Internet Connection in Remote Areas via Satellite

If you live in a remote area on Crete and are having problems getting a landline phone connection then internet access may be problematic, perhaps involving long treks into town at inconvenient times to find an internet café that is open. If this is so, then the following option might be worth considering: It is now possible to set up an internet connection - without the need of a telephone line - via satellite. Satellite communications technology has improved considerably in recent years: satellite system manufacturers are now able to produce equipment that is more reliable at handling fast data speeds than was previously the case at reduced overall production costs. The person to talk to about this is Mark Banks, who is based in Vamos, Apokoronos (see the advertisement opposite for contact details). Mark is the regional agent, engineer and technical advisor for Bentley Walker - a well established UK based company who supply satellite systems worldwide. You can find out more about Bentley Walker online by logging on to the www.bentley-walker.com website.

Mark is refreshingly up-front when he says that whilst costs have come down, internet connection via satellite should not be seen as a cheap quick fix for everyone. The initial outlay – which includes site survey, hardware purchase / installation and technical support is currently in the region of €1,200. The additional annual subscription fee currently stands at €400. So, if you can already access the internet from home via a landline connection, or are likely to be able to in the near future, then ‘internet via satellite’ may not be for you. However, if you are permanently based in a remote area where the standard communications infrastructure is non-existent or poor, then the potential benfits of this type of system are definitely worth investigating!

Employment Opportunities in Real Estate: Krystal Homes

Krystal Homes is one of the fastest growing International Real Estate companies - offering properties on Crete as well as on other Greek Islands. Our marketing and sales presence has been very strong within the UK market for the past year. We are now expanding into other European markets to include Norway. We are currently recruiting English and Norwegian speaking Sales Executives to work with our British and Norwegian clients. The requirements for the English speaking Sales Executive post are as follows:
You will be expected to live permanently in Crete and to have prior sales experience – Real Estate experience would be an advantage. Applicants should be articulate, presentable, motivated and prepared to take 3 / 4 day inspection tours at short notice. Fluent English is essential, spoken and written Greek would be an added bonus. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (in particular with Word, PowerPoint and Excel) would also be an advantage. Ideally candidates should have their own car in order to transport clients to property sites.
We offer training, training compensation, high percentage commission levels plus expenses. The annual incomes of some of our previous executives reached €70K.
The job specifications for the Norwegian Sales Executive are the same as above, save for the language requirements: Fluent Norwegian essential, spoken and written English and Greek would be an added bonus.
Please apply by e-mail to:nick@krystalhomes.com or by post to Nickos Christohides, Rethymnon2 POB608, Crete, Greece