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New Data Plans on Telcel Amigo

The plans on Telcel Amigo (prepaid) 3G data, including the SMS activation codes, have been revised. In addition, the data allowances have been doubled, in a temporary promotion that runs until Jan...

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Telcel 3G Update

Since November 2009, Telcel 3G internet access has been available at El Dorado Ranch (and other areas) in San Felipe. For the first year, it was the best solution for internet access in areas without...

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Mobile Routers for Telcel 3G

Telcel's 3G fast internet service is far from perfect, but for many in the more rural parts of San Felipe it's currently about the best internet you'll get. To use it with a single computer, you need...

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Telcel 3G changes and iPads in Mexico

Telcel have doubled the download data allowances on the Amigo (prepaid) 3G tariff, and introduced the "microchip" smaller SIM card needed by the iPad....

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3G Internet access - Telcel Amigo

(updated 2010 Aug 12) I've mentioned previously a summary of the Telcel 3G internet access in San Felipe and the hardware options. In addition to the hardware, you need an account. Here I'll just...

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3G internet access - Hardware

To use Telcel's 3G internet service, you need suitable hardware (as well as an account, which is the subject of a separate article). This hardware can be either a phone, or a modem (dongle) that...

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3G internet access at El Dorado Ranch

(latest update: 2010 Apr 22) In November 2009 the Telcel 3G intenet signal was switched on at the Telcel tower near El Dorado Ranch (the one just outside Pete's camp). So high speed internet is now...

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