Susan F.
ViPAmerican expat in Ecuador
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American
Lives in Santorum, Vilcabamba, Loja
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 01 March 2010
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Insurance coverage in Ecuador by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Ecuador: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
Isn't refusing coverage for pre-existing conditions now illegal in the US? Read More
Insurance coverage in Ecuador by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Ecuador: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
I would like to update my post. I went and discussed the funding situation with my doctor today. While she never directly answered my question regarding funding, I DID get the okay to get my nuclear scan today. So, I am hoping that the rumors ... Read More
Making phone calls in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Ecuador, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ecuador? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
I honestly don't know, but I can tell you that I even use it to call people in Ecuador because it is so cheap. I have a landline because where I live has no cell service, but the landline costs .18/minute. But I am sure the answer to your ... Read More
Making phone calls in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Ecuador, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ecuador? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
MikeGB, when I first arrived I had MJ, but the more I used it, the worse the quality became. So, I let go of MJ, and I bought myself a North American Skype number. The quality is MUCH better than any of the calls I had made via MJ. Read More
Insurance coverage in Ecuador by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Ecuador: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
When I first arrived, I asked about house insurance, and I was told that to be covered, I would have to have a receipt for every item in my house that I wanted covered. My house is adobe, and, with the exception of the ceiling, doors and windows, ... Read More
Building outside of Loja by aerialone
I am considering buying a larger parcel of land 15 min. south of Loja to build a place for my family to live. I appreciate any advice or precautions and wonder if anyone can recommend a trustworthy adviser that I might consult before making any ...
I have to say, however, that buying a home doesn't have to be a terribly difficult situation, and it can be done successfully. But I would never suggest that anyone attempt purchasing in Ecuador without first having secured the help of a ... Read More
Building outside of Loja by aerialone
I am considering buying a larger parcel of land 15 min. south of Loja to build a place for my family to live. I appreciate any advice or precautions and wonder if anyone can recommend a trustworthy adviser that I might consult before making any ...
A word of caution in regards to building your home: There are now building codes in place in Ecuador that must be followed in order that both the builder and later buyer are protected. Granted, many homes have been/are being built without those ... Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
Waynecbyrd, I wanted to let you know that it was great to meet you the other night. It looked like you had your groove on and were enjoying Vilca! Read More
considering moving to Ecuador by Diversity7
My family and I are considering moving to Ecuador and the town you live in sounds wonderful. It seems to have all the elements that are important to us. It has been my dream to live in other countries and now that I just turned 44, I would like to ...
I will message you, Diversity. Read More
Anybody living in Vilcabamba or Loja? by ActionMgt
You never see anything posted about Vilcabamba or Loja on this forum. Just wondering if anybody lives there that could tell me what it's like, if they like it there, and what the availability might be for renting a 2 bedroom small house with 2 ...
Helen, I think the price increase was only from Yamburara. I think they didn't change in Vilca proper. At least, I hope I'm right! Read More
Making phone calls in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Ecuador, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ecuador? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
I stand corrected, ccmedia. I have to stay connected with everyone, all of the time because of doing animal rescue...and I forget that simple cell phones exist. My bad. Read More
Making phone calls in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Ecuador, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ecuador? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
You must check with Verizon to confirm is your cell phone is GSM. However, you must also unlock your phone in order to use it in Ecuador. Unlocking a phone insures that it can be used with other carriers and at other frequencies. Most US carriers ... Read More
Making phone calls in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Ecuador, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ecuador? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
The important thing to remember when using Internet for Google Hangout, Vonage, Skype and Magic Jack is that that these ONLY work if one is living where the Internet signal is strong. If one wants to live in the countryside, where life is generally ... Read More
Making phone calls in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Ecuador, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ecuador? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
One thing that is very important to remember when living in Ecuador is that the use of certain communications can be very limited depending on where a person lives. An app will be great for someone who has cell service in his/her home...as well as ... Read More
Making phone calls in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Ecuador, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Ecuador? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
AmberFenton, are you able to have a regular landline (one that merely plugs into the wall) or is yours coonected with a cable? I was unable to get CNT Internet because I didn't have what is termed a "regular phone line". Read More