Television
Television stations are delivered by cable or satellite. There is almost no
basic television service i.e. antenna reception.
Satellite
Satellite television is expensive to install but provides the widest range
of channels including many foreign language stations. Depending on your requirements
you may need different types of dishes or receivers, which adds cost. In some
cases you may be able to get this equipment as part of your apartment rental
when negotiating your lease; it’s worth asking your landlord. The basic satellite
TV installation fee is around W600,000. You must have an alien registration
number to open an account however.
The main Korean satellite TV providers are:
- Unique Communications Tel: (02) 749-0301
- Ehwa Satellite Co. Tel: (02) 415-4700
- Sky-Master Company Tel: (02) 701-6363
- Seki Communication Tel: (02) 2231-7989
Cable
Cable TV offers a similar range of channels as satellite television but few
channels offer total programming in English. Cable companies and channel selection
will also vary according to your geographical area. One advantage of cable is
that there are many packages available whereby a high-speed internet connection
can be added to the service. Connection to these services is very quick.
For further information contact:
- Korean Cable TV Association Tel: 02-735-6511
- C-VISION Tel: (02) 753-6781
Radio
Radio programming in Seoul is mostly in Korean, but it is possible to get English programmes via the American Forces Network at 102.7 FM and 1530 AM. You can also get traffic reports and some English programming through the Traffic Broadcasting System (TBS) at 95.1 FM.
Internet
Basic dial-up access to the internet is inexpensive, with special combined
packages including reduced phone call rates. Seoul is known for having one of
the world’s highest broadband internet usages of any city in the world, so DSL
and cable internet providers are very widely available.
Here are some addresses to get you started:
Korea Telecom (KT)
Megapass ((broadband Internet)
http://www.magapss.net
Nespot (wireless LAN)
Tel: 100
http://www.kt.co.kr
Hanaro Telecom, Inc.
http://www.hanaro.com
HanaFos (broadband Internet)
http://www.hanafos.com
Korea Thrunet Co., Ltd.
Tel: 1588-3488
http://www.thrunet.com
Onse Telecom Co., Ltd.
Tel: 083-101
http://www.onse.net
The rates for internet vary from one company to another and will also depend
on the length of the contract you sign up for. The longer the period of the
contract, the cheaper the monthly rate will be.
Don’t forget that modem rental and installation cost extra. Note also that
if you terminate the contract before its expected expiry date you’ll have to
pay back some or all of the discounts you initially received.
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