Science & Technology
Fiber Optic and Wireless Connection in Costa Rica
End-to-end connections guarantees more speed“End-to-end Internet connection establishes a connection between the provider and the customer. That type of connection is not shared with a third party to keep the availability of the service” – Valeria Pineda, telecom operator...
Money
Tips For Avoiding Travel Scams On Craigslist San Jose Costa Rica Online And Offline
Traveling abroad can be a really fun, exciting, and an overwhelming experience. However, if you are a first-time traveler, you need to be aware of the fact that there are always shady people out there looking to take advantage...
Science & Technology
Computer and Internet Access for Tico Families
About 128 million dollars will be invested in Costa Rica in the Hogares Conectados plan, which grants subsidies for a computer and Internet access to families living in poverty. So far 2.2 million dollars were invested and 19,400 houses...
Science & Technology
The Legal State of Online Gambling in Costa Rica
With its tolerant style of government, Costa Rica has a relaxed attitude towards online gambling operators within the region, although it is illegal for those who live in Costa Rica to gamble online.Not only is it illegal for residents...
Science & Technology
Costa Rica Above Latin American Average in 4G Connections
Costa Rica is above the Latin American average in the coverage of LTE 4G connections, according to a 5G Americas report.LTE stands for "Long Term Evolution" and refers to a connection standard used in mobile telephony with 4G technology....
Science & Technology
Costa Rica to Offer Free Wireless Internet in 360 Districts
The Telecommunications Superintendence (Sutel) announced that it will offer free wireless internet in 360 of the 421 districts of Costa Rica, in a project that will start in 2018, through the National Telecommunications Fund (Fonatel).At a press conference on...
Environment
Sun & Volcanoes; Costa Rica’s Natural Energy Sources
In the last two years, Costa Rica has achieved over ninety percent of electricity production from renewable sources and now wants to diversify.Costa Rica wants to diversify the energy matrix with an expansion of sources from geothermal energy -...
Science & Technology
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MOBILE OVER-TEXTING:
In most Western and Eastern countries, telecommunications –highly complex systems and technologies designed to communicate remotely through a variety of means and devices– are very important for our “modern way of life”. Today, it is so common to watch...
Science & Technology
What is the Internet of Things?
Internet of Things is a concept that increasingly takes more relevance.It is a term that we hear constantly. Internet of Things or IoT, is an abstract concept but has been gaining quite a popularity in recent months. Everyday things that connect to...
Science & Technology
Costa Rica Heading to Outerspace
VASIMR® technology is in the testing phase (phase B)“This has been a long way, but we are already in the middle of the second year of contract with NASA for the VASIMR engine prototype”. – said Frankin Chang, Rocket...
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National Symphony Orchestra to Offer Six Free Concerts in Desamparados, Santa Ana, and Guanacaste
With a musical repertoire that includes works by Gioachino Rossini, Leroy Anderson, John Williams, Vinicio Meza, and Carlos Guzmán,...