 Satellite Internet Connections |
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  Mar 18 2005, 01:50 AM
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Unhooked  Group: Members Posts: 143 Joined: 1-November 04 From: Habitat Member No.: 2,084  |
Hi, I was wondering about having an internet service based from a satellite connection. This mostly comes from this article:
http://www.techweb.com/wire/networking/159401477 The service promises 432 KB per sec but I am wondering how might work as I've heard the connection speed for satellites connections (phones) had a large delay due to the range of transmission. Would anyone recommend this? |
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Mar 18 2005, 01:53 AM
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Premium Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 14-March 05 From: Washington, USA Member No.: 4,520 |
looks interesting, But is it because you need it for travel. Because if not, cable works.
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Mar 18 2005, 07:24 AM
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Privileged Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 14-February 05 From: Oslo, Norway Member No.: 3,759 |
You will get 400kb/s per sec, I think it will work, but if you don't travel, you shouldn't use it... Like nick said, cable is okay...
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Mar 18 2005, 09:01 PM
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Unhooked Group: Members Posts: 143 Joined: 1-November 04 From: Habitat Member No.: 2,084 |
Yeah I travel a lot and from what i heard it gives you the same speed as cable when the reception signal is good. still though i suspect the cable is faster and cheaper at the moment but it lacks mobility.
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Mar 18 2005, 09:03 PM
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Ancient Enigma  Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 1,706 Joined: 11-July 04 From: under the stars Member No.: 76 |
several considerations on satellite connections: environment, weather, cost.
if you are to use satellite connection within the bounds of a city with large buildings which can obstruct transmission and/or ricochet signals, better stick with dsl/cable/dial-up. likewise if you use it on cloudy/overcast weather. the most you need to consider is the cost. it can be quite prohibitive (read: too expensive), and it would just be a waste of money especially if you can not fully maximize it. but then again, of course, if you *really* require it and have the dough to get it, it is at least worth a try. 
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Mar 18 2005, 09:08 PM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 27-January 05 From: LI, New York Member No.: 3,448 |
Nah... I dont think that the delayed signals is a problem. I mean, c'mon, Your satillite television doesnt have any problems or delays. I have DirectTV and there are no delays or anything. The picutre comes right up and thats transerfer like twice the amount of data per second because its video. See what I mean.
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Mar 18 2005, 09:28 PM
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A smile is a golden drop of sunshine for one tiny moment. Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 6-March 05 From: I live near the Mouse on the Pacific Side in the US. Member No.: 4,188 |
QUOTE(maddog39 @ Mar 18 2005, 02:08 PM) Nah... I dont think that the delayed signals is a problem. I mean, c'mon, Your satillite television doesnt have any problems or delays. I have DirectTV and there are no delays or anything. The picutre comes right up and thats transerfer like twice the amount of data per second because its video. See what I mean.  What you are talking about is not what he is talking about. You are taligbout a stationary dish that gets a constant signal. He is talking about internet service rather than tv. I am under the impression that satallite internet most of the time is okay but there are the weater and other factors to worry about. I am guessing you have a laptop. Does your laptop have wired network capabilities and wireless networking capablities? I thinkits a good idea to have those handy in your computer for areas that just don't have a signal. I think that is the case sometimes. I know that when I am near a hospital and some malls I don't get very good radio reception. I realize the waves used for radio and the waves used for satallites are differant but Just like radio some things will jam or bounce the waves funny in certain areas. Having alternate ways of connecting for such times will be your best bet. I hope that helps. Beth |
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Mar 18 2005, 09:29 PM
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A smile is a golden drop of sunshine for one tiny moment. Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 6-March 05 From: I live near the Mouse on the Pacific Side in the US. Member No.: 4,188 |
I am sorry about my bad spelling errors. I should have previewed before sending. I just woke up a little bit a go. Sigh. I hope you can read it okay.
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Mar 18 2005, 09:41 PM
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Ancient Enigma Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 1,706 Joined: 11-July 04 From: under the stars Member No.: 76 |
some pros and cons of different types of internet connections:
- Internet connection options: Satellites - read this too |
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