Internet connection on the island

sasky · Post by **sasky** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:51 pm

Does anyone know how reliable/consistent it is? Let's say, hypothetically, you had a chance to move there while keeping your current job and working remotely. How much of a hurdle would the connection issue be?

barnbob · Post by **barnbob** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:21 pm

I am on island right now posting at my house. I have VI Broadband and it is fairly reliable. Even when the power is out, my generator kicks in and my connection stays active. I would say I'm pleased with it most of the time as I would not be able to come to the island often without being able to sustain my work.

EagleRayLover · Post by **EagleRayLover** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:58 pm

Totally depends on where you live. I have been here seven weeks and we had a lot of issue getting our Internet up and running. Initially we had a ATT Mifi unit- actually three that did not work. They finally changed it so my phone is a hotspot for the internet connection for other devices in the house. This works well but when/if I need to do something on my phone it may be a less reliable and often I can't connect and I just sue my data plan , therefore spending more cash!
Landlord is suppose to be looking into Innovative for us now!

stjchica · Post by **stjchica** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:29 am

Hypothetically...if you move to the island...and need an assistant...let me know

equineannie · Post by **equineannie** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:14 am

Sketchy. I experienced fairly good reception, consistently, on St Thomas. St John was rougher, you often get switched to the towers on Tortola...very expensive. You will need a very good generator to run your computer and I suggest a backup air card for when power goes.Power goes off a bit,every few days as the islands generators are run on gas/oil and they have to switch generators when the one running is out or low in fuel. I strongly suggest visiting and doing a lot of research on island. All the best...

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