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How can get internet in Spain if you are British

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As a British in Spain, it doesn’t matter where in our beautiful country you have chosen to live or spend time, what does matter is that you will need to set up your local utilities and set up an internet in your new home.

As a new arrival, knowing how to go about this can be daunting. However, it doesn’t need to be because setting up your home with all the Spanish telecommunications you need could be easy and simple. To give you a running start, our helpful guide lays out everything you need to know about.

Internet services in Spain

As in most other European countries, the telecoms market in Spain is liberalized. This means that new arrivals typically have plenty of choices when it comes to choosing the right internet and mobile provider.

In order to choose the best service provider we advise you to choose those according to your needs, Tiekom is a telecom and services provider focused on the expats living in Spain. Your home will be fully equipped with the best broadband, mobile and other services… All with the best quality and personalized attention in your language.

Getting connected in a new home

Wherever you’re heading in Spain, it’s safe to say that you’ll want to get your new home connected straight away. Generally speaking, if you’re buying a Spanish property, then you’ll need to hire your internet, mobile, tv… connections.

If the property has an existing phone line, you’ll simply have to check it still actually works and then choose your provider. However, if your property is new, or there is no existing line, you’ll need to set one up. You can do this easily by contacting with Tiekom.

How do I set up a phone connection in Spain?

The main advantages that Tiekom offers you over other conventional operators, in addition to the fact that we speak your language, is that to hire an internet or mobile service you’ll likely need to provide the following information:

• NIE

• Proof of addresses

• Spanish bank account

In many cases you only have a passport and a UK bank account. For us it is not a problem we can offer you our telecommunications service with your passport and your UK bank.

Setting up an internet connection in Spain

Having a reliable internet connection at home is increasingly essential. Whether you’re streaming the latest Hollywood releases, shopping for groceries or gadgets, or even chatting with family around the world, you’ll need good Wi-Fi. Thankfully, Spain has a decent internet network; although your options regarding download speeds will largely depend on where you live. Spanish connections are typically ADSL or fiber-optic cables (fibra), with the latter becoming an increasingly popular and accessible choice. In more rural locations, you may need to explore cellular 4G/5G internet options (Air-fibre) to ensure good connectivity.

When signing up for an internet package, make sure you find the right package for the needs of you and your family. For example, if the kids spend a lot of time on their consoles, then you’ll need a higher download speed. On the other hand, should you only use the internet for social media and subscription TV services like Disney+ and Netflix, then you’ll probably be fine with a lower download speed.

How to save with your broadband service

With Tiekom, in addition to the quality, the ease of contracting and the excellent service, you can save money by pausing your fiber service at home for a maximum of 6 months a year, only paying a single fee of €30 and you will no longer pay the monthly fiber for up to 6 months once a year. This service is only available on our Blue and Green fibers.

Is home internet without landline for you?

Internet without landline? This means you can get internet access without a land line. As we use the internet more, people are using their home phone lines and cable less. Meaning a landline isn’t always necessary. One of the most common options for those who only want internet and also in those areas where the fiber coverage of the large operators is not good is mobile broadband, which is delivered via 4G like a mobile network.

Payment methods

In Spain it is typically done on a monthly basis. The forms of payment required by conventional operators is by charging the amount of the monthly bill to your bank account in Spain. Tiekom offers you multiple options:

  • Charge to a bank account in Spain
  • Charge to a foreign bank account
  • I pay with credit card
  • Payment by bank transfer
  • and we are currently implementing other payment methods such as: paypall and Bizum.

In short, we make it easier for foreign customers residing in Spain.

Are there service providers specialized in British?

In order to choose the best service provider we advise you to choose those according to your needs, Tiekom is a telecom and services provider focus on the expats living in Spain. Your home will be fully equipped with the best broadband, mobile and other services… All with the best quality and personalized attention in your language.

Do not forget either that Tiekom offers you the best services for your home: Telecommunications (internet and mobile), energy, Television of your country, security systems…

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.

Cheap broadband without phone line in Spain: quality vs. price

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As we have already mentioned in previous blogs, such as the one published last december: Broadband without a phone line, which refers to the possibility of contracting an internet service at home without the need for a landline.

In this blog we are going to detail the advantages and disadvantages of this service and some tips that can help you make a decision about which service is most appropriate for your needs and price.

Internet without landline? This means you can get internet access without a land line. As we use the internet more, people are using their home phone lines and cable less. Meaning a landline isn’t always necessary. One of the most common options for those who only want internet and also in those areas where the fiber coverage of the large operators is not good is mobile broadband, which is delivered via 4G like a mobile network, Neither, however, are quite as reliable as a standard wired home connection

If you want to get internet service without cable or a phone line, we’ll give you some tips and ways you can access the internet without cable or home phone services.

Advantages of each type of service

Advantages of fiber vs 4G at home:

Broadband provides access to the highest quality internet services, our current way of life requires an appropriate internet service, services such as videoconference 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.

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.

With Tiekom you will not find closed packages, so you can choose the combination you want. 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.

4G at home advantages:

4G at home has other advantages such as that you can take Internet wherever you want, if you have two houses or residences you can take your 4G Internet to the house you want, without having to process any transfer or anything or If you go on a trip you can have Internet in the Hotel or apartment where you stay, you will no longer have to go looking for free Wi-Fi everywhere, since you will always have Wi-Fi available wherever you are.

Another important advantage / opportunity is that when the 5G network is extended, these routers will change and it will be possible to navigate with 5G with an incredible speed.

As we use the internet more, people are using their home phone lines and cable less. In fact, many families now use their smartphones as the primary way they view content from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Mobile broadband is a very flexible option

giving you access to your internet connection wherever you are, and it’s often the cheapest broadband without line rental available.

Currently, Tiekom has the most widely available fixed broadband network that doesn’t need a phone line.

However, it’s often the case broadband package with no phone line are more expensive than ones that include line rental. So even though you can get broadband without a phone line, it may still be cheaper in some cases to get a landline and just not use it.

Some points to take into account when hiring the 4G service:

Check your internet needs

If you have a normal data consumption, 4G is enough but if you are a data user for downloads, games, streaming, etc… surely you will need a high-speed fiber connection.

Packages offered by your trusted operator

Generally the landline phone is included and it can be more interesting than hiring a 4G. It is important to see the fiber packages and offers that can be more profitable than 4G even if the landline phone is included.

4G service is recommended

For those areas where there is no fiber (rural areas), it is the best solution to bring internet to your home.

It can also be interesting for shared flats of students or passing tourists who will be in the country for a short time.

Check the fiber cost

First and study before hiring the service the one that best suits your needs, the offer it has and the conditions it offers you.

Tiekom offers you the best services for your home: Telecommunications (internet and mobile), energy, Television of your country, security systems …

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.

TIPS to avoid hacking of your internet accounts

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How to prevent your Internet being stolen and someone accessing your router.

There are many factors that can influence Internet speed. The router we have has an influence, the contracted rate, whether we connect by cable or Wi-Fi, our device … But without any doubt something important is also security. The fact that there are intruders in our network can mean that the connection is slow, unstable and cause problems. Therefore, it is important to take into account certain tips to prevent it from not working as we would like. In this blog we are going to give some important recommendations to avoid being robbed of the Internet and accessing the router.

The router, a basic piece to have Internet

The router is the fundamental piece to be able to connect to the Internet. Therefore, maintaining security and preventing possible intruders from accessing it will be critical. It is very important to keep this in mind and not make mistakes that could weaken security and open the door to the possible entry of intruders.

Focusing security on the router can help us maintain Internet speed. That is why we are going to give a series of tips with which we are going to improve security and prevent the Internet from being stolen. Also, at the same time, we will make the connection work fast and smooth.

There are many attacks that can be carried out against our router. It is something similar to any other device that we have connected to the network. However, we can also take steps to prevent it. We have at our disposal a wide range of things that we can put into practice.

Improve Wi-Fi security:

1.-Change factory settings

Something basic that we all have to do is change the factory settings of our router. Usually when we acquire a new device it comes with a serial name, a password, a key to access the device … All of this can be a danger if we keep it as is.

Hackers use dictionaries with the most typical passwords or algorithms commonly used by manufacturers. If we do not change the password to the router, for example, they could easily access the typical one that comes standard, which is usually of the type admin, admin. Could be a mistake to keep it.

The same if we leave the name of the Wi-Fi network, which generally refers to the Internet operator or the router model. This, in addition to affecting our privacy, is also giving clues to a possible hacker. It is always advisable to change these values as soon as possible.

2.- Put a correct encryption

Of course you have to use correct encryption. It is not worth putting any password and type of encryption. We already know that old and outdated ciphers, such as WEP, can easily be broken.

Our advice is to use ciphers like WPA2, until the use of WPA3 spreads. In this way we will have the highest possible security in our Wi-Fi passwords. Always create keys that are totally random, long, and contain letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and other special characters.

We must avoid putting words or digits that relate us. Many users tend to create passwords that are easy to remember, but this is a mistake. We can use password managers for this and thus manage the keys better.

3.- Always keep the router updated

Sometimes vulnerabilities can arise that affect our device. This could lead to the Internet being stolen from us at home and they can access the router. Therefore, you always have to have the latest versions and patches installed.

Our advice is to always keep the router firmware perfectly up to date. In this way we will solve possible vulnerabilities that put our security at risk. Possible bugs that compromise the device and allow possible intruders must be patched.

4.- Disable WPS

The latest routers already have WPS disabled. However if we have an older model we may have it active. This could lead to a security problem.

Our advice is to disable it whenever possible. In this way we can add an extra layer of security and avoid intruders on our network.

5.- Turn off the router if you are going to be away for a long time

Time can play against us. For example, to carry out a brute force attack takes time. What happens with this is that if, for example, we are going to be outside for a long time, a possible intruder could take advantage of it to initiate attacks until they achieve their objective. We would not realize that the Internet is really being stolen from us by not being at home.

Therefore our advice is to turn off the router whenever we are going to be away from home for long periods. For example if we are going to go on vacation and we do not want unpleasant surprises.

6.- Periodically check for intruders

Finally, an interesting tip to prevent the Internet from being stolen is to simply check periodically for intruders. We can access the router and see the latest connections, check what devices are connected, etc.

Do not forget either that Tiekom offers you the best services for your home: Telecommunications (internet and mobile), energy, Television of your country and security systems. 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.

Broadband without a phone line: don’t make these mistakes

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Following with our previous blogs published for this same question, we are going to explain the different alternatives, characteristics, how to use it and the advantages / disadvantages.

All operators that offer fiber / ADSL always linked to a fixed line, that is why they always break down the fee into two concepts: The rate for adsl / fiber and the rate for the fixed line, but you can’t really get adsl / fiber without a phone line? Yes, it is possible to have only internet at home, without a telephone or land line. Tiekom offers you this service in addition to others. We are a telecom and services provider focus on the expats living in Spain, that is why we offer solutions and offers tailored to your needs and in your language: check our broadband in spain for foreigners

you don’t have to use a phone line in order to get internet. In fact, other types of internet are becoming more and more popular, as most homes can access cheap internet service without a phone line. Depending on where you live, your budget, and the internet speeds you need, there are many options for you. 

Wireless (4G): 

Fourth-generation wireless allows you to access the internet on your mobile device, pc, tavlet, tv.. – a great option to get internet without cables, cords or phone lines. It may not be the best substitute for wired connections at heavy-use homes, but bell towers around the world will allow you to surf the web with 4G on your phone or tablet. 

If we hire 4G at home, we do not need a fixed line

So we will have Internet throughout the house without having to pay the fee for the physical line.

Hiring 4G at home has other advantages:

Such as that you can take Internet wherever you want, if you have two houses or residences you can take your 4G Internet to the house you want, without having to process any transfer or anything or If you go on a trip you can have Internet in the Hotel or apartment where you stay, you will no longer have to go looking for free Wi-Fi everywhere, since you will always have Wi-Fi available wherever you are.

Another important advantage / opportunity is that when the 5G network is extended, these routers will change and it will be possible to navigate with 5G with an incredible speed.

As we use the internet more, people are using their home phone lines and cable less. In fact, many families now use their smartphones as the primary way they view content from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

Mobile broadband is a very flexible option

giving you access to your internet connection wherever you are, and it’s often the cheapest broadband without line rental available.

Currently, Tiekom has the most widely available fixed broadband network that doesn’t need a phone line.

However, it’s often the case broadband package with no phone line are more expensive than ones that include line rental. So even though you can get broadband without a phone line, it may still be cheaper in some cases to get a landline and just not use it.

Some points to take into account when hiring it, mistakes that you should not make and advice to study before hiring the 4G service:

1.- My internet consumption

Supports 4G or will I need a fiber. If you have a normal data consumption, 4G is enough but if you are a data user for downloads, games, streaming, etc … surely you will need a high-speed fiber connection.

2.- Most of the operators make packages

Where the landline phone is included and it can be more interesting than hiring a 4G. It is important to see the fiber packages and offers that can be more profitable than 4G even if the landline phone is included.

3.- The 4G router is indicated

For those areas where there is no fiber (rural areas), it is the best solution to bring internet to your home.

It can also be interesting for shared flats of students or passing tourists who will be in the country for a short time.

4.- Check the fiber cost first

As we have mentioned before always take into account the opportunity cost with a fiber.

Do not forget either that Tiekom offers you the best services for your home: Telecommunications (internet and mobile), energy, Television of your country, security systems …

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.