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Scott

Oct 14, 2002, 10:18 AM

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High-Speed Internet Access in PV?

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Does anyone know if high-speed internet access is available in Puerto Vallarta?Thanks

DavidG

Oct 14, 2002, 11:10 AM

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List of all areas where DSL available

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Click this link for all areas: Does anyone know if high-speed internet access is available in Puerto Vallarta?: Thanks

JRinPV

Oct 14, 2002, 11:31 AM

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: Click this link for all areas: : Does anyone know if high-speed internet access is available in Puerto Vallarta?: : ThanksWe have ADSL in town, it may not be available in the Marina, depends on your phone number. A lot of the cyber cafes are on ADSL.

John

Oct 14, 2002, 12:43 PM

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High Speed Internet by Satellite

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Another option Mexico wide is now available. Perfect for businesses that need a high speed network internet connection. Also great for home users who have a need for a fast connection. If interested please contact me by email.

Oct 14, 2002, 7:47 PM

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John (john@mexicanbusinessbrokers.com) writes:
"Another option Mexico wide is now available. Perfect for businesses that need a high speed network internet connection. Also great for home users who have a need for a fast connection. If interested please contact me by email."John,Pretty much without fail, whenever anybody posts a question about high-speed (broadband) internet access in any of the MexConnect forums, as well as several other discussion sites, you reply with a vague comment, such as the above, and a solicitation to discuss further by private email.Why don't you put your cards on the table, and post a description of just what this service consists of and what the pricing structure is. Personally, I'd like to see the description include which satellite(s) are being used by the service; what size of dish is required; and how the equipment interfaces with the computer(s) including type of connection (ethernet, USB, serial, proprietary interface card), whether software needs to be loaded onto the computers, and if so what OSs are supported.Such an explanation would also help dispel a vague and uneasy feeling that you're simply harvesting valid email addresses with known interests, for resale.

John

Oct 14, 2002, 8:13 PM

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High Speed Internet by Satellite

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Point well taken, ET. Here is the additional information:The Direcway 2-way internet system is now available in Mexico. We install "Business Satellite Internet", which is a cut above the residential version, and is also legal in Mexico. I just thought I would help with some information about their availability.

Only the "Business Edition" version of Direcway is actually "authorized for use in Mexico". The residential version, which is so widely advertised in the US is not legal for Mexico, yet. The business edition hardware and install is slightly higher and the monthly charge is, as well. Adding a "static IP address" option, raises the monthly charge slightly, as well, but is worth it. The "Business Edition with static IP option", is much faster, and works with networks.

We currently have the "Business Edition with static IP" satellite internet system, "installed anywhere in Mexico", for $6488.00, including the first year of monthly service ($1380.00 value). The monthly service for "Business Basic with Static IP" is $115.00 per month. This level of service will operate up to 5 PCs on the network. The next level of bandwidth is $250.00 per month....9 PCs plus server. Then $500.00 per month is for 24 PCs plus server.

Our service includes a Pentium "satellite server PC", running Windows2000 & flat screen LCD monitor. The systems are pre-setup at the shop in Seattle, then re-packed for the trip south. Once the system is up and running, we supply help to connect the existing customers PCs to the satellite.

We have found that the Hughes Business Edition way out performs the residential product. For satellite to perform well, it needs the static IP assignment, only available with the business level of bandwidth.

We have several customers in Mexico, who can be contacted as references. The systems can be installed with 2 weeks notice.

As always, if anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email.Regards,
John

Oct 16, 2002, 4:57 AM

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Broadband Internet by Satellite

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I've heard that satellite internet is not that fast - not nearly as fast as cable internet. Anyone with satellite internet here - can you give us download speeds? thanks.