Internet

• Internet:
====All known options are not the speediest ones. A connection of the average 100 Mbps in Sudan does not correspond to the same speed in another country; it ’ s a great deal slower. ====


====**Sudatel dial-up**: Dial up easy to install is for free except the connection costs. Connection supposed to be at 100 Mbps but in fact is slower than the ADSL. Line not very reliable. ====


====**Sudatel ADSL**: you will need to have a phone line installed first. A week or so later comes the ADSL team to install the modem and do the computer installation. At the moment ADSL is only offered in Amarat, Khartoum 2 etc., and has not yet extended to Riyadh. Monthly Internet fees amount for 200 SDG. Payment is done at Sudabill offices (see “ fixed telephones ”  above). The ADSL hotline is 083476863 ====


====**Canaar**: located in big Moorish castle-like building on Africa Road (opposite Rotana Hotel). They offer a sort of mobile internet services. You are given a telephone that looks like a normal one, but is not connected to the phone line, and, instead, work with an antenna. You are also given an installation CD, and an Internet account. Recharging your account is done by means of scratch cards available at Canaar shops and pharmacies. The connection is slightly slower than ADSL but provides a good opportunity for those living in Riyadh. ====


====There is a satellite based ADSL available, however, one pre-condition is that there are no h igh buildings next to yours which might interfere with reception. Prior to installation the technical teams comes to your house to check out the feasibility. ====


====There are public places wit h wireless internet such as Solitaire (Street 15 and Riyadh), German Club and various hotels. ====