Digicel, FLOW, Logic and C3 offer broadband internet service with wireless, fixed line and fibre optic connections available. (details for each company are listed below). Bandwidths vary from as low as 512Kbps to as high as 300 Mbps in some areas. Fibre optic installation is on-going, so how far the different fibre optic networks extend is constantly changing. It is therefore well worth researching what kind of coverage each provider has in your area.
Digicel broadband for business and residential customers is available through their LTE network, offering internet of up to 12Mbps across all three Islands. The Digicel LTE Home Broadband is a ‘Plug and Play’ product meaning there is no installation required. There is no need for a fixed line. You can sign up on a fixed term contract and get the wireless modem for free. Or purchase the modem and activate a plan on pay as you go.
FLOW has replaced much of their copper wires across Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac with fibre optic, so can offer superfast broadband across the two Islands. Packages are offered to suit different needs and household sizes, from 10Mbps to 1GB. FLOW’s superfast broadband customers can access a range of FLOW TV packages, plus choose additional channels and enjoy HD entertainment. Discounts are offered on bundles starting at CI$99. FLOW offers free installation when you sign up for their services and no contract options. TV packages include US and Latin American programming plus Video on Demand content. FLOW TV uses cloud technology to store programmes, so you can watch and record multiple shows at the same time with only one TV box. You can receive a free demo online at www.discoverflow.ky or by visiting a FLOW retail store.
At the time of writing, Logic’s fibre optic network is available in West Bay, Seven Mile Beach area, George Town, South Sound, Prospect, Savannah and Bodden Town. Logic hopes to have extended the network to cover the whole of Grand Cayman by the end of 2019. Logic offers 5, 10, 15, 25, 50, 75 and 100 Mbps plans where fibre optic is available. Residential plans start from CI$59 per month, up to CI$199 with no contract. Logic TV, with anywhere from 25 to 140 channels, plus the ability to add on packages, is also available in fibre areas. Elsewhere, traditional cable TV is offered, with up to 53 channels. Logic customers signing up for both fibre TV and internet, during the promotional period, will not pay an installation fee. Installation takes approximately one week. For more information visit www.logic.ky or call (345) 745 5555.
C3 Pure Fibre offers a wide selection of fibre optic-based services that provide unparalleled speed, reliability, affordability and security. C3 Pure Fibre serves both residential and business customers with high speed WiFi internet, TV, phone and IP services. They offer very fast bandwidths with a secure and reliable connectivity and guaranteed up/download speeds. Standalone Internet packages range from 15 to 300 Mbps and start at CI$49 per month with no contract options and no hidden fees. They offer a 14-day money back guarantee for new residential customers. Internet and TV bundles start from as low as CI$95 per month for over 60 channels. See the Running a Business chapter for details on fitting out your office. They offer a variety of solutions from small business offerings to more complex enterprise grade solutions such as MPLS and SD-WAN. For more information visit www.c3.ky or call (345) 333 3333.