Internet for apartment - urgent - recommendations please

Alliecat wrote:

Go to Jarir in Hyatt Mall.  At the front of the store, they have kiosks for the three main ISP's:  Go, Mobily and STC. 

I went with GO.. but check all of their deals and pick the best.

I got a free modem and had it all set up the same night!

Thanks for the rapid response, are you using 3g or is it land line?

etaylor58 wrote:

I've only been here a few weeks but I'm at the FAL compound and they have everything available here at the administration office.  I just went in and told them I wanted my internet service turned on and they did it.  I am told I will receive a monthly bill. Guesss I'll find out how much that is soon. I have days where it is good and other days not so good as it is WiFi. Have you checked with the office at your compound to see if it is available?

I am in Asasco compound and it is very poor,I have major problems with cockroaches even to the point of them running along the bench while I prepare my food, it has taken 2 days for them to attempt to fumigate,it seems to be mainly philipino bangladeshi and indian folk here I have not met another Brit or American. My company has its business developement guy in here also but he has been in this compound for years so he is up to speed so to speak.
So i do not belive the internet is availlable as such from the compound office as they also struggle to change a light bulb. Going to bite the bullet today and buy a month of unlimited Mobily connect and see what happens in the next few weeks.
Thanks for reply.

etaylor58 wrote:

Wow, sounds like your company put you in a bad place.  Hope its worth your staying and putting up with it.  I know I would be having second thoughts.

Eldon

Yeah, the money is good, but any chance of my wife comming to visit between trips home has gone, she would not want to come here.
I am actually moving into a new apartment in the next few days in the same compound, so i hope its going to be roach free.
The social life in the compound is zero so I will need to find things to do outside. I usually manage ok so heres hoping.
I have a mate from Sudan who used to live next door to me in England but moved away 4 years ago,I have recently found out that he is living in Riyadh, he is Consultant pediatrician at King Fahed, so I will be spending time with him when I can.
Strange combination, a white guy from Newcastle England with a Sudanese pal!!!
Al

etaylor58 wrote:

Hope everything works out.  Keep in touch.  Who knows I may bump into your friend since I work in the medical field and my wife is a nurse and hopefully will be joining me soon.

Eldon

Good luck

Moestavern wrote:

etaylor58 wrote:

I've only been here a few weeks but I'm at the FAL compound and they have everything available here at the administration office.  I just went in and told them I wanted my internet service turned on and they did it.  I am told I will receive a monthly bill. Guesss I'll find out how much that is soon. I have days where it is good and other days not so good as it is WiFi. Have you checked with the office at your compound to see if it is available?

I am in Asasco compound and it is very poor,I have major problems with cockroaches even to the point of them running along the bench while I prepare my food, it has taken 2 days for them to attempt to fumigate,it seems to be mainly philipino bangladeshi and indian folk here I have not met another Brit or American. My company has its business developement guy in here also but he has been in this compound for years so he is up to speed so to speak.
So i do not belive the internet is availlable as such from the compound office as they also struggle to change a light bulb. Going to bite the bullet today and buy a month of unlimited Mobily connect and see what happens in the next few weeks.
Thanks for reply.

Holy crap!  This sounds horrible!  If you're making a lot of $$, you might want to consider renting your OWN place elsewhere.  Lots of times guys rent large villas and share the space.

Alliecat wrote:

Moestavern wrote:

etaylor58 wrote:

I've only been here a few weeks but I'm at the FAL compound and they have everything available here at the administration office.  I just went in and told them I wanted my internet service turned on and they did it.  I am told I will receive a monthly bill. Guesss I'll find out how much that is soon. I have days where it is good and other days not so good as it is WiFi. Have you checked with the office at your compound to see if it is available?

I am in Asasco compound and it is very poor,I have major problems with cockroaches even to the point of them running along the bench while I prepare my food, it has taken 2 days for them to attempt to fumigate,it seems to be mainly philipino bangladeshi and indian folk here I have not met another Brit or American. My company has its business developement guy in here also but he has been in this compound for years so he is up to speed so to speak.
So i do not belive the internet is availlable as such from the compound office as they also struggle to change a light bulb. Going to bite the bullet today and buy a month of unlimited Mobily connect and see what happens in the next few weeks.
Thanks for reply.

Holy crap!  This sounds horrible!  If you're making a lot of $$, you might want to consider renting your OWN place elsewhere.  Lots of times guys rent large villas and share the space.

Alliecat, just been here 1 week now so I am still finding my feet, its the company who pay and allocate the acommodation and with it being a small local company I did not expect 5 star but I did not expect to have unpaying guests!!
I could ask the company to find alternative living arrangements but am going to give the new apartment a chance, although I do not expect great things. I can put up with 70s style furniture and decor, I can even replace it in time but Roaches to the extent I have at the moment, no way.
Was watching a movie on tv via my laptop last night and one ran across my screen. I purchased a can of spray the other day ad carry it around from room to room, I feel naked without it if I leave it anywhere.
Anyway enough of the moaning, 1.30 finish and time to explore.
Thanks for your concern
Al

etaylor58 wrote:

Your a better man than me.  I'd be in a hotel and telling the company if they don't find something better I don't care how much your paying me I am out of there...

Eldon

Believe me Eldon, if the next apartment is anywhere near as bad this will happen.
Al

Moestavern wrote:

etaylor58 wrote:

Your a better man than me.  I'd be in a hotel and telling the company if they don't find something better I don't care how much your paying me I am out of there...

Eldon

Believe me Eldon, if the next apartment is anywhere near as bad this will happen.
Al

Well, you know, maybe you can arrange for them to give you a cash allowance inlieu of housing.  This isn't uncommon here, to be given the option.  Just negotiate--HARD!

Saudi Guy wrote:

Roaches are disgusting.

Right on Bro