Phuket

Nicke · #1 21-07-2003, 20:42

I have 3 TT&T lines in my office but they can not deliver until October. (I asked 3 months ago but at that time they told me I had to wait 2 months.)

I asked for a TOT line 2 weeks ago, today they confirmed they are able to deliver a TOT ADSL line.

128/64 kbps. They will deliver in two weeks.

Next step is to chose an ISP. I saw Jasmine Internet has an unlimited hours/month deal for 3500 baht. Loxinfo charge 6000 baht for the same deal. (This is new, before you had to purchase hour packages.)

Now I have to find out if Jasmine is available in Phuket.

The story continues...

Hobbsy · #2 21-07-2003, 21:05

Good news Nicke - I may well follow you soon!

I use Jasmine internet better known as Ji-Net for my dial-up ISP.

Link for their webby is:

http://www.ji-net.com/

SAM · #3 21-07-2003, 22:46

Thanks, for the info. This is the info I want to learn about. Normal stuffs people will have to go thru if they were to live in Thailand...

Nicke · #4 22-07-2003, 02:42

Good Hobbsy, then we can play games sometimes

Sam, if you are going to live here, ask the phone companies (TT&T and TOT available in Phuket) before your final decision for house/apartment.

In some (many) areas of Phuket they are NOT able to deliver phonelines because they are out of lines. This is also true for some areas in Patong.

Hobbsy · #5 22-07-2003, 11:37

I already have a TOT line so if you get ADSL ok I expect I will follow.

As for games me and my brother have a network setup now so we can both kick your ass! ;P

SAM · #6 22-07-2003, 22:33

Thanks, Nicke.... I want too and would love to live in Thailand but it is easier say than done at least $$ financially. For now I want to learn as much as possible about living in Thailand you know such as getting your hair cut, get a job, run a business, etc...

For now, I'm saving up and plan to learn about Thailand by vacation there twice a year.

Thanks for your input.

PeterG · #7 14-08-2003, 18:19

@nicke,

you said that in some areas in Patong ADSL or even a normal phoneline is not available.
I am going to rent a house in Nanai 2 (November) and urgently need ADSL for my work. Do you have any information about that place?

regards
Peter

Nicke · #8 14-08-2003, 18:28

Hi Peter,

I think Nanai 2 is one of the problem areas in Patong. My friend also have house there but he finally managed to get a phoneline anyway.

You should ask the lessee/owner of the house about this and maybe ask them to order a phoneline for you in advance.

PeterG · #9 14-08-2003, 18:47

hi nicke,

thanks for you quick reply. I will get in touch with the lessee and ask about my concerns.
Do you know anything about Internet via satellite?
I tried to explore several Thai Internet Pages but could not find satisfying answers. Its a pain in the a... to discover those pages.
First I supposed to rent in Phuket-town but now I changed my mind because of the far way to the hot spots.
About your motorbike I would also be interested to rent for some time.
Do you know any alternative houses to rent in Patong where I can be sure to get sufficient datafeed via Internet?

Great thanks for the past and every further information.
regards
Peter

Nicke · #10 14-08-2003, 19:28

The best way to find a house is to look around yourself, but it can be difficult in high season.

I know there are satellite services available, I know Phuket.com used one. They received data throught the satellite and a dial-up connection to transmit data.

I talked with a guy living in Kamala last month, he told me he were going to order a 256Kb satellite connection, that used the satellite in both directions. I think he told me 12000 baht/month but I am not sure.

If you have phoneline, ADSL is available in both 128 and 256 kb.

I am still waiting for my ADSL line...

PeterG · #11 14-08-2003, 20:15

ok nicke, thanks so far!
Peter