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Anyone have experience with Satellite Internet?
2/6/06 | me

Posted on 02/06/2006 3:05:20 PM PST by alnick

I've moved to an area where neither DSL nor cable internet is available. It appears that my only high speed options are DirectWay or Wild Blue, both satellite.

I'd love to hear some feedback from users or former users of these services.

Thanks.


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1 posted on 02/06/2006 3:05:21 PM PST by alnick
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I have Direcway at home. It is MUCH better than dialup. Not as wonderful as cable internet.

The new equipment is also faster.


2 posted on 02/06/2006 3:06:41 PM PST by abner (Looking for a new tagline- Next outrage please!- Got it! PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS LOST IN THE USA!)
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To: alnick

It will go out in a storm quicker than the satellite TV. But it really has to be nasty out and your computer should be off any way at that point.


3 posted on 02/06/2006 3:07:37 PM PST by abner (Looking for a new tagline- Next outrage please!- Got it! PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS LOST IN THE USA!)
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To: alnick

All I can tell you is that I have a satellite dish and modem for a company who provides internet service. And when I went to their website to see about signing up, I quickly changed my mind.

The cost PER MONTH was $550!!!!

Whoa!


4 posted on 02/06/2006 3:07:45 PM PST by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: abner

Thanks Abner.


5 posted on 02/06/2006 3:08:25 PM PST by alnick
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Cell phone companies are beginning to offer home internet service, so if you can get a cell signal, that might be an alternative.


6 posted on 02/06/2006 3:09:22 PM PST by Dog Gone
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Ouch! The cost per month I'm looking at for either Wild Blue or Direct Way is in the $50 - 70 range.

Up front between $400 and $600.

Sigh. I miss my cable.


7 posted on 02/06/2006 3:10:11 PM PST by alnick
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I've had Direcway for about a year and a half. I like it lots.The only problems we've had are from time to time we move into an area where the signal is difficult to lock on to. I've had to call for help in those instances.


8 posted on 02/06/2006 3:12:12 PM PST by abigailsmybaby ("This is the sort of English up with which I will not put." Winston Churchill)
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To: alnick

No experience but I think this type connections are used by motor home owners a lot. You may check with some of them.


9 posted on 02/06/2006 3:12:43 PM PST by deport
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To: alnick

Well, the satellite dish and modem was something that my sister had picked up in a house hold sale which she gave to me.

Needless to say. It's sitting 'unused' in the backyard!

:0)


10 posted on 02/06/2006 3:12:52 PM PST by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: alnick

I was thinking of looking into wireless cellular service, but I don't know if I can get it in my area. . . It's one of those things that I will have to know someone else that has it first.


11 posted on 02/06/2006 3:13:06 PM PST by abner (Looking for a new tagline- Next outrage please!- Got it! PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS LOST IN THE USA!)
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Cable is better for internet, Satellite better for TV, JMHO.


12 posted on 02/06/2006 3:13:55 PM PST by RockinRight (Attention RNC...we're the party of Reagan, not FDR...)
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To: alnick

Naturally, there's lag time in the satellite connection so it's not so great with games, but everything else should be cool and froody.


13 posted on 02/06/2006 3:14:05 PM PST by kenth
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Wireless DSL companies (using Motorola Canopy technology) have been popping up in many rural areas. Find out if that is available where you're at. It may be the best choice and less expensive.


14 posted on 02/06/2006 3:14:39 PM PST by monkapotamus
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To: Dog Gone
Cell phone companies are beginning to offer home internet service, so if you can get a cell signal, that might be an alternative.

I'm considering that. Cingular is the only provider out here that has close to decent reception for cell phones. Their Edge internet service costs $80 per month, and that's for 100 - 130K speeds. The 130K is the highest speed availabe. For $10 per month I'm getting 50k with dialup. Plus Cingular wants a 2-year commitment.

I'm going to be telecommuting for the company I worked for back home, so I'm going to need something better than dial-up, but what Cingular is offering doesn't seem worth it.

I've also checked ISDN, which is about 125k, and that would be $60 per month for the service plus $40 a month for the ISDN telephone line.

I love living out in the country, but I hate this part of it.

15 posted on 02/06/2006 3:15:10 PM PST by alnick
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To: RockinRight

I would love cable internet... My driveway is 1300 feet long.... My installation bill would be cost prohibitive at the moment.


16 posted on 02/06/2006 3:15:40 PM PST by abner (Looking for a new tagline- Next outrage please!- Got it! PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS LOST IN THE USA!)
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To: alnick
I have DirectWay it is great and expensive, with dialup backup. If you live in an obstructed area, try cable or DSL.
17 posted on 02/06/2006 3:15:42 PM PST by Little Bill (A 37%'r, a Red Spot on a Blue State, rats are evil.)
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To: Noumenon

What's the going rate for Starband now?


18 posted on 02/06/2006 3:16:40 PM PST by meadsjn
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The main thing I'm hoping to be able to do with the satellite connection is to use logmein.com. It will allow me to take remote control of the computer at the office I worked in when I lived in Louisiana. It will make my life much easier if I can find a way to do that efficiently. DIalup does not work with Logmein.com AT ALL. :-(


19 posted on 02/06/2006 3:17:39 PM PST by alnick
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I have used Direcway quite a bit. It is just fine for browsing & downloading, but it is no good for latency sensitive operations. This means online "twitch" games, VOIP, and VPN applications are pretty much unusable.


20 posted on 02/06/2006 3:18:53 PM PST by Countdown
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