Claro Codetel 3g(2g?) Internet service - experiences?

[knotworx]

Ah well my 2 cents worth. I'm in Santiago and 24 hours into using my Claro Banda Ancha card and so far so good. At this point I've done the usual stuff such as e-mail, web browsing, downloading itunes stuff and skype. All with better than expected results. My tested download/upload speeds per dslreports.com are around 700/400 which is more than sufficient for my typical use.

I'll add more commentary as I try this out in my other two common haunts (Jarabacoa and Cabarete).

Stay tuned!

KW

[bienamor]

what were the results for your other places, and do we have stats for viva or claro other than in santiago

[Uglystorm]

It works ok in Jarabacoa. However, try to use in different PC's and the USB card collapsed. Took it to Codetel office in La Vega and they're "repairing" it, 4-5 days out. I used it with Skype and it didn't perform that well, waiting on the card to run more tests.

Has anybody try to use connected to a router for wireless Internet sharing? They're few routers available that can be use with similar services (3G) in the US, but not sure if it works with Claro.

[TheQueen]

I'm trying to find a wireless aircard that I can use in the Dominican Republic. Do I need to be a resident to be able to get this service?

Ideally I would like to get one of these for my use while I am there. Then leave it there for the friends that I stay with and that look after my place when I am back home. I will pay the bill every month.

Wondering if Claro will allow me to pay for 18 months in one payment?

Does the Claro Banda Ancho work well in Puerto Plata?