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01-23-2001, 09:03 PM
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Has anyone used this service? I'm looking into getting it. And would like as much info as possible. This is the only other option I have in my area besides dial up. Cable company has no clue to when it will be available here. As I understand they use a usb modem,do I need a router or not and can I use more than 1 pc with it?
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01-23-2001, 09:15 PM
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I checked into it and found out you still have to have dialup for out going.
The 2-way satelite is very $$$$$$$$ Carl |
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01-23-2001, 10:15 PM
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http://www.starband.com offers two-way internet(satelite)
but the ping times are no good, up .7 second delay
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01-24-2001, 12:31 AM
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If you aren't an online gamer, Starband (Dish Network) is the answer. DirecPC has had too many issues. It uses a USB "modem" and you can share it with software.
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01-24-2001, 01:05 AM
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Carl I know the hardware is $$$$$ but I've got a work around
on that issue. I can't tell what the cost of service is for the two way sat or is the same if they provide isp? Also they offer pci modems which would be best? I will look into the others. Thanks |
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01-24-2001, 10:50 AM
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Starband 2 way is $70 a month - $100 a month including the "Dish Top 150" TV package - and it's USB *only* through Dish retailers unless you get it through Radio Shack, where you have to buy a Compaq computer already set up with 2 PCI cards. This price includes MSN.
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01-24-2001, 01:39 PM
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MSN, plus Crappaq, plus bad pings = bad news
If you get satellite, get two way. We had quite a few one way customers who were using us for uploads at the ISP I used to work for, and they had nothing but problems. Xayd |
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01-24-2001, 02:29 PM
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HOT ROD
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Thanks everyone, I guess I'm going to stay with dialup. No MSN and no compac Wait to see if cable can get thier $hit together.
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01-24-2001, 09:27 PM
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You don't have to buy the Crappaq if you get it from a Dish Network retailer - just the USB "modem". It's still MSN though.
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01-24-2001, 11:51 PM
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HOT ROD
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GLC, I know that I don't have to buy the compac. And the last thing I want is another box pc. I'm really not to sure about the MSN. I'm sure it great service but I still have that ten foot pole feeling about it! I have used msn messenger service and its get to busy at times also logging into hotmail can be a pain. But I'm still thinking about it!
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