DSL, Cable Internet, Fiber Optic, and Satellite. What’s the difference?
It’s no secret that the internet has become a staple in our everyday lives. We rely on it for work, school, socializing, and entertainment. Much of our everyday pubic services depend to some extent on stable, consistent internet connectivity. And as our dependence on the…
How Costa Rica is Amping up Tourism and its own Workforce
The New Digital Nomad Law in Costa Rica is getting quite a bit of attention these days. Although applications are being accepted, and some approved, the requirements have not been fully ironed out yet. Basically, the intention is that travelers can visit the country for…
Is there Internet on that River?
Imagine being in a thick green forest surrounded by wild lush vegetation, tall cliffs, and a raging river, and the only way in and out is via a river raft or hiking trail. You are surrounded by rushing rapids and the sound of the water…
Furthering Education: Bringing Internet to Rural Schools
Costa Rica has long been known for its high literacy rate as compared to the world average. Historically from 1984 to 2018, the country has had a 97.86 % literacy rate in contrast to the 84.62% world rate. This statistic can be attributed to an…
How iTellum Contributes to the Growth of Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s population has embraced the use of the internet with open arms over the past 10 plus years. Since 2010 internet usage has grown from 36.5% to 81.2% in 2019. Now in 2022, the competition between internet suppliers, primarily fiber optics has grown in…
How Costa Rica is Expanding its Tourist Destinations
The sense of adventure, wildlife, beauty, and the “pure life”, Pura Vida, is alive and well in Costa Rica. It always has been. In the past accessibility may have been challenging, but Costa Rica is taking measures to appeal to a wider audience and make…
A Perspective on Off-Grid Living in Costa Rica
Is it a fad, a trend, or simply a fascination with getting away from it all? It is happening all over the world. Many people are exploring the option of living surrounded by nature, away from the city and the daily grind. Costa Rica is…
Considerations for Digital Nomad Life in Costa Rica
So you’ve decided to become a digital nomad and take your work on the road. Congratulations! Costa Rica is a great place to do this, with its stable government, friendly people, and great infrastructure. If you are looking to move here, you’ve undoubtedly heard this…
Internet Options in Costa Rica
If you’re one of those digital nomads who just can’t live without a good internet connection or you live here and are not happy with your internet service, never fear – iTellum has got you covered. Whether you’re looking for high-speed fiber-optic broadband, or High-Throughput…
Best Strategies for Preparing your Hotel for the Digital Nomad Market
The rise of the digital nomad is changing the way people work and travel. Never has internet connectivity and especially internet for hotels been more important. More and more people are working remotely, and are looking for destinations that offer a balance of work and…
