Quito - Post Report Question and Answers
Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?
We have fairly high-speed internet that is very affordable. Concrete walls make it hard for the signal to reach the entire apartment without an extender. - Jul 2023
Internet is available. It can get a little spotty sometimes but overall is good. They have a program here where the social sponsor tries to have the internet ready to go before you get here. - Jul 2023
Yes it's generally fast and connected. Via the Embassy, you can get it installed the day you arrive. - Jul 2019
Yes. A few days. - Jul 2018
Yes, the employee association can help set it up. There are a bunch of options but most people seem to pay around $100 for something that will work with Netflix and VOIP. - Mar 2017
Yes but what they say they provide and what you get are two different things. Your internet can be set up in a week but expect outages and skipping if you use it to stream TV. - Sep 2016
Yes, but it's not as fast as the company advertises. I watch mlb.TV and there is some drag. Packages are fairly priced. - Aug 2014
There are a few options. I think I paid about $75/month. It wasn't terribly fast, but was sufficient. - Jul 2012
Our cable plan includes internet. - Jan 2011
Internet is available at speeds slower than in the U.S. and is not as reliable. Even with a UPS to keep our Vonage lines and home office equipment going, the internet sometimes cuts out for an hour with an electrical outage. But in general, we have good service. - May 2010
Internet is about $50/month. - Oct 2009
Internet is available, with broadband services (cable or DSL) running around US$50-$100 per month, depending on speed. Good quality, if not giving you the same bang for the buck you can get in other countries. - Jan 2009
