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[miltiades]

Although I visit Cyprus regularly, there are some matters that I don't take any notice of, such as the one I'm asking some advice.
As I'm planning to spend most of my time in Cyprus, internet at home is a matter of prime importance. I have a fixed line at my apartment, what is or who is the most reliable and cost effective service provider in Cyprus.
I have Cyprus internet on my iphone which I use in Cyprus through CYTA.
I also have a UK Samsung Galaxy S4 that I will unlock here in the UK and use in Cyprus, also I would want internet on my Galaxy.
Any advice would be appreciated. I know that GR is a bit of an expert on these matters, were I to entice him with the ...pleasure of meeting me, perhaps he would kindly, and seriously, offer some advice.
I plan to have my office in my apartment so as to keep an eye on my UK business so a professional set up is a must.
I use Viper for my calls to the UK, although reception is by far not perfect.
In the UK I have unlimited free calls to Cyprus and the rest of the EU, is there such a packet in Cyprus ?

[CBBB]

Cablenet if it is available where you will be.

[miltiades]

Is cablenet a monthly contract or a pay as you go.
I have two contracts in the UK, both with 3, the cost with unlimited calls, texts and internet is about £40 per month per phone, how does this compare with rates in Cyprus. I have been told that Cyprus is the most expensive country in Europe for mobile contracts, is this correct in your opinion ?

[CBBB]

Is cablenet a monthly contract or a pay as you go.
I have two contracts in the UK, both with 3, the cost with unlimited calls, texts and internet is about £40 per month per phone, how does this compare with rates in Cyprus. I have been told that Cyprus is the most expensive country in Europe for mobile contracts, is this correct in your opinion ?

Cablenet is the fastest and cheapest for home internet, I am not sure about phones, but suspect that MTN is probably cheaper than CyTA.

http://www.cablenet.com.cy
http://www.mtn.com.cy

[miltiades]

Is cablenet a monthly contract or a pay as you go.
I have two contracts in the UK, both with 3, the cost with unlimited calls, texts and internet is about £40 per month per phone, how does this compare with rates in Cyprus. I have been told that Cyprus is the most expensive country in Europe for mobile contracts, is this correct in your opinion ?

Cablenet is the fastest and cheapest for home internet, I am not sure about phones, but suspect that MTN is probably cheaper than CyTA.

http://www.cablenet.com.cy
http://www.mtn.com.cy

Thanks for that, fully appreciated.
I hereby swear that I shall never call you a ....plonker !

[CBBB]

Is cablenet a monthly contract or a pay as you go.
I have two contracts in the UK, both with 3, the cost with unlimited calls, texts and internet is about £40 per month per phone, how does this compare with rates in Cyprus. I have been told that Cyprus is the most expensive country in Europe for mobile contracts, is this correct in your opinion ?

Cablenet is the fastest and cheapest for home internet, I am not sure about phones, but suspect that MTN is probably cheaper than CyTA.

http://www.cablenet.com.cy
http://www.mtn.com.cy

Thanks for that, fully appreciated.
I hereby swear that I shall never call you a ....plonker !

But I am a plonker!

[Mik]

We use 'PrimeTel' Internet, Telephone and Wife's mobile, think its 33 euros per month, although its in her name, financial reasons
Never had a problem with it, like we did with CYTA, they are forever making you log in and out...

[Kris-p]

Just a thought have looked at tethering your phone to your lap-top? Not sure if it works in Cyprus but I use this technique in the U.K. and saves on fixed line set up.

[supporttheunderdog]

Just a thought have looked at tethering your phone to your lap-top? Not sure if it works in Cyprus but I use this technique in the U.K. and saves on fixed line set up.

yes but the data transmission costs are likely to be high while speed will not be brilliant...

[miltiades]

Having taken advice from many, including CYF members, I went to CYTA on a Friday afternoon. I was served by a very efficient and pleasant lady.
Initially I was asked to produce a utility bill but on explaining that I don't have any, I produced my birth certificate and my CY ID
and requested that the telephone is re connected and internet is provided via a router.

She gave me a choice of 3 telephone numbers and I chose the easiest one to remember.
She told me that it would take 3-5 working days to connect, on requesting an earlier connection she promised to do her best .

No money was paid either as a deposit or for reconnection, this would appear on my first bill.

I was impressed by the service given to me by Chriso, thanked her and briefly told her about my ....arrival at Victoria station!!!

Left the office and an hour later a call came through from a CYTA engineer informing me that reconnection will be carried out on Monday morning !! I was impressed.

Monday morning, as promised, my phone was on, my router installed and my Smart TV connected to Internet.

I have not had much dealings with Cypriot businesses over the years but I must admit I found CYTA to my utter satisfaction.

The conclusion I have drawn is that a smile and politeness in any given situation goes a terribly long way.