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08-07-2006, 04:31 PM
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Anyone have satellite internet? What are your likes/dislikes? I know its a bit expensive but I have not found any cable or DSL available for me.
08-07-2006, 04:34 PM
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It flat out sucks. My dad'* friend has it (she is out in the middle of nowhere, has NO choice) and she hates it. Only a 762k connection and pays 59.99/mo and paid 250.00 for installation and the cable modem! 
08-07-2006, 04:40 PM
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That is my situatuon also. Dial-up or satellite. Price is the same too. Or can go 1M for 69.99. Does the connection go to crap when it is cloudy/rainy?
08-07-2006, 04:41 PM
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it isn't as bad as it used to be , with needing a phone line for the return signal. If it'* your only option... beggers can't be choosers.
They do keep a close eye on the AUP. If they think you are sucking too much bandwidth, they throttle you.
They do keep a close eye on the AUP. If they think you are sucking too much bandwidth, they throttle you.
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Yes it does. Even with her having a rainguard and being mounted really sturdy, when big storms come, it goes out and you do have to keep the dish clean when it snows.
08-07-2006, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Chinski
That is my situatuon also. Dial-up or satellite. Price is the same too. Or can go 1M for 69.99. Does the connection go to crap when it is cloudy/rainy?
08-07-2006, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bonneville94V688
Yes it does. Even with her having a rainguard and being mounted really sturdy, when big storms come, it goes out and you do have to keep the dish clean when it snows.
08-07-2006, 06:52 PM
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Yeah my buddy has it out in the middle of nowhere... I went over and used it once and i was like DYING it was so slow.
He pays for a 1MB connection and I tested it on a PERFECT sunny day and they speed test said 300 mbps so..i dunno!
my opinion...its alot to pay, but if you dont have much of a choice..then hey, dont suffer with dialup!
He pays for a 1MB connection and I tested it on a PERFECT sunny day and they speed test said 300 mbps so..i dunno!
my opinion...its alot to pay, but if you dont have much of a choice..then hey, dont suffer with dialup!
08-07-2006, 06:53 PM
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got home and saw a brochure from www.wildblue.com. How'* that for a coincidence. 1.5Mbps for 49.95/month. Full sat signal up and down.