Comments on: Satellite Internet Service in Costa Rica http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/ The Blog for Travelers, Retirees, Expats and anyone who needs to know the REAL Costa Rica. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Tim http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-16210 Tim Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:38:56 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-16210 There was never a monopoly on selling satellite systems. Anybody could do it. What is illegal is to USE one, regardless of power, and that has not changed. Controlling of radio transmissions of ANY type is a sovereign right of the government, and nothing in CAFCA can or will change change that. There was never a monopoly on selling satellite systems. Anybody could do it. What is illegal is to USE one, regardless of power, and that has not changed. Controlling of radio transmissions of ANY type is a sovereign right of the government, and nothing in CAFCA can or will change change that.

]]> By: Stan http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-16207 Stan Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:26:19 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-16207 Are you sure that Cafta didn't break the monopoly of selling satelite interney. My unit only uses 2 watts. What is the minimum no of watts before ICE takes effect? Even a Wi Fi router puts out 28 milliwatts? Are you sure that Cafta didn’t break the monopoly of selling satelite interney. My unit only uses 2 watts. What is the minimum no of watts before ICE takes effect? Even a Wi Fi router puts out 28 milliwatts?

]]> By: Tim http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-13466 Tim Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:17:10 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-13466 WIFI is a different topic and as you are using it, is not available. High speed Internet was available in Samara, but may now not be (meaning new service) as there are few connections. You need to check with ICE. Same with Dominical. If both have no service, then suggest you live in the central valley where you can obtail the service you need. Satellite service is not legal here unless purchased from RACSA, a truly awful service. WIFI is a different topic and as you are using it, is not available.

High speed Internet was available in Samara, but may now not be (meaning new service) as there are few connections. You need to check with ICE. Same with Dominical. If both have no service, then suggest you live in the central valley where you can obtail the service you need.

Satellite service is not legal here unless purchased from RACSA, a truly awful service.

]]> By: riding4now http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-13447 riding4now Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:07:31 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-13447 I'm planning to move to either Sámara or Dominical in the next month. I need internet for my work, too, as a graphic designer. I was in Sámara and was able to hook into local wifi from businesses -- how hard is it to get one's own wifi set up? That's different from the satellite internet you're discussing, right? Off-topic of interwebs, anyone living there know of housing options? thanks! I’m planning to move to either Sámara or Dominical in the next month. I need internet for my work, too, as a graphic designer. I was in Sámara and was able to hook into local wifi from businesses — how hard is it to get one’s own wifi set up? That’s different from the satellite internet you’re discussing, right? Off-topic of interwebs, anyone living there know of housing options? thanks!

]]> By: KO http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-13423 KO Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:06:57 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-13423 Anyone: I have been wanting to spend a year or so in CR with my wife and three kids. We have been there a few times and love it. I can work remotely from the U.S., but I need excellent internet and cell phone. Did I hear correctly that satellite dishes are illegal? DSL is very slow, but I guess we are comparatively spoiled in California with broadband. Any suggestions? Info? Anyone: I have been wanting to spend a year or so in CR with my wife and three kids. We have been there a few times and love it. I can work remotely from the U.S., but I need excellent internet and cell phone. Did I hear correctly that satellite dishes are illegal? DSL is very slow, but I guess we are comparatively spoiled in California with broadband. Any suggestions? Info?

]]> By: Lezlie http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-13411 Lezlie Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:39:28 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-13411 Bruno...I just moved to Playa Zancudo from the San Jose area. My internet is DSL, but slower than it was in San Jose. I am only getting 250 kbps download and 110 kbps upload, currently. A guy is supposed to come this week and possibly replace my modem, check things out. He might can improve it a bit... but it won't be much for now. The availability for upgrading to a faster package is supposed to increase significantly in February. Apparently, they have fiber optics installed all down the road, but the job isn't finished yet. Some people around here has ISDN and it's extremely problematic. I also use the internet for work. I am going to see if such a slow speed can get me by until the upgrade occurs early next year. Every freaking house I looked for at every beach on the west side was dial up only. The solution every renter gave was "go to an internet cafe" ... i just couldn't do that. The DSL in San Jose was faster than what I am using now, but it still had its problems. But, even though San Jose had faster internet, I much prefer where I am living now. This beach rules. Bruno…I just moved to Playa Zancudo from the San Jose area. My internet is DSL, but slower than it was in San Jose.

I am only getting 250 kbps download and 110 kbps upload, currently. A guy is supposed to come this week and possibly replace my modem, check things out. He might can improve it a bit… but it won’t be much for now.

The availability for upgrading to a faster package is supposed to increase significantly in February. Apparently, they have fiber optics installed all down the road, but the job isn’t finished yet.

Some people around here has ISDN and it’s extremely problematic.

I also use the internet for work. I am going to see if such a slow speed can get me by until the upgrade occurs early next year.

Every freaking house I looked for at every beach on the west side was dial up only. The solution every renter gave was “go to an internet cafe” … i just couldn’t do that.

The DSL in San Jose was faster than what I am using now, but it still had its problems. But, even though San Jose had faster internet, I much prefer where I am living now. This beach rules.

]]> By: Bruno http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-12976 Bruno Tue, 06 May 2008 01:53:31 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-12976 I am thinking of moving to CR sometime in 2009, I have 2 kids and my work is done using the internet. I need broadband and was wondering what is the maximum speed we can get around Tamarindo and what technology is it? Dominical and Jaco had ISDN but I could not find anything on Tamarindo. I am hoping they have DSL. Is DSL available in any west coast area? Anyone knows? Cheers. I am thinking of moving to CR sometime in 2009, I have 2 kids and my work is done using the internet. I need broadband and was wondering what is the maximum speed we can get around Tamarindo and what technology is it? Dominical and Jaco had ISDN but I could not find anything on Tamarindo. I am hoping they have DSL. Is DSL available in any west coast area? Anyone knows? Cheers.

]]> By: Mario http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-12795 Mario Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:44:44 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-12795 We are in an area of CR where unlucky for us, not even our cell phone works on our location. If we need to call anyone we have to drive 5 kms before we can get a phone signal. So what do you in case of an emergency? Or if you have a break in very common in our area. I did got in touch with Ice and according to them there are planning to set up phone lines on our location in about 6 month (every one knows if in CR 6 month, means 2 years or more ) So we got in touch with one of those companies offering satellite service. After $ 5.000 US and $ 175 US monthly we have INTERNET/ phone. The connection it’s not the best but at least we are able to call and receive call via Vonage (even so according to this company Vonage was not good so where trying to sell us other phone service) The internet service is very slow, but helps at least to use our e- mail with family and friends! We are experience problem making our payment as seem like they do not want credit card but apart from that we got communication! I know is illegal using a satellite in CR, but do we have any choice? My common sense tells me NO.! Protecting our life it’s the right of every human being. $ 175 monthly it’s not economical, but at soon Ice or any one legal offer a service I will be more than happy to switch and safe some money too! We are in an area of CR where unlucky for us, not even our cell phone works on our location. If we need to call anyone we have to drive 5 kms before we can get a phone signal.
So what do you in case of an emergency? Or if you have a break in very common in our area.
I did got in touch with Ice and according to them there are planning to set up phone lines on our location in about 6 month (every one knows if in CR 6 month, means 2 years or more ) So we got in touch with one of those companies offering satellite service.
After $ 5.000 US and $ 175 US monthly we have INTERNET/ phone. The connection it’s not the best but at least we are able to call and receive call via Vonage (even so according to this company Vonage was not good so where trying to sell us other phone service)
The internet service is very slow, but helps at least to use our e- mail with family and friends!
We are experience problem making our payment as seem like they do not want credit card but apart from that we got communication!
I know is illegal using a satellite in CR, but do we have any choice? My common sense tells me NO.! Protecting our life it’s the right of every human being. $ 175 monthly it’s not economical, but at soon Ice or any one legal offer a service I will be more than happy to switch and safe some money too!

]]> By: Chas http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-12622 Chas Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:15:49 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-12622 I just want to say thanks for the heads up! I am moving to San Jose soon, and need a high speed connection. I would have had no idea that the satellite services where illegal, which matters to me because I will be working with the government. Do we think CAFTA will have a major effect on the telecom market? I haven't yet studied its provisions. I just want to say thanks for the heads up! I am moving to San Jose soon, and need a high speed connection. I would have had no idea that the satellite services where illegal, which matters to me because I will be working with the government.

Do we think CAFTA will have a major effect on the telecom market? I haven’t yet studied its provisions.

]]> By: Rob http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/comment-page-1/#comment-12395 Rob Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:20:43 +0000 http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2007/08/25/satellite-internet-service-in-costa-rica/#comment-12395 I will be setting up a internet cafe and a WiFi in the Puntarenas area and our connection will be business satellite service at 2mg/512mg. We are starting phase I (internet cafe) in about a month and phase II (beaming wifi to surrounding houses and developments) in about 2 to 3 months. I will post again when I have more info for you. Rob. I will be setting up a internet cafe and a WiFi in the Puntarenas area and our connection will be business satellite service at 2mg/512mg. We are starting phase I (internet cafe) in about a month and phase II (beaming wifi to surrounding houses and developments) in about 2 to 3 months. I will post again when I have more info for you.

Rob.

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