Originally posted by Rick
Currently 56k and I can usually connect at 50.6k but I'm looking into the starband satellite internet setup, since cable or DSL is not going to be available for several years yet.
I just need to reconcile myself to the $70/mo price tag.
Hoping the price drops when there are more services to choose from... Supposedly around next February
How good is the whole satelite internet thing? Someone I knew online looked into it, and found that it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. But that was 1-2 years ago. What is it like now?
Originally posted by Rick
StarBand... http://www.starband.com is now offering two-way satellite internet access and claiming 500kbps down and 150kbps up speeds but at the moment, they're asking about $400 for the reciever/transmitter and the dish, plus $70/month for the service. No telephone line is needed. A true satellite system
Originally posted by Webdude
How good is the whole satelite internet thing? Someone I knew online looked into it, and found that it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. But that was 1-2 years ago. What is it like now?
You dont want it. I know some using it and they all say the same. If you download too much, you are disconnected and have to reconnect. Same with idle time....which is about 5-10 minutes. If at all possible in your area, use cable or dsl instead. You'll have a lot less aggravation.