Every household, business or institution in Perú with a television is capable of receiving a television signal (using an aerial, satellite dish, cable or other means). Public service broadcasting in Perú (not cable TV) means comprehensive radio and television services that are free to transmit programmes that entertain, educates, inform and cater for all members of the community, providing news and current affairs programmes.
There are plenty of Tv channels in Perú (depending on the area you are located). Between the most important ones that are broadcasted in Lima, we can highlight:
There are three major cable providers in Perú:
There are many different options for accessing the Internet from your home. Common methods of Internet access by users include:
The option you choose can depend on cost, connection speed, quality of connection and whether a service is available in your area.
The main Peruvian broadband providers are:
WiFi is offered around the city for free and it is available 24/7 at various hotspots. For example, you find numerous public places with free Wi-Fi around big shopping malls, cafes and restaurants, especially in Miraflores and San Isidro. All Starbucks and hotels/hotels also offer Wi-Fi service, most are free, but at some places you will be charged.
At Jorge Chavez International Airport you have free Wi-Fi at the waiting hall, at the VIP lounge, at Perú Plaza (food court) and at the national and international departure hall.
Other public places with free Wi-Fi include some parks like Parque Kennedy in Miraflores, the Municipality in Miraflores on Av. Larco (at the waiting hall and library), Parque de la Amistad at the corner of Av. Benavides and Caminos del Inca in Surco, and parts of the district of Magdalena del Mar.
In Perú, many people do not own their own computer or have Internet access at home (unless it is on their mobile phone).
However, you can find Internet cafes everywhere in Lima. Size, equipment and speed differ from location to location. But all Internet cafes offer at least moderate fast Internet access and national and international calls via Skype.
Better ones provide additional services like printing, scanning, CD / DVD copying and instant messaging. Prices are very reasonable and are set around US$ 1 per hour.
Update 21/12/2021
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