The Wait is Finally Over!
Beginning 7:30pm tonight, the 250.000 new GSM lines will be ready for sale to the public after a long wait. The head of the "móviles" at the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) - the state monopoly on telecommunications - Orlando Cascante, says that many stores will be open late tonight to be the first to fill customer orders. ICE offices close at 5pm, but tomorrow (Tuesday) morning you can bet that the lines will be long.

Reporting Lost or Stolen Phone Will be More Secure As 193 Operators Now Available 24/7
Have had your cellular telephone disconnected and for no apparent reason by jealous lover or enemy? According to Orlando Cascante, head of mobile services for the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), it happens and ICE cannot do much about it. For now.

Foreign Awards for Hotels
Three hotels located in Costa Rica were awarded international recognition for their quality and their environmental practices.

International Research Network
Costa Rica has in operation all of the mechanisms of the National Research and Education Network (CR2Net), which will enable scientists and researchers to access a vast array of databases and technology resources around the world.

Puntarenas-Paquera Ferry Will Be Suspended for Two Days
Heading off to Paquera and points beyond tomorrow? Well, be advised that the ferry service between Puntarenas and Paquera will be suspended tomorrow Tuesday Dec 6 and Wednesday Dec 7 to allow for repair and maintenance of Paquera ramps.

India Wants More Trade
The second world largest growing economy, India, wants more trade with Costa Rica. This was confirmed by Primrose R. Sharma, acting ambassador from the India Trade Office in Panama.