How to connect my rental house to the internet

tomtom33 says on Dec 15, 2007, 05:00:

My connection in Laguito is with Costavision. You get broadband connection through your cable. No phone line is necessary. They offer several speed levels. I think mine is around 400kps. My VOIP phone works quite well at this speed.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Ctg Bound says on Dec 16, 2007, 04:39:

There is Telecom as well.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

peteyw says on Dec 16, 2007, 11:45:

I use Telecom in Cartagena right now with my Vonage and the calls are crystal clear. Also used Costavision in the recent past and that is very acceptable also for VoIP.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 16, 2007, 19:47:

at PepeA......are there WIMAX towers in/near/around Cartagena? i looked at your link, and it seems to be a chat forum only.....does this company provide WIMAX equipment, hardware/software etc?

i currently use vonage with Telecom DSL in the walled city for my office and it works excellent. I also use Cable in El Laguito and is works just as well.

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 16, 2007, 20:41:

my office is in one of the taller buildings in the walled city, so the direct line of sight should not be a problem....also, are you aware of any T1 type internet connections available in the walled city of CTG? i have several PCs and i need more bandwidth....the commercial lines of Telecom are just not cutting it...i am thinking i might get something equivalent to a T1 using the WIMAX towers...your thoughts?

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 16, 2007, 20:59:

Kata..i tried to get costavision internet access in the walled city, but was told by costavision it is not available yet......so, as far as i know, Telcom is the only option you have.....you get a local phone number with or without national calls, and you can get the internet access.....Telecom also has their version of the Triple Play in an agreement with Telefonica.....telefonica provides cable television, and telecom provides the phone and internet....send me a PM if you want additional info.....i dont have much time to spend on pbh these days, as i just relocated to Col last month, which is really keeping me busy.....

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 16, 2007, 23:16:

at PepeA....thanks, you have been a great help...i will contact them tomorrow!!!...

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

billyb says on Dec 17, 2007, 11:21:

wassuupp, Migs?

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 18, 2007, 09:49:

hey billyb! still trying to get the contents of my container unloaded and shipped to my apt and office.....you would not believe the nightmare this process is.....i will give you a call when i get to the office......i had colombiamike and his nephew over during the last weekend...he will be coming to CTG tomorrow, which is the **latest** scheduled pickup date, to help with the delivery.....

one other thing, i advertised in el universal for a bilingual receptionist/secretary ( i need about 4 more employees).....the ad ran for 10 days, and i was emailed over 450 resumes.....yikes!!!!!!!!

when are you coming to colombia again?

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

billyb says on Dec 18, 2007, 10:45:

oh, I can believe the night mare, I went through it a while back, but on a smaller scale. give me shout when you get a chance. Say hi to Mikeee for me,jaja.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 18, 2007, 11:33:

will do.....havent been here on PBH much....too frickin busy, and my nights are for playtime...=).......walled city looks really cool with all the xmas decorations...will post some photos soon....the Hard Rock Cafe Cartagena just opened the restaurant portion this week....with american prices.....anyway, when i get some time i will post again...much to the annoyance of the PBH Potatoheads....jajajja....remember, Billyb, Mi Casa Es Tu Casa....you and the other non-potatoheads are always welcome......=)

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

elmodefoque says on Dec 18, 2007, 11:34:

mc, you in cartagena????
pics before i go home please

ASK NOT WHAT THE PUSSY CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THAT PUSSY!!!!!!!!!! CAT LOVER

0 funny, 0 helpful.

billyb says on Dec 18, 2007, 11:49:

Gracias dude :)

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 18, 2007, 11:55:

elmo, i hope to take the fotos tonight, then tomorrow i **hope** to be able to take possession of the container contents....the container arrived last tuesday in perfect condition, with no humidity damage or movement at all.....BUT, the items have been stored in the huge warehouse at the port, and maybe i can finally get them out....where are you right now, elmo? in the US or BAQ?..i moved to Colombia in November......just in time for the great CTG weather around Xmas time.......Everyday is an Adventure! jajajaja.

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

elmodefoque says on Dec 18, 2007, 12:01:

i go there second week of january until first week of feb.
in late feb i return to stay in curramba until may.
i'll be in cartagena all the time.

ASK NOT WHAT THE PUSSY CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THAT PUSSY!!!!!!!!!! CAT LOVER

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 18, 2007, 12:17:

so you have 3 weeks in CTG beginning in mid-Jan???? we will have to hook up for some coronas and vallenatos!!!!!

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

elmodefoque says on Dec 18, 2007, 12:21:

no doubt, either Maria Mulata in quilla or Tu candela in cartagena

ASK NOT WHAT THE PUSSY CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR THAT PUSSY!!!!!!!!!! CAT LOVER

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 18, 2007, 12:24:

theres a new place called diva or divina next to TuCandela......also, a new "showgirl" place called Isis which also has cold beer...jajajja....

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

tomtom33 says on Dec 18, 2007, 13:45:

The girls in Isis are way too expensive for me.

0 funny, 0 helpful.

Miguel_Clavo says on Dec 18, 2007, 14:27:

i havent been inside Isis, but some Canadians told me they got charged $90 USD for a liter of vodka.....they also have a entourage of the strippers led by some wannabe pimp dude all in white, and they parade around the plazas in the evening passing out fliers......most of the girls need to enroll in Jenny Craig classes....jajajjaja.....or quit eating at the McDonalds in bocagrande.......

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

0 funny, 0 helpful.

tomtom33 says on Dec 18, 2007, 17:05:

I wound up there one night when the worst rainstorm in recent history stranded me in el Centro on a Saturday night. I am normally asleep for several hours before Isis gets going. I did run into a chica there from Medellin with a huge pair of eyes, naturales verdad. They were nothing short of spectacular. But I already had an amiga along.

0 funny, 0 helpful.