Useful Tips for Telecom and Internet Users

Posted by Ibrahim Elahi on December 23rd, 2016

Avoid Using Second line

While using your mobile or home phone contact list to make a long distance call makes sure you are not opening another line on your cell phone or home phone to avoid a hefty charge by service provider.

To avoid using your service provider’s long distance service

• Use 1 Touch Dialing Service

• Use Speed Dialing Service

• Avoid dialing 1 before the area code number for Canada/US and Caribbean

• Always listen to announcement of dollar amount and minutes before call is connected

Use Global Talk Home Phone Plan

Subscribe to Global Talk home phone plan and enjoy the freedom of unlimited talk to Canada, USA, Europe and Australia from Home Phone or Mobile with no more pins to dial, and say good bye to calling cards forever.

When using mobile

• Keep in mind your air time and roaming

• Call access number first before long distance

• When outside keep your head up and be aware of your surroundings

• Prolonged use of cell phone in the extreme cold may cause damage to your skin

Protect your online activities

Your online social media internet contents can be viewed by those whom you did not wish to see them, or by browsing unknown websites they may place cookies on your computer to keep track of all your online activities. Make sure you protect your computer by keeping your Wi-Fi password protected using numeric and alphabetical characters, installing Anti-Virus, Anti Spyware/Malware and or Anti-Social threat software.

Internet Safety for Kids

Talk to your kids about internet safety and threats, block sites that are not suitable for children, , use parental control, monitor their online activities, set up rules and enforce the rules, explore your kids online world, explain to your kids benefits of using internet for learning and teach them understand when it is the time to stop or unplug.

Protect your online transactions

Online transactions are the convenient way of handling our day to day obligations such as paying our bills and dues on time and online. It is essential to safeguard yourself by using reputable bank websites or reputable fund processing websites that processes credit card payments for your online transactions.