Internet Speeds in Panama

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Member since 29 September 2017

chuckgood100New member29 September 2017 14:57:35

"High Speed" is, of course, a relative term. I have heard that term used and found out later, much to my dismay, that 5 Mbps is the highest in that area. I've also seen speed statements that would seem to be well out of date.

How can I find out, with certainty, 1) the current high speed in Mbps, 2) the providers and 3) the costs; in different towns and cities in Panama? This will determine where I live, or if I even move to Panama, since I need genuine high speed.

Thanks for any information you may provide.

kristc99 Serial expat

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kristc99Serial expat29 September 2017 15:19:49

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We have Internet with Cable Onda https://www.cableonda.com/https://www.cableonda.com/residencial/internet/internet

I thought we have only 6 mbs but we can stream Netflix and do anything we need. They have also been very reliable. I can't remember the last time our internet went down. We are in David. You'll pay more for less in rural areas so you'll probably need to be in or near a city.

chuckgood100 New member

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chuckgood100New member29 September 2017 15:49:45

Thanks, kristc99.

I was just in a hotel in Panama City which had 12 Mbps in the hotel's business center. I couldn't live-stream a seminar nor could I get steady later playback on recorded video of the same for longer than 30 minutes.

I _was_ able to skype, with video, for an hour. Uninterrupted video skype for 2 hours is essential for my work in coaching over the internet. Can you do that with 5 Mbps?

Are there other options like cable internet or satellite internet anywhere outside of Panama City?

Thanks.

kristc99 Serial expat

Member since 09 December 2012

kristc99Serial expat29 September 2017 16:38:52

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I think so, but I don't have the same needs as you. We can stream Netflix and Skype or FaceTime with family without problems so that's all I need to be happy. If you are on Facebook you might look for a group - Expats in Panama. I'm sure there are people there who rely on internet and can give you better information.

chuckgood100 New member

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chuckgood100New member29 September 2017 17:46:57

Thank you!

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