[lotus]

I'm on satellite and just ran this test at the bandwidthplace:

1.1 megabits per second
Your raw speed was 1127168.52 bits per second which is the same as:
Communications

1.1 megabits per second How communication devices are rated. Kilo means 1,000 and mega means 1,000,000. Examples include 56k modem and 10Mbit Ethernet

Storage

137.6 kilobytes per second The way data is measured on your hard drive and how file sharing and FTP programs measure transfer speeds. Kilo is 1,024 and mega is 1,048,576.

1MB file download

7.4 seconds

The time it would take you to download a 1 megabyte file at this speed.

Rating
Compared to all connection types worldwide, yours is fantastic

[RandallFlagg]

I do 1MB in three seconds on my satellite. I love it.

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

Neither DSL nor cable is available in my area. I've noticed several different options for satellite, but am confused by them. Maybe you can help me out here.

What is the cost?
Do you also have to subscribe to satellite TV?
Do you have to have an extra phone line in your house, or can you duplex from the satellite dish itself?
How stable is satellite?
Are static IP addresses offered?
Is the setup more like DSL or more like cable?