Buriram Expats
Buriram Province - General Category => Internet, computers, communication, technology in Isaan => Topic started by: Jeroen1 on April 20, 2014, 05:21:33 PM
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Hi i' am looking how and where to get normal internet. I have true now on the wifif stick and it sucks terribly. i wish to have a normal speed every day. Not when my package is finished to have to top it up again or have slow inetrnet for the rest of the month. I only know TOT to give this ( cable) but they have terrible service and it takes ages to get them to instal my internet. is there any other way, without buying a very expensive satelite dish or installing a very very expensive antenna myself, wich is not working well on the rainy days, to get the same speed for the whole month, for one price per month?
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We are the only house in the village to have cable internet and it took about three months to get, not too sure how it was possible. Bandwidth is variable but most mornings I can watch films and European TV if I want.
TOT service in Buriram SUCKS, they won't even say SDK. If something goes wrong, it will be your fault. We were three weeks without connection after a thunderstorm, no reduction. Think about tea money and go with a Thai speaker to get stuff sorted out, come to think of it my wife knows a guy that works there.
฿631 / month + ฿2000.- installation and deposit. on the whole, worth it.
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Not sure waht you are saying now. Is this TOT what y ou have? or another company?
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Have you tried 3BB? They have an office in Big C back where they sell phones.
There is another office in town, but I don't have a map handy to tell you how to get there.
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TOT are currently ahead of 3BB for coverage. I have been looking at upgrading. The best option for me, as I don't have a landline telephone, is the 17000 baht TOT tower. 3BB cannot get me a signal even though I am only 9km from town.
I know two guys who have a TOT tower and they say there have been no major problems.
They have suggested, however, to get the telephone number of the engineer when he comes to install. If there is a problem in the future you can contact him and he will come and look, for a "fee" of course, but that eliminates the wait. Also TOT will probably charge anyway.
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I have BBB which is very quick.........The local government office just up the road have TOT,at least twice a week they are here at Nookies using my wifi !........Why?? Regardless of the fact thay can drink & eat,it because of problems with THEIR Internet
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Not sure waht you are saying now. Is this TOT what y ou have? or another company?
TOT of course
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Right now I have TOT... It took about 2 months to get it.. They are very slow in getting the installations done... So far the service has been good.. Started off with the basic 10meg/.5meg service but the upload speed was too slow.. They seem to love to advertise one thing but rarely deliver the total package they advertise.. I only got 10meg on the download very rarely.. Speed was anywhere from 6-9meg.. Upload.. most of the time we did get .5meg but that was not adequate running Skype or any other video conferencing software.. Original price 631 per month.. Upgraded to the 13meg/1meg package for about 120 baht more a month.. Again, download is very variable and anywhere from 8-12.. Upload is quite a bit better.. Average is about .8meg.. That's enough for Skype.. We're doing OK here, for now, because the whole thing here, in our village, is new and there are very few of us online.. That will change as more people sign up and are added to the cable. So far, I've had no problem with service from them.. Had a few minor problems and things were corrected within a day.. How long that lasts who knows.. Like everything else here in Thailand it all boils down to who you are dealing with.. Best advice you've already gotten and that's do everything through a thai.. My niece is the one who got us set up.. We do everything through her and she has no problem dealing with them.. If this works out I may try upgrading again to their 15meg/2meg service.. The old saying still holds true.. You get what you pay for.. The basic service is fine for just that... Basic internet.. Email.. If you want streaming video of video conferencing then you need their upgraded service.. The main problem with TOT is they've overcommitted themselves... Too many customers and not enough service techs or bandwidth..
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I'm at Dong Ejan, Ampoe Non Suwan and have TOT cable which was installed in 2 days by the office in Nung Rong, including install of the wifi router. It's quick enough for streaming sports. The time taken to install depends on how far they have to run the cable and if your village even has a node(box).
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I used to have a TOT ADSL connection and my contract was "up to" 6Mb. The installer told me it would be around 2-3 Mb in reality. This was OK at the time as I only wanted to browse the WWW and do email. However, it got gradually worse and the connection was dropping many times per day, leaving me offline. I tried to get 3BB installed (@ 3BB Nang Rong Office) but was told that my house was too far from the main road. Then I got the contact details from Nookie of the guy who installed his 3BB tower and got him to install at my house. I now have a very good service - 10Mb for 500 baht per month. Sometimes I get download speeds of just under 12Mb. I'm not bothered about upload speed as I don't use services which require a high upload speed.
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Dave, I'll talk with you and Paul about that next week, sounds good.
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Dave, I'll talk with you and Paul about that next week, sounds good.
OK Mate
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Thanks for the replies....
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TOT are currently ahead of 3BB for coverage. I have been looking at upgrading. The best option for me, as I don't have a landline telephone, is the 17000 baht TOT tower. 3BB cannot get me a signal even though I am only 9km from town.
I know two guys who have a TOT tower and they say there have been no major problems.
They have suggested, however, to get the telephone number of the engineer when he comes to install. If there is a problem in the future you can contact him and he will come and look, for a "fee" of course, but that eliminates the wait. Also TOT will probably charge anyway.
Starman
Did you ever get this installed?Any details would be much appreciated
Thanks
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TOT are currently ahead of 3BB for coverage. I have been looking at upgrading. The best option for me, as I don't have a landline telephone, is the 17000 baht TOT tower. 3BB cannot get me a signal even though I am only 9km from town.
I know two guys who have a TOT tower and they say there have been no major problems.
They have suggested, however, to get the telephone number of the engineer when he comes to install. If there is a problem in the future you can contact him and he will come and look, for a "fee" of course, but that eliminates the wait. Also TOT will probably charge anyway.
Starman
Did you ever get this installed?Any details would be much appreciated
Thanks
Why not make up a group of about 10 people,that's what they did in the village where i live.
10 people and we only paid 5,000 Baht each all in,then it's 599 a month.
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Gave up TOT. Been there three times before and after waiting for MONTHS and reminding them, still no response in any way. maybe they have agreat product, but they take no effort in selling it.
got true now. it's relatively good.
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TOT are currently ahead of 3BB for coverage. I have been looking at upgrading. The best option for me, as I don't have a landline telephone, is the 17000 baht TOT tower. 3BB cannot get me a signal even though I am only 9km from town.
I know two guys who have a TOT tower and they say there have been no major problems.
They have suggested, however, to get the telephone number of the engineer when he comes to install. If there is a problem in the future you can contact him and he will come and look, for a "fee" of course, but that eliminates the wait. Also TOT will probably charge anyway.
Starman
Did you ever get this installed?Any details would be much appreciated
Thanks
Mr. Kerrs69, I suggest you contact Beer Leo. He knows a lot more about it. thumbup
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TOT are currently ahead of 3BB for coverage. I have been looking at upgrading. The best option for me, as I don't have a landline telephone, is the 17000 baht TOT tower. 3BB cannot get me a signal even though I am only 9km from town.
I know two guys who have a TOT tower and they say there have been no major problems.
They have suggested, however, to get the telephone number of the engineer when he comes to install. If there is a problem in the future you can contact him and he will come and look, for a "fee" of course, but that eliminates the wait. Also TOT will probably charge anyway.
Starman
Did you ever get this installed?Any details would be much appreciated
Thanks
No, I didn't.
When I went there they quoted me 30000+. I declined.
The current situation differs according to where you live. TOT now have cable available where we are. As someone else has mention the price of installation is high so you need a large group of people to "sign up". TOT quoted me 41000 baht and suggested they wanted 10 people to sign. The problem is that there are not that many people in my village that are that interested. I have also been told by many people that the TOT service is not good. Sometimes slow and sometimes nothing at all.
On the way to where I live (Buriram-Nang Rong road) True, who seem to have the best reviews, only have cable upto BigC. They say they will be nearer to us by year end.
3BB are still 3 kms away.
So I am still using my 3g sim card. The speed is good, the service is very reliable. The problem is that 3g speed is limited to 5GB a month.
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Thanks all for your replies i would struggle to get 10 people in my village aswell still using true 3g aswell
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Thanks all for your replies i would struggle to get 10 people in my village aswell still using true 3g aswell
TOT for 7500 baht installed sat dish. 600 baht per mont for 10mb. TOT will come out to check you can get signal. This is yours only
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TOT are currently ahead of 3BB for coverage. I have been looking at upgrading. The best option for me, as I don't have a landline telephone, is the 17000 baht TOT tower. 3BB cannot get me a signal even though I am only 9km from town.
I know two guys who have a TOT tower and they say there have been no major problems.
They have suggested, however, to get the telephone number of the engineer when he comes to install. If there is a problem in the future you can contact him and he will come and look, for a "fee" of course, but that eliminates the wait. Also TOT will probably charge anyway.
Starman
Did you ever get this installed?Any details would be much appreciated
Thanks
Mr. Kerrs69, I suggest you contact Beer Leo. He knows a lot more about it. thumbup
Maybe, but I'm afraid to post anything, might get banned and besides I'm still in a rasta mode since yesterday's Jamaican party. Why do something today if you can postponed until tomorrow. Kerrs69 lets talk over a Norwegian Stew next time....
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TOT are currently ahead of 3BB for coverage. I have been looking at upgrading. The best option for me, as I don't have a landline telephone, is the 17000 baht TOT tower. 3BB cannot get me a signal even though I am only 9km from town.
I know two guys who have a TOT tower and they say there have been no major problems.
They have suggested, however, to get the telephone number of the engineer when he comes to install. If there is a problem in the future you can contact him and he will come and look, for a "fee" of course, but that eliminates the wait. Also TOT will probably charge anyway.
Starman
Did you ever get this installed?Any details would be much appreciated
Thanks
Mr. Kerrs69, I suggest you contact Beer Leo. He knows a lot more about it. thumbup
Maybe, but I'm afraid to post anything, might get banned and besides I'm still in a rasta mode since yesterday's Jamaican party. Why do something today if you can postponed until tomorrow. Kerrs69 lets talk over a Norwegian Stew next time....
Beet leo
That is a great idea but at this rate i may be possibly 6ft under by the time i get to taste your famous stew....which looks lovely bye the way ive seen so many puctures if it.....lol
Thanks mate hope to see you soon
Jerrs68
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TOT are currently ahead of 3BB for coverage. I have been looking at upgrading. The best option for me, as I don't have a landline telephone, is the 17000 baht TOT tower. 3BB cannot get me a signal even though I am only 9km from town.
I know two guys who have a TOT tower and they say there have been no major problems.
They have suggested, however, to get the telephone number of the engineer when he comes to install. If there is a problem in the future you can contact him and he will come and look, for a "fee" of course, but that eliminates the wait. Also TOT will probably charge anyway.
Starman
Did you ever get this installed?Any details would be much appreciated
Thanks
Mr. Kerrs69, I suggest you contact Beer Leo. He knows a lot more about it. thumbup
Maybe, but I'm afraid to post anything, might get banned and besides I'm still in a rasta mode since yesterday's Jamaican party. Why do something today if you can postponed until tomorrow. Kerrs69 lets talk over a Norwegian Stew next time....
Beet leo
That is a great idea but at this rate i may be possibly 6ft under by the time i get to taste your famous stew....which looks lovely bye the way ive seen so many puctures if it.....lol
Thanks mate hope to see you soon
Jerrs68
I think you need a new keyboard or start wearing glasses. confused4
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Candy
Miniature screen and keyboard not good at my age......Be better sticking to copy n paste like yourselve.555
Kerrs69
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Candy
Miniature screen and keyboard not good at my age......Be better sticking to copy n paste like yourselve.555
Kerrs69
Shouldn't you be packing? bike038 ( And don't forget to put some horses in the ice box.) alcoholic
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Does anyone have any accurate info on getting TOT WiNet in ? (ADSL is not an option where I am going to live)
Area is Amphoe Krasang near Lam Duan / Huai Samran.
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Does anyone have any accurate info on getting TOT WiNet in ? (ADSL is not an option where I am going to live)
Area is Amphoe Krasang near Lam Duan / Huai Samran.
WinNet by TOT is a very viable option from TOT. You will need to have TOT come out to your location to make sure of your signal. If a go its 7500 baht for set up and as low as 600 baht per month for 10 mb.
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Thanks GL (again).
Will go and talk to them, if it is a NoGo then I am stuck with 3G, fortunately that is available over there however 5GB lasts me only a couple of days :(
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Does anyone have any accurate info on getting TOT WiNet in ? (ADSL is not an option where I am going to live)
Area is Amphoe Krasang near Lam Duan / Huai Samran.
WinNet by TOT is a very viable option from TOT. You will need to have TOT come out to your location to make sure of your signal. If a go its 7500 baht for set up and as low as 600 baht per month for 10 mb.
Hi Gotlost,
Do you have a link or something from TOT about that,please?
I went into TOT Buriram yesterday and they denied all knowledge of anything with that price.
I have been told that I need a tower. That is 17000 baht. Maybe it is the distance.
I am only 9kms from town so I would imagine that Mike in Lam Duan will need one too.
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Yes I will definitely need to have one installed when I move, I am approx 4-5 km from Lam Duan and 15km+ from Krasang. The last time I was there, I checked and nothing available except WiNet and 3G
3G would cost me a substantial amount (10k+) every month (I love to watch TV via UkTV.)
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Does anyone have any accurate info on getting TOT WiNet in ? (ADSL is not an option where I am going to live)
Area is Amphoe Krasang near Lam Duan / Huai Samran.
WinNet by TOT is a very viable option from TOT. You will need to have TOT come out to your location to make sure of your signal. If a go its 7500 baht for set up and as low as 600 baht per month for 10 mb.
Hi Gotlost,
Do you have a link or something from TOT about that,please?
I went into TOT Buriram yesterday and they denied all knowledge of anything with that price.
I have been told that I need a tower. That is 17000 baht. Maybe it is the distance.
I am only 9kms from town so I would imagine that Mike in Lam Duan will need one too.
The only is site is Thai only. If you go to the TOT office for your area that will have the info and possible a set up. The TOT office I deal with in Prasat does. What your getting is a small sat dish the size of the red True dish. If you are within 10 km of a TOT tower you should be ok. You will be getting micro wave signal. We have numerous users in the outlying areas that are on this.
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GL,
is it possible to post some pictures from this Setup ? and another question, do they install that dish on the "tower" they build near your house or is it just connected to your house as the (real) True Dish ?
Thanks and sorry for the many questions
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GL,
is it possible to post some pictures from this Setup ? and another question, do they install that dish on the "tower" they build near your house or is it just connected to your house as the (real) True Dish ?
Thanks and sorry for the many questions
The system I'm talking about is not a tower but a sat dish like True. Its Microwave and is mounted on your house just like True or CTH. The dish is pointed at the TOT tower. You need to be within 10 km of the tower. If you have a good signal you can get 20 mb. TOT will come out and check for a signal at your house. 7500 baht set up they install. As said you need to go to the TOT office. Info on the net sucks. Out in the open range of issan TOT does not like installing any more landlines for phones or the net and this is one option they offer. Understand that TOT and CAT are totally oversubscribed and under funded from past thieving governments and yes the junta know this and is working on combining the two. In a lot of Thailand TOT is the only viable option. I'm on a TOT land line at M&D and have a 10mb package. When it works its great but when it doesn't it sucks. Out house is about 3 km from the shop and if and when we move back to it I will go over to the system I'm describing.
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Gotlost is 100% correct.I tried to get 3bbb a while back,they will do it.But told the wife we would need 20 people to sign up in the village and they would come and put a small tower in for the village....and everyone pays 699Baht a month for 20 gigabyte in downloads from memory.
But you know what? The wife couldn't get people to do it with us,the idiots just wanted to keep paying though the nose for True 3G...unbelievable.
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@Gotlost.
Thanks, but I have never seen that kind of a setup so that's why the request for a picture so I can show TOT Buriram (but I am expecting to hear Mai Mee ;) )
Is the dish branded TOT or ?
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@Gotlost.
Thanks, but I have never seen that kind of a setup so that's why the request for a picture so I can show TOT Buriram (but I am expecting to hear Mai Mee ;) )
Is the dish branded TOT or ?
The dish in the Prasat office and the units I have seen due say TOT and are blue.
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Oke thanks for the pointers, much appreciated.
Ps: Last question (sorry)
Where is the TOT office in Prasat ? When driving to KCI, I will drop by and have a look.
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Coming from Surin on the 214. About 200 meters past the first stop light on your left, new building. If yo have a GPS.:14.648156, 103.40667
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So from what I can gather from reading all the posts about internet (ADSL), it depends on the following factors(correct me if I am wrong)
1. Their is an existing cable (telephone/internet line) in your area. or;
2. If not, is there a tower in your locatlity,
3. The purchase of satalite dish if no cable and there is a tower within range.
4, What internet providers service that area and what plan you choose (speed/download)
BUT firstly, going to a TOT office in your area, to see if anything IS in place initially (cable or satalite),
IF not, pricing to see which one is more viable or what they are prepared to do on a singularity (only one instalation)
I live in the Kamphaeng district, about 20klms from Kaset Wasai, can any one give me more information or correct my mistakes from above
Regards
Dennis B
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What about IpStar (Internet via Sat) is that still available ??
Has anyone seen this in their local TOT office ??