Difference between revisions of "Cyprus"
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* [http://www.mtn.com.cy/index.cfm/id/home/lang/english MTN Cyprus] | * [http://www.mtn.com.cy/index.cfm/id/home/lang/english MTN Cyprus] | ||
Revision as of 08:56, 5 August 2021
Cellular Operators
Cyprus Telecommunications Auth (Cytamobile-Vodafone)
APN settings
- username: user
- password: pass
- APN name: cytamobile
MTN Cyprus (Areeba LTD)
APN settings
- APN name: internet (or) wap
- APN: internet
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- Authentication type: PAP or CHAP
PrimeTel mobile
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: ip.primetel
Northern Cyprus
Kuzey Kıbrıs Turkcell
It operates in Turkcell network, supports GSM and UMTS technologies
APN settings
- username: (blank)
- password: (blank)
- APN name: cepten.kktcell (or) internet.kktcell
KKTC Telsim
It operates in Vodafone network, supports GSM and UMTS technologies.
APN settings
- username: vodafone (or) (blank)
- password: vodafone (or) (blank)
- APN name: internet (or) edge.kktctelsim.com
Prepaid plans
Cytamobile-Vodafone
Cytamobile-Vodafone supports GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS and HSDPA technologies. This mobile operator offers 8 Mobile Internet packages, each available to all Cytamobile-Vodafone customers except those who have activated soeasy pay as you go service.
| Plan | Monthly Fee | Included Data Volume | Charge for additional usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Internet | € 0 | 20 KB | 20ΚΒ - 20ΜΒ: €1,18 (1.63$)/ΜΒ; 20ΜΒ - 100ΜΒ: €0,59 (0.81$)/ΜΒ; >100ΜΒ: €0,12 (0.17$)/ΜΒ |
| Mobile Internet 20MB | € 4 / 5.52$ | 20 MB | € 4 (5.52$)/20 ΜΒ |
| Mobile Internet 200MB | € 9 / 12.43$ | 200 MB | € 3.5 (4.83$)/100 ΜΒ |
| Mobile Internet 1GB | € 18 / 24.85$ | 1 GB | €3.5 (4.83$)/128 ΜΒ |
| Mobile Internet 2GB | € 25 / 34.52$ | 2 GB | €3.5 (4.83$)/128 ΜΒ |
| Mobile Internet 3GB | € 32 / 44.18$ | 3 GB | €12 (16.57$)/512 ΜΒ |
| Mobile Internet 5GB | € 42 / 57.99$ | 5 GB | €12 (16.57$)/512 ΜΒ |
| Mobile Internet 20GB | € 70 / 96.65$ | 20 GB | €24 (33.14$)/1 GΒ |
How to top up
You can top-up your mobile account with soeasy top-up cards, which are available in 4 values: €5 / 6.9$, €10 / 13.8$, €20 / 27.61$ and €35 / 48.32$. These top-up cards can be found in many points of sale around Cyprus.
Step 1 Scrape the panel at the back of top-up card to show the 16-digit code;
Step 2 Either call 1882 or dial *115#, follow the instructions, enter the 16-digit code and wait for the confirmation of the recharge.
Another way to top-up your account is to buy a top-up 16-digit code with the help of your credit card from one of the online retail outlets: PrepaidCards.Com.Cy, JccSmart.Com and Bank of Cyprus.
Every time you top up your account the period of validity is extended as follows:
| Amount | Validity period |
|---|---|
| € 5 / 6.9$ | 15 days |
| € 10 / 13.8$ | 30 days |
| € 20 / 27.61$ | 60 days |
| € 35 / 48.32$ | 60 days |
MTN Cyprus
MTN Cyprus mobile operator supports GSM and UMTS technologies.
How to buy
You can get prepaid connection pack, which is called PayAsYouGo in MTN shop, kiosks or at resellers. The validity period for the basic airtime is 30 days, each top-up card increases validity period up to 12 month.
PayAsYouGo prepaid
| Connection Fee | Initial Airtime Included | Initial Text Messages Included | Call Charges | GPRS data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € 12.50 / 17.26$ | € 5 / 6.9$ | 20 | € 0.072 (0.1$)/ min | € 0.005 (0.007$)/ 2 KB |
PayAsYouSurf Data Service
For PayAsYouGo subscribers MTN offers a prepaid PayAsYouSurf data service.
| Validity Period | SMS message | Volume of Data included | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | data on day | 20 MB | € 2 / 2.76$ |
| 1 week | data on week | 80 MB | € 5 / 6.9$ |
| 1 month | data on month | 200 MB | € 10 / 13.8$ |
How to activate
Choose the package that suits you most and send corresponding SMS message from the above table to 6040. For example, if you want to activate the service for one day then SMS <data on day> to 6040.
How to top up
You can recharge your mobile account with top-up cards, bought either in MTN shops and kiosk or online.
Following top-up cards are available:
| Card | Price | Validity Period | SMS Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| top-up card € 5 | € 5 / 6.9$ | 12 months | 22 |
| top-up card € 10 | € 10 / 13.8$ | 12 months | 44 |
| top-up card € 20 | € 20 / 27.61$ (bonus € 2.50 / 3.45$) | 12 months | 77 |
| MTN booster card € 3 | € 3 / 4.14$ | no validity period | 220 |
| MTN booster card € 6 | € 6 / 8.28$ | no validity period | 440 |
PrimeTel mobile
PrimeTel mobile supports GSM, GPRS, EDGE and UMTS technologies.
Mobile Internet Packages
| Plan | Monthly Fee | Free MB | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Internet 3 | € 3 / 4.14$ | 50 MB | € 0.08 (0.11$)/MB (charged by the KB) |
| Mobile Internet 8 | € 8 / 11.05$ | 250 MB | € 0.08 (0.11$)/MB (charged by the KB) |
| Pay as you go Mobile Internet | € 0 | 0 | € 0.30 (0.04$)/MB (charged by the KB) |
How to top up
Top-up vouchers are available online with the following values €10 / 13.8$, €20 / 27.6$, €35 / 48.32$ and €50 / 69.03$.
Also there is an Auto Top-Up option. Activation of this option is available here.All you have to do is register your mobile number and your credit/debit card details with PrimeTel, then your mobile account will be recharged with € 20 / 27.6$ (plus bonus € 2 / 2.76$ of free air-time) and your credit card will be charged with the same amount. You may use your mobile phone as usual and when your balance falls below € 2 / 2.76$, your account will be automatically topped up with another € 20 / 27.6$ (plus bonus air-time). When it happens you will get a confirmation message informing you about this operation. You may cancel this option at any time, just call 133.
VoIP applications
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