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Does anyone have any information on this place? I don't often go into Ajijic or beyond because of the traffic, but I was scooting along and saw this place for the first time. TIA.

I'm really sorry to hear that. We didn't agree on almost anything, but he was often quite entertaining. RIP, Senor Snork.

I've just PM'd you.

THE FINAL UPDATE: I checked the speeds just a few minutes ago and got this: TELMEX (fiber optics) 26.14 download 8.41 upload Starlink satellite 143.08 " 2.03 " Starlink/w range ex. 79.57 " 3.39 " While 26.14 is a definite improvement over the original circus, it's still pales in comparison to the satellite. The nice thing is that it's fast enough for most streaming, so we'll probably keep it for a bit longer as a backup. Who knows what tomorrow will bring, but it's always nice to have choices. My take on all of this is that for those of you about to have fiber optics installed, be sure to check EVERYTHING before the guys leave and that you're comfortable with the answers. I don't think they're bad people or were trying to set us up or anything like that, but they're definitely on the clock for the time that they spend at each place and you might be the one where they accidentally forget something. JMHO

I'll take it if it's still available.

And how many will lose their jobs because the employer can't/won't pay? It sounds like a good idea on paper, but reality may be very different (I'm not taking a stand on this, just an observation).

The last I checked, it was about 30, so someone must have toggled something or whatever they do. It's really strange because we got the SMS that said they couldn't provide fiber optics yet it was there (barely). Today, it came in at a respectable speed, yet no SMS. For now, we'll keep it as a backup, but Starlink has my loyalty.

Mine are androids and when I'm asked if I want Google to recognize the device, I say yes, but it still happens. I have to be fair and say that I'm clueless, so there may be something that I'm missing. It's a pita, but better safe than sorry and all of the other cliches.

THE UPDATE: First, a big THANK YOU! to Ibarra. The installers left without connecting our phone line to the modem (or much else if I'm honest) and so we tried the direct connect. It worked. Whoo hoo, we have telephones again. There are still a few problems to be ironed out, but the main one is gone. I'm still of the opinion that I'd rather stick with Starlink (waaaaaay faster) and cells but we'll keep it for now as a backup. So, once again Chapala.com came through with help - thank you all!

Thanks all for the suggestions, but right now we don't have a fiber optics line as evidenced by the non-existent speed and conflicts.The installation was poorly done because the reps had been here a while and wanted to go to their next job. Meanwhile, we are far worse off than we were before they got here. Thank goodness it was free because I'd hate to think we paid for this crap. Hubby is going to try the above suggestions, along with a few others, but this is pushing me more to cancel TE,LMEX permanently. Starlink is fantastic and we have cell phones, so why bother? ETA: we do have cordless phones. BTW, has TELMEX opened back up for customer service?

I get hit every single time with the 2 step process and have passwords (PIN) on every single device. Obviously, I'm a technodino, so I'll just grumble a bit and realize that technology has not only knocked me down and run over me, it's backing up and reversing on my a** a few more times.

Well, it finally happened. I received probably half a dozen SMS messages on my phone to tell me that fiber optic was now available, but when I got to the calendar to make an appointment, nothing was available (so why bother sending a message?). Anyway, yesterday came the knock on the door as a very courteous TELMEX installer asked me if we wanted the fiber optic installed as they were doing it for two of our neighbors. Of course, we did! Even though we have satellite, why not as a backup, right? Whoo boy, was that a big mistake. Installation was...hmmm...interesting, but I won't go into all of the details because most are small things. Let's just say that they were here a lot longer than they expected to be. For the longest time, the signal wasn't there. Finally, it was, but we couldn't connect. Then, we could connect, but not our range extender. One of two computers had problems but we figured it was a problem with that particular one since the other one was working. The guys leave. About this same time, I get an SMS from TELMEX apologizing and saying that they were unable to provide the fiber optic to us (??????). So, if we try to connect using it (because it's there), the speed is...ready?...3.11 download and .93 upload. Wow, what amazing speed. I'm blinded by the rushing wind! I just did another one and got 9.06 and 3.35 -- still less than the old modem. Then, I tested using our range extender and the satellite... for 135.13 download and and 7.61 upload. Oh, and after the guys left, we lost phone service and it still isn't back. So..TELMEX???

It's definitely here on this end. I have to use my cell phone or tablet every time I open up Google. It's a pita 2 step verification process. Blech.

OK, I'm obviously no expert, but we would rather give back to CFE than worry that the next toy added means that we'll have to pay more than the minimum. We like to use our electric appliances, tools, and toys and don't want to have to worry about whether or not CFE is going to gouge us. When we added quite a few more lights around our property, no worries. That satellite dish that gives us great internet but takes quite a few KW? No worries. Cameras around the property? No sweat...and on and on. I think it really boils down to your own level of comfort. To answer the OP's original question, if you make more than you use, you'll only pay the minimum. Your "balance" carries over each billing period until the end of the year and then it starts over. The good news is that you'll build up your credits before and after rainy season (when you may use more than you make), so you shouldn't have to worry unless you've suddenly added a LOT of appliances or didn't quite get the right number of panels. This was one of the hubby's best suggestions for our house (not that I'll admit it to him!). ETA: just a thought (someone who knows, please comment)...since CFE provides very heavily subsidized electricity for low usage, doesn't this help those who aren't as financially stable as most of us? If our extra KWs help others, great!

I'm truly sorry about your health, Pedro but you just stepped from oversharing photos to photos that overshare. Sorry, but those were creepy. ETA: judging by Johanson's repeated attempts to calm you down with unbelievable kindness and patience, yes, he has shown the board what kind of person he is and what you are.

MtnMama, I absolutely agree with you BUT they gave no diagnosis at all. He was brought in to their "ER," hooked up on a non-functioning machine, basically ignored and left on his own until an IV bag was empty. That was the total sum of the care. When he was discharged, someone (doc? nurse? floor cleaner?) just gave me a piece of paper and said that he should have "X" checked out. No sense of emergency, nothing. IT WAS AN EMERGENCY. I tried to speak with the doctor, any doctor, and was blown off by several individuals. It took Dr. Rodriguez (the son) less than 10 seconds to tell me what was happening. There is a lot more to it than that simple explanation, but there is no way either of us will ever step over their threshold again. So, please understand that I am not a fan. FWIW, this wasn't the first time we were underwhelmed, but it was the last.

Am I the only one who saw a Slinky?

I've said this before, and I'll say it again...the utter lack of care at SAH could've resulted in spouse's death. Period. I will forever be grateful for the immediate care and knowledge that Dr. Rodriguez displayed when I went for a 2nd opinion. The only reason I went elsewhere was because going into Ajijic is a nightmare and RMC started out so promisingly. The potential here is incredible, but the greed seems to get in the way.

I used to be a VERY big fan of RMC. Great service, fair prices, etc, etc. Unfortunately, I think they are associated with Lakeside Medical Group and...well, I'll leave it at that. Unfortunately, SAH is not an improvement. Maybe one day someone will actually connect the dots and realize the great potential here lakeside if they JUST STOP LOOKING AT US AS WALKING WALLETS and provide the service, with qualified personnel, at the going rate. For us, it's Hospital Ajijic (love Dr. Rodriguez, the father) for most things and Guadalajara specialists for the rest.

Fair enough and tks for the info. This websites gets a lot of 1 hit wonders with an agenda, so it's nice to see one that is not.

While the website looks legit, it's interesting that this is the first time that NovaOp has posted. It could be legit (sorry if it is), or...

I keep getting an SMS to switch to fiber, but when I hit the appointment link, everything is full. Hmmmmm... thank goodness we have Starlink.

Wow, we live in CH, too, and felt nothing. We didn't know anything had happened until the news. We're lucky that our house is on pure volcanic rock (as are many others) because some areas are little more than sand. I hope everyone is ok and that no one had any major damages.

Why not share if you've had a good experience?

Highly recommend Dr. Eudoro Orozco at RMC. Did peripheral arterial angioplasty for hubby and he was excellent. More importantly, he's a vascular specialist. Not that it should matter, but he's totally bilingual and very personable. ETA: I can't give you a price since it was a different procedure and age, condition, and other factors have to be considered, but it was an overnight stay.