Up in the mountains above the Central Valley, peaking out from the fluffy clouds where you’ll see road signs that indicate cows crossing — a warning that you should slow down in case a few of our dairy-producing “friends” are making their way across the street. This is “dairy country” with its clean, crisp air, lush hills and valleys, and some of the nicest folks you would ever want to meet. The added bonus is you’ve got birding and biking and you’re just far enough away from the city to enjoy your surroundings, and for some, a lack of “good” #Internet.

What is good Internet, you ask? It’s when you have a consistent connection that you can actually rely on. And it does exist with rural satellite internet from Itellum. Let’s answer a few questions…

1. What is Itellum?

Itellum is an internet service provider (ISP) that offers Internet via satellite.

2. How can they supply reliable internet to remote areas?

The company uses the HughesNet Jupiter2 satellite that covers 97% of Costa Rica including areas with little or no access to terrestrial Internet.

3. How do I know Itellum is a reputable company?

The company was made the official satellite internet provider by the Costa Rica government. The CEO and Founder, Tim Foss had this to say, “We will connect as many under-connected and disconnected students, teachers, schools, health facilities, rural towns, beaches, parks, and indigenous zones as quickly as possible throughout Costa Rica with HughesNet High-Speed Satellite Internet. Itellum has a greenfield opportunity to quickly begin connecting the forgotten, ignored, and overlooked rural zones.” During the last year, they have completed over 400 installations in rural, remote, and difficult-to-reach locations. 

4. How does it work?

High-Throughput Satellite Broadband is transmitted via a Ka-band radio signal from the satellite orbiting the Earth directly to a receiver dish mounted on the roof of your building.

5. Can I stream videos and play games online?

Yes. It is the Fastest Satellite Internet Available so it enables you to watch your favorite shows, and talk with friends or relatives without slowing down or frequently dropping the connection.

6. How long do we have to wait for it to be available in Cascajal?

Satellite Broadband Internet is available now in your area. Simply call Itellum and they’ll send a crew out to you.

7. How long does installation take and what equipment do I need?

Installation of the Best Satellite Broadband Possible only takes a few hours. The experienced technicians bring all the equipment required and all you need is your computer, smartphone, or tablet to connect.

8. Will it work in cloudy or rainy weather?

Yes. New technology and their professional installations minimize the effect of water infiltration giving you Reliable Satellite Internet and Broadband at your home or business.

9. I have DSL internet at my business. Why would I need this?

If your business requires a constant internet connection, Secure and Fast Satellite Services can provide you with a robust, instant backup system when your primary system goes down. This means your business can continue uninterrupted operations at all times.

10. Why wouldn’t I just wait for fiber optics to be available at the farm?

Chances are you would have a long wait. Systems like fiber optic require an infrastructure to be constructed on the ground which can be expensive for the ISP because of cabling, numerous technicians, and additional equipment needed to bring the service to you. ISP companies have to decide if that expense is worth it, and if you are in a remote area, they may not want to spend money on that infrastructure if they can’t see a return on their investment.

Costa Rica’s only High-Speed Satellite Internet is equally suitable for households, businesses, agricultural operations, medical facilities, emergency response teams, schools, and institutional entities such as government offices. Itellum is realizing their vision of bridging the “digital divide” between rural and urban communities throughout the country. So you don´t have to wait more. Contact us now!