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Guyfin · 10-04-2004, 07:59 PM

I have the direcway 2 way system in Ohio. Personally, I wish I just used a 56k phoneline instead. Yes, this is much better than 56k for downloading, but surfing the web, I do not notice much of a difference than a 56k in the time it takes to open a page. It also is a pain to have to wait for good weather to be on the internet. Sometimes even the slightest storm such as a little rain will make me lose connection.

Direcway also charges a whole lot on installation. I believe it was ~ $500 for the satellite alone. I also remember that the cable from the satellite to the house cost $2.50 per feet, while the same cable at Lowe's Hardware store was under $.30 per feet.

If I were you, stick with 56k, unless you really think it is worth $59 months for slightly faster downloading.

I have also heard talk of a new technology with an internet connection through your electric company, and it may be better to wait for this from the way it sounds. I can't confirm this, I only heard of it from a friend.

10-04-2004, 07:59 PM	#7
Guyfin Member (4 bit) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	I have the direcway 2 way system in Ohio. Personally, I wish I just used a 56k phoneline instead. Yes, this is much better than 56k for downloading, but surfing the web, I do not notice much of a difference than a 56k in the time it takes to open a page. It also is a pain to have to wait for good weather to be on the internet. Sometimes even the slightest storm such as a little rain will make me lose connection. Direcway also charges a whole lot on installation. I believe it was ~ $500 for the satellite alone. I also remember that the cable from the satellite to the house cost $2.50 per feet, while the same cable at Lowe's Hardware store was under $.30 per feet. If I were you, stick with 56k, unless you really think it is worth $59 months for slightly faster downloading. I have also heard talk of a new technology with an internet connection through your electric company, and it may be better to wait for this from the way it sounds. I can't confirm this, I only heard of it from a friend.