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Internet in Punta Cana
Hi there some places have wi-fi but lately they have added security codes. Now there is a rest. in friusa "las lenas" that u can have a cup of coffee and have acces,but sometimes the signal is pertty bad. UR best bet is go to an internet cafe and pay 50 pesosrd an hour= about 1.25 us an hour, the hotels will charge u an arm and a leg.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
I know this may not help those wanting internet for a couple of weeks, but Bec Tel used to offer internet options installed in your property at reasonable prices and also a "holiday" facility of suspending service when away from the DR - not sure if Bec Tel are still operating......
oh great! - I'm arriving at the weekend until Christmas so will have to look at alternatives. I've been looking on Tricom's website and they offer Wimax in Bavaro - anyone got any experience with this service???
OK - but the claro and orange are quite a bit more expensive - is it really worth it when I only need basic internet to check emails.
since Bec Tel went Belly Up 2nd last december I use the USB Stick from Claro, not the prepaid versions, I have it on contract, and since then I am very happy with it, signal is great all around, at home the same than on the Road.
I did not use Orange but hear good stuff about their product, too.
Tricom I know several friends who have it, all use it only for once in a while e-mail checks, not for work, and even for that minor use it is in their opinion not worth the cheaper rate. the problem with the Tricom Wimax contracts here is that you have to travel to their mainoffice in Santo Domingo in case you want to cancel your contract, alone that feature would be for Me reason enough to not to deal with a particular Company.
a friend of mine living next door here has the USB syick from Viva and is also very happy with the reliability of the service.
Mike
I did not use Orange but hear good stuff about their product, too.
Tricom I know several friends who have it, all use it only for once in a while e-mail checks, not for work, and even for that minor use it is in their opinion not worth the cheaper rate. the problem with the Tricom Wimax contracts here is that you have to travel to their mainoffice in Santo Domingo in case you want to cancel your contract, alone that feature would be for Me reason enough to not to deal with a particular Company.
a friend of mine living next door here has the USB syick from Viva and is also very happy with the reliability of the service.
Mike
Claro and Orange work fairly well. The downside of using Claro is having to deal with their dreadful customer service and absurd systems. I've moved on to Orange and although it's not without issues (the signal is not that consistent - but it's definitely enough for checking and replying to e-mails, billing error that was rectified in one phone call to customer services) the people who work there are much easier to deal with.
Viva is the least expensive, apparently, and if Mike's neighbours recommend it maybe you should try that one, Helen.
Viva is the least expensive, apparently, and if Mike's neighbours recommend it maybe you should try that one, Helen.
I'm surprised to hear all the complaints about Tricom. I've had their service for over a year and it's been very reliable. I'm getting about 2MB/s downloads and about 500kbps uploads.
Hi all
Just to let you know that I've managed to get internet sorted. Have gone with the prepaid claro service, it was a little more than viva but claro gave you the dongle free and viva wanted to charge for it. Got a bit confused though on the impuestos - thought it was 16% but there was an additional 10% and a 2% - all of which no one could tell me what they were for!!! Still got 3gb download per month and so far, signal has been excellent - even through the storm!
Just to let you know that I've managed to get internet sorted. Have gone with the prepaid claro service, it was a little more than viva but claro gave you the dongle free and viva wanted to charge for it. Got a bit confused though on the impuestos - thought it was 16% but there was an additional 10% and a 2% - all of which no one could tell me what they were for!!! Still got 3gb download per month and so far, signal has been excellent - even through the storm!
28% total of Taxes on all telecommunications services is the Norm/Law, you pay that at all providers, doesn't matter you take Claro/Orange/Viva/tricom etc etc etc.
the 16% ITBIS is just the country's basic Tax on everything, but most Services have specific Taxes on top of the basic ITBIS.
Mike