KatieJoy

Hey all,

Another question!! (Sorry)

I was wondering what TV and internet services you use? As soon as I get my BSN and bank account sorted I need internet as soon as possible, and of course TV.

I have researched a few services, like KPN and canaldigitaal. But was wondering what you use.

Any advise? What is the time frame of installing internet?

Thanks in advance!

karij1980

We're with Ziggo, but I can't advise what the timescale is..... my boyfriend got it all installed years ago before I was on the scene!

KatieJoy

Thanks! Never heard of ziggo, but they seem good.

I need internet really quick, my business relys on it. Looks like I'm going to have to be patient!

StevieLW

We use Tele2 for our internet and Tv. pretty cheap and good service.

http://www.internetten.nl/ allows you to compare packages

KatieJoy

Thanks!

karij1980

You get a dongle or go to the library as a temporary measure.

Just out of curiosity (and that women are nosey!), what business do you do?

KatieJoy

I am a jewellery designer and maker and I sell mainly online globally.

Inatiswas

As a quick fix, McDonalds have wifi I believe. A lot of bar/cafes also have wifi. It's not ideal but better than nothing in the interim.

steviehouse

Depending on where you live the main cable TV supplier will be UPC or Ziggo. Only one or the other.
then there are some alternatives like tele2 and kpn etc

I have UPC and can't fault the services really.
Most places will already have a connection to the network, so most of the time its just take the hardware home, install it, and wait for them to flick the switch on your address so that you have access

gioppino

I can't speak for other providers but Ziggo is a bit the cheap and nasty option. Their customer service is horrible (I personally know a customer service manager for Ziggo, the call centre is here in Brabant) and they don't usually speak English over the phone.

Anexpatwifey

Hi Katie, I also live in Haarlem

I needed the internet for my job when I got here in Aug and waiting for the BSN to come through meant I couldn't get set up for nearly 2 weeks!

In the meantime, I used the wifi at 'La Place' (kinda like Starbucks-meets-Toby Carvery type chain). There's one in V&D dept store, but the one next to HaarlemHout park area is much bigger and full of people plugging in and working, so I preferred it there.
Also, the library has a cafe attached to it with wifi.

As for internet company, we went with UPC (not the best TV-wise) but only cos they could hook us up straight away, KPN were quoting 6 weeks!

Hope that's kinda helpful...

Red_Wine_Fairy

No matter where you move, you will have internet access. That is a given. So please don't worry. We're with Caiway (best out of all providers we've used) but it does depend on where you live as to who you can use. Regardless, on the whole, Dutch internet is generally faster than the UK speeds.