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Phone and Laptop Repair Shops in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
When your laptop is essential for work, a malfunction can be a major setback. Fortunately, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has several reliable repair shops for both phones and laptops.
Repairing Apple Products
Banana Computer is the official reseller on the island for Apple product. They currently have two locations: Plaza de España (near Las Canteras) and Calle Triana (in Triana), where they sell Apple products.
However, for repairs, head to the Plaza de España location. Alternatively, you can visit Universomac at Calle Secretario Artiles 3 (near El Corte Inglés). Banana Computer collaborates with Universomac for repairs, so you might prefer to book an appointment directly with Universomac. You can easily schedule an appointment online through Apple Support, and their service is known for being friendly and efficient.
General Laptop and Phone Repair Services
For non-Apple devices, Nublo Informática and Doctor PC Las Palmas come highly recommended. Nublo Informática is situated just south of Parque Doramas at Paseo de Tomás Morales 97, while Doctor PC is closer to Triana at Paseo de Tomás Morales 30. Both shops offer excellent repair services for various brands of laptops and phones.
Nublo Informatica is great
Finding Public Computers in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Where to Go When Your Laptop Breaks
If your laptop has suddenly broken down and you’re in need of a computer for a day, there are several excellent options in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria where you can find public computers. Here are some of the best places to get online and stay productive while your own device is out of commission.
Universitaire Campus Obelisk
One great option is the Universitaire Campus Obelisk. This location offers a computer room specifically for public use. It’s a convenient choice for anyone needing access to a computer for a day, whether for work or personal tasks. The environment is well-maintained and equipped with functional computers, making it a practical solution if you find yourself without a laptop.
Biblioteca Insular
I strongly recommend Biblioteca Insular. It’s large and welcoming, with great internet and PCs available if needed, plus excellent opening hours!
Another top recommendation is Biblioteca Insular. This library is known for its spacious and comfortable setting. Not only does it provide access to computers with reliable internet, but it also offers excellent opening hours, giving you plenty of time to get your work done. The library’s welcoming atmosphere and efficient facilities make it a preferred spot for those in need of temporary computer access.
Conclusion
Whether you choose Universitaire Campus Obelisk or Biblioteca Insular, both offer reliable solutions for your computer needs. These locations ensure that you can continue with your tasks seamlessly, even without your own device.
Internet is a big deal in Gran Canaria, especially in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The main internet backbones pass through the islands and head towards South America and Africa, that’s why connectivity is so efficient.
Home user contracts are mainly fiber and start at 300mb down/up for €30 a month (sometimes discounted at €15 for a year), up to 1GB down/up for €45 a month.
The capital is much better served compared to the rest of the island.
Maspalomas (in the south) is well served too in terms of fiber but most of the small villages around don’t have fast internet yet and rely on 4G modems capped at 20MB down / 1MB up.
Fiber is expanding quickly though and you often see workers arranging new cables around.
Speaking about mobile internet, 5G is getting introduced in Las Palmas and most of the coast towns are fairly served with 4G. The main mobile carriers are Vodafone, Orange, Yoigo (MasMovil) and Movistar.
In terms of fiber speed Movistar holds the network cables but Vodafone offers more bandwidth for a lower price. Regarding mobile speed all the main operators are quite similar in 4G and 5G.
There are often seasonal offers on both long term and immediate rescission contracts. The last ones are very interesting because with a short notice you’re allowed to recede from a contract and switch to another operator if needed.
When browsing different offers remember that those prices apply to residents who own a NIE or a similar Spanish document. If you need to sign a contract with your foreign passport make sure the company will not increase prices only for this reason.
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