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I'm moving to the Lot from the UK in a weeks time, and am bringing my GB computer with me. Am I correct in thinking that I will be able to continue updating my existing anti-virus software? I also presume that I'll receive the annual premium renewal message. Generally am I likely to meet any problems installing a French network provider?

Viva   Thanks - ncie to get feedback

Thanks Baz - great help

Has anybody any experiences or views on the 'Phonexpat' low cost local and international phone call service?

[O]        I'm close to starting a new life in the north Lot. Has anybody any experience or views of the various help organisations such as 'Oui Can Help' Ltd or 'Club 95'?   Also any views &/or experience of the 'Phonexpats's' discounted local and international cheap phone calls service. On the face of it a win/win system, but what are the snags, if any?

[O]        I'm close to starting a new life in the north Lot. Has anybody any experience or views of the various help organisations such as 'Oui Can Help' Ltd or 'Club 95'?[&]   Also any views &/or experience of the 'Phonexpats's' discounted local and international cheap phone calls service. On the face of it a win/win system, but what are the snags, if any?

Many thanks for all the answers and advice. I guess our best bet is to ask the local CPAM when we arrive It would seem our health care entitlement is a grey area, a bit like our 'post code lottery' medicine! Any further thoughts from any one?   Ron [Avery] - your reference to me paying tax on my pension - I thought that the UK had a recipricol agrement with France, that if I pay my tax in the UK I wouldn't be taxed in France. As far as the health care is concerned because my partner is a UK pensioner and I can hang on her coat-tails, I presume I'm in the system for life and that I won't have to contribute [apart from buying a top up that is]?

My partner and I are considering moving to France early next year. She is 68 years and I am 61 years. She is in receipt of a UK state pension whereas, of course, I am not. We understand the need for the E121 and E106 forms respectively. However can anybody clarify the following 4 issues please. 1  Because my partner is a UK pensioner will she receive any extra cover/provisions within the French system or will she still have to obtain top up insurance? 2  If there are special provisions for pensioners do they also apply to me as her unmarried partner, i.e 'can I attach myself to her coat tails' and get the same benefits? 3  Together with the French equivalent E111 do French top up insurances [Mutuelle] cover medical expenses for visits to the UK or would we have to obtain a French equivallent of travel insurance? 4  I will not be working in France [or any where else for that matter] and will not receive my UK state pension before my E106 runs out. How do I stay in the French system if I am not contributing to it? I  receive an occupational pension. Lots of questions, hope somebody can help, Thanks      

I'm planning a visit to France to purchase a property. Assuming I can unlock the handset, is it more cost effective to pre purchase a French SIM card for my existing UK mobile or is it better to buy a cheap 'pay as you go' mobile in France upon my arrival? What is the typical price for a French 'pay as you go' mobile. Can I pre purchase on line from the UK; if so, any web addresses please?