Telephone and broadband
Mar 24th 2007, 8:01 pm
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Telephone and broadband
Hi, we are moving to Portugal shortly and were wondering who was the cheapest and reliable supplier for Telephone and broadband in Portugal. We don't really need a telephone but i guess it will come with it.
thanks in anticipation
encodeme
thanks in anticipation
encodeme
Mar 24th 2007, 9:23 pm
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Re: Telephone and broadband
I'm just interestd to know why you don't need a telephone but need BB? I'll also be interested in the responses you get.
Mar 24th 2007, 9:34 pm
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Re: Telephone and broadband
very easy, i just make all my calls which include some 5 or 6 european countries using broadband. It does't cost anything to call. I can't imagine Portugal is much cheaper than BT in England,so I don't use the telephone line much. have used a German company called Voipstunt and they give 5 hours per 7 days to a landline for free although you have renew the credit of 10 euros per 120 days or use it on text messages at 5 cents a go. Hence I don't need a landline just a good broadband connection.
have fun
encodeme
have fun
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Mar 26th 2007, 2:06 pm
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Re: Telephone and broadband
There are various ones to choose from
I use PT ADSL broadband,it costs about 35 euros a month (not cheap!!!)
but I have to say,I havent had any problems with it in the 2 and a half years I have been using it,so I stick with it because of that.
I also have a PT phone,my average bill for that is about 23 euros a month,which includes a "package" which enables me to phone Uk at weekends and evenings after 9pm included in the package price which is I think 7 euros a month for 100 minutes.I dont use the phone much as I use the MSN or jajah system through my computer.
When we ring friends here,we phone mobile to mobile,I find its cheaper than using the landline.
Cleri
I use PT ADSL broadband,it costs about 35 euros a month (not cheap!!!)
but I have to say,I havent had any problems with it in the 2 and a half years I have been using it,so I stick with it because of that.
I also have a PT phone,my average bill for that is about 23 euros a month,which includes a "package" which enables me to phone Uk at weekends and evenings after 9pm included in the package price which is I think 7 euros a month for 100 minutes.I dont use the phone much as I use the MSN or jajah system through my computer.
When we ring friends here,we phone mobile to mobile,I find its cheaper than using the landline.
Cleri
Mar 26th 2007, 3:28 pm
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Re: Telephone and broadband
Many thanks Clari, I'll give them a look.
While I remember have you seen the new shop at Ayamonte. its nearly opposite the ferry over from Villa real. It's called Absolute (can't miss the blue and white sign and they sell everthing for kitting out an apartment or Villa. I was very impressed by the selection of things and the friendly staff.
Once again thanks for the telephone info.
While I remember have you seen the new shop at Ayamonte. its nearly opposite the ferry over from Villa real. It's called Absolute (can't miss the blue and white sign and they sell everthing for kitting out an apartment or Villa. I was very impressed by the selection of things and the friendly staff.
Once again thanks for the telephone info.
Mar 26th 2007, 5:35 pm
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Re: Telephone and broadband
Many thanks Clari, I'll give them a look.
While I remember have you seen the new shop at Ayamonte. its nearly opposite the ferry over from Villa real. It's called Absolute (can't miss the blue and white sign and they sell everthing for kitting out an apartment or Villa. I was very impressed by the selection of things and the friendly staff.
Once again thanks for the telephone info.
While I remember have you seen the new shop at Ayamonte. its nearly opposite the ferry over from Villa real. It's called Absolute (can't miss the blue and white sign and they sell everthing for kitting out an apartment or Villa. I was very impressed by the selection of things and the friendly staff.
Once again thanks for the telephone info.
No I dont get to Ayamonte very often,as I live western algarve,so its a bit of a hike,think the last time I was ther was nearly a year ago.
Apr 17th 2007, 12:03 am
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Re: Telephone and broadband
It's worth checking if 'CLIX' is available in your area, or 'TELE2'. They're both a LOT cheaper than PT, & CLIX have a €40 deal which includes BB (24mB), free phone calls 24/7 (EU & US) AND line rental. Can anyone beat that? I've had it just over 12 months- it's been down twice in that time, but only for a couple of hours at a time. I still have VoipStunt credit left, I just use it for UK mobiles now!
Apr 18th 2007, 6:14 pm
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Re: Telephone and broadband
Hi TT do you know if there are there any cheaper options for non-residents. ta OB
Apr 18th 2007, 9:43 pm
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Re: Telephone and broadband
Yes, PT's 'SAPO' ISP has a 'pay-as-you-go' service, €22.50 buys you so many minutes which you can use when you want, but you would still need to pay the monthly line rental whether you're here or not. Depending on how much time you spend here, you may be cheaper using with of the mobile networks' pay as you go internet deals and a USB modem. They're getting cheaper all the time so it's worth keeping an eye out for the bargains!
Apr 19th 2007, 6:18 pm
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Thanks T, only problem is the alarm systems work on land lines only, allegedly. OB
Apr 27th 2007, 1:04 pm
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Re: Telephone and broadband
also looking to get phone, internet, sky tv etc, is it cheaper to go for a combined package of all three services or to get them individually?
Apr 28th 2007, 12:54 am
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Re: Telephone and broadband
Better to go for a phone & internet deal- PT/SAPO is the most expensive, but most widely available- CLIX seem to offer the best inclusive deals, TELE2 quite good too- just depends on who is available in your area. SKY nothing to do with phone/internet, we can perhaps help you there- where are you in the Algarve? T.
Apr 28th 2007, 8:28 am
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Re: Telephone and broadband
hi T, i will be taking possession of the house from the begginning of june and want too start getting some quotes for things around then, the house is in ferrel, which is near praia da luz, 5 mins west of lagos.
May 2nd 2007, 7:35 am
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when you get the broadband take a look at Skype. I am using it down here for all my phonecalls through my laptop - to other Skype users its free but to UK landlines its about £0.01 a minute. I've bought a SkypeIn number which means that people in UK phone a UK number at local rate so its great for my publishing business as I have to talk to a lot of bookstores etc. I'm using SAPO for the bband which as the others have mentioned is not cheap but very reliable. We're not down here full time yet so it travels around with me in UK and rest of Europe. Has voicemail on it too....