kory
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Post by kory on Oct 27, 2013 21:50:21 GMT
o,
I will coming to ABQ on 11th Nov with family and just wondering what internet & tv services are available in the ABQ compound and how long does it take to get connected.
Regards,
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Post by azraeil on Oct 28, 2013 4:40:43 GMT
There are multiple services available. If you're into movies and US shows then OSN will be a good choice (a bit pricey though).
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kory
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Post by kory on Oct 28, 2013 9:24:08 GMT
Thanks azraeil,
How will we learn about these services? Is it by word of mouth or will there be any information in the house when we arrive? How long does it take to get the internet connected?
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Post by vpainter on Oct 28, 2013 22:54:47 GMT
There will be a phone list in your home on arrival and a notebook with information for you.
Community Information Center can help if you do not find the information about TV Satelitte Companies.
ARAMCO Internet service can take a couple of days up to a couple of weeks to get connected. Most of the time it quick, occasionally it is longer.
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kory
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Post by kory on Nov 2, 2013 22:06:09 GMT
Thanks vpainter.
How is the speed of Aramco internet service. Is it ok for streaming movies and music?
How can we get a temporary internet connection until the Aramco service is connected?
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Post by mrsyp on Nov 12, 2013 17:54:47 GMT
Welcome! When you arrive, I suggest you ask a neighbor if you can connect to their Wi-Fi until yours is connected (it's free, you are not taking anything from them, though I wouldn't download films etc as it may slow it down).
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Post by vpainter on Nov 13, 2013 2:51:38 GMT
If you want Internet prior to the ARAMCO Internet access, you can go to Mobily or the STC office and purchase a USB access or a wireless modem. Best to ask your neighbors which one they use, different company works best in different parts of the camp.
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Post by hardyjamel on Nov 19, 2013 18:06:31 GMT
There is quite a good covee of 4G signal from STC in Abqaiq. So their routers work well. Not sure about Mobily or Zain. Unfortunately the 1800 frequency iPhone is not covered by STC (only 2300 frequency), so no 4G signal for iPhone in Abqaiq, only 3G, though 4G is ok in parts of Dammam or Khobar.
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Post by Italjpk on Nov 22, 2013 22:19:53 GMT
hardyjamel.Hi, Is it possible to buy the STC 4G wireless router in Abqaiq or you need to buy it in STC shops in Dammam or Khobar? Also do you need the Iqama to buy the wireless router? I guess that for iPhone you can buy a SIM card in Abqaiq without the Iqama, isn't it??. Thanks. BR.
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Post by hardyjamel on Nov 25, 2013 9:54:38 GMT
You can buy voice/internet SIM card or 3G/4G modem packages without iqama (with temporary ID and passport/entry visa copy) at STC/Mobily/Zain in Dhahran only. Each sim card has to be registered to an iqama. The mobile operators in Dhahran can sell you SIM cards using your passport credentials (so this is temporary) though you have to convert it to your iqama once you have it. Otherwise, the SIM card will be activated after a month or so. SIM cards are not available in ABQ camp. The ABQ commissary only sells top-up credits, no SIM cards.
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Post by Italjpk on Nov 26, 2013 22:47:31 GMT
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Post by karimservranckx on Nov 27, 2013 5:34:25 GMT
Dear all,
I'll be relocated in Abqaiq, Saudi end of Dec.
Is it possible to get any french sat channel in there ?
Thanks for you help.
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Post by paula6852013 on Dec 30, 2013 17:35:03 GMT
Hi Everyone,
I was looking at the TV Cable companies available on the Compound and it seems that OSN is the only one. Is my appreciation correct? I guess that european football (soccer for Americans) is not precisely the most popular sport on OSN. Do anyone know whether a different company offer a good football package?
Thanks in advance..
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Post by GroveWanderer on Jan 4, 2014 17:18:42 GMT
OSN is not the only satellite provider available. For European football covee you would want the new beIN Sports package (used to be Al Jazeera).
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Post by swisscobalt on Feb 10, 2014 3:22:11 GMT
As much as I enjoyed watching English Premier League or Spain's La Liga on weekends, it would be different altogether with weekends falls on Thursdays and Fridays in KSA. Watching recorded games is no fun  Oh well.... |
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Oh well....