how do I access the internet when visiting cyprus

Pugsey


Joined: 22/03/2008
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 00:21

Is there anywhere I can access a wireless connection (pub/cafe) on my lap top when visiting next. I will be in the Catalkoy area.

hybrid


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 13

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 00:33

Hi Pugsey



There used to be an internet cafe in Girne that would let you connect to the internet using your own laptop. But he stopped after he got a virus that spread from the customers laptop to all his PC's. He had to shut his business down for 3 days untill fixed the problem!!!

So as you can guess has stopped that practice.



I know the Rocks Hotel and Oscars Hotel have wireless in reception areas.



You would have to buy a drink or maybe a meal at before they give you password to connect.

Pugsey


Joined: 22/03/2008
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 00:41

I would expect to have to purchase something for the benefit/use of the facility. that would only be fair. To be honest it would mainly be to e-mail/msn home or go on here.



Thought I saw customers using lap tops at poppins opposite medview villas but forgot to ask before we left.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 02:41

We use the Golf Club, The Courtyard, Altinkaya Hotel, Mountainview Hotel, always buy lunch or at least a few drinks but have never been challenged.

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 07:37

In addition to the above: -

Jasmine Court Hotel have chargeable access to their wifi - ask at recepetion, and for a few TL you get a slip with the URL and password which enables a couple of hours use.

If you have any probs, they have someone who will assist in setting up, FOC.

You can then sit in the reception lounge, drinking coffee and surfing in luxury!

You don't have to use your 'time' up all in one go (or all in one day) either, you can keep going back until it's all used up, then just buy some more credit.

If you want to do serious surfing, then you can purchase credit to use Extend 'hotspots' around the town - I don't know the cost of this (sorry, Extend is an ISP here, if you didn't know!).

And there's 3G, 150TL for a USB modem (or you can use your own *unlocked* modem if you have one) plus 60TL amonth or so - but this is getting V. erratic as demand increases

If you don't bring your own gear, there are loads of internet cafes that charge 1TL per hour.

Keith

Bladerunner


Joined: 10/01/2009
Posts: 204

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 08:48

The ship inn main road from girne to alsanjack.

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 09:32

The Watermill Hotel in Girne have this facility.

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 09:35

Esentepe Villa Hotel, Poppin Bar, Stevies Bar all allow access just buy drinks etc

Pugsey


Joined: 22/03/2008
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
11/07/2009 16:05

Thanks to you all for the info, much appreciated.