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cell phones work in las galeras
Cobertura
Why not tell them?
http://www.orange.com.do/?redirectFrame=nosotros&pageInter=cobertura/default.jsp
m'frog
Why not tell them?
http://www.orange.com.do/?redirectFrame=nosotros&pageInter=cobertura/default.jsp
m'frog
We've had Orange cell service for about 3 to 4 weeks now. Besides Verizon's hefty deposit, the main reason this is good news for Las Galeras is primarily because Verizon has limited landlines available at this time with many areas without service. I had also heard some time ago that there were no more lines available but I don't know how true this is. I do know that when service was established in '98 we were originally only given the first 300 numbers in the 538 exchange that also serves Samana. And at this time I don't know of any other local numbers that exceed this limit.
Don't Bother
To me it does not seem true and probably is an excuse.
Verizon is not interested in extending their red alambrico as celulars net in much higher profit.
Villages outside Las Terrenas have been waiting for lines for many years...
m'frog
To me it does not seem true and probably is an excuse.
Verizon is not interested in extending their red alambrico as celulars net in much higher profit.
Villages outside Las Terrenas have been waiting for lines for many years...
m'frog
"Verizon is not interested in extending their red alambrico as celulars net in much higher profit."
I would agree with this if Verizon had cell service available for LG, but they don't. I also think they are not too pleased that Orange got in ahead of them. I do know that Samana's 538 exchange is basically full and with only 300 numbers originally allocated to Las Galeras, it didn't take long for those to be assigned. It's been more than a few years that no more numbers were available. To expand the service, a new exchange will have to be added once sufficient demand is present. Also, until power poles are fully in place along all the area's roads, there is no place to string phone cable. That (and low demand) is why landline phone service is not available in many rural communities. However, rural satellite cell service is now widely available throughout the Samana peninsula and the rest of the DR. These self-standing units with a sat dish and a solar panel may be readily seen, even in the most remote communities.
I would agree with this if Verizon had cell service available for LG, but they don't. I also think they are not too pleased that Orange got in ahead of them. I do know that Samana's 538 exchange is basically full and with only 300 numbers originally allocated to Las Galeras, it didn't take long for those to be assigned. It's been more than a few years that no more numbers were available. To expand the service, a new exchange will have to be added once sufficient demand is present. Also, until power poles are fully in place along all the area's roads, there is no place to string phone cable. That (and low demand) is why landline phone service is not available in many rural communities. However, rural satellite cell service is now widely available throughout the Samana peninsula and the rest of the DR. These self-standing units with a sat dish and a solar panel may be readily seen, even in the most remote communities.
Up and Down
We've been using satellite internet for three years now and are quite satisfied with it.
m'frog
We've been using satellite internet for three years now and are quite satisfied with it.
m'frog
M'Frog -
How much does the dish cost and how much does the service run, if you don't mind my asking?
I had some conversation with some guys out of STI who do this but have not had a chance to go over there and visit them. They advertised on DR1 but can't remember their company name offhand.
Pray tell: how are the ups and downs? These guys were talking T1 strength. About US$3,000 for the dish and only US$70 per month for military strength 'net.
If they stay in business to amortize the dish over a few years is no problem. What happens if they do a bunko?
How much does the dish cost and how much does the service run, if you don't mind my asking?
I had some conversation with some guys out of STI who do this but have not had a chance to go over there and visit them. They advertised on DR1 but can't remember their company name offhand.
Pray tell: how are the ups and downs? These guys were talking T1 strength. About US$3,000 for the dish and only US$70 per month for military strength 'net.
If they stay in business to amortize the dish over a few years is no problem. What happens if they do a bunko?
Internet by Satellite
I paid less for the hardware (but that was 3 years ago...), the monthly subscription depends on the scheme you have.
It's a grey market, not totally legal, because the provider does not market the system officially in the DR.
PM me if you need further information.
m'frog
I paid less for the hardware (but that was 3 years ago...), the monthly subscription depends on the scheme you have.
It's a grey market, not totally legal, because the provider does not market the system officially in the DR.
PM me if you need further information.
m'frog