 seamanPremium
join:2000-12-08
Seattle, WA | Caps are not cool Caps are the modern day broadband equivalent of the ol' bait and switch technique.
As fas as *access* is concerned I would estimate 99% of the earth's surface is now served by some form of broadband whether it's DSL, Cable, BPL, Wi-Fi or SATELLITE.
If *low-cost* broadband service is not available in your area it's time to pony up the extra dough for higher speeds OR it's time to move out of the jungle and back to civilization.  |
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 JRW2R.I.P. Mom, Brian, Ziggy, Max and Zen.Premium
join:2004-12-20
La La Land
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| said by seaman:As fas as *access* is concerned I would estimate 99% of the earth's surface is now served by some form of broadband whether it's DSL, Cable, BPL, Wi-Fi or SATELLITE. If *low-cost* broadband service is not available in your area it's time to pony up the extra dough for higher speeds OR it's time to move out of the jungle and back to civilization. You hit that one right on the head, broadband is available to almost EVERYONE, low cost access, and I do NOT consider $50 a month low cost, is another story. Advertising one speed, but limiting you when you try to use it is WRONG.... |
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evoxfanWaiting On Dsl Or Cable
join:2004-02-12
Daleville, AL | reply to seaman
said by seaman:As fas as *access* is concerned I would estimate 99% of the earth's surface is now served by some form of broadband whether it's DSL, Cable, BPL, Wi-Fi or SATELLITE. Satellite is not "true" broadband. You get low speeds( 400/40 is the average) and the latency makes gaming as well as other applications impossible. DSL, Cable, Wireless, T1, Fiber...are real broadband connections. Take satellite out and how many people is broadband available to?
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 BigCreekGod Is Good.Premium
join:2002-06-25
Heber Springs, AR | reply to seaman
said by seaman:As fas as *access* is concerned I would estimate 99% of the earth's surface is now served by some form of broadband whether it's DSL, Cable, BPL, Wi-Fi or SATELLITE. You've obviously never used SATELLITE if you think it is broadband. It's a more frustrating form of dial-up.
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seamanPremium
join:2000-12-08
Seattle, WA | reply to evoxfan
Actually, I setup a satellite system on a 180ft yacht last Friday. And yes, it sucked, but there arent any other options where that ship is headed. I also set up another satellite system in my own neighborhood for a guy that hates Comcast. His download is several times faster than the average dialup connection.
I stick by my original statement. 400 down *does* qualify as broadband. Is satellite a workable solution for gaming or file trading? Obviously not. |
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