It turns out getting internet wasn't as complicated a process I initially thought because not only did I NOT need my landlord's approval, but I didn't have to wait days or weeks for the installation. CaribServe offers a WiMAX alternative to their wired option. I didn't know what WiMAX was, but after getting an explanation I liked what I heard. It's basically a wireless modem that you plug into any outlet to receive 4G signal broadcasted by CaribServe. They offer two WiMAX models: with or without a WiFi router. The device with the WiFi router set me back $200 (as opposed to $150 for the modem without WiFi) but I will hopefully be able to re-sell it close to that amount when I'm finally off this island. I bought the "Gold" package which costs $90 a month, but because I am sharing this internet with 2 other people, it's only $30. For anyone interested getting CaribServe internet, here are some of the prices below and be sure to go visit the site for more information.
The Gold package has been really good. I get full bars (when the modem on the side of my apartment that is closest to the interior of the island) so I'm able to stream videos fairly quickly and my pages load in a couple seconds. I'm able to upload photos up to facebook much faster than I ever could at the dorms, but my download speeds are ever so slightly slower. Overall I'm very happy with my service, although there are times where my computer says I'm connected to the internet, but my web browser says that I'm not... it's happened once already but at least things go back to normal when I restart the WiMAX modem.
The Gold package has been really good. I get full bars (when the modem on the side of my apartment that is closest to the interior of the island) so I'm able to stream videos fairly quickly and my pages load in a couple seconds. I'm able to upload photos up to facebook much faster than I ever could at the dorms, but my download speeds are ever so slightly slower. Overall I'm very happy with my service, although there are times where my computer says I'm connected to the internet, but my web browser says that I'm not... it's happened once already but at least things go back to normal when I restart the WiMAX modem.
| Speed | Annual Prepaid | Quarterly Prepaid | |
| $ 50.00 * Subscribe >> | $ 55.00 * Subscribe >> | $ 60.00 * Subscribe >> |
| $ 65.00 * Subscribe >> | $ 70.00 * Subscribe >> | $ 75.00 * Subscribe >> |
| $ 80.00 * Subscribe >> | $ 85.00 * Subscribe >> | $ 90.00 * Subscribe >> |
| $ 140.00 * Subscribe >> | $ 145.00 * Subscribe >> | $ 150.00 * Subscribe >> |
Update:
I recommend buying the model without the built-in WiFi because I have experienced problems with the built-in WiFi router. It resets to the default settings every time it is unplugged and moved to a different location within my apartment. The WiFi router also broadcasts a weak signal (it worked fine in my apartment, but I needed a strong signal to share it with the other 2 people) and takes a lot of fiddling around to get it working with my computer. To fix the problem, I connected a different WiFi router to the modem and it has been working great ever since.
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