Posted on May 4th, 2008 by Gary
Day before yesterday, I set out on a journey around Ecuador with a couple of clients to see if we could find them some property.
Due to the amount of traffic we are getting on our website and blog, and the amount of emails they generate, I was somewhat concerned about continuing to stay in touch [...]
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Filed under: About Ecuador, Cotacachi, Ecuador Hotels, Ecuador Internet, Ecuador Utilities, Living in Ecuador
Posted on March 31st, 2008 by Gary
There are three major cell phone operators in Ecuador, Porta, Movistar, and Alegra. These companies play a significant part in the Ecuador culture. While there are monthly calling plans available, many people opt to use phone cards to purchase a certain amount of minutes. I use a Porta phone, not because I [...]
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Filed under: Ecuador Cost of Living, Ecuador Culture, Ecuador Lifestyle, Ecuador Utilities
Posted on February 4th, 2008 by Jason Murphy
Cell phones are ubiquitous companions. I don’t like having one but the convenience and utility are undeniable.
Living in two countries presents a challenge because cell phone contracts tend to restrict our options. We have discovered an optimal solution for those who spend time in Ecuador and the United States.
Terminate Your Expensive U.S. Cell [...]
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Filed under: Ecuador Utilities
Posted on December 14th, 2007 by Jason Murphy
I just received an unexpected call from Andinanet, my Internet service provider in Ecuador. Andinanet is having a promotion until the end of December whereby they will upgrade the speed of my current DSL connection from 256K/128K to 512K/128K at no additional charge.
I know, these speeds seem very slow compared to speeds in [...]
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Filed under: Ecuador Utilities, Living in Ecuador
