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The market for telecommunication has been liberalized. Ther are several providers of telecommunication providing solutions for Fixed line, Mobile, Internet and Data..
The local telecommunication infrastructure is a sophisticated network, consisting of 5ESS digital exchanges. These digital exchanges have a high capacity, which can easily be expanded through its modular architecture. This provides a wide variety of advanced telecommunications services. The exchanges are interconnected by means of a fiber optic and digital microwave network in order to guarantee route diversity, high availability and reliability. The penetration rate of services is one of the highest in the region.
For international telecommunications, there is a network consisting of a 5ESS exchange, Standard A and Standard B earth stations, an international telex exchange and a digital microwave system. With the available infrastructure, customers are provided with IDR and IBS satellite services. The earth stations are equipped for video up and down linking. International direct and operator-assisted calls are possible to all countries in the world.
Aruba is a landing point of the Pan American Submarine Cable System, and is connected with the world fiber optic network. International calls can be made to all countries in the world dircertly or via international operator service.
There is a packet switching node for credit card validation purposes and additional data communication services. Digital Leased Lines and Frame Relay services are also available. A mobile communication infrastructure and a new city-paging system for tone, voice (mail), numeric and alphanumeric options. A cellular telephone and trunking system (public mobile radio system) is available. Internet service has been provided since 1995 in Aruba. DSL service provides the speed factor for Internet on the island. WI-FI service at different hotspots on the island, bring the technology of wireless Internet to various locations, conveniently located for use..
Service providers:
SETAR N.V. Seroe Blanco Phone: 297 525 1000 Fax: 297 5251001 Website: www.setar.aw DIGICEL ARUBA L.G. Smith Blvd. 60, Oranjestad
Phone: 297 522 2222
Fax: 297 522 2223
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