7 Internet Providers You Can Choose From To Set Up Your WiFi In Your Home at Lake Como
You’ve bought your new home at Lake Como, everything is ready for your deserved new Italian life… you just miss one crucial thing: that invisible energy that animates our lives, a good internet connection.
Try typing “internet providers Italy” on Google, and you’ll see how many possibilities you have.
But how to choose between so many different brands without getting a terrible headache?
How can one move into the jungle of all the available offers?
Is optical fiber available at Lake Como? What is the maximum download speed one can get with a provider?
Let’s face it, the analysis of the internet scenario - especially if it’s not in your country of origin! - can be literally overwhelming.
If it’s true that “home is where the WiFi connects automatically”, you’d better review this handy list of Internet providers available at Lake Como that we have prepared for you, for a stress-free choice.
Read this article and you’ll know exactly what’s the best solution for your needs!
Network coverage on Lake Como
The whole Lake Como area is featured by 95% coverage in ADSL (aka broadband connection).
On the other hand, the region is not reached by ultra-fast 1 Giga Bit FTTH fiber (the acronym stands for “Fiber to The Home”, aka ultra-broadband); likewise, eVDSL (Enhanced Very High-Speed Digital Subscriber Line) 200MB is not available: this basically means that your connection will have an upper limit of around 20MB of downloads per second. This type of technology allows a connection with low and stable ping and jitter values: to put it simply, this allows calls at all times with no risk of latency. In other words, if you’re lucky enough to be able to work remotely from Lake Como, you won’t have any problem.
If you’re reading this article you’re likely to know the main difference between ADSL and fiber, but just in case: ADSL transmits data using the traditional telephone line and can download at a maximum speed of 20 MB/s, whereas the optical fiber uses glass fiber cables and can transmit data up to 1 Giga and more.
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), that are a perfect solution when the copper fiber is not in place, are largely available on Lake Como.
This technology usually doesn’t require the presence of a landline phone, which is often outdated; furthermore, companies like Eolo allow advantageous contracts for those who live in a house only in summer or on weekends. With FWA it’s possible to activate and deactivate the service with just a click: that’s just perfect for second homes themselves, isn’t it?
The FWA connection generally enables a download speed of 30MB/s. You can also check the speed you’ll have at your home with an easy and free of charge test.
Internet providers
Regarding the best brands for ADSL, we recommend companies like:
As far as FWA is concerned, on the other hand, you can go for:
Local stores on Lake Como where activating your internet connection
There are many stores on the western bank of Lake Como where you can activate your new internet connection.
Here are some ideas:
Grandola ed Uniti: I.M.E TV (Via Italia 58), for Eolo and 360° assistance;
Menaggio: Fraquelli Ettore (Via L. Cadorna 162), for Vodafone and Eolo;
Porlezza: Peter Srl (Via Ceresio 2A), for Tim and Vodafone;
San Fedele Intelvi: Intelvideo Service (Via Provinciale 7), for Eolo.
Happy WiFi in your new home on Lake Como!
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