OT: Any satellite internet users on SPS?

[SyonaraStanz]

The Cspire thread got me curious about internet providers. My only option for internet is satellite. Do any of you use satellite providers? If so, who do you use, and what do you think?

Thanks in advance.

 

[drail14me]

We've had Hughes for several years now. It sucks so bad that I'm trying to get a federal broadband grant to bring some other service to our community.

Data limits suck! Speed sucks! Overseas tech support sucks!

However, there is no better alternative. I'll keep them until there is a better option then drop them like a rock.

 

[Carlton31698]

I have Dishnet, which is the same as hughesnet since Dish bought Hughes, and yea it sucks for all the reasons drail14me stated. I have a cspire hotspot as well and it is about the same.

 

[SyonaraStanz]

I just cancelled Dish due to their crappy speeds, and I got them to waive the early termination fees. The first month I had it, my speeds were around 20 mbps, but after that they were normally less than dial up. Speeds would sometimes be around 6 - 9 mbps, but they told me I should never fall below 9. I may try Exede next. I've heard better things about them, and they're launching a new satellite supposedly early next year.

 

[Carlton31698]

I have about given up on having good internet out here, the sad thing is metrocast (I think) ran cable down my road to connect Maben but doesn't offer service to any of the homes they passed

 

[msstate7]

I use Exede. It's decent, but it's costly... I get 150 gigs at $120/month. I don't think they offer this plan anymore though

 

[Carlton31698]

How fast is it? dish/hugesnet speed http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5383869175
that is on a fast day

 

[Carlton31698]

How fast is it? dish/hugesnet speed http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5383869175
that is on a fast day

cspire hotspot to compare really sad lol http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/5383888211

 

[xxxWalkTheDawg]

I bought some acreage to build on and get out of the subdivision

The reason I don't? No internet service. I would pay out of pocket to run a line 1/4 mile to a Comcast line running down a nearby road but evidently they won't do it. Especially since I will not use Comcast TV.

I've heard enough horror stories about sat Internet to not consider it.

 

[katfsh]

Have you looked at delta wireless for use in our area. We have them for a couple places on the farm and know of others in the area that use them.

 

[aTotal360]

My folks have Delta Wireless. It's not capable of streaming nor is it reliable. It's ok for "facebookin" and checking your email, but that's about it. It's better than TecInfo...