Television options

The most popular way to receive UK television is by satellite using a Sky decoder.  There are various sizes of dish available and your choice will affect which channels you receive.  There are aso alternatives to Sky, such as the Showtime card.  Satellite installers have suffered a rocky reputation in Tenerife and problems with TV receptions tend to send many expats into a blind panic.  In choosing an installer, you should choose one that is well established, with a history of successful installations and who you can rely on to still be in business if anything should go wrong. 

Keeping in touch in Tenerife

Modern communications mean cheap phone calls, internet, newspapers, magazines, television, radio… there is so much available in the English language in Tenerife.  With mail and couriers, it is easy to get it here too.  You can find out much more about keeping in touch when you live in Tenerife by ordering the Tenerife Lifeline book.

Marketing in Tenerife

If you run a local business theres a great new resource to help you improve your marketing in Tenerife and the Canary Islands.  Leslie Beeson, the author of Tenerife Lifeline has started a new blog based on his professional marketing experiences so expect a constant stream of valuable content.

Mobile SIM cards now require registration

If you own a pay as you go SIM card in your mobile phone then you will have to register your name and address with your network provider or lose your number.

News in English: Tenerife's expat media

If you have the internet, then there is obviously a huge range of news available from hundreds of sources.  However, Tenerife newspapers, magazines in Tenerife and radio are all available in the English language.  Get links to Living Tenerife, Canarian Weekly, Island Connections, Tenerife News, The Paper, The Tenerife Sun, Casa Post, Tenerife Property Guide, Business Pages Tenerife, Oasis FM, Power FM, QFM and Holiday FM.