You may be surprised to know that the Internet is much more accessible in Nicaragua compared to Costa Rica. The telecommunications industry in Nicaragua has been privatized for well over 10 years, attracting international companies to invest heavily in infrastructure and offer a wide range of products and services. High speed Internet access is available at most larger hotels, and residential service is provided by a handful of reliable companies throughout the country.
 
The most recent addition to the Nicaragua network is 3G technology.  You now have the ability to access the web from virtually anywhere along Nicaragua's Pacific coast, and of course in the main cities and towns. Key real estate developments including Gran Pacifica, Rancho Santana, Hacienda Iguana, Marina de Guacalito, and others have installed cell towers on their property, bringing the convenience of voice and data services all the way to the beach. Rates are very reasonable and technologies like Skype and Vonage have made the connection to family, friends, and work very convenient and inexpensive.