| Ads to be removed They should also remove the Satellite internet ads, AOL and all the others that promise high-speed bandwidth like cable ,DSL or Tx, but work off of a burst data transfer principle. These are the ones that get my goat.
I routinely hookup networks for home users that "Just got satellite an want it on all computers". Then they gripe about the speed not being as fast as the DSL/Cable/Tx that they were led to believe.
Problem is that the sales staff and marketing engine don't explain the difference between the "feel" of different broadband connections til the sale is done and the complaints start up. Then it's up to us little guys to take the brunt of the gripes.
Just my two cents...
Randy |
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gpancner
join:2001-09-27
Nine Mile Falls, WA | it's hard to believe anyone would pay for satellite internet - it is really a rip-off! |
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| said by gpancner:
it's hard to believe anyone would pay for satellite internet - it is really a rip-off!
I'm not sure that I would agree that Satellite is a complete rip-off. I have had Starband for 2 years now, and consistently get downloads around 500kbps, uploads around 96kbps. My connection is much more reliable than the wireless provider is town, even in the winter with snow problems. If you can get cable or DSL - then do it, but satellite is a viable option if you cannot. The key to satellite installations is the installer. If they do their job right, you'll likely have an ok connection. Yes there are issues with satellite - it's not for gaming, people have had legitimate problems, and it's not for the weak of heart, but I live in the Sierra Nevada foothills and it's the better of two evils.
JMHO. |
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