[AT] O/T satellite internet

[John Wilkens]

I've used HughesNet for about 4 years now (used to be "Direcway") 
with very good success.  Service is consistent and has only been down 
about once a year for a few minutes.  Twice I had to hose the sleet 
off the dish that was plastered on it from high winds.  It's 
broadband that for me downolads at 1038Kbps (just tested it).  Not as 
fast as cable but NO comparison to phone line!  Cost is $60/mo.   We 
like it a lot.    John W.



At 04:00 PM 02/06/2007, you wrote:
>Charles..ask them what they mean by "A clear view of the southern sky?"  ie,
>snow, rain, clouds, etc.
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>I've heard nothing but bad about satellite internet.
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>Regards,
>Rickin the boonies of Mt.
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>PS:  Weclome to retirement!!! Live is good!
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>When I retire, the one thing I will really miss is the high-speed
>internet connection.  At home I have only dial-up available.  The power
>company keeps saying they will implement BPL, but I think they are
>having problems with the technology.  Anybody have advice on HughesNet
>satellite service to share?  I am told by some that upload speeds are
>not all that good.
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