Questions before the big move
I have been trying to find the relevant info on the web with no luck, and don't want to pester my new employer with questions, so thought I would ask here...
I have accepted a job which will provide housing in Education City. I am unable to find any pictures of the interiors of the units. Can someone point out a useful website, or possibly describe the quality of furnishings, etc?
I have also been told that ECCH provides internet access, but is this strictly wireless, or is there also a wired connection within the unit?
I've read that Vonage and Skype have been occasionally blocked in Qatar, but the postings on this are from several years ago... does this still happen?
Can Vonage be accessed using the internet system at ECCH?
What is the TV channel selection like? Can this be upgraded by paying more?
Thanks for any and all information anyone can provide
Just reading this and I'm moving currently as well. Glad to know skype works.. I have vonage but my husband is looking at magic jack. Does anyone know anything about that?
If you are accepted and have signed your contract your university won't think it's a bother to hear from you and provide you with information. Ask your HR relocation person for pictures. I guess I'd describe the furnishings I've seen as nice, but used. Ours (not in Ed City but with the medical school) were new and very nice. Wireless and wired were available but due to the concrete walls was somewhat limited. We always laughed at our free-to-air TV. 1300 channels with four in English!
Mandi
You won't get it in any site...however you could use goggle maps to see the roof tops, it's a 2 story duplex type house for married status with wireless internet, furnish with basic to medium quality ammenities,but don't know if you'll received new appliances.You have a small lawn infront plus little garden at the side & back of the house for after work activities. However, if your coming in as a bachelor, then it will be in the same compound but you'll stay in apartment type building. Single room with receiving area, kitchen, toilet, also furnish with basic ammenities. You need to see the place. It's very near to the your place of work. Skype works!TV channels, check out the website of Qtel under Mosaics, there you'll know the packages available. It can be upgraded with additional cost.