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**Force Flow** · 02-23-2008, 04:53 PM

Why would you want satellite internet, then? Plenty of other alternatives...DSL, Cable, and now FIoS from Verizon.

Satellite is mainly geared towards individuals who are so far out in the boonies that they can't get regular connections.

Also, note that satellite is quite slow. The signal has to be sent up to the satellite, then back down to Earth again. You can expect latiency of about 100ms-200ms. Normal connections get around 20ms-90ms.

02-23-2008, 04:53 PM	#11
Force Flow Barefoot on the Moon! Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 13,379	Why would you want satellite internet, then? Plenty of other alternatives...DSL, Cable, and now FIoS from Verizon. Satellite is mainly geared towards individuals who are so far out in the boonies that they can't get regular connections. Also, note that satellite is quite slow. The signal has to be sent up to the satellite, then back down to Earth again. You can expect latiency of about 100ms-200ms. Normal connections get around 20ms-90ms. __________________ There are two secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day, and you have to have a dream.