Cheap broadband in 3rd-world/developing countries? - GoFuckYourself.com

Groove · 05-13-2003, 03:43 AM

I haven't traveled for ages. But ironically one of the things that attracted me to working online was the notion of being able to work from anywhere I wanted. I'd love to spend a year-or-two working from somewhere completely different and ideally where things are cheap so I can save some money in the process.

Can anyone suggest any countries where the cost of living is low and where broadband Internet access is reliable and affordable, eg. a 128k+ connection with at least 5GB bandwidth for less than US$100/month? It would also be useful if it was somewhere that they won't jail me for building pornsites

Some of the countries I've considered are Thailand, India and Mexico. But when I've done some research, I've found that broadband is either expensive, unreliable or non-existent. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Kapitan Ivanov · 05-13-2003, 03:59 AM

Romania

Groove · 05-13-2003, 04:01 AM

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Originally posted by Kapitan Ivanov
Romania

Can you provide some details?

funkmaster · 05-13-2003, 04:03 AM

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Originally posted by Groove

Can anyone suggest any countries where the cost of living is low and where broadband Internet access is reliable and affordable, eg. a 128k+ connection with at least 5GB bandwidth for less than US$100/month? It would also be useful if it was somewhere that they won't jail me for building pornsites

... how about the new liberated iraq ?

jimmyf · 05-13-2003, 04:05 AM

Texas

Groove · 05-13-2003, 04:07 AM

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Originally posted by funkmaster

... how about the new liberated iraq ?

Don't you mean conquered?

Kapitan Ivanov · 05-13-2003, 04:09 AM

http://www.rdsnet.ro/

Groove · 05-13-2003, 04:10 AM

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Originally posted by jimmyf
Texas

So W's state is a third-world country?

funkmaster · 05-13-2003, 04:12 AM

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Originally posted by Groove

Don't you mean conquered?

... FBI lurks here.

Groove · 05-13-2003, 04:16 AM

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Originally posted by funkmaster
... FBI lurks here.

Kapitan Ivanov · 05-13-2003, 04:22 AM

5gb bandwitdh of 128k speed will be about $150-200 per month in romania.

Groove · 05-13-2003, 04:25 AM

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Originally posted by Kapitan Ivanov
5gb bandwitdh of 128k speed will be about $150-200 per month in romania.

Thanks

Lykos · 05-13-2003, 05:36 AM

YUGOSLAVIA

Wurihan · 05-13-2003, 05:46 AM

China----

i'm using broadband for no more than $40/month wheni'm back here in my mother's apartment

BTW: i like the real Chinese food here in Beijing---traditional Beijing noodle....hmmmmm......

Groove · 05-13-2003, 06:12 AM

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Originally posted by Wurihan
China----

i'm using broadband for no more than $40/month wheni'm back here in my mother's apartment

BTW: i like the real Chinese food here in Beijing---traditional Beijing noodle....hmmmmm......

I thought the Chinese government was extremely anti-porn?

Wurihan · 05-13-2003, 06:19 AM

hehe,i host my site outside China and maintain it in China, actually,---never use a server based in China,you'll never be jailed,government will not be care about that.

Andy P · 05-13-2003, 06:26 AM

The Dominican Republic, im currently in the process of getting my design company incorporated in a free zone down there. You have to do some research tough, i.eg some places there have power downtime 5-7 hours a DAY. The climate there is perfect and one of the best in the world, and living is very cheap.

Some sites you can check out:
www.dr1.com
www.escapeartist.com

Good luck,
Anders

flashfreak · 05-13-2003, 07:32 AM

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Originally posted by Kapitan Ivanov
5gb bandwitdh of 128k speed will be about $150-200 per month in romania.

you're missinformed...Romania is not a 3rd world country.

also 5gb bandwith of 128k speed sounds stupid to me... maybe 5gb traffic... anyway it's wrong too:

www.rdslink.ro - $39 / month 256kbps unlimited traffic
www.astral.ro - $29 / month 128kbps unlimited traffic

Groove · 05-13-2003, 08:21 AM

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Originally posted by flashfreak
www.rdslink.ro - $39 / month 256kbps unlimited traffic
www.astral.ro - $29 / month 128kbps unlimited traffic

Those prices are excellent! I've never been to Romania. Do many people speak English? How much rent would you pay for an average two-bedroom apartment?

mule · 05-13-2003, 08:23 AM

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Originally posted by Groove
How much rent would you pay for an average two-bedroom apartment?

About $500 per month

Groove · 05-13-2003, 09:00 AM

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Originally posted by Andy P
The Dominican Republic, im currently in the process of getting my design company incorporated in a free zone down there. You have to do some research tough, i.eg some places there have power downtime 5-7 hours a DAY. The climate there is perfect and one of the best in the world, and living is very cheap.

Do you have any idea what 128k+ internet access with 5GB bandwidth a month would cost? It's my understanding that most people do not speak English in DR, is that correct?

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Some sites you can check out:
www.dr1.com
www.escapeartist.com

Those links look useful. Thanks!

I look forward to checking them out in detail

Gunni · 05-13-2003, 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by Groove
I haven't traveled for ages. But ironically one of the things that attracted me to working online was the notion of being able to work from anywhere I wanted. I'd love to spend a year-or-two working from somewhere completely different and ideally where things are cheap so I can save some money in the process.

Can anyone suggest any countries where the cost of living is low and where broadband Internet access is reliable and affordable, eg. a 128k+ connection with at least 5GB bandwidth for less than US$100/month? It would also be useful if it was somewhere that they won't jail me for building pornsites

Some of the countries I've considered are Thailand, India and Mexico. But when I've done some research, I've found that broadband is either expensive, unreliable or non-existent. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Spain

Groove · 05-13-2003, 09:11 AM

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Originally posted by Gunni
Spain

Spain is somewhere I've always wanted to visit. How widely available is broadband? Do you have any idea what 128k+ internet access with 5GB bandwidth a month would cost?

flashfreak · 05-13-2003, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by mule

About $500 per month

NO fucking way.. you can get a full option one downtown Bucharest for $300/month...
living in Romania has it's bads and it's goods.... hit me on icq and I'll tell you everything you need to know....

Groove · 05-13-2003, 09:43 AM

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Originally posted by flashfreak

NO fucking way.. you can get a full option one downtown Bucharest for $300/month...
living in Romania has it's bads and it's goods.... hit me on icq and I'll tell you everything you need to know....

Thanks man, I'll be in touch

Carlito · 05-13-2003, 09:44 AM

Malta

Groove · 05-13-2003, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by Carlito
Malta

Any details to offer? I'm looking for cheap broadband (128k+ connection and 5GB bandwidth) and cheap housing (probably a two bedroom apartment). Ideally in a place where at least some people speak some english.

Groove · 05-13-2003, 05:45 PM

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Groove · 05-14-2003, 05:33 AM

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Originally posted by Carlito
Malta

Hey Carlito, until your post I knew nothing about Malta, other than it was an island in the Mediterranean near Italy. But I've since done some research and it sounds perfect -- cheap broadband, cheap house rentals and most people speak English. Have you spent much time there? If so, could I could hit you up on ICQ (mine is 11041152) and ask a few questions?

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