Korean Job Discussion Forums

Seoul_Star · Joined: 04 May 2007

I currently live near Seoul National University. I am leaching off of some generous person's wireless connection. I am not sure how long it will last, and it is excruciatingly slow. My employer has not been helpful.

Has anyone accomplished getting their own high speed connection added to the monthly bills? Can anyone give me some leads as far as who the provider might be?

keseki · Joined: 22 Mar 2007

KT is one of the major providers. you may be able to get 100mbit fibre optic to your home.

if you call their main number there is an option for english service.

as long as you have your ARC, it shouldnt be a problem!

JJJ · Joined: 27 Nov 2006 Location: Seoul

I got my broadband with my cable TV service. Works to about 50 to 55 dollars per month. However, they made my pay the whole year in advance...jeez.

While Away · Joined: 03 Dec 2006 Location: Seoul

Who did you get the broadband internet and cable TV from? The price sure seems OK, but paying a year will be a pain.
Thanks

paintman321 · Joined: 14 Mar 2007

I've got KT, just diall 100 from your phone and they have english service and will set up an appointment for them to install it. They also let you pay monthly, no need to pay for the whole year.

Milwaukiedave · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Location: Goseong

Be aware though that you may have to keep the service a full year. If you don't, they will hit you with a penalty fee for canceling before that.

icicle · Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Location: Gyeonggi do Korea

I was lucky in this respect ... When my school enquired about this for me ... I am in Gyenggido province .. they were apparently told the contract needed to be for 3 years .... and couldn't be held by a foreigner ... so the contract is with them rather than me ... and because it is a 3 year contract the cost per month is lower... I get my cable TV and Internet for 27,000 a month ... which to me was very cheap and about 1/2 what I was paying on my broadband plan in Australia before I left.
I will be paying for it each month.

Icicle

Seoul_Star · Joined: 04 May 2007

Hey, thanks for your help guys, will be calling as soon as I have my ARC in hand =)

While Away · Joined: 03 Dec 2006 Location: Seoul

I just called KT and they told me that they cannot offer Internet and cable TV. They only have internet, not cable TV (I am in Seoul).

What is the company that would offer cable TV and internet together (mentioned by icicle above)?

KT told me that they could open a new service with an ARC (OR) a passport. The ARC is not required. Of course, this rule may change tomorrow.

KT told me their ADSL rate was 41,800 a month. With a 3 year contrace that is reduced to 31,300 (with free installation and free gift!)

Any help on something better (cheaper? with cable TV?) is appreciated.

Thanks,
Drew