Broadband access
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Broadband access
I will be spending about 5 months of the year in Barbados and will want to have broadband access for 2 laptops. I am not really bothered about television or even having a landline telephone. Can anyone point me in the right direction about what is best - and importantly how much these things cost. Thanks
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Re: Broadband access
Hi - thanks for this. I can't believe how expensive it is. Regards
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Re: Broadband access
Have a look at Telebarbados too. Their prices are a little lower, but their service is far better.
Bear in mind that TB uses aerials to get the phone/internet to you, so this requires power. No power, no internet or phone. One thing to say about Lime (and it is a small thing) is that your phone will still work when the power is off.
A bigger thing to say about Lime is that their service is absolutely, without question, the most appalling thing I have ever come across.
Bear in mind that TB uses aerials to get the phone/internet to you, so this requires power. No power, no internet or phone. One thing to say about Lime (and it is a small thing) is that your phone will still work when the power is off.
A bigger thing to say about Lime is that their service is absolutely, without question, the most appalling thing I have ever come across.
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Re: Broadband access
Have a look at Telebarbados too. Their prices are a little lower, but their service is far better.
Bear in mind that TB uses aerials to get the phone/internet to you, so this requires power. No power, no internet or phone. One thing to say about Lime (and it is a small thing) is that your phone will still work when the power is off.
A bigger thing to say about Lime is that their service is absolutely, without question, the most appalling thing I have ever come across.
Bear in mind that TB uses aerials to get the phone/internet to you, so this requires power. No power, no internet or phone. One thing to say about Lime (and it is a small thing) is that your phone will still work when the power is off.
A bigger thing to say about Lime is that their service is absolutely, without question, the most appalling thing I have ever come across.
Conversely when I approached LIME I got all the help and information I wanted immediately. We have never had any technical issues in the 6 months or so we have had their service. I had cause to call them once regarding the discounts we are supposed to receive for having phone/net/mobile packages. Sorted without an issue.
As I say I can only speak with my experience.
ian
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Re: Broadband access
I will be spending about 5 months of the year in Barbados and will want to have broadband access for 2 laptops. I am not really bothered about television or even having a landline telephone. Can anyone point me in the right direction about what is best - and importantly how much these things cost. Thanks
www.time4lime.com ADSL
www.sunbeach.net ADSL
www.Freemotion.bb (WIMAX based)
www.WInetOnline.com (WIMAX based)
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Re: Broadband access
Have a look at Telebarbados too. Their prices are a little lower, but their service is far better.
Bear in mind that TB uses aerials to get the phone/internet to you, so this requires power. No power, no internet or phone. One thing to say about Lime (and it is a small thing) is that your phone will still work when the power is off.
A bigger thing to say about Lime is that their service is absolutely, without question, the most appalling thing I have ever come across.
Bear in mind that TB uses aerials to get the phone/internet to you, so this requires power. No power, no internet or phone. One thing to say about Lime (and it is a small thing) is that your phone will still work when the power is off.
A bigger thing to say about Lime is that their service is absolutely, without question, the most appalling thing I have ever come across.
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Re: Broadband access
I have to disagree with that last post... we gave up on Telebarbados because they were not interested in us as a domestic user. Their service is geared up for business users. We had various technical issues and getting someone to even talk to us was a huge issue let alone getting any technical assistance.
Conversely when I approached LIME I got all the help and information I wanted immediately. We have never had any technical issues in the 6 months or so we have had their service. I had cause to call them once regarding the discounts we are supposed to receive for having phone/net/mobile packages. Sorted without an issue.
As I say I can only speak with my experience.
ian
Conversely when I approached LIME I got all the help and information I wanted immediately. We have never had any technical issues in the 6 months or so we have had their service. I had cause to call them once regarding the discounts we are supposed to receive for having phone/net/mobile packages. Sorted without an issue.
As I say I can only speak with my experience.
ian
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Re: Broadband access
Just wanted to add - we waited 5 months with Lime and have given up - paid our money and nothing, really bad customer service and were left completely in the dark as to the status of our landline and net connection. Still trying to get a refund back from them.
We are now talking to other companies.
I would stay away from Lime if you can
Good luck!
We are now talking to other companies.
I would stay away from Lime if you can
Good luck!
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Re: Broadband access
Reading the posts above, it would seem that the general concensus is that you have to "suck it and see". I am coming across soon and will be needing the internet but will be shopping around after I get settled. Is there anywhere in the mean time that I will be able to go and get WiFi until I am all set at home?