Re: Internet service negril
Mick,
That pretty much sums up the situation. We live just outside Negril and have no broadband options other than Islandnet, which is not in the budget.
We currently use the Digicel cell data and turn the phone on hotspot.
No streaming, but decent for everything else.
Re: Internet service negril
Flow has the same thing as Digicel where your signal comes from a cell tower to a modem and then converts to wifi. $2,800 per month and its call Dekal. I don't know what kind of tower signal you get in the west end, but it might be worth your while and check with Flow.
http://www.dekalwireless.com/
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Re: Internet service negril
Before I moved back up to Zion Hill where I have direct line of sight to three cell towers over on Orange hill (I get 3G @ 8Mbs over my phone tethered to the laptop) I was staying down at the bottom in Ailsa's apartment. This unit change my reception from 1 bar to 4 bars and gave me acceptable data.
Cap
Re: Internet service negril
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brownsd54
Flow has the same thing as Digicel where your signal comes from a cell tower to a modem and then converts to wifi. $2,800 per month and its call Dekal. I don't know what kind of tower signal you get in the west end, but it might be worth your while and check with Flow.
http://www.dekalwireless.com/
In Negril, Dekal requires a stationary receiver booster, j$5000. Then you will pay $2800 a month per device. Since Flow bought Dekal, this is more expensive than their own brand name service. Speed is similar to 4G.
Re: Internet service negril
Thanks guys .
I'll go give the guys at icon negril a few questions to see if there dekal wireless is better than the digicel one .
Cheers
Re: Internet service negril
Quick update guys :
Digicel switched off my green packet modem on Saturday afternoon .
Having spoken to the rep on the phone she said all modems like mine have been cut off .
They're working on a way to compensate all of us but haven't made up there mind .
Having been to the digicel store in negril and three in Sav , there is nothing available to get wifi
Dekal wireless doesn't work in west end and there are no slots available for flows cables service .
Better brighter network more like better brighter thiefs lol
To sum it up
No wifi available in west end negril
Mick
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Use a Digicel phone as a hotspot... that is our only choice where we live.... you cant stream anything or watch Netflix, but email works as does basic browsing. WhatsApp messaging and no picture/video FB are both data free....
I havent seen a Dekal signal in years.... no real surprise since sLIME and SLOW bought them...
There is WiFi available on the West End, it is in your pocket.... :encouragement:
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Seems they've shut down everyone's
Rob , I like to watch the football from England on my tv and now I'm going nuts as I can't .
It's a disaster my trips spoilt lol
Re: Internet service negril
Mick - go to Red Dragon... they are equally crazy about English Football played with the actual foot...