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[toonchoon]

Heya,

I know the above don't go together very well, but was wondering if anybody could recommend an ISP and/or TV package. I'd like to get at least a 50Mbit/10Mbit internet connection, and TV package with some US (or other English language channels) if at all possible (I hear it might be possible, but not sure how).

Any recommendations are really appreciated. I'll be starting my 3rd year here, and I'm kinda missing watching TV (as in CNN etc.) so if it's possible to get here, plz recommend.

Thanks a ton!

[ThingsComeAround]

I've had KT/QOOK package, and the LG 파워콤 set at my house.

KT kept losing internet randomly during a warcraft game. When I called to complain, they told me it was because I use a Mac

When LG installed new wires into my house, I jumped on the opportunity and switched. LG speeds are great, however the LG TV package is so-so (a few English channels w/ CNN, Arirang, but much more Korean TV junk)

[pkang0202]

Qook English programming sucks. YOu get a lot of movies, the but library hardly ever changes. After 2 months, you've seen everything you want to see, and new content doesn't show up very much.

For TV shows, they have the shows that are populat in KOrea, NCIS, LOST, Prison Break, Gossip Girls, etc... They only have a couple seasons of each show, and half of then you gotta pay to see.

KT's internet is fast if you have the "Gwanglan" connection. The Megapass Lite is too slow. Also, I think Qook(KT) is the most expensive of the providers.


I think just having a fast internet connection, an buying a Western Digital LIVE, or Popcorn player, or something that can stream your computer's content on your TV would be better than getting the TV service in Korea.

OR, you can go with Internet through KT, POwercom, etc... and for TV get a Satellite dish.

[blackjack]

Forget about a tv package, just get a good internet connection then torrents and an external harddrive (if using a laptop), connect the computer to the tv (or get a divx/mvix type player).

In the past 10 months have downloaded 12 TB and uploaded over 14TB

[ddeubel]

Ah, you don't need much and can just stick with streaming here in Korea.

Like others have advised, get a Avermedia setup to hook up the computer to the TV (wide screen HD).

Next, use a free VPN and stream Hulu not a problem.

Download torrents for any extra stuff.

But mostly, watch some stations on veetle. Here's my station (you just missed the Cove). Lots of great content, tv, movies, sports. I have another station I stream content for grad students to watch -- awesome and anyone can be a tv station. If you want anything shown, just send me a request.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

DD
http://eflclassroom.com

[darkjedidave]

It takes more effort, but you could go the Slingbox route.

[ddeubel]

I forgot to mention and this might help others -- get Livestation I've had it since Beta and they are really way ahead of the game when it comes to the future of streamed content using x264 (except for veetle that I mentioned above).

Livestation provides most of the best news streams/stations free.I'm watching BBC right now.

DD
http://eflclassroom.com

[toonchoon]

ddeubel - thank you for the advice/input. i am now checking out Livestation and it's fantastic! Love watching news. I wish all the stations worked (some don't work in Korea - is there a way around this?)

Also, Hulu also seems pretty cool. What's this "free VPN" you mentioned about? Could you please briefly explain how it works, etc.

You've just uncovered something awesome for me. Thanks again!

[kiwispanker]

[toonchoon]

just a quick update to anybody that cares, or may read this in the future...

I signed up with SK broadband for their Fiber 100 mbit internet for 3 years at around 30,000 won/month. I got 240,000 Won wired to my account as a bonus for signing up with them. I also signed up for a hyunday credit card, and having my broadband bill billed to the card will give me an additional 5,000 won discount on my internet each month.

100 mbit down and up and my ping is 1.2ms. that's pretty much awesome when it comes to broadband at this price.

not a bad deal.

my Korean gf did the work for me. except for the hyundai cc. i did that myself, and turns out the manager at the office was an alum of the university i teach at, and loved me and vouched for me to get the card. nice heh

anyways, so if I got these deals, you probably can too. you may need the help of a Korean...

[pkang0202]

I think if you show the company some proof you are leaving the country (visa exiration, one-way ticket, etc..) then you can get your service canceled without paying a penalty.

I don't think that works with Cell Phone companies, but I think it works for internet/TV.

I recently moved out of Gangnam, and I mailed Gangnam Cable my new apartment contract showing I'm no longer in the area, and they canceled my contract without any penalty.

[toonchoon]

thanks for the tip! if I have to do that, I def. will to avoid the penalty