Guayaquil - Post Report Question and Answers

Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?

Yes, a few days, or we have the option to pay to have it installed before we arrive. make sure to ask officers at post what company they use. - May 2025


Yes, Netlife and Claro. I pay less than $100/mo. - May 2025


Widely absolve l available, takes only a few days to get service installed. - May 2025


Widely available, fast, reliable and much cheaper than the US. Ours was installed the day after we arrived. - Aug 2022


I have not experienced any major problems with the internet here. You can get it installed prior to arrival. - Jun 2022


Yes, most houses have fiber now, and AERA can set it up for you before you arrive. It's affordable. - Oct 2020


Internet speed was decent and was installed in a timely fashion. - Feb 2019


The internet here is mediocre at best. You can pay for higher bandwidth but the quality and service is not great. There will be frequent disruptions in service. - Jun 2013


Yes, but service is patchy at times. - May 2013


Yes. Get Transtelco, a new company, not TVCable. You will have far faster internet than all your friends with TVCable. - Jan 2012


High speed internet is widely available and costs from $35 and up. - Jan 2012


Yes, about $30 per month. - Aug 2011


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