We finally got an apartment (whew), but we're finding that the internet access we were told would be no problem is in fact a huge problem, apparently due to infrastructure. We're in Paquis, and have been told by Swisscom that the connections for our building are at capacity (I may not be using the exact technical language) and that the max speed we could get would be 300 m, well below their lowest package. Apparently we're on a "waiting list" for a Swisscom connection. Has anyone else been on such a thing? Did you eventually get a line?Apparently we're on a "waiting list" for a Swisscom connection. Has anyone else been on such a thing? Did you eventually get a line?
Basic cable tv does come with the apartment, but we just tried getting a cable internet connection and were told by the guy who came to set it up that the whole building would have to be rewired for it to be possible.
The only option seems to be the Swisscom wireless key...the most reasonable package seems to come with a maximum 10 gigas per month, which I can't get my head around. Is that a lot? There are a few tv shows we like to watch online, and I can't tell if we're going to find ourselves suddenly without internet halfway through the month.
If anyone has run into this before, any info would be much appreciated. I'm really surprised by all this...(and so is everyone, including the Swisscom representatives who triple check each time we talk to them). I've lived the past 10 years in developing countries and have never had this much trouble getting an internet line!!!