July 25, 2024

Venezuela’s Internet Resurrection Begins in Maracaibo

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Slowly, wireless internet blossomed in Maracaibo, although it was expensive. Companies like Fulldata and AirTek began to build a strong consumer base, limited due to installation costs (up to $500; the Venezuelan minimum wage is way below that) and technology. AirTek offered a 5 Mbps connection for $27 in 2019, while the same packages were up to $100 in Caracas. These wISPs were a solution, but not the answer. By Arnaldo Espinoza. Full Text-> CaracasChronicles

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