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Old 06-28-2001, 11:50 PM   #1
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Question satellite conections

has anyone tried satellite internet connections such as those offered by direct TV or what other companies offer it I am getting ready to move and don't think I can get dsl where I am moving to after being spoiled by dsl I don't think ill survive the pain of going back to dialup

I appreciate any info thanks
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Old 06-29-2001, 07:01 AM   #2
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Satellite Broadband Will Surge by 2005, Says Study

Analysts predict worldwide connections will jump almost 25-fold

http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,41003,00.asp


You might also use pcworlds search feature (or any search engine) and search the review section for satillite connection and read away.
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Old 06-29-2001, 09:00 AM   #3
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Hi,

You may wanna check into www.starband.com if you are considering satellite Internet. HTH
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Old 06-29-2001, 11:27 AM   #4
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I have the Direct TV/Starband Sat connection. I love it! It's about as fast as DSL, which is a heck of alot better than my only other alternative... 24K dialup.. ughh
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Old 06-29-2001, 12:08 PM   #5
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ladytech are using dail return ie upload thru a modem or two way satellite i was thinking of getting 2 way but the equipment is very costly about 750 for direc pc or 500 + 200 hundred for what the web site says is mandatory instalation for starband
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