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    Satellite Service

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by vlro, Oct 6, 2005.

  1. vlro

    vlro Newbie

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    What about satellite service, how good and how expensive is the service?
     
    vlro, Oct 6, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    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.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 6, 2005
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  3. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    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.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 6, 2005
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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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.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 7, 2005
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