Best Broadband in TRNC

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 17:26

Can anyone recommend a good broadband supplier that will allow me to use skype.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 17:28

Borat..opp Lemar and Burger city in Alsancak..we have been with him since we have been here and no problems..

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 17:32

Dee,

Does he do wireless internet, we haven't got a landline yet. I thought perhaps I could use a dongle? at first until I get something sorted out, need to be able to contact my son in Australia.

Hatti

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 17:34

G3 Turkcell but gets over loaded, try the the other mobile company 'Tel Sim' (I think, more recent so not so over subscribed) When setting up skype put your country as Turkey and you'll avoid VAT. UK Credit card okay though. Do NOT touch Voip Wise.



Richard

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 17:35

I think with all of them it seems to depend where you are. I use 3G and during the day its great. I am in Catalkoy and once the evening comes my download speeds are so bad i can't even get on line let alone use the internet and yet there are some members who have superb service with 3G.



It may help to let people know what area you require coverage?

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 17:40

hattikins yes he does, I have a dongle and so does Kev..HA HA. that sounds good, I can fully recommend his broadband.

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 17:46

I am in Lapta, about halfway up to the Baspinar and in line with the Merit Hotel.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 18:02

dee how quickly did they install it for you ??

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 18:08

within two days rowlo, he is very quick and he is a very nice guy, speaks perfect english as he lived in england for donkeys years...05428813681. here is his number, just ask for borat.

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 18:37

I am a bit new to all this mobile broadband so don't understand the process - do you have to take your laptop into Borat (or other broadband provider) and leave it with him for a couple of days?

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 19:03

We called in to a shop advertising 3G with our laptop. Paid 149ytl for dongle and 70ytl for a months internet (only staying that long). They loaded whatever they needed and got it all set up for us before we left the shop. Only took minutes. Works well although not as fast as landline broadband in UK. Worth checking that it will work where you live before paying out. When we return will only need to pay a months access charge. I imagine service will get faster with more and better aeriels.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 19:08

laptagal you will need a dish installed outside so Borat will come to you..and he will do all that needs to be done at your house.

cacebaby



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 109

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 19:11

try nethouse i have been with them with no probs use skpe all the time insta in 2 days no dongal needed as you get a wireless router if you need anymore help let me no im running 4 pcs with great connection speed

NoNowt


Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 20:26

Hattikins,



I'm assuming that the main purpose is to call your son in Australia & vice versa in which case my recommendation is for you to attach a couple of routers at each end attached to a standard BT phone. You don't need anything that expensive - my best guess is a couple of Draytek Vigor 2600V which you could get on Ebay c.£20-£40 each and hang a telephone off each one. Draytek are big in Oz (judging by their Draytek forum) & UK. Configuring shouldn't be difficult.



Main advantage is that the PC's don't need to be on for you to ring each other (the router will take a lot less juice to run) and telephone cable runs are easy to run long. With a 2600v there are 2 phone sockets too! These are very old routers, and very solid. I've a couple over 6 six years old and still functioning very well.



Internet here varies a lot with location. My recommendation is Nethouse for Karsiyaka - don't know how they perform in other areas.

laptagal


Joined: 28/05/2008
Posts: 549

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 20:27

Thanks for the reply Dee and Allen but I think we may be talking about two different things. RTDDCI gave me the answer I was looking for regarding mobile broadband access (message 11) I think accessing the internet through a dish is something else. However, as I said, I am not too well up on this sort of thing.

NoNowt


Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 68

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 20:39

Hattikins,



I just thought to correct myself that at this (TRNC) end the 2600V is not suitable as it's an ADSL modem - most systems here are cable or equivalent. I'm currently using the latest model which is too expensive and not necessary for your stated uses. I'm sure your son can pick the right one for you - if not I'll look up the cable equivalent of the 2600V for you.

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 21:32

Thanks folks for all your help.

NoNowt, I may contact you again after I've spoken to my son if that's ok with you.

Hatti

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 21:52

Hattikins

I've used the 3G on our laptop to phone home to the UK using Skype. Was most impressed, worked well. Can also surf the internet to my hearts content in my apartment. Certainly beats having to go into Girne to an internet cafe.

BIllie Boo


Joined: 21/09/2008
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 22:19

Have read this thread with interest. Could anyone perhaps help me ?

I do not have a landline or broadband at my house in TRNC. A friend is coming over from the UK in May for 1 month and will bring his laptop.

Are there any wi-fi spots in TRNC where he can access the Internet for free ?

Can he buy a dongle and get connected just for 1 month ?

Thanks

Bille

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 22:25

Thats exactly what I did, bought a dongle and paid for a month. See message 11 above. There are hotspots around i.e. some hotels and the golf club but don't know how they work with a UK wireless laptop.

BIllie Boo


Joined: 21/09/2008
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
14/04/2009 22:35

Thanks for the quick reply.

Which shop did you buy the dongle and service from please ?

magalan


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 227

Message Posted:
15/04/2009 23:39

Anybody know if an unlocked Huawei E220 dongle will work with a Turkcell Data Card?

amirrm


Joined: 21/05/2009
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 13:26

Hello - i am looking to move to North Cyprus and wanted to know about broadband connection speeds available at home and at internet cafes? Can you get 2-10Mbit/s? or even 10+ Mbit/s+?



thanks

R.C.T.Man.



Joined: 27/03/2009
Posts: 746

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 13:38

Try Sunny Cyprus.

http://www.sunnycyprus.net .

dozza67


Joined: 11/07/2008
Posts: 607

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 13:54

One or 2 of sunnycyprus staff have a big attitude problem. When things go wrong "It's your computer - not their server"

R.C.T.Man.



Joined: 27/03/2009
Posts: 746

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 14:02

I have never found that problem with Sunny Cyprus they have always been courteous & quick in working out problems.

I see by your file that you are a computer guy so the guess is you work for a competitor.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
21/05/2009 14:07

Dee

Will you stop boasting about yours and Kev's Dongle keep it to yourselves whats wrong with you woman, LOL

Sheila,