Q&A: How much do you pay for the best internet service in Abu Dhabi?
Question by Mr. K: How much do you pay for the best internet service in Abu Dhabi?
Can you use SlingBox there? Is the internet service any good for watching videos without studdering?
Best answer:
Answer by Stud Boy
Well, Etisalat is the best internet provider in the UAE. A 512K speed Al Shamil broadband connection would be perfect for home but a 256K connection is also not bad. Recently, speeds as high as 4 mb, 8 mb and 16 mb have been introduced but are recommended for office use and cost a fortune. A 512 k connection would cost you approximately Dh.180 (USD 49).Yes, of course you can use slngbox and enjoy videos without studdering. Hope this helped...
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http://etisalat.ae/index.jsp?lang=en&type=service&contentid=855d1755596a8110VgnVCM1000000c24a8c0RCRD¤tid=669f59ecfb01a010VgnVCM1000003c05000a____
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January 26th, 2011 - 06:26
Go for Etisalat’s 512 kbps package if it’s for home. it’s more than enough. See below various packages and charges advised by Etisalat.
Enjoy high speed Internet with Al Shamil broadband and keep your telephone line free.
Light User
* 512kps – Unlimited
* 256kps – Unlimited
* 256kps – Limited
Features
512kps – Unlimited
* Unlimited access
* 1 email account
* 250MB storage per email
* Free Norton Anti virus and Norton Personal Firewall
* Free eSupport Application
256kbps – Unlimited
* Unlimited access
* 1 email account
* 50MB storage per email
* Free Norton Anti virus & Norton Personal Firewall
* Free eSupport Application
256kbps –Limited
* 15 hours Free usage per month*
* 1 email account
* 50MB storage per email
* Free Norton Anti virus & Norton Personal Firewall
* Free eSupport Application
* extra usage is charged @ Dhs.2.99/hour
Charges in AED:
Note: 1US$=3.67AED
Details
Installation Charges200
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Rental Charges189/ monthFor 512kps – Unlimited
Rental Charges149/ monthFor 256kps – Unlimited
Rental Charges79/ monthFor 256kps – Limited
Details
Installation Charges100Applying through website
Installation Charges200Applying through Etisalat business/service center
Additional Charges
Device Charges240 Wireless Modem
Device Charges108 Wired Modem
How to Subscribe
To subscribe to Al Shamil package, you can visit your nearest Etisalat Business/Service Center.
Documents Required
Please bring the following documents when applying for the service:
Expatriates: Valid Visa and Passport copy.
Contact Us
Please call at 101(from UAE) to our customer support representative for further information & assistance.
January 26th, 2011 - 06:33
You can use any thing except VOIP devices (net phone). The SlingBox is sold here as well.
Both Etisalat and Du support up to 24MB DSL for homes , but as others mentioned it will cost a lot for that speed, a 1MB or 2MB connection is 249/349 respectively with Etisalat and a little less with Du (Dubai only), it is more than adequate for home use. The cheapest DSL is 79 but that only gives you 15 hours per month and you pay per hour afterwards. If you install a 2nd DSL line there is a 25% off discount from Etisalat on the 2nd line monthly rate.
You can save on installation and monthly rates by signing for the 3-in-1 line (phone+DSL+cable TV) instead of subscribing individually.
Or if you want it on the move a USB wireless modem (EDGE) is available with a sim card from Etisalat, Du (7.9MB both), and Thuraya (via satellite DSL). For these expect an average of 800~1000 AED charges for unlimited usage depending on company and type of data package, as these charge per MB not per hour.
For 2-way video try ISDN lines