20:03

we are on 3 G in Esentepe - have to say it's great !





Nick

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 08:41

3G is good just remember that if you are on 'unlimited' the max download is 5.5 gb a day



and Turkcell is better than Telsim (no change there then!) but then Telsim is cheaper , your choice.

Peeky



Joined: 08/05/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
18/12/2008 23:17

Using 3G and Skype? I do, sometimes great, including using video, othertimes terrible. Percentage around 80% good, 20% bad. This is at Alsancak.

Anybody else?