Utilities: Electricity

(channel 30 and Logic TV).

Streaming services are a popular alternative to cable TV. There are a wide variety to choose from, however not all are available to stream on-Island. Netflix remains the most popular. Users have access to hundreds of shows, movies and documentaries, and more are added each month. There are three-membership plans to choose from, determined by how many devices can stream at the same time.

Britbox offers Cayman Anglophiles their dream: a subscription-based service that streams live British TV feeds anywhere. Users can purchase a set-top box and subscription for US$250.

Television Service Three companies (Logic, FLOW and C3) provide TV programming to the Island. Logic also has a cable TV service and Dish Direct TV provides satellite TV.

Logic TV offers TV services through high-speed fibre optic cables where these are available. If fibre optic cables are not available, then a wireless cable TV service is available. Logic Fibre Optic TV has four tiers of packages available starting at CI$39 per month all the way up to CI$125, and include a number of HD channels. Addons for HBO, MAX and sports channels can also be purchased. Installation fees are waived when purchasing internet and TV as a bundle, or upgrading from cable TV to fibre TV and adding internet. Set-up includes one set top box. In households with multiple TVs, additional set top boxes can be rented for CI$12 per month. If additional set top boxes are requested after the initial installation is complete, there is a CI$50 installation fee per set top box. A Whole Home DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is also available for an additional CI$16 per month. Only one device is required per household, but it enables you to watch, pause and rewind live TV and record shows at different times on different TVs. Logic TV also offers free Video On Demand. In areas where Logic does not have fibre optic services, a wireless cable TV service is available. Cable customers will have individual receiving antennas at their home. Installation is CI$99 and includes one cable box, but you can order extra boxes when you sign up. Three tiers of cable packages are available, priced from CI$39 to CI$72 per month. All include 50 music channels and eight radio stations. Various add-on channels can be purchased for any of the packages. A Logic DVR that allows you to pause, rewind, fast forward and record shows is also available for CI$16 per month. Customers can bundle their TV, internet and phone plans and save up to 10%. For more information on all Logic TV services and packages call (345) 745 5555 or visit www.logic.ky.

FLOW TV works with broadband and a FLOW supplied set top box. Customers choose between four monthly base packages offering a range of channels at differing price structures, or you can customise your channel lineup. Packages start at CI$40 per month.

Satellite Dish Direct TV supplies satellite TV services, Sling TV as well as a range of international and special interest programmes. TV Programming packages start from CI$42.99 per month. The price for programming depends on the selection of channels you want. They are located in the BrandSource Centre, 209 Dorcy Drive, Industrial Park. Tel: (345) 949 4000 or email: sales.dishdirecttv@candw.ky or dishdirecttv@candw.ky.

UTILITIES

Electricity

Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC) is the sole provider of electricity to Grand Cayman.

Grand Cayman runs on a 120 volt electricity system with three-pin plugs. However, the outlets are designed to accommodate a two-pin American plug (see picture opposite).

To obtain electricity services, property owners are required to complete and sign an application for electrical service, pay a deposit for Post-Pay Service (there is no deposit required for Pre-Pay electricity), show proof of ownership and a photo ID. Tenants are required to complete and sign an Application for Electrical Service, pay a deposit (for post-paid accounts), provide a signed rental agreement or lease and submit a photo ID. Applications should be submitted online. The Customer Application Form can be found on CUC’s website at www.cuc-cayman.com. CUC’s Customer Service Centre is located at the Company’s Administration Building on North Sound Road in George Town and Customer Service Representatives are available to answer inquiries in person from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday (not including public holidays). All other business should be conducted by telephone or e-mail.

The security deposit required for existing post-paid electricity accounts (billed

Cayman’s Electrical Plug