Satellite internet - which way to go?

[musixian]

I'm researching the best deal/service for satellite internet, since I'm moving to an area without cable (how is THAT possible), and I'm wondering what expertise you guys can provide from experience or even word of mouth!?!?

And, no, there really isn't any other option: I can't get cable and I'm physically and psychologically unable to go back to dialup. I'm sure many of you can relate!

 

[froinlaven]

Ask questions in IWANNA, not hot deals.

 

[Desslok]

Originally posted by: musixian
I'm researching the best deal/service for satellite internet, since I'm moving to an area without cable (how is THAT possible), and I'm wondering what expertise you guys can provide from experience or even word of mouth!?!? And, no, there really isn't any other option: I can't get cable and I'm physically and psychologically unable to go back to dialup. I'm sure many of you can relate!

IF you game online at all prepare for some serious lag.

 

[Miramonti]

Originally posted by: froinlaven
Ask questions in IWANNA, not hot deals.

The IWANNA thread is for thoughts in exile. Post it in Off Topic and you'll get more assistance.

 

[HotshoT69]

Have you seen em?

 

[SinMen]

Satellite internet - which way to go?

I think it sometimes go up, sometimes go down, other times it will go left, or may be go right.

 

[lokitech]

satellite internet pricing have came down so its no a bad option. and the oval dish gets lot better reception then the old round ones.

besides this post is in the wrong forum...

 

[WTT0001]

Oval vs. round dishes have nothing to do with internet via satellite (and the round dish actually gets better reception because we only have to "tune" it to one satellite not 2 or 3 where we have to balance the signals out).

Anyway, there is really only 2 options for satellite internet, Starband (dishnetworks version) and DirecWay (DirecTVs version). I don't install Starband so I have no comment on it.

Direcway has an average bandwith of 700-900 down/20-40 up, the problem is lag (750 ms or so). Also, right now, Direcway uses a "special" software program installed on the computer to make it run. This will soon change with the introduction of the DW6000 (current is the DW4000). The DW6000 uses an ethernet interface and can be easily routed out and also eliminates a lot of other problems (software on the computer, initial dial-up problems (registration) and other stuff) the DW4000 uses a USB interface and only can be shared using a proxy type software. The problem: the DW6000s release date could be as late as January of next year (or as early as September 23rd).

That being said, have fun

WTT

Any questions, PM me and I will do my best to answer them for ya

 

[SKORPI0]

Wrong Forum.

Ask here >>> DSL Reports - Satellite Forum.

Satellite Forum FAQ. Hope this helps. Have a nice day/night.