There are three major internet providers in Shanghai. Each of them has a different operating mode…
TELECOM COMPANY
Hotline: 1000
Speed of connection: 2 MB
Set-up fee: 310 – 440 RMB
Monthly fee: 150 RMB
Security deposit: 500 – 600 RMB
In case of cancellation, the deposit will be returned to client 2 months after the cancellation demand.
If you pay 6 months upfront: 960 RMB with set-up service included
If you pay 12 months upfront: 1800 RMB with set-up service included
How to proceed?
To sign a subscription contract, you have to visit an office of Telecom Company. Bring your passport with you. The company will contact you 3 to 4 days after providing you information to make a payment. Several days after, the company contacts you again to arrange a date of installation.
UNICOM COMPANY
Hotline: 100010
Speed: 2MB
Set-up fee: 100 RMB
Monthly fee: 117 RMB
If you pay 1 year upfront: 1170 RMB with set-up fee included
How to proceed?
To sign a subscription contract, you have to visit the offices of Unicom Company. Bring your passport with you. The company contacts you 3 to 4 days after providing you information to make a payment. Several days after, the company contacts you again to arrange a date of installation
CABLE TV COMPANY’S SERVICE
Hotline: 96877
Speed: 1 MB
Set-up fee: 220 RMB
Monthly fee: 120 RMB
If you pay 1 year upfront: 1200 RMB with set-up fee included
How to proceed?
Contact the company to give them your personal information and dates when you’re available. A technician will come to your apartment on the date agreed to establish the connection. You should provide him with a copy of your passport.
