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Originally Posted by Humpy Leftnut
fast internet isn't negotiable is all..  |
Hi HL! Not sure what you mean
Panama is the main landing point for several fiber optic cabling systems to eg Miami via MAYA 1, Global Crossing PAC network linking Mexico and California and South America, Arcos 1 links to the Caribbean Centro America and the Pan American line connecting USA, Ecuador, Peru and other South American countries - there are more, but can't remember em
Most of the usual data transmission technologies are available - ADSL, cable modem, ISDN, wireless, frame relay, Ethernet and ATM with support for high speeds and broadband services. These are available from a range of suppliers including Cable & Wireless (hate em!!), Tele Data, Telco Virtual, GbmNet, Sky on Line. Union Fenosa, ACP, Etesa et al.
There are also a number (and this seems to be growing) of data centers and some of these are based in the "techo park" at Fort Clayton. There may be areas of Panama still not covered - like in "rainforest areas", but generally the country is covered for net access. It's normal in remote areas to use satellite comms.