JJV
Premium
join:2001-04-25
Seattle, WA
clubs: | Stick with dialup!
Your better off looking elsewhere for broadband. |
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jchambers28
join:2007-05-12
Alma, AR | satellite
another reason satellite internet sucks.I would go to an internet cafe or a libary before i would pay or deal with that crap. |
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BF69
join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN | reply to JJV
Re: Stick with dialup!
exactly what other choice is there for people that live out of range of cable and DSL? |
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CP81
join:2008-02-04 | reply to jchambers28
Re: satellite
I'd use a library or internet cafe if there was one around. I am rural and need the broadband if I want to stay in touch (which I do). So, yes, I'd sure like to know what the other options might be for those of us in the boonies.
Thanks. |
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dishrich
join:2006-05-12
Springfield, IL
| reply to BF69
Re: Stick with dialup!
said by BF69  :exactly what other choice is there for people that live out of range of cable and DSL? Many around here use wireless internet, like DTN Speednet.
While it sure ain't DSL or cable, it's certainly better than any satellite internet service. |
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JJV
Premium
join:2001-04-25
Seattle, WA
clubs: | reply to CP81
Re: satellite
When I was in the boonies I went with dual dialup modems. I got tired to paying the sat company for nothing. |
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jhawk
@myvzw.com | reply to BF69
Re: Stick with dialup!
EVDO>Satellite |
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bradleym
join:2002-08-05
Dunfermline, IL | HughesNet Sucks.
1xRTT cellular is better than Hughesnet. I'm not joking. |
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BF69
join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN
| reply to dishrich
Re: Stick with dialup!
said by dishrich :said by BF69 :exactly what other choice is there for people that live out of range of cable and DSL? Many around here use wireless internet, like DTN Speednet. While it sure ain't DSL or cable, it's certainly better than any satellite internet service. There is nothing like that in my area. So people like my best friend that lives a mere 3 miles from city limits is stuck with dial-up or satelite. I guess the governemnt wants people like my friend to move out of the "boonies" and move to town since they don't seem to care. |
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CP81
join:2008-02-04
| reply to JJV
Re: satellite
Obviously I know zip about this stuff other than I am presently relying on Hughes for connection from the boonies.
Dial Up modems I need phone lines, right? We don't have phone lines or cell service where I am. So I still need the dish (I think)... |
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SierraRob
join:2007-01-10
Prather, CA
 ·Unwired Broadband ..
| The real problem is...
The scary thing about satellite internet is that, because it essentially provides coverage to 100% of the country, it allows the whole ISP industry and its pet trade groups to proudly proclaim that there is 100% broadband coverage everywhere, and therefore no regulation or pressure needs to be brought upon the incumbent providers. They can go on redlining to their heart's content, while the government looks the other way. The actual speed and quality the 100% service matters not at all. |
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justmy2cents
@centurytel.net | I can't believe
How can people pay that kind of money for their Fap's, Bad customer service etc. If i had to choose i would go for dial-up anytime.Overall it would be as fast but a lot cheaper and not the hassle. |
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HotRodFoto
Premium
join:2003-04-19
Denver, CO | reply to BF69
Re: Stick with dialup!
And what about using Sprint Mobile or even Verizon?? Just pop the card in your desktop and away you go! Have you looked to see if you can get it there? |
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Snickerdo
Premium
join:2001-02-28
Niagara Falls, ON
| reply to bradleym
Re: HughesNet Sucks.
said by bradleym :1xRTT cellular is better than Hughesnet. I'm not joking. That's very, very true. |
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knkayotte
join:2001-02-02
Camp Verde, AZ
 ·Qwest.net
 ·Packet8
| Never worked for us either
Most of our work sites are in remote to semi remote locations. We needed HSI and use Sat HSI for years. Under performed from day 1.
Luckly DSL, WISP's, and Cable are more widely available to us now. But some of our locations still need to use Sat. HSI.
Painfully mediocre describes them to a tee. |
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SierraRob
join:2007-01-10
Prather, CA
·Unwired Broadband ..
| reply to JJV
Re: satellite
Even dialup is not always an option. Where I live, about 36000 feet from the phone company's central office, a dialup connection runs at about 4800 baud if I'm lucky, and disconnects every 10 minutes or so. Cellular wireless is no-go due to line-of-sight being blocked by nearby hills. So, satellite is truly the only option. They are truly a monopoly, and they know it and behave as one. |
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Schultz
@verizon.net | Don't forget the latency
Above all else, you have to take the fact that there is considerable latency when using this service. The time it takes for the signal to reach back and forth adds a large amount of latency so browsing the net will seem like dialup anyways. |
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packetscan
Premium
join:2004-10-19
Bridgeport, CT
clubs: | competitive option
And this is supposed to compete with dsl and cable..
*cough*Bullshit*cough8
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Reach out and Tap someone! |
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Just Rachel
occasional optimist
Premium
join:2003-07-10
Mccloud, CA | No options
No other options here in the sticks. If dial-up was available I'd take it just to save money. Hughes has been fine for me for 5 years. Of course I'm not a gamer or a big time downloader. |
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donwylie
join:2006-04-01
Mckinney, TX | Glad I'm gone
Happiest day was when I dumped their service when DSL became available for me. Their service is a joke.
don |
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