Internet provider
Re: Internet provider
No, but I've never had a problem with uploads.
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It makes a huge difference if you are doing web work... I can't imagine going back now - and not that expensive either...
Re: Internet provider
Not really. The standard upload is fine for me at 1mb/s. if I was uploading lots of videos I would probably feel differently though. So if I ever get good with my drone I may indeed want to upgrade.
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Re: Internet provider
I'm in Paphos and I had Citycell a few years ago, initially, they provide good service with good signal but after a year or so both were poor and gone down hill. I now have Cytanet as IPS with no telephone. I come to my apartment about 4/5 times a year for 4/6 weeks stay at a time. I can connect/disconnect anytime with no hassles at all.
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This on the Cyta site -
Temporary Disconnection Subscription / from € 5,95 / Monthly
Reconnection Fee / from € 5,95 / Once Off
https://www.cyta.com.cy/internet-discon ... ections/en
So being in and out for say two months at a time might cost you 50 euros or so a year in charges.
Anybody know the temporary disconnection charges for Bluenet and Netcom??
Re: Internet provider
Hello
I went with Netcom
The holitex dish was ok, but i needed a new router E25 and new cable from roof to hous E20 as old one was sunburned
One month free 9meg internet
used 1 week and still have 3 weeks left for next visit
just emaild to say going home ant they switch off
good internet no dropouts like holitex
I went with Netcom
The holitex dish was ok, but i needed a new router E25 and new cable from roof to hous E20 as old one was sunburned
One month free 9meg internet
used 1 week and still have 3 weeks left for next visit
just emaild to say going home ant they switch off
good internet no dropouts like holitex
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Please - what are the disconnection, reconnection charges, if any?
[I've just emailed both netcom and bluenet for details on charges. We'll see if / when I get a reply]
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None of the wireless providers charge for connection or disconnection, you just have to find a good one, that's the hard part
Re: Internet provider
I got a reply from Bluenet and Netcom.
Somebody suggested above that Cyta are good if you spend all your time in Cyprus. Probably some other providers also.
But -
and what this thread was basically about -
for people who visit Paphos on a more "occasional" basis and don't want to pay for internet for the full 12 months in a year, Cyta probably works out more expensive due to the connection and "temporary disconnection" charges - see a few posts up, with a link to their website.
So for people who want to "switch off" their internet service for a month or two at a time, during the course of the year, then Netcom and Bluenet seem the cheapest option.
Bluenet charge - Antena installation is 99 € +40€ router +1 months free trial 3Mbps only
No deposit /No limit /No telephone line /No contract /You can frozen the service any time
is what they wrote to me.
Netcom charge 120 + 25. We confirm that disconnection and reconnection is no charge and you can do it as much as you want. quote.
Services from both start at 15 euros a month, if my memory serves me correctly..
So if CyprusSam went with Netcom, I'll probably try out Bluenet ) We'll see...
P.S. Just noted on the Bluenet website -
WE SPEEK: ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, POLISH I just luv it!
Somebody suggested above that Cyta are good if you spend all your time in Cyprus. Probably some other providers also.
But -
and what this thread was basically about -
for people who visit Paphos on a more "occasional" basis and don't want to pay for internet for the full 12 months in a year, Cyta probably works out more expensive due to the connection and "temporary disconnection" charges - see a few posts up, with a link to their website.
So for people who want to "switch off" their internet service for a month or two at a time, during the course of the year, then Netcom and Bluenet seem the cheapest option.
Bluenet charge - Antena installation is 99 € +40€ router +1 months free trial 3Mbps only
No deposit /No limit /No telephone line /No contract /You can frozen the service any time
is what they wrote to me.
Netcom charge 120 + 25. We confirm that disconnection and reconnection is no charge and you can do it as much as you want. quote.
Services from both start at 15 euros a month, if my memory serves me correctly..
So if CyprusSam went with Netcom, I'll probably try out Bluenet ) We'll see...
P.S. Just noted on the Bluenet website -
WE SPEEK: ENGLISH, RUSSIAN, POLISH I just luv it!
Re: Internet provider - on/off service
Hello;
In case there is still interest in this topic, we have used Logosnet for quite awhile for occasional visits to our place in Anarita. They created a turn on-turnoff service for us early on when Cyta nor anyone else offered it. It has worked just fine. The way the on/off service works is basically a €7.50 charge each way - €7.50 for turning it on and same again for turning it off (it used to be €5.00). The restriction is that if you leave it off longer than 6 months you will be charged a new installation/set-up fee. Like many services they rent the capacity from Cyta and these are Cyta's conditions to Logosnet. They just pass it on.
The minimum billing is for a month at a time. So if we are out for 3 weeks we pay for a month plus on/off fee. If out for 5 weeks then it's 2 months billed. Their current plans are here: http://logosnet.cy.net/adslvdsl/ The on/off isn't advertised I believe so you just need to call them and ask. Currently we have 16 down and 1 up for €40.00 month (plus €15.00 for on and off). Real world performance is usually around 12-13 down and 0.8 up. So not too bad considering the infrastructure. We do not have a telephone service with this so no monthly line fee. I believe they can still provide an IP telephone number and appropriate modem in the package but am not sure about this.
Since we are out 3-4 times a year for up to 3 weeks at a time, this suits us quite well. We tried CityCell before this but it was not at all satisfactory - slow speed, poor connection since we sit in a valley, and only one connection at a time.
For what it's worth...
In case there is still interest in this topic, we have used Logosnet for quite awhile for occasional visits to our place in Anarita. They created a turn on-turnoff service for us early on when Cyta nor anyone else offered it. It has worked just fine. The way the on/off service works is basically a €7.50 charge each way - €7.50 for turning it on and same again for turning it off (it used to be €5.00). The restriction is that if you leave it off longer than 6 months you will be charged a new installation/set-up fee. Like many services they rent the capacity from Cyta and these are Cyta's conditions to Logosnet. They just pass it on.
The minimum billing is for a month at a time. So if we are out for 3 weeks we pay for a month plus on/off fee. If out for 5 weeks then it's 2 months billed. Their current plans are here: http://logosnet.cy.net/adslvdsl/ The on/off isn't advertised I believe so you just need to call them and ask. Currently we have 16 down and 1 up for €40.00 month (plus €15.00 for on and off). Real world performance is usually around 12-13 down and 0.8 up. So not too bad considering the infrastructure. We do not have a telephone service with this so no monthly line fee. I believe they can still provide an IP telephone number and appropriate modem in the package but am not sure about this.
Since we are out 3-4 times a year for up to 3 weeks at a time, this suits us quite well. We tried CityCell before this but it was not at all satisfactory - slow speed, poor connection since we sit in a valley, and only one connection at a time.
For what it's worth...
