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Ways to get faster internet while traveling

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We’ve all heard stories of people who’ve gone away on a trip and then returned home to a huge bill thanks to their mobile phone roaming on data networks when they’re away.

The good news is, this doesn’t have to be you. There are lots of options for getting internet access when you travel.

In this article we want to help guide you through the options available to you when you travel for getting online.

This will include options for getting online on your mobile phone, as well as on any other devices you might have with you, including tablets and laptops. We will cover options that work for a variety of travel styles.

This guide will focus purely on internet access while travelling, rather than texting or calling, although some of the solutions below will also work for texting and calling.

How to get faster internet when traveling

The nomadic lifestyle has always had an attractive vibe around it, providing people with an adventurous mindset on the road since time immemorial. Eventually, as the technology improved, it became possible to embrace your inner wanderer without sacrificing the career. In particular, the ability to get reliable Internet on the road from virtually any corner of the world gave birth to a new phenomenon known as a digital nomad – someone who is working remotely with satellite Internet.

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The Best Options for Internet Access when Traveling.

Below are all the options you have for getting online when traveling abroad. These cover a wide range of options and we think at least one of these options should work for you!

  • Contract a SIM with calls, data and that includes roaming.
  • Buy a data SIM with many GB and roaming.
  • Air Fiber service.

You can use your mobile provider but it is possible that in your plan you do not have the roaming service contracted in other countries and you have additional costs on your bill. Another disadvantage of using your mobile provider: Even if your provider supports it, speeds may not be as fast as you would get with the other solutions, due to throttling by your provider.

Buy a sim card at your destination

Depending on the country you are traveling to, you might find the most cost-effective way to get online when you travel is to purchase a SIM card for your device for the country you are traveling to.

You can either do this on arrival, or in some cases, you can buy the SIM card before you leave – such as this option for travelers traveling to Spain from other countries. If you want to benefit from this service, write us an e-mail at sales@tiekom.com and we will be happy to offer you the most convenient option based on your needs.

Once you have the SIM card in your phone, you can just use this for your data needs.

If your device is unlocked, then you will be able to put any SIM card that you like into it. This has the advantage that you’ll be able to get the maximum speeds available in that country as the provider will be local, and you’ll also generally be able to do things like tether other devices to your handset.

For trips where you are hopping across many countries we recommend another service that is being increasingly demanded by our customers, data sim card with a large amount of GB. We currently have two types of data sim card with 400 or 300GB and roaming in zone 1 (Europe) in case you want to move outside of Spain and continue enjoying a high-speed internet service for your family. You can use this sim card in a mifi router to share the internet in your apartment, motorhome or wherever you want, you can also use it from a device such as a mobile phone, tablet, etc…

Mobile Hotspot

A mobile hotspot is a standalone device which connects to a cellular network for data, and creates a local WiFi hotspot that you can connect your devices to.

This lets you get all your devices online (handy if you have multiple people traveling together!), and means you don’t have to worry about unlocking your phone.

However, if data and ease of use is what you are after, and you have multiple devices that you want to connect (if you’re traveling as a couple or family for example), then these can be a cost effective and very easy to use option.

If you already have a Router traveling, for example, in a Caravan through Spain and other countries, we recommend our 300GB data SIM with roaming.

Here more information about its features:

• Speeds up to 150MB

• 300GB per month

• Roaming in EU (zone 1)

• 4G and 5G coverage

• FREE activation fee and no commitment to remain

•Monthly fee €39.90

Use a SIM with data, calls and roaming

Advantages of using a roaming SIM: is usually a really simple option that will let you get online quickly and easily at high speeds.

Tiekom has several international plans that are completely adapted to your needs

Discover our plans and choose the one that best suits you. No hidden surprises and no unexpected bills.

The best mix of minutes and data to call abroad without hidden costs and with unlimited calls to Spain.

All of our international plans include 600 min. On international calls

Enjoy the best offer of GB, unlimited national calls to landlines and mobiles in Spain, 600 minutes to international landlines and mobiles.

Without commitment to remain or set up costs.

With the best prices and the best network coverage in Spain

Do not worry about where you are in Spain, we have national coverage guaranteeing the best call quality and data reception.

You can use your Tiekom line abroad

All the plans include roaming in zone1 (EU and EE.UU) so you can stay connected when traveling outside of Spain.

Another service that we recommend for your holidays in Spain is Air Fiber: if you are in Spain for more than a week, we recommend our AirFiber service. It is a 4G unlimited router with the following features:

• Speeds up to 150MB

• Vodafone 4G coverage

•Monthly fee €44.90 (VAT included)

• Set-up fee + Router + delivery: €50 (VAT included)

• No penalty for not returning the router

• No commitment to remain

The best options for faster internet when traveling

Tiekom offers you a multitude of connectivity options for when you are traveling or enjoying your second home in Spain. Our goal is to offering them the best service and the best offers so that you feel at home and do not have to worry about anything, just enjoy.

Why Tiekom?

1.- It is the only telecommunications company, content and other services designed to suit you, depending on your needs and in your language.

2.- Tailored attention, in your language and with a vocation to help and service our customers.

3.- We are specialists in expats and their needs and concerns.

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

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

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!

Internet access in your home

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With this article we want to help you understand how Internet access works and explain in a simple way what Internet access is, the types that exist and which is the best option: broadband. You may also be interested in remembering this previously published blog.

WHAT DOES INTERNET ACCESS MEAN?

Internet access is the process of connecting to the internet using personal computers, laptops or mobile devices by users or enterprises. Internet access is subject to data signalling rates and users could be connected at different internet speeds. Internet access enables individuals or organizations to avail internet services/web-based services.

Internet access can be provided using different broadband technologies including satellite, cable, telephone wires, wireless or mobile connections. Find out how to get internet access both in the home and outside it.

WAYS TO OBTAIN INTERNET ACCESS

Helping someone get started online. Many people are still missing out on the benefits the internet has to offer – because they lack the know-how or the confidence, or they don’t have access to an internet connection.

If you want to access the internet at home, you’ll need an Internet Service Provider that will provide you a router with their service. This means more than one computer or device in your house can use the broadband connection at the same time. Some devices can also use Wi-Fi to connect to the router.

Find out what your Internet provider offers and decide what you actually need. It is not recommended to select a provider by price alone, service and quality are very important.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ITERNET CONNECTIONS

When determining which type of Internet speed and Internet connection type is right for you or your family, it’s important to understand the distinction between each connection. In today’s age, there are numerous ways to connect laptops, desktops, mobile phones, gaming consoles, e-readers and tablets to the Internet. Some of the most widely used Internet connections are described below.

 

1.- MOBILE

Many cell phone and smartphone providers offer voice plans with Internet access. Mobile Internet connections provide good speeds and allow you to access the Internet.

2.- BROADBAND

This high-speed Internet connection is provided through either cable or telephone companies. One of the fastest options available, broadband Internet uses multiple data channels to send large quantities of information. The term broadband is shorthand for broad bandwidth.

3.- CABLE

Cable Internet connection is a form of broadband access. Through use of a cable modem, users can access the Internet over cable TV lines. Cable modems can provide extremely fast access to the Internet, making a cable connection a viable option for many.

4.- 4G/5G Router

In certain areas where broadband connection is not yet offered, a satellite Internet option may be available. Similar to wireless access, satellite connection utilizes a modem.

INTERNET ACCESS AND BROADBAND CONNECTION

WHAT BROADBAND IS?

The term broadband refers to high-speed internet access. Broadband gives you much faster access to the internet, allowing you to download large files quickly, such as video and music. Broadband is constantly connected, so you don’t have to wait for a connection to be made when you want to use the internet.

Broadband internet services are usually provided over a standard telephone line. However, the phone and internet signals are separated – so you can use your phone at the same time as the internet

GET THE BEST INTERNET ACCESS FOR EXPATS IN SPAIN

There are many fiber offers but not all of them meet the benefits that TIEKOM offers you.

We 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.

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.

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.

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

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

How can I get broadband without a landline: full guide

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If you’re like a lot of Spanish households, you’d probably rarely use your landline. A large number of broadband customers are still paying for a landline just because they think they need to. Before addressing this article in depth with the different options and advantages of the available services, I would like to remind you of the previous blog that we have published on the same subject.

Can I get broadband without a landline?

Yes, it is totally possible to have Internet at home without a landline.

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.

The for ways you can access broadband in Spain are ADSL, fibre-optic, cable network, 4G mobile broadband.

Each of these connections have their own benefits and downsides, and some have more limited availability than others if you want to get broadband without line rental.

ADSL

Less and less available in Spain, only in those places where fiber has not arrived at the moment. It’s delivered exclusively via copper phone line network, so you’ll need a landline in order to access the internet on this connection, even if you don’t want or need one for calls.

If ADSL is the only type of broadband available at your property, then it looks like you’ll need to keep paying for line rental and service charges in order to maintain access to your broadband.

Broadband fiber

It may actually work out to be cheaper to upgrade to a fiber broadband connection if you’ve been on your ADSL.

But even if you do upgrade to fiber, most of these connections will also require a landline to work.

So how can I get home internet without a phone line?

Your best bet if you want to get broadband without landline rental is to consider mobile broadband. With 4G essentially becoming the standard mobile connection in most areas, and 5G rolling out to an increasing number of locations, mobile broadband has a very wide amount of coverage and is getting faster than ever.

A 5G mobile broadband hub could legitimately compete with some ultrafast fixed-broadband speeds, so it may be a great alternative if you don’t want to keep paying for a landline you never use.

It’s mainly designed for people in remote areas who can’t access a fixed-line connection or a good mobile signal. If you’ve exhausted all other routes, it could be a viable option.

Internet without landline alternatives

If you have access to either full fibre broadband, cable broadband or 4G/5G mobile broadband, you could say goodbye to your traditional landline and still access great broadband speeds. So here are some pros and cons of each:

Dongle Wi-Fi and mobile broadband

If you’re set on getting broadband without a landline, then mobile broadband may be a good solution. Mobile broadband that runs on a 4G network will have average speeds of 24Mbps, which would be enough for basic online activities like email, Facebook, video calling and a bit of streaming.

Mobile broadband is a very flexible option, since it can provide you with broadband without a phone line and no contract, and it gives you access to your internet connection wherever you are.

Mobile broadband or a fiber

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.

The high speed provided by Fiber Optic allows the whole family to use the Internet. 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.

We can also offer you another service that is being increasingly demanded by our customers, data sim card with a large amount of GB and with an even lower price than the Unlimited 4G Router. We currently have two types of data sim card with 400 or 300GB and roaming in zone 1 (Europe) in case you want to move outside of Spain and continue enjoying a high-speed internet service for your family. You can use this sim card in a mifi router to share the internet in your apartment, motorhome or wherever you want, you can also use it from a device such as a mobile phone, tablet, etc…

Why pay for a landline if you never use it?. Is broadband without a phone cheaper?

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.

The best Broadband service for your needs

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.

If the traditional Internet rates do not satisfy your connection needs, choose Tiekom’s Fiber Optic. You can choose between symmetric speed services: up to 1.000 MB.

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

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

Our goal is to offering them the best service and the best offers so that you feel at home and do not have to worry about anything, just enjoy

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!

Internet without landline in Spain: 10 tips

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Following with our blog published in June 2020 Home Internet Without Landline  We are going to explain the different alternatives, characteristics, how to use it and the advantages and disadvantages.

Due to Spanish laws, it is not possible to contract ADSL or fiber without a fixed telephone or fixed line. According to the law, for each fiber or ADSL network there must be a fixed telephone line associated with its number.

This is why 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.

However, it is possible to have only internet at home, without a telephone or land line, we will explain this to you in the next section.

Is it possible to have Internet at home without a landline or landline?

We explain it in 10 main points:

1.- Yes, it is totally possible to have Internet at home without a landline

The solution is to hire a 4G line at home, in such a way that we will not use ADSL or fiber optics, but a 4G connection, such as mobile phones, which will give us Internet to the whole house.

2.- If we hire 4G at home, we do not need a fixed mobile line

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

3.- 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.

Do you want more advantages? 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.

Do you use your landline still?

4.- Almost half of the households revealed that they never use their landline for phone calls, with more than a third stating that they only got the landline to access their broadband.

5.- There were big differences reported between over-65s – of which 95% still had a landline – compared to just 52% of 18-24-year-olds. 83% of those that lived in rural areas also kept their landlines since mobile phone reception was weak or unreliable, unlike urban areas in which less than two thirds still had a home phone.

6.- Your best bet if you want to get broadband without landline rental is to consider mobile broadband. With 4G essentially becoming the standard mobile connection in most areas, and 5G rolling out to an increasing number of locations, mobile broadband has a very wide amount of coverage and is getting faster than ever.

A 5G mobile broadband hub could legitimately compete with some ultrafast fixed-broadband speeds, so it may be a great alternative if you don’t want to keep paying for a landline you never use.

How do I get broadband without a phone line?

7.- Pros and cons of alternatives

If you have access 4G/5G mobile broadband, you could say goodbye to your traditional landline and still access great broadband speeds. So here are some pros and cons of each:

8.- Mobile broadband

If you’re set on getting broadband without a landline, then mobile broadband may be a good solution, depending upon what your typical internet usage is.

Mobile broadband that runs on a 4G network will have average speeds of 24Mbps, which would be enough for basic online activities like email, Facebook, video calling and a bit of streaming.

However, they could be limiting if you wanted to do more, especially if other members of your household are trying to do the same. Streaming Netflix on speeds like this with a family who is also using the internet on their own devices could be frustrating and you’d spend a lot of time waiting for episodes to buffer.

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.

9.- How does 4G work at home?

4G at homework’s in a very easy way, you only need a 4G or Mifi wifi router and a 4G contract at home with a telephone company, with this contract the provider usually includes the 4G router along with the SIM card 4G.

A 4G or Mifi wifi router is a normal router, with the difference that it is not connected to the telephone socket or the optical fiber, but rather has a slot so that you can put a 4G SIM card in it, like the one used by mobile phones.

Therefore, your devices at home connect to the router in a normal way, either by wifi or by ethernet cable, but the router gives you Internet thanks to 4G instead of using fiber or ADSL, but deep down for the user it is the same, you will not notice differences.

10.- 4G Wi-Fi routers are not very powerful

So that Wi-Fi reaches your entire house, you will need to buy a Wi-Fi repeater, or also a powerful Wi-Fi router that you can connect directly to the 4G router.

Do not forget either that Tiekom home internet without landline offers you the best services for your home when you are installed: 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.

Home Internet Without Landline

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If you’re trying to find out how to get broadband without a phone line, you’ll need to start by getting the right type of broadband, as some are only available with an active telephone line.

Internet without landline

This means you can get internet access without an active phone line. 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.

It works a little differently, meaning a landline isn’t always necessary. Other options include mobile broadband, which is delivered via 4G like a mobile network, Neither, however, are quite as reliable as a standard wired home connection

This has led to a rise in cord cutting, where people cancel their cable TV subscription in favour of streaming. Using the latest gadgets, it is easier than ever to stream content to the TV in your living room, so you’re not stuck on the small screen of your smartphone. According to forecasts by eMarketer, 76 million households are expected to cut the cord in 2023, up from 46 million in 2019.

So, is it time for you to cut the cord, too? 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.

Mobile broadband

Mobile broadband is ideally suited for low level internet use and is unlikely to meet your needs if you spend a lot of time gaming, or regularly downloading music and video.

It is usually slower and less reliable than ADSL or fibre broadband, so should only be considered as a last resort.

What if you have an existing package?

Many broadband suppliers include a phone package free with the cost of your broadband, so it might be cheaper to keep your broadband and phone combined.

Advantages

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.

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.

The best Broadband service for your needs

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!