This morning we got up early to go to TelMex to get our new wireless modem. The account was already set up for us by the listing agent, Noe, who we learned had also picked up the modem several weeks ago. Unfortunately Noe is not in Mexico right now, and the modem is probably in his home. Happily, TelMex knew most of this, so they gave us a loaner with no fuss or bother.
But here's what gave me pause: the rate. Internet and telephone service will cost 389 pesos per month, but the first 3 months are almost free.
Let me put that in perspective. The first 3 months will cost $2.65 CAD per month, after which the rate jumps to about 32 bucks. This gets us high speed internet, plus telephone with free unlimited long distance calling to Canada, the US and within Mexico, as well as to 50 other countries in the world. Holy crap!
Alex Sgroi, (ex-chef of Alex's Kitchen in Elora, with whom we had dinner last night in his new pasta restaurant), said, "Don't compare." It is good advice, as in, lots of things are different here, many of them good, but they don't have potatoes. Also the tomatoes sometimes suck.
You can't compare. Everything is what it is. All you can choose is how you interact with it.
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