Star Choice now Shaw Direct is available here.  It is Canadian programming in English with the 3 major networks and Fox.  Various programming packages are available now including HBO Canada.

Sky is a Mexican company with channels in English and movies in English with Spanish subtitles.

MVS Communications has joined with the EchoStar Corporation to offer new low cost satellite TV in Mexico.

This service to be know as Dish Mexico will deliver a wide variety of audio and video channels in al all digital format via an EchoStar provided high powered direct broadcast satellite.

The basic package includes children’s programming from Disney, Jetix, Nick, Discovery Kids and cartoon network; general entertainment from Universal, Sony, Warner, 52MX, E! Entertainment TV and Scifi;  educational channel from Discovery, Animal  Planet, The History Channel and Infinite; sports from ESPN and ESPN2 and Fox Sports; music channels from MTV and Exa TV and movie channels from TNT, The Film Zone,. MC, Multipremier and Cine Latino.  In addition Dish offers movie packages with no commercial breaks.

The basic service includes 25 Spanish an English language channels for $139.00 pesos per month.

There is also our local cable provider which is Telecable. Telecable also offers internet and phone services.  A complete list of their channels, services and prices are available at their outlet just before Maskaras Clinic on the carretera.  Their phone # is 765-4550.

You will also see Direct TV sign up kiosks along the carretera.

A very knowledgeable person to talk to in Ajijic is Michael Merriman at Satellite Services of Ajijic at 766-1117. He would be a good source as to what would be the best choice for you in your particular area.

There are many benefits to living in Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Mexico. One of my favorites is becoming more familiar with the internet and all it has to offer.

It was not too long ago that all I could do was send and receive emails and do a letter. I very much wanted to learn more and I am happy to say I accomplished that goal.

Facebook.com is one of my favorite sites and I have reconnected with many friends and get in touch with them and family through shared pictures and updates. Everyday I log in to find out who is doing what to whom. It was a particularly useful site when my daughter was in London, England in 2007 and again earlier this year. She could send me pictures and videos which I loved.

Skype.com is another wonderful site which offers messaging much like aol.com or Windows Live Messenger but it also offers an extremely inexpensive long distance application which has saved me thousands of pesos every month. If you have a video cam on your computer you are (more…)

What would we do without our laptop or desktop computers?

When we first arrived in Ajijic in 1994 to say that internet servers were spotty would be an understatement. Things, thankfully, have improved over the years and now we have several competent servers to choose from albeit consistent internet on a daily basis is still a hope for the future. Of course, the frequent power outages are also a challenge consisting of rebooting and reconnecting various electronic devices.

The first thing I do when I get up in the morning, after feeding my three dogs of course, is sit down with my coffee at my laptop and being my day.

When my daughter first went to London, England in 2007 she set me up on Facebook so that I would be able to receive pictures and videos from her. I have since found Facebook to be a very valuable tool for many other features and networking. (more…)

Things certainly have changed for the better since we arrived over 14 years ago. Do you remember when bill paying at home was a snap? The bill came to your house and you wrote a check and popped it in the mail. Mission accomplished. Now, of course it is even simpler to pay bills on line.

In those early days here in Ajijic, Lake Chapala bill paying was not such a snap. First you had to find your bill and look sharp about it as your service was cut off by a certain date if the bill in question was not paid. People would come to your house making scissor signs with their hands and you knew you were in trouble. (more…)

Conner Collins Website Design has done many of the websites for businesses in Ajijic and surrounding areas for many years. He is knowledgeable in Flash, HTML, Java, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). You can contact Conner at Home: 766-2725 his Office: 766-4197 or on his cell phone. (331)436-1533.

Conner Collins is the best Jalisco has to offer.

I understand that being away from home staying connected to your friends and family is very important.

Here in Ajijic/Lake Chapala we have multiple servers to chose from. There is laguna.com.mx, prodigy.net and the cable television provider, Telecable, also have internet service. The rates are comparable and high speed wireless is also available. Almost all areas are eligible for service but it wise to check before you decide to rent or buy.
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