Even at it's worst during peak hours (5:00pm - 11:00pm EST) it is still 5 times or more faster than dial-up and 40-50 times faster at virtually all other times. Viewing videos (U-tube, metacafe, etc..) may stutter during peak hours (or not, depending on the satellite load) but all other times is fantastic (1000-1300 Kbps). Downloads which were once impossible are now possible and much less painful.

My experience is different. Can't get on AT ALL during peak times - kids can never get on after school - and during early evening it goes from nothing to 10 minute loading PER PAGE (i am not exaggerating either). Sometimes longer. Videos during peak hours? Ha! that'll never happen!!!