Rio De Janeiro - Post Report Question and Answers
Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?
Yes it is available, takes around 3-4 weeks to get... - Oct 2019
Getting internet installed is easier than getting it turned off. We had a pretty good internet/cable package for less than $100USD/month. - Sep 2019
Internet is the same as it is in the U.S., mini-monopolies by neighborhood or building with no competition. Consequently, Net (pronounced "netchie") was generally considered the best, but seemed kind of expensive to me, and not a great value for the money. They installed the day after I ordered the service. - Apr 2019
Costs are similar to in the US, but the quality is lower. Customer service is equally Byzantine. It can take a few weeks to set up. - Jun 2017
Yes. US$120 month gets you cable TV and good, fast, reliable internet. - Aug 2013
Yes, very expensive. Packages for phone, cable, and internet start at about $150/mo. - Jun 2011
Internet normally comes in a package with TV and phone and is priced around US$100-150. Be prepared for the internet to go down due to various technical problems, and then good luck getting assistance. - Jul 2010
Yes. - Jun 2010
Yes, about US$50/month. - Jan 2009
