Galicia life and experiences as seen from Mer near Sober

Internet in rural Galicia – To have or not to have?

Every now and than I get asked about Internet and connectivity here in the Ribeira Sacra – rural Galicia.
This article is January 2010 and specific to this area.
There are now some more opportunities to avoid staring at a blank screen and having a useless plug.
Still, if you have a telephone line or line very nearby, [...]

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Telefonica – 6MB but one has to ask….

Telefonica, well love’m or hate’m depends largly on your experience.
The latest:
If you are one of those who actually can get broadband and may have done so in the past you’ll be delighted to know that now the DUA (or Trio) deal encompasses a 6MB link.
You may expect Telefonicas ADSL or “customer service” team to phone [...]

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Spain calling – the cheaper way(s) – sorry Telefonica

It is a bit inconsiderate of friends and family not having moved to Spain as well. One realises this when wanting to stay in contact and reaches for the phone. Telefonica who kindly activated the land line (the one we bought with the house attached) has no qualms to milk the desperate.
Calls to the UK [...]

Monday, February 26th, 2007