Internet/phone in Sosua

lauraeaton77 · 2015-11-29T19:56:17+01:00

Hey all, I am trying to figure out which company I should go with for my internet (and phone?) needs here in Sosua. For the last several weeks I have been just using wifi in cafes and restaurants, which works but even if I only get online once every other day, ends up costing me at least $30/month. I would like to spend no more than this amount if possible... I have spoken to agents at both Claro and Orange, and I've read about 15 or 20 different threads here on this site and still don't know what the best option would be for me here in Sosua (Los Charamicos)! I will only be here for 5 more months so I am only eligible for the prepaid/rental plans, as far as I have deciphered at this point). I don't have cable (or a tv, even) and I'm not sure if I would be better off getting a cell plan and then tethering my computer to it, or getting one of the little boxes from orange or claro and using it for all my needs. My decision is even more difficult because I have no idea how much internet I need. Of course unlimited would be preferable but I don't think this is feasible for me, both due to the fact that I would need to sign a (18 month?) contract with high cancellation fees, or pay a very large fee (right? like $75 or more?) for cable based internet. I use internet to check email, facebook and to browse/search various things online (recipes, wikipedia, etc.) Of course if I have unlimited internet I stream videos, etc... but I am aware that this takes a lot of data so if I were on a fixed plan I wouldn't do this much, if at all. I think my largest demands probably come from Facetime and Skype, but I have no real idea how much. I searched this online and it looks like I could expect to use about 200 MB per hour of facetime call, but of course I will just have to find out if that is true, or hope that one of you know? Any advice would be awesome! :)

Whatdahell Active member

Member since 16 February 2019

WhatdahellActive member17 February 2019 20:49:56

#41

Thanks Planner. BTW, you seem like you have a Martha Stewart coolness.

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GuestPoster258Guest17 February 2019 23:30:35

#42

We may not be talking about the same thing but I have an iPhone w/ Verizon. Just took my phone to Claro, they put in a prepaid SIM card and I was economically good to go for the duration of my stay.

All best,

JR

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plannerDominican Republic Expert18 February 2019 10:07:22

#43

17267

Now that post made me laugh out loud! Thank you for the comment!

salata2010 Member

Member since 11 February 2018

salata2010Member18 February 2019 13:35:53

#44

JR,

That's what I do when I travel. For example I have an AT&T sim card for the U.S. When I get back home to Canada I take it out and put my Canadian sim card back in. When I want to use the AT&T card again I go online and put $ on it. So keep the sim that they took out for your trips home.

Whatdahell Active member

Member since 16 February 2019

WhatdahellActive member18 February 2019 21:06:52

#45

Thanks JR. I'm under the plan that allows me to finance the phone thru monthly payments. By moving to the DR permanently, Verizon wants me to return the phone and cancel their service, or pay them $700.00 and keep the phone.