Rentals in/near Zamalek

[MaidenScotland]

The friends I have that live there seem to spend all their time travelling downtown for a social life

[Quick Ben]

I am trying to decide between an appartment which is OK with an internet router which only needs to be switched on and one i ike better without internet.

The broker is saying there is a long delay ( a few months) getting internet on a landline but you can get USB modem which works fine. The flat is high up so hopefully would have OK mobile signal.

Has anyone any experience of using Skype in Egypt on a USB modem conection. Can it support video if not can it support voice without lots of disconnections?

Has anyone experince of delays getting land line internet installed

Thanks

[canuck2010]

Well, if there is a live phone line with working phone number, connecting internet only takes a day or two. Installing a land line may take a while unless you have someone helping you. If you have a good cellphone signal, the fastest USB Internet stick or wireless router would be good enough for Skype, but of course, not as good as adsl. All the mobile companies are having sales right now, so a good time to check out the options.

[bevermac]

I like living in 6th october - it is less busy, greener and it has most things that you will need.

New places are opening up all the time - such as the new Arkan mall - which is a great place to eat/socialise.

But some people Loooove Maadi (I personally don't) and some people will tell you they hate 6th October - it all depends on the individual!

Accomadation is mixed - compounds and outside compounds - apartments / townhouse / villas - furnished / unfurnished.

Commuting - this si where it all goes pearshaped - the traffic between Cairo is subject the the same vagaries of all of the Egyptian ringroad - you gat good days and very bad days where the roads have blocked up due to accidents.

Plenty of Taxis - if you wish to rely on taxis then I would recommend that you find one and get somone from your work to make a deal - or you might be better hiring a driver and a car.

But to rely on taxis all the time would be expenisive - also for geting around.
There are alot of expats living in 6th October - but sometimes it isn't so easy to get to know them - best way to start is by getting to know the people from your work if they have more expats other than yourself.
To build up a good network of friends can take time - as in all places.

[txlstewart]

Skype with video can sometimes freeze with the USB. ADSL is really better for reducing the frustration level!

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[Quick Ben]

Akshay

This is the thread I mentioned to you