Samui Wi-fi Availabilty

The Vulcan · June 16, 2007

Somebody tells me that you can now purchase some sort of "gizmo" off Cat/Telecom, which you slot into your machine and you will then be able to get a wireless connection pretty much everywhere on the Island. I imagine this is accompanied by a monthly subscription.

Anybody know anything about this?

Tywais · June 16, 2007

I suspect they are referring to an "air card". Sierra is a popular choice though a bit pricey. Sierra Wireless

The Vulcan · June 16, 2007

I suspect they are referring to an "air card". Sierra is a popular choice though a bit pricey. Sierra Wireless

Yes, I believe they are BUT it seems CAT have their own version at a "reasonable" price and I was wondering if anyone had purchased/used this unit "successfully"

Edited June 16, 2007 by The Vulcan

MAXUSA · June 16, 2007

My friend got one from CAT this month and tells me it is 590 baht a month . They have a promotion free the rest of this month. It will work anywhere on the island BUT it is not very fast. The start up cost is 5900 baht for the box.

sbk · June 16, 2007

I recollect someone posting about that --I think the Phuket forum. Could be the internet forum but my vague memory is saying Phuket.

Check there, use the search function at the bottom of the Phuket forum page.

The Vulcan · June 16, 2007

My friend got one from CAT this month and tells me it is 590 baht a month . They have a promotion free the rest of this month. It will work anywhere on the island BUT it is not very fast. The start up cost is 5900 baht for the box.

Yes, that's the one I've been hearing about - Thank you, I'll check it out

Rooo · June 16, 2007

I use Ichiwawa,fast & no problems.

The Vulcan · June 16, 2007

I use Ichiwawa,fast & no problems.

Could you tell me a bit more about that Rooo?

ClaudeFeller · June 16, 2007

I use Ichiwawa,fast & no problems.

Could you tell me a bit more about that Rooo?

As far as I know Ichiwawa is using just one ADSL-line to be shared by Wi-Fi. May sb correct me!

How much is it? How fast is the connection?

adamskisamui · June 16, 2007

I purchased one of the CAT phones about three months ago speed is not great but took it to Chiang Mai also works there only problem i have is the USB cable as i have a laptop when you taking the cable that runs from the phone to your USB port i have found doing this many times can effect the cable making it faulty and i had to purchase a new one from CAT. You can also use the phone as a personal phone and call local numbers for free and international for i thinks 2 baht per minute. Overall its a lot cheaper than any other wireless options on the island 590 baht for one month and the phone was around 5000 baht.

adamskisamui · June 16, 2007

Ichiwawa Wifi how much for one month unlimited downloads ? i have looked on the website as i live in Ban Kao i cannot see any hot spots for this service around the south of the island ?

ClaudeFeller · June 16, 2007

I have a holiday home in Bangrak opposite Saboey Resort inside this small residential area behind the thai restautrant. I would like to offer to my guests a WiFi service for the time they stay in my house.

Yesterday I tried with my laptop and I could receive some secured Wifi-signals.

I would like to share the monthly costs and use the Wifi at my holiday home.

So who has a ADSL-line in this area and is willing to share the costs?

Please PM.

RakSamui · June 16, 2007

i have the sierra CAT card cost me 12000 baht and 590 per month. works great all over Samuiand indeed Thailand apart from BKK which should be resolved soon. sim card Sierra cast 4000 baht i think. but il like the card i have it works great with SKYPE as well. lots better than the ADSL i had. great thing is if you move house no problem trying to get phone line.

Rooo · June 16, 2007

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The Vulcan · June 17, 2007

Rooo

That looks good but looking at their web site I fail to see equipment costs, usage costs and lmost of all the location of their office.

I apologise in advance if I've missed something but could you elaborate?

Appreciate your help

Rooo · June 17, 2007

Rooo
That looks good but looking at their web site I fail to see equipment costs, usage costs and lmost of all the location of their office.

I apologise in advance if I've missed something but could you elaborate?

Appreciate your help

The best way is to speak to Chris or Tony on 085792 1123 .Cost will vary on your requirements I suppose.They will get engineeer out to check your location & advise if you need small aerial or not.

The good part is I'm not limited to using the computer in one spot,I can move from room to room or outdoors.I an not computer savy, but I know it serves my needs quite well with the speed & service they supply.

The Vulcan · June 18, 2007

i have the sierra CAT card cost me 12000 baht and 590 per month. works great all over Samuiand indeed Thailand apart from BKK which should be resolved soon. sim card Sierra cast 4000 baht i think. but il like the card i have it works great with SKYPE as well. lots better than the ADSL i had. great thing is if you move house no problem trying to get phone line.

This sounds the one - "roaming" wireless internet

Rak did you purchase this from the CAT office in Samui?

koheesti · June 18, 2007

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Last Result:

Download Speed: 479 kbps (59.9 KB/sec transfer rate)

Upload Speed: 237 kbps (29.6 KB/sec transfer rate)

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I hope there is a faster option available on the island. That's about a 1/3 or 1/4 what I have now and when I come down I wouldn't want to experience such a dropoff in speed.