Broadband Internet Access
Costa Rica’s telecommunication sector was monopolized by two government companies (Grupo ICE and Racsa), but consumer ADSL services are currently being offered by Grupo ICE only.
Cable Modem services are offered by two companies countrywide - Cable Tica and Amnet. Several other companies offer local cable modem services.
Six new ISP (inc the right to provide VoIP) licences were awarded by regulator Sutel in June 2009.
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