San Jose - Post Report Question and Answers

Is high-speed home Internet access available? How long does it typically take to install it after arrival?

I do not use local phone service for personal phone, but my work phone service is middling. Internet is good though and about $50-60 a month, depending on the service provider, which is dependent on where you live. I've heard other people having difficulty with internet, but ours has been fine. - May 2024


Yes, now Post is helping with installation before arrival. - Sep 2020


It is avaiable and didn't take that long to get, but its far more expensive than some other countries we've been in and for a much lower bandwidth. And there are days, like Saturday nights, when you have the idea the entire neighborhood are all on Netflix together when you don't think you are really getting what you paid for...but still, its adequate enough. - Jul 2018


"Decent" but not great, a combo package of TV/ Internet will cost about $80 a month- Don't expect Google fiber though. Installation times are not that long. - Dec 2016


OK Internet speed for US$50 per month. - Feb 2016


Yes, moderately expensive. Infrastructure is improving but not great so it can be spotty. - Apr 2014


Internet is available through a couple of companies. It goes out frequently. The average for our internet & cable, which includes movie & sports channels, is approximately $120 per month. For long-distance calling, I recommend Vonage or another VOIP service. - Jun 2013


We also have high speed internet through Amnet. - Aug 2011


Fifty dollars/month. - Feb 2010


Yes. Reasonable, I don't remember the exact price. - Jul 2008


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