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Re: HughesNet Gen 4 (USA Latest News) Gen4 has the capacity to supply decent plans with low cost overages. It is not even a matter of trying to make people think they don't have the capacity anymore. With 140gbps of capacity, it is simply "because we can."
Capacity issues are only a problem during peak anyway, which is when QoS is already implemented to handle congestion. Charging overages during periods of non-peak is purely for money. |
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I'm guessing that Hughes has determined that, if they sell additional bandwidth for a modest charge, people won't hesitate to use that additional bandwidth and that such additional bandwidth usage will stretch available bandwidth to the point of bogging down the system for all users.
NO...They are figuring you will go over and have no other option but to pay the $8 GB extortion fee. One reason out of a million....Your child's school requires them to perform research online and consumes all of the plans data within a week! |
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I'm guessing that Hughes has determined that, if they sell additional bandwidth for a modest charge, people won't hesitate to use that additional bandwidth and that such additional bandwidth usage will stretch available bandwidth to the point of bogging down the system for all users.
NO...They are figuring you will go over and have no other option but to pay the $8 GB extortion fee. One reason out of a million....Your child's school requires them to perform research online and consumes all of the plans data within a week! If your kid is using up GB's in a week or 2 for research, they are actually doing something else besides the research. |
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And mommy and daddy gets a bill for $300 bucks ... |
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said by ricky_005:Here is the Canadian Gen 4 plans that's been known for some time ... »www.xplornet.com/traffic-managem···tv-itmp/
Guess what, the US consumers gets the shaft again! And what are you going to do about it? Nothing because your going to sit back on your couch and Watch Xanax commercials warning you of side affects which could cause depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself, unusual risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger!
Its really funny how these plans have been known as you say for sometime, because until Hughes releases them i feel this is bogus at least for the U.S. maybe Canada knows something we all don't but I seriously doubt it |
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2 edits | Xplornet is known ... The info for HughsNet USA came from a dealer supposedly , so for now I can only assume its accurate.
I suspect HughesNet and Exede are colluding as we speak as not to start a data war. What ever the outcome may be they will balance things on both sides so they both continue to have the market cornered. Very soon the official plans will be released and I expect them to look very similar to Exede...Example: Verizion/AT&T
This has been the trend in the markets for some time.... Don't start a War....Raping the consumers is more fun and more profitable for Me Me Me Me and the share holders. Beside the Government has been bought and paid for by no other than your favorite corporations. |
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I just know how much satellite bandwidth cost in 1985 to light up a transponder 24 hours a day 7 days a week. $250 per hour on an unpopular ku bird at the time. I am grateful for what we get now and getting 60 gigs a month for $100.00 or so seems to be a bargain. |
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3 edits | said by A Tech :I just know how much satellite bandwidth cost in 1985 to light up a transponder 24 hours a day 7 days a week. $250 per hour on an unpopular ku bird at the time. I am grateful for what we get now and getting 60 gigs a month for $100.00 or so seems to be a bargain. What Country and which Corporation is giving you 60GB a month for $100.00? |
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said by sharkyyoung:said by ricky_005: quote:
I'm guessing that Hughes has determined that, if they sell additional bandwidth for a modest charge, people won't hesitate to use that additional bandwidth and that such additional bandwidth usage will stretch available bandwidth to the point of bogging down the system for all users.
NO...They are figuring you will go over and have no other option but to pay the $8 GB extortion fee. One reason out of a million....Your child's school requires them to perform research online and consumes all of the plans data within a week! If your kid is using up GB's in a week or 2 for research, they are actually doing something else besides the research. Not necessarily. Teachers these days assign assignments without the slightest regard for data usage. Especially in highschool, where teachers assign for students to watch hours of online videos for some of their projects. |
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1 edit | I just called Dish Network and the tech was unaware of »www.exede.com/exede-customers/la···ree-zone nothing has been said to him.
Dropped from the 15GB package to 10GB their lowest plan for $52 (tax), last month used 3.4GB so makes sense to save $30.
In 3 hours will test after midnight cst, odd wasn't able to check usage until logging out of Gmail.
Too be continued drinking coffee haha
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4 edits | I used 2.3 GB of data just last night on HughesNet during the free FAP period.
If I consumed the same amount every night for the month. I would have consumed 69 GB of data for just $79.00 a month
Its not a great deal but I'm not getting Raped.
If I was on there new GEN 4 SAT 30GB plan. I would be receiving a bill for $412.00 + TAX For that price I can get a T1 circuit for $269.00 and Eat all I want, run a domain, email server you name it on my server in the house! |
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Sounds VERY VERY tasty... Not very familiar with their throttling Scheme ...
Have heard rumors of very unfair throttling practices of users for simply using 75% of there data and they would throttle them down to a dial-up for using the data they payed for. And punish them even further by keeping them throttled down for weeks on end. Maybe someone can clear this up?
Maybe there is no colluding going on and there might be a Data War after all.... But I seriously doubt it though... Keeping fingers crossed there will be WAR!
There's still time for HughesNet to change there plans before releasing....Will have to wait and see. |
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Re: HughesNet Gen 4 (USA Latest News) CONFIRMED - Exede unlimited upload/download zone between 12-5 am.
»www.exede.com/exede-customers/la···ree-zone |
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hold on 60 gig for 100 bucks? where? who? and are they around me? |
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DITTO |
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Re: HughesNet Gen 4 (USA Latest News) said by ricky_005:For that price I can get a T1 circuit for $269.00 and Eat all I want, run a domain, email server you name it on my server in the house! I'd love to see you try. A T1 is pathetic now-a-days. The speeds equal standard DSL lines (1.5mbps DSL - 1.544mbps T1) and cost a few hundred a month not to mention the setup fees and repeaters. |
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1.544mbps can do Netflix, gaming, traditional web browsing, voip, etc. with a far lower latency than Hughes with unlimited usage. I'd argue that is a much more enjoyable experience than anything Hughes can offer. Only problem is the cost. If you are willing to pay the costs, why not? |
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$269.00 3 year lease.....Circuit on Ebay for $60 bucks... As for speed its not going to knock your socks off .... but at-less I know I'm going to get 1.5mb down and up and ultra low latency!
As for the experience its very good....used one for years...streaming video works just fine.
If the government truly wanted to bring broadband (T1) to the masses, it could easily be done cheaply using the copper infrastructure which is already is place. As for the current cost .... its a shame and always has been.
A T1 line for $80 bucks could be a reality if it wasn't for greedy corporate lobbyist. It would be a great deal ... than hughesNet and WildBlue would have to migrate to providing satellite cellular service for the masses .... Can you hear me now! |
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