Telsim v Turkcell - what is the difference?

Twinkletoes


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 183

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 11:12

Query: If Telsim is actually Vodafone, but are not using the name Vodafone yet - if I change my contract from Turkcell to Telsim, 3 questions:



1. Can the Telsim number be used on the south as Vodafone is advertised there

2. Are calls and international calls any cheaper

3. Where are on earth do you pay the bills as I can't remember seeing any Telsim office



Thanks, Tinks

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 11:19

1....................only in certain 'hotspots'

2....................errrrmm...cheaper than what turkcell? i think so but not certain.

3.................... telsim in girne is very close to 'mr pound shop'......also used to be one in what was called mushroom street. If you on contract you can also pay at a bank.

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 11:48

Hi, i have used both via a dongle during the past 6 months.



on the net: Turkcell, quite reliable but dearer, Telsim, cheaper but connection very spasmodic, un reliable, causing me to complain..to no avail.



will go back to using Turkcell



shops in kyrenia are almost opposite one another.

Twinkletoes


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 183

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 14:11

Well, thanks for really informative responses. I'll stick to Turkcell then.



Tinks x

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 16:22

stewart ? you have to be joking? been on telsim 3g unlimited for two years nearly..............problem yok ! suppose where you are makes a difference

nostradamus


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 557

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 16:26

Don't know much about Turkcell charges but Telsim have some good deals on contract. I use their 69TL a month package which covers 500 minutes of calls to any other phone in TRNC inc. Turkcell and land lines. They also do a cheaper deal of the same kind covering 250 minutes a month for around 49TL I think.

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 21:55

I think it depends on where you are. I tried Turkcell in Tatlisu and it was diabolical (as well as expensive) but Telsim has been brilliant. I've also been really impressed with the service from Telsim - both in Lefkosa and Girne - whenever I've been in to pay bills or ask for help. Our neighbours have Turkcell and they can only get Edge on theirs, I tried the Telsim dongle on their PC and got straight onto WCDMA/HSDPA with no problems on skype.

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 22:59

twinkle..........................if i was you............................go for telsim

steveafc


Joined: 12/12/2008
Posts: 405

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 23:12

sorry folks......................but i thnk tesim is best.........................i stand to be corrected tho

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 23:26

This thread has contributors talking about using Telsim or Turkcell for mobile phone calls & also comparing them for 3G internet usage. These are 2 completely different issues.

I think the original enquiry was about the phone service, unless I'm mistaken. IMO I think Turkcell is best & cheaper if you have mostly Turkcell subscribers in your phonebook. If the majority of your contacts are telsim then this would be the way to go. The respective tariffs are geared up to favour their own contacts.

I have used Turkcell for 8 years on contract & find them professional & helpful. Easiest way to pay is via a bank in person - cash with the bill, or by standing order or via Internet banking with your own bank here.

mehmet96


Joined: 29/07/2010
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
29/07/2010 23:54

I have had no problems with Turkcell may be alittle bit more expensive but better reception.

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 00:21

Probably 90% of my contacts are Turkcell



Therefore my calls are cheaper



Been on Turkcell contract for eleven years



Never a problem.

Stewart


Joined: 19/07/2008
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 12:08

Hi....to clarify....I have only used Turkcell for phone coverage, never had a problem anywhere in NC.



I have not tried Telsim phone coverage.



My comments about Telsim / Turckell earlier in this thread, is about internet coverage using a dongle.



My dongle usage was mainly in Esentepe.