Broadband in Trinidad and Tobago

 

Broadband in Trinidad and Tobago Introduction Broadband Providers Blink Caribel Fastbox Flow "Click" Greendot Proximity TSTT Wireless Broadband

 

 

Introduction

The term "broadband" is usually defined as high speed data transmission that is hundreds of times faster than analog dial-up.[1]

The T1 line  (transmission speeds of a constant 1.544 Mbits per second) is often considered to be the minimum speed that can be termed "broadband".

 

The actual defination of "broadband" varies from country to country. For example, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  in the USA defines broadband as "data transmission speeds exceeding 200 kilobits per second (Kbps), or 200,000 bits per second, in at least one direction: downstream (from the Internet to the user’s computer) or upstream (from the user’s computer to the Internet)" [2]

 

In Trinidad and Tobago, the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) has defined "broadband" as a minimum of 128Kbps (128 kilobits per second). See Section 6.13, Indicator 3.1 of the TATT's Consumer Rights and Obligations Draft Policy:

 - HTML version of Consumer Rights and Obligations Draft Policy http://www.tatt.org.tt/ddocs/pcroweb/pcro.htm

 - PDF version of Consumer Rights and Obligations Draft Policy (359KB): http://www.tatt.org.tt/ddocs/pcro9.pdf

 

There are two methods by which broadband can be delivered to the consumer:

- wired: examples: Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), cable modem.

- wireless: uses a radio link between the customer’s location and the service provider’s facility. It can be mobile or fixed.

 

Both types are available in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Broadband Providers

 

Disclaimer

If you use any information from this page, you do so at your own discretion and risk and you are soley responsible for any and all

financial loss, damage to your equipment, loss of data that may result directly or indirectly from such use.

In other words, if you screw-up, or your equipment or data gets screwed up, or you lose money it is 100% YOUR fault!

 

This page has not been endorsed in any way by any of these entities.

Information on this page is subject to change without further notice.

TTCS is not affiliated with any of the companies or individuals listed on this page.

 

If you have a query for, complaint for or problem with the companies or individuals listed on this page contact them directly.

 

Do not complain to TTCS.

 

TTCS cannot help/will not intervene in any matter between You (the consumer) and the vendor.

 

The following list is in alphabetical order according to brand name.

 

Blink

Official Website: http://www.blinkbroadband.tt/Overview.html

Wired or Wireless: wired

Operator: Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT)

Coverage: Trinidad and Tobago. Refer to: http://www.blinkbroadband.tt/CoverageAreas.html

Comments:

- Rebranded, upgraded ADSL service from TSTT.

- Requires an ADSL2+ enabled exchange. Not all telephone exchanges have been upgraded.

- Subject to a distance limitation of 18,000 feet (approx. 3 miles)

Other Links:

- Blink Prices

- Official Blink Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

- Blink Modem Settings (downloadable Microsoft Word .DOC files)

- Online application form for Blink

 

Caribel

Official Website: http://www.caribel.com/internet.html

Wired or Wireless: fixed wireless

Operator: Caribel

Coverage: Trinidad: Limited areas of north, central and south. See: http://www.caribel.com/coverage.html

Comments:

 

Fastbox

Official Website: http://www.wow.net/index-7.html

Wired or Wireless: fixed wireless

Operator: WOW.Net(2001)Limited

Coverage: Trinidad : Port of Spain and environs, Diego Martin and environs

Comments:

 

Flow "Click"

Official Website: http://www.flowtrinidad.com/click/index.cfm

Wired or Wireless: wired

Operator: Flow Trinidad Limited

Coverage: Trinidad. See: http://www.flowtrinidad.com/click/content.cfm?contentID=DEA1C8E8-A398-426F-E381B748411A5C65

Comments:

- Only available in areas where the cable tv network has been upgraded to digital service.

- Beware the flash animation (used for navigation) if you are using dial-up access.

Other Links:

- Packages and Monthly Fees

- Areas with digital service

- TTCS page about cable modem service (Cable_modems_in_Trinidad)

 

Greendot

Official Website: http://www.gd.tt

Wired or Wireless: fixed wireless

Operator: Green Dot Limited

Coverage: Trinidad and Tobago

Comments:

 

Proximity

Official Website: http://www2.carib-link.net/proximity/index.htm

Wired or Wireless: fixed wireless

Operator: Carib-Link Limited

Coverage: contact http://www.carib-link.net/ for further information.

Comments:

 

 

TSTT Wireless Broadband

Official Website: http://www.tstt3g.co.tt/html/home.html

Wired or Wireless: mobile wireless

Operator: Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago(TSTT)

Coverage: Trinidad and Tobago

Comments:

- Works best in urban areas.

- Slow speeds/no coverage in rural areas.

 

 

 

[1] Generic defination of broadband: http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia_term/0,2542,t=broadband&i=38932,00.asp

[2] FCC defination of broadband: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/broadband.html

 

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26nov2007: created article

29nov2007: minor modifications, added "Other Links"

 

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