Post by mastei on Jun 27, 2013 11:06:07 GMT
I thought it would be worth to ask the more IT-experts of you to help summarize what one would need to have/bring/install in terms of ITC (and maybe one of the administrators can post the results under the FAQ section?)
so what I understood from the forum so far is:
1) Phone line and Internet services
Local phone is available from day one, better to bring your own cordless phone sets or you can buy in DH.
Wireless internet is installed within the first 2-4 weeks of moving into camp (provided by Aramco). They deduct $40/month for the high speed internet service. Better to bring your own wireless router (question: 110V or 220v??).
And bring your own computer(s)!
2) International calls
Skype will work just fine with the DSL connection; however, those who are interested might get a vonage device, to be previously set up in the US/UK. This will enable to make phone calls to the countries selected in the contract at no cost other than the monthly fee (which is 23.99 GBP in the UK by the way).
3) VPN router
For a monthly fee of under 100 USD/70 GBP it will enable you to watch TV, access websites, etc. via your laptop/TV/Wii as if you were in the US/UK.
NOTE: a VPN router is effectively a wireless internet router, so you do not need to bring a wireless router and a VPN one (See point 1 above).
Any comments and additions?
so what I understood from the forum so far is:
1) Phone line and Internet services
Local phone is available from day one, better to bring your own cordless phone sets or you can buy in DH.
Wireless internet is installed within the first 2-4 weeks of moving into camp (provided by Aramco). They deduct $40/month for the high speed internet service. Better to bring your own wireless router (question: 110V or 220v??).
And bring your own computer(s)!
2) International calls
Skype will work just fine with the DSL connection; however, those who are interested might get a vonage device, to be previously set up in the US/UK. This will enable to make phone calls to the countries selected in the contract at no cost other than the monthly fee (which is 23.99 GBP in the UK by the way).
3) VPN router
For a monthly fee of under 100 USD/70 GBP it will enable you to watch TV, access websites, etc. via your laptop/TV/Wii as if you were in the US/UK.
NOTE: a VPN router is effectively a wireless internet router, so you do not need to bring a wireless router and a VPN one (See point 1 above).
Any comments and additions?