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Re: [Exede] Way out on a limb - Excede FAP My local NRTC dropped off the Wildblue bandwagon recently. They failed to sign up for the new Exede program, leaving me without a co-op options to upgrade.
I agree it makes no sense to buy from Exede (unless you can get the Recovery Plan). Get it from Dish or a co-op, because you can get a better deal.
Hughesnet has already announced in their forum the "download zone" is going nowhere, including with the new Gen4 service.
I agree with others. There is a reason why Exede is not enforcing usage right now. I believe it is a strategic decision to avoid any critics of the service right now. They way they can get more users committed "upfront" before they bring the "hammer down" with the DAP.
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| I called DISH NETWORK about the EXEDE program/install (after being transferred three times, I finally got the correct dept......and I have no way of verifying, but I might have been speaking DIRECTLY an a ViaSat rep)
The ONLY benefit of ordering thru DISH is that you get $5 off your bill every month. THAT'S IT!......
the plans are the same, the rates are the same, and the the monthly lease fee is the same..... The rep stated that she "thought" the install/activation fee was $99 and not $149.
Also, the rep will NOT tell you about the monthly fee unless you quiz them on it.
I asked the rep why I should order from DISH instead of ViaSat instead, and the only confirmed benefit was $5 off your monthly bill *IF* you have dishnetwork already.
said by WildblueUser :I agree it makes no sense to buy from Exede (unless you can get the Recovery Plan). Get it from Dish or a co-op, because you can get a better deal.
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| said by compuguybna:The ONLY benefit of ordering thru DISH...
the plans are the same
Someone who posts on WB's Forum says, "10GB plan is only from Dish Network."
NRTC offers 10 GB plan also. |
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said by WildblueUser :I believe it is a strategic decision to avoid any critics of the service right now. ViaSat is an engineering company...one can only find "bugs" via taking it for a test ride. |
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Maybe I got a rep who didn't know what they were talking about?????
DrStrangLov> >Someone who posts on WB's Forum says, "10GB plan is only from Dish Network."
NRTC offers 10 GB plan also.
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| You do have to take things posted on the WB forum with a grain of salt. First, they won't let people post the "cons" about their system. If you post information that would be critical of their service, they will delete it. Second, many of the Wildblue users don't have a concept of what the competition offers. All they know is what they have had in the past with Wildblue. Now they have faster speed with no data caps. Will it all be postives with the caps in place and enforced? |
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| said by WildblueUser :You do have to take things posted on the WB forum with a grain of salt. First, they won't let people post the "cons" about their system.
can,t waite to sue |
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