Ask the Experts – Broadband FaQs
Bob Elliott reveals the best deals and how to get the fastest possible broadband speed – even in rural France
Bob Elliott | FrenchEntrée Contributor | Telecoms
About the author:
Bob Elliott is the Commercial Director of UK Telecom, provider of telephone lines, broadband and satellite broadband services. With ten years of experience in the French telecoms market for English-speaking expats., Bob provides useful tips and advice on anything from a simple line rental to satellite broadband and VoIP calls, and everything in between.
Articles by Bob Elliott
October is Cyber Security Month – How safe are you and your internet connected devices?
Protecting ourselves is of the utmost importance with all the cyber activity that increases in sophistication each month. It is no surprise that fraudulent activities are becoming more successful when the top two PC passwords are ‘password’ and ‘123456’!
Getting Your Broadband on Track – FAQs
Bob Elliott separates the wheat from the chaff and rounds up the best broadband packages and deals in France Q. How do broadband packages in France compare to the UK? A. Twenty per cent of UK customers could…
Broadband Costs Rocket for Second Home Owners!
There is nothing as consistent as change, and in the world of telecoms change is usually more frequent and by and large beneficial. With well over half a million UK owners of holiday property in France and the need…
Broadband for Holiday Homes
How can we ensure we maximise bookings in France’s very competitive Gite and Holiday Home market? Each year there seems to be some new advice. Once access to broadband became more available there was a huge interest in owners wanting/needing…
How to test your broadband speed before you buy your French property
Find out the true speed of internet service available in the area where you are searching for a home before you commit to buy.
Having guests for Christmas – Don’t let your broadband’s wifi slow the party down!
With Christmas almost upon us many homes will be planning for visitors over the holiday. If this includes you do plan ahead so that your broadband makes sure everyone can stay in touch with those left behind in the UK…
UKTelecom launches two new services this summer
A Complete Communications Service KER-POW UKTV – A great new catch-up TV service that plays through your TV and uses its remote control. Gives free access to BBC iPlayer and similar favourites as well as access…
How to choose your telecoms provider in France
Choosing who you use for important services when you relocate to France or purchase a second home is often done under pressure of time and the opportunity for making a poorly researched decision is high.
Don’t lose your French telephone number!
If you want to stay in control of your French telephone and broadband services some new protection has just become available to address the unauthorised taking over of a customer’s account without their agreement.
How to set up a new phone line and broadband in France
High up on everyone’s list when setting up a new home in France is getting a telephone line and broadband service ahead of time so it will be ready for the day they move in.
How Many Calls Are You Missing This Christmas?
Calling around the world at Christmas time is something of a tradition. Nothing beats the sound of the voice of a friend or loved one …
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Social networking: making the right call
With more and more of us using social networking as a convenient means of keeping in touch with friends and family, UKTelecom’s Bob Elliott looks at the costs and processes involved in getting broadband in France
