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3 Reasons why you need broadband fiber in Spain

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If you are one of those who have decided to live or spend long periods outside of your country and come to Spain to enjoy all the advantages that this country offers congratulations!, but don’t forget that one of the important implications will be that you will need a good telecommunications service, the safest, with the best speed and download capacity. There are many fiber offers but not all of them meet the benefits that TIEKOM offers you

At this point we can assure you that Tiekom offers you the best service tailored to your needs:

1.- Customer service:

Our customer service is exceptional; we have the recognition of our current clients. Our entire team is dedicated to offering you the best quality of service in your language. We also offer billing and technical service in your language so that it is not a barrier for you and you can communicate with us easily.

We have the best Fiber coverage in Spain, reaching places where other competitors do not.

2.- Highest quality:

Broadband provides access to the highest quality internet services, our current way of life requires an appropriate internet service, services such as video-conference that require large amounts of data transmission. Broadband access is constant. It does not block phone lines, and there is no need to reconnect each time you need to use the internet

Possibility of watching the television of your country, your series in streaming on several devices at the same time or your children playing on the video-console while you surf with your computer.

Broadband also helps the introduction of the famous Internet of Things: You may have heard of this increasing trend as homes and appliances become “smart.” Beyond smart-phones, tablets, watches, and computers, every day more and more connectivity is being developed into smart home electronics, applications and appliances.

It is also essential for Telework: Digital connectivity empowers professionals to telework, providing the opportunity to work for organizations anywhere in the world from a residence. Additionally, individual and small and home-based businesses can be established and grown with high-speed Internet connectivity.

3.- Easy, clear, fast, and simple:

With Tiekom you will not find closed packages, so you can choose the combination you want. For example, to hire a mobile line with a lot of data you will not have to pay for the maximum fiber speed or for additional lines that in the end you will not use.

Upload large files. If the traditional Internet rates, with much lower upload speed than file download speed, do not satisfy your connection needs, choose Tiekom’s Fiber Optic. You can choose between symmetric speed services: up to 1,000 Mb both upstream and downstream.

Multi-device experience. The high speed provided by Fiber Optic allows the whole family to use the Internet.

Without cuts. With Fiber Optic you can watch online content in high definition without cuts and without losing image quality.

Finally, also mention that the registration process is easy, clear, fast, and simple.

Our goal is to create a trusted environment for our clients offering them the best service, that is why we offer solutions and offers so that you feel at home and do not have to worry about anything, just enjoy the advantages of living in our country .

Visit our website where you can find all the information about our company and our services or contact us by email: sales@tiekom.com In all cases we will be happy to help you!

Tiekom, the telecom and services company for foreigners

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Spain is currently one of the most attractive places in Europe to live. Spain is the sunniest country in Europe. With its ideal location, a bit colder in the north and sunny in the south, no wonder Spain in the target location of Europeans to live. Its history reveals many and very rich gastronomic traditions. It has a lot of beautiful buildings and architectural works. In addition, it is also characterized by a huge cultural legacy, with important painters, writers and musicians. In addition, it has a very high-quality educational service, which has allowed it to become the third European country with the highest rate of foreign students from different parts of the world.

Residency in Spain is an excellent immigration opportunity, ideal for foreign citizens who wish to: retire, establish their own business, invest in assets or study in our country.

The phenomenon of expatriates is a reality that is growing significantly, as evidenced by the fact that in the last four years the number of expatriates has not stopped growing and recently with the incorporation of the teleworking model it is expected to grow even more.

The main needs or challenges that the foreigner faces when arriving in our country would be the following:

Find house:

Spain has a large multitude of companies and real estate agencies dedicated to this work that will surely offer you the most suitable home for your tastes and needs. Tiekom has signed a collaboration agreement with one of the most recognized companies in the sector offering offers of the best quality: mtspain.

Trusted provider:

Once you have found your ideal home, remember that Tiekom can offer you the best services for your home: Tiekom energy and Tiekom Security Systems.

Another of the fundamental needs is to have a telecommunications company with a quality service, adapted to your needs and that provides the service in your language. This is where Tiekom can offer you the perfect fiber, mobile and television service with the main channels in your country.

Health:

In addition, another of the main concerns of foreigners residing in Spain is where to go in case of illness. Tiekom, aware of this reality and in its constant commitment to anticipate the needs of its clients, offers its Video-consultation service with which the client will be attended in English. One of the main advantages of the service is that it will serve the client in language and that it will provide the peace of mind and security that they need in the face of health-related issues. The language of the country is another concern of expatriates traveling with family and therefore, being able to be attended in their own language will always be welcome

we must always stay safe and healthy. That’s why we decided to offer you an exclusive service for you with the leading company in health SANITAS, with more than 45,000 Specialists and more than 1,200 Hospitals, without queues, without waiting.

How do I access the SANITAS video consultation service?

Through the system itself. You will need a device with an internet connection to navigate properly.

If your mobile phone, tablet or computer has an internet connection, speaker and camera, you can connect, see the doctor and the doctor can see you.

These are the steps to follow to hold a video consultation:

1. Enter: https://hospitalliquido.com/myonlinedoctor/

2. Click on see specialties

3. Select the interested specialty and click BUY

4. If you are interested in the appointment selected by the system click ADD TO CART. Otherwise view calendar, select appointment, and click ADD TO CART

5. Enter Code. “TIEKOM” (capital letters) and the system makes the discount

6. Click PROCEED TO CHECKOUT

7. After you have paid, you will receive an email confirming the order and a link for the chosen connection.

8. Connect promptly at the specified time and date.

9. You are now connected to your doctor!

Mobility:

If you need a temporary mobility solution remember that on the TIEKOM website you can rent your car with the most recognized car rental company: Europcar with the best rates, you just must include this code before payment: PT0000

We hope once again that our recommendations and services will help you make your life more comfortable and easy in our country.

Reasons to choose broadband with a card in Spain

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What is Home 4G?

4G wifi are routers that offer a high-speed internet quality that has nothing to envy to the internet in our homes. It offers much more geographical mobility since these Wi-Fi routers can be taken with you wherever you go.

The main advantage they offer is that you can enjoy the internet at home and in places where other operators do not reach the cable. Just as you carry your technological devices with you, you can take your own portable Wi-Fi modem with you and connect wherever you are.

This internet system allows you to connect several devices and its security measures are just as reliable as those of any type of internet service.

Since people increasingly need to move more and stay connected everywhere, the supply of 4G rates grows at the same rate as this demand.

Currently, you can have access to the Wi-Fi connection from any device.

With the 4G router you will have no excuse to be disconnected

Because time changes and our needs also with it, we consider that the time has come to try a 4G router that allows you to connect everywhere and experience the feeling of being able to work, chat or surf in internet anywhere and at any time .

Sign up for internet speed anywhere, at any time and in any circumstance.

Anywhere: Rental home, caravan, boat, mountain cabin, rural area … Anywhere with 4G / 5G coverage. Click here for more information.

And if you are one of those who move outside of Spain, we also offer you more options. Contact us to rent our international internet device for your next trip.

The advantages offered by this service are

· Unlimited Internet in more than 140 countries with private, secure and portable Wi-Fi network.

· Equipped with E-Sim, no need to change the SIM in each country. It connects automatically in all countries.

· Connect up to 5 devices simultaneously with 4G connection.

· Small, pocket-sized and easy to use.

· When you don’t need it, you can leave it without any penalty.

· Ready to use, no need to change settings or enter pin code

· The SIM card uses an ultra-fast network! SIM connects to the strongest network available, either 4G or 5G

· It only takes a few seconds to get up and running.

· We can also offer you our data SIM, two options with a lot of data: 90GB and 400GB for the whole family, supporting downloads of movies, games, music …

· Do not worry about the type of SIM. We have all three sizes in one (Standard, Micro & Nano)

· Ready to use. You do not need to change the settings or enter the PIN code.

· You can navigate from your mobile, your tablet, your router or Mifi.

We will notify you when you have used 80% of the rate and we will also notify you when your GB is used up.

It is also perfect for those events of your company or business that need data to download documents, presentations, emails … If you want more information, you can find it here

Why is Tiekom your best internet operator in Spain?

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The best way to start this article is to make a brief introduction to what Tiekom is and its company philosophy focused on helping expatriates living in Spain.

Tiekom is a telecom and services provider, with focus on the expats living in Spain permanently or temporarily. They have some of telecommunications and services needs that are difficult to cover by large operators, mainly due to cultural and especially language barriers.

In all cases, we seek a value offer that is adapted to the sensitivity and needs of each client, facilitating through our commercial channel a personalized attention and in the native language of each of our final customers.

Why Tiekom?

  • It is the only telecommunications company, content and other services designed to suit you, depending on your needs and in your language: Fiber with the best coverage and speed, mobile plans with international calls, IP tv services with the channels of your country, as well as many others specially designed for you.
  • Tailored attention, in your language and with a vocation to help and service our customers. We are specialists in expats and their needs and concerns.
  • With Tiekom you will not find closed packages, so you can choose the combination you want. For example, to hire a mobile line with a lot of data you will not have to pay for the maximum fiber speed or for additional lines that in the end you will not use.
  • Upload large files. If the traditional Internet rates, with much lower upload speed than file download speed, do not satisfy your connection needs, choose Tiekom’s Fiber Optic. You can choose between symmetric speed services: up to 1,000 Mb both upstream and downstream.
  • Multi-device experience. The high speed provided by Fiber Optic allows the whole family to use the Internet. While some can watch HD content, others can play online, connecting from different devices.
  • Without cuts. With Fiber Optic you can watch online content in high definition without cuts and without losing image quality.
  • Finally, also mention that the registration process is easy, clear, fast, and simple.

To sum it up, we want to create a trusted environment of trust for our clients, that is why we offer solutions and offers so that you feel at home and do not have to worry about anything, just enjoy the advantages of living in our country.

You can find all the information about our company and our services on the Tiekom website or by email: sales@tiekom.com In all cases we will be happy to help you!

Brexit: Brits in Spain

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From Tiekom we would like to help as far as possible expats or foreigners living in Spain, in this case, we believe that Brexit represents some important changes for the largest group of expats living in our country. For this reason, we have collected some information that may help you if you are thinking of applying for residence in Spain.

In the last quarter of 2020, Spain created a special residency for British nationals in Spain.

This is called a TIE (Tarjeta Identificación Extranjero), and you can get it from the Extranjeria or Foreigner’s Office.

But you must make an appointment first before going there. You can book your “cita” at Extranjeria website

Requirements

Identification and proof of address (valid passport and certificate of Census (empadronamiento)

Healthcare

S1 letter if retired or in receipt of exportable UK benefits, or private medical insurance. As well as proof of social security payments for employed or self-employed.

British need to prove that they have valid health insurance to process residence in Spain. If you are looking for the most complete health coverage policy that allows you to be covered, contact us here and from Tiekom we will recommend the best one with a very competitive price.

Proof of income – submit any of the following.

  • Contract of employment
  • 3 months payslips
  • 6 months UK bank statement
  • 6 months Spanish bank statement
  • Pension P60 or letter
  • Contract for rental property
  • Average balance certificate from the last 6 months

Dependent Applicants – Birth certificate or marriage certificate

Official translation of documents that are not in Spanish must be provided.

The officer shall tell you the Expedient number on which you can use it to check the status of your application in the Extranjeria portal.

Once you have received an approval, you must proceed with the following steps:

  • EX23 application form.
  • First stage approval notice or copy of the approval status.
  • Passport and copy.
  • Small passport size photo (carnet size) 32mm x 28mm.
  • Modelo 790 form with 12 Euros payment (you can pay at any bank)

After submitting all of these documents, you will then do the biometrics/fingerprinting and you will need to wait for 40 days (more or less) to pick-up your new card.

As for driver’s license

First of all, you can only exchange the British driver’s license to Spanish if you have your license valid before 30 December 2020.

You will need to make an appointment at the local DGT office through this DGT website

And prepare the following:

  • TIE or Foreigner’s Identity card, or
  • Resolution of the approval of temporary or permanent resident request by the Extranjeria or Foreign’s Office
  • Receipt of application or renewal of TIE (Foreigner’s card)
  • Valid British driver’s license.

Soon enough, changing the license online will be available through the DGT website.

UK bank accounts

We are aware that some UK nationals who hold UK-based bank accounts, but are resident in the EU, have received letters from their UK bank, informing them that these accounts are to be closed.

Most people living in Europe should not see any change to their banking at the end of the transition period (31 December 2020). Whether UK banks can service EEA-based customers is a matter of local law and regulation. Also, banks are set up differently and may have taken different actions to continue to serve their customers.  Your bank or finance provider should contact you if they need to make any changes to your product or the way they provide it. If you have any concerns about whether you might be affected, contact your provider, or seek independent financial advice.

Meanwhile, please be assured that your UK state pension can be paid into your Spanish bank account.

Passports

From 1 January, passport validity rules are changing for travel to European countries. You’ll need to have at least 6 months left on an adult or child passport to travel to most countries in Europe (not including Ireland).If you renewed your passport early last time, any extra months added to the normal 10-year validity will not count towards meeting this requirement, so we encourage everyone to doublecheck their passport validity online now at: gov.uk/checkpassport

Owner’s guide to securing the holiday home

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Holiday homes will often have multiple tradespeople, cleaners and gardeners coming and going from the property and if it is left vacant for extended periods of time, the home can become an easy target for thieves and vandals. While owners cannot always be there to keep an eye on their property, TIEKOM Security suggests the following tips to help provide holiday homeowners added peace of mind that their investment is safe and secure.

Regularly change the locks

Whether you have just purchased the holiday home, had a long-term tenant vacate, recently completed renovations, or changed cleaning companies, it is important to be conscious of the number of keys that may be floating about. Changing locks regularly can minimize the risk of unauthorized property access, especially as some key holders may have made extra copies for themselves and their staff.

Be careful with your keys

If you have stayed in the holiday home over the summer break, avoid closing all curtains and blinds up on departing to help make the house look more ‘lived in’, even when there is nobody there. Consider installing and scheduling timed lighting as an effective way to create a ‘lived in’ scenario by setting lamps to switch on and off throughout the night and do not forget to install outdoor sensor lights at the entrances to the property.

Make friends with the neighbours

They are going to be the eyes and ears of your property, so always introduce yourself and let them know when you are visiting. They may also appreciate you giving them your contact details in case of any emergencies or disturbances while the holiday home is being rented.

Set a few rules

Inform all new guests of the security measures in place at the holiday home. Having a welcome letter with a few rules will help outline security considerations such as always remembering to lock windows and doors, along with instructions on how to arm and disarm the security system.  Also, provide a departure checklist for guests to follow when they leave the holiday home.

Install an alarm system

A smart way to enhance your holiday home’s security is to install a monitored security system that can alert you if the alarm is triggered and can send a patrol car to investigate the property.

Take advantage of new technology

There are many new systems available to help holiday homeowners keep an eye on their property. Tiekom´s Security System is an ideal solution for holiday homeowners as the entire system can be easily managed through an easy-to-use smartphone app. It allows property owners to change the alarm codes remotely so they can provide a new access code for each new guest, and importantly know the status of the alarm system at any time.

Video Detectors will allow owners to remotely view the property while sensor alerts will keep them informed when someone is present.

Click here to learn more about the features and benefits of Tiekom´s Security System.