Quito - Post Report Question and Answers
Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?
We have Netlife high speed internet included as part of our AERA contract through the Embassy. It was installed prior to our arrival at post. - Apr 2026
Yes it's been pretty good quality. - May 2025
We have Netlife. It runs fine, the embassy took care of installing it. We pay maybe $25 a month. - May 2025
Yes, but lately it's been going out more and more. They seem to be doing a lot of "maintenance." - Apr 2025
We have fairly high-speed internet that is very affordable. Concrete walls make it hard for the signal to reach the entire apartment without an extender. - Jul 2023
Internet is available. It can get a little spotty sometimes but overall is good. They have a program here where the social sponsor tries to have the internet ready to go before you get here. - Jul 2023
Yes it's generally fast and connected. Via the Embassy, you can get it installed the day you arrive. - Jul 2019
Yes. A few days. - Jul 2018
Yes, the employee association can help set it up. There are a bunch of options but most people seem to pay around $100 for something that will work with Netflix and VOIP. - Mar 2017
Yes but what they say they provide and what you get are two different things. Your internet can be set up in a week but expect outages and skipping if you use it to stream TV. - Sep 2016
Yes, but it's not as fast as the company advertises. I watch mlb.TV and there is some drag. Packages are fairly priced. - Aug 2014
There are a few options. I think I paid about $75/month. It wasn't terribly fast, but was sufficient. - Jul 2012
Our cable plan includes internet. - Jan 2011
Internet is available at speeds slower than in the U.S. and is not as reliable. Even with a UPS to keep our Vonage lines and home office equipment going, the internet sometimes cuts out for an hour with an electrical outage. But in general, we have good service. - May 2010
Internet is about $50/month. - Oct 2009
Internet is available, with broadband services (cable or DSL) running around US$50-$100 per month, depending on speed. Good quality, if not giving you the same bang for the buck you can get in other countries. - Jan 2009
