What's the best Internet Service Provider in Maadi?

[AndrewAlex]

Guys,

I'm moving from the UK to Maadi for a year (starting September 2012).

I'm self employed and my business is 100% internet based, so a solid internet connection is imperative to me being able to sustain my business.

My partner has a job at one of the int. schools, that's why we're moving.

I have searched this forum for information on ISP's but I'm now more confused than ever.

We will be living in Maadi, near Rd. 206.

Can anyone please share some advice on the best internet service packages.

I'm a power user 9if there's ever such a thing), so I need lot's of speed with no to little limits on bandwidth usage.

I prefer WiFi , not a dongle WiFi but a router WiFi type set up, but I'm open to suggestions.

Must have at least 4mb download speed, upload speeds are not so important. I do a lot of work servicing my clients via Skype.

Would really appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance

[Sonrisa]

yes try Linkdotnet or TE data.

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[AndrewAlex]

Thanks,

Much appreciated.

[GM1]

TEData has unlimited packages. Home ADSL - Home ADSL Prices List I am not sure if they (and other providers) can guarantee you the higher speeds.

We have TEData 2mb in Mohandeseen, and have no problems with it.

[AndrewAlex]

What worries me is this...

once consumed the customers speed will be downgraded to :
- 128 Kbps if customer speed is 512 Kbps
- 256 Kbps if customer speed is 1024 Kbps or grater .

and it will only be upgraded to the original speed of subscription upon renewal for the following month.

Seems to be the general consensus with all ISP's in Egypt. Thing is, I've no idea what my monthly bandwidth consumption is.

[GM1]

Originally Posted by AndrewAlex

What worries me is this...

once consumed the customers speed will be downgraded to :
- 128 Kbps if customer speed is 512 Kbps
- 256 Kbps if customer speed is 1024 Kbps or grater .

and it will only be upgraded to the original speed of subscription upon renewal for the following month.

Seems to be the general consensus with all ISP's in Egypt. Thing is, I've no idea what my monthly bandwidth consumption is.

Scroll down to the unlimited package.......
We have this unlimited package and it is really unlimited.

[AndrewAlex]

Originally Posted by GM1

Scroll down to the unlimited package.......
We have this package and it is really unlimited.

Do they really have such speeds?

24576 Kbps 1950 N/A 5770 11310 22500

And are the 12 month prices in one annual lump sum?

How long does it take to get connected once an order is placed? I'll be needing to get online as soon as I arrive. Any suggestions on how best to approach that?

Thanks for your help TE Data is looking like the best one so far.

Really appreciate it.

I used to work in Amsterdam, NL. Lived in Hoorn NH for four years. Great place, overlooking the harbour.

[GM1]

Originally Posted by AndrewAlex

Do they really have such speeds?

24576 Kbps 1950 N/A 5770 11310 22500

And are the 12 month prices in one annual lump sum?

How long does it take to get connected once an order is placed? I'll be needing to get online as soon as I arrive. Any suggestions on how best to approach that?

Thanks for your help TE Data is looking like the best one so far.

Really appreciate it.

I used to work in Amsterdam, NL. Lived in Hoorn NH for four years. Great place, overlooking the harbour.

1. The top speeds? I don't know if you really can get this speed, but that is also the case in Europe. You have to ask them that. You can contact them, the telephone number is on the website.
2. The 12 months is one total payment upfront.
3. Do you know already where you will live? Has this place a telephone line? You need a recent telephone bill (if there is already a telephone line you can ask the owner for a bill) to subscribe to ADSL.

Good luck!

[canuck2010]

The highest speed I have gotten is 4Mbps, but now I have a 1Mbps line through Etisalat. Skype will work just fine on a 2Mbps line. You'll need an active phone line...and if you're renting an apartment it will probably be in the name of the land lord, in which case he/she will have to be the one to get the ADSL activated. Most good rentals already have ADSL installed however. If you need to be connected on day one, a USB mobile stick is the way to go and can be purchased at any mobile shop. Internet can be spotty anyway, so having a USB stick is a good backup.

[AndrewAlex]

Will be living in Maddi, rd. 206 and there's already a land-line in there. Present occupiers (also expats) have internet but have no idea what speeds.

I ran the land-line number through an online "adsl availability checker" and it came up as being positive.

You're right, I'll give them a call.

Thanks again