| 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. |
