What about satellite service, how good and how expensive is the service?
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Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator
Satellite service is really expensive, and not worth it.
The problem with satellite internet is the delays between the satellite and your computer - really high latencies. Not good for online gaming at all.
Also, the download and upload speeds are terrible. I wouldn't recommend it. -
You would be better off getting a wireless PCI Card from Verizon or something and you pay a certian amount a month. It basically work were cell phones work. Just my suggestion.
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Well, if you are in the middle of nowhere, it is the only choice. I think the lowest I have seen it is about $50 a month, but you also have to buy the equipment which runs $500-600. You might save a few bucks buying it on ebay. Typically the speed is around 400k which is fine for surfing, but if you are a heavy downloader it probably wont be a big enough pipe.
Satellite Service
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by vlro, Oct 6, 2005.