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by **susieV3** » Sat May 16, 2009 9:53 pm

Hi

Comming over to Cy next few weeks, can any one tell me;

1. which is the cheapest way to get UK channels in Cy?....do Digital boxes work ok if bought from UK?

2. Which is best wway to get cheapest internet if I bring laptop....currently dont have phone socket in apt?

Any useful replies are appreciated!

Thanks
x

by **Get Real!** » Sat May 16, 2009 10:09 pm

You’re coming to Cyprus and you’re worried about British TV?

Stay where you are… :lol:

by **susieV3** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:24 pm

No Im not "worried" about British TV........just wanted a sensible answer really to a normal question.

by **Zorba** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:35 pm

Yes digiboxes and sky plus boxes and freesat(not freeview) boxes work in Cyprus. If you want just the free channels(bbc,itv ch4 and five etc) you will need a minimum 3 metre dish,depending on where in Cyprus you will live.
There are other satellite options,with English speaking content,mainly American based with some programs from UK mixed in ,which you will have to pay a subscription and some that are free.

by **purdey** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:36 pm

Don't be offended, at least he gave you a smile. I sure others will give you the advise you need.

by **purdey** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:37 pm

There you go, quicker than I thought.

by **Lee A Kada** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:15 am

You could try Nilesat - quite a few English speaking channels although most have Arabic subtitles. Free to view, 1 metre dish. Fully installed for 300 euros or less.

by **Sotos** » Wed May 20, 2009 12:49 am

2. Which is best wway to get cheapest internet if I bring laptop....currently dont have phone socket in apt?

Without phone line you are missing on all the cheapest broadband internet options except if you live in one of the few areas covered by Cablenet (mostly in Nicosia). Otherwise the only options for internet that you have will be expensive. 3G Mobile Broadband or Satellite. In a few areas maybe you can also get Wi-Fi. It all depends where you live.