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Anyone familiar with this company? http://www.sdnglobal.com/overview.asp They operate all over the world including Belize, and supposedly even if they are satellite, can configure things so that you can use Vonage, etc....in addition to Skype, etc. I'm talking to a sales rep there, not cheap but worth it if you can share with others or are running a business.

Yes SDN is a very expensive service, similar to what the Oil Companies use.

For many years we have provided Starband, Idirect and also HughesNet service throughout Belize, Mexico and Central America (mostly Hughesnet). Sometime later this year we are supposed to have the capability of providing a newer HughesNet service that will carry High-quality Voice/Voip. We have a new FaceBook page in order to keep people up on the progress of this new system. The Facebook page is called " Satellite Internet in Mexico & Central America

For those of you that stay away from such websites please visit our consumer forum at DBSTV Consumer Forum

One of the exciting features of this new service is you may use your existing StarBand or HughesNet Antenna/Transmitter to switch to the new service when ready.

Thanks

Mel Berry
Houston Media Systems
www.dbstv.com

What is the bottom line - the cost of a reasonable domestic installation for internet (& TV) in San Pedro? Ball park numbers.

http://dbstv.com/new/images/b_hughesnet_consumer_pricing_sheet.jpg


** looks like they changed the site, this link is no longer valid.

When it comes to the VPN companies do your own research. Some are not as reliable as others and can be hard to get refunds even their service isn't reliable. Be careful with the free VPN services as they can load unwanted/unneeded software on to your PC/Laptop.

On a brighter note, there are a lot of good VPN services available that do work well here in Belize. I wouldn't pay more than $100 a year for a good service.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.

So does magic jack work?

short answer, yes. if you want details PM me

I was reading about Magic Jack, elsewhere today. The home page advert says it is for long distance in US and Canada. Does anyone know if it is installed in Canada, if it can be used to call Belize?

I use my magic jack whenever I travel to call home to the US (most recently Costa Rica, it dialed just like a local call), I still can't believe how easy it works. I haven't tried it to call Belize, I've always used a calling card.
Since we have 2 feet of new snow this morning, I think I'll be staying indoors. I'll hook it up later and try to call La Isla Bonita. I'll post back the result!

Thanks pnut! I'll look forward to your response.