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07-15-2020, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
Very off topic but since this has become kinda catchall thread, thought I'd ask here.
I'm looking at options for some kind of high speed internet in a rural area. Xfinity says they service the area but after checking with them, they say my house is too far away from a hub and the signal would be too degraded so they don't service my address. No DSL providers that I can find either.
The only two options I can come up with are Viasat and Hughes Net. I don't like either one. I'm trying to be able to stream Netflix/PrimeTV. I might even be convinced to pay the price but the upload/download speeds (in my area) of these two options suck! I've also looked into using a hotspot from a phone company such as ATT but it's not really viable for other than surfing the internet.
Wondering if the collective might have some ideas. Thanks,
Denny
I'm looking at options for some kind of high speed internet in a rural area. Xfinity says they service the area but after checking with them, they say my house is too far away from a hub and the signal would be too degraded so they don't service my address. No DSL providers that I can find either.
The only two options I can come up with are Viasat and Hughes Net. I don't like either one. I'm trying to be able to stream Netflix/PrimeTV. I might even be convinced to pay the price but the upload/download speeds (in my area) of these two options suck! I've also looked into using a hotspot from a phone company such as ATT but it's not really viable for other than surfing the internet.
Wondering if the collective might have some ideas. Thanks,
Denny
07-15-2020, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Drum
Denny, look into KVH. They do SAT internet/TV/comm for boats and RV's. Pretty neat stuff. You can get various plans and receivers. These are the units you see on the cruise ships and mega yachts. But they also are scalable down to the little guy.
So Denny, for the multi billionaires like yourself that need to stay connected - around the globe - I would take a look. Just need power and a place to mount it. Here's the website:
https://www.kvh.com/
So Denny, for the multi billionaires like yourself that need to stay connected - around the globe - I would take a look. Just need power and a place to mount it. Here's the website:
https://www.kvh.com/
Thanks! I'll take a look.
Denny
07-15-2020, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by waldo135
My dad lives in rural VA. There’s a local company that I think uses cell phone technology to provide internet. I’d see if there is a local company.
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07-15-2020, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
Very off topic but since this has become kinda catchall thread, thought I'd ask here.
I'm looking at options for some kind of high speed internet in a rural area. Xfinity says they service the area but after checking with them, they say my house is too far away from a hub and the signal would be too degraded so they don't service my address. No DSL providers that I can find either.
The only two options I can come up with are Viasat and Hughes Net. I don't like either one. I'm trying to be able to stream Netflix/PrimeTV. I might even be convinced to pay the price but the upload/download speeds (in my area) of these two options suck! I've also looked into using a hotspot from a phone company such as ATT but it's not really viable for other than surfing the internet.
Wondering if the collective might have some ideas. Thanks,
Denny
I'm looking at options for some kind of high speed internet in a rural area. Xfinity says they service the area but after checking with them, they say my house is too far away from a hub and the signal would be too degraded so they don't service my address. No DSL providers that I can find either.
The only two options I can come up with are Viasat and Hughes Net. I don't like either one. I'm trying to be able to stream Netflix/PrimeTV. I might even be convinced to pay the price but the upload/download speeds (in my area) of these two options suck! I've also looked into using a hotspot from a phone company such as ATT but it's not really viable for other than surfing the internet.
Wondering if the collective might have some ideas. Thanks,
Denny
One of Elon Musk's projects. They are launching fast and furious [60 satellites currently sitting on the pad awaiting delayed launch]. They were talking about service being available this year. No idea of cost. There is some disagreement of the latency of a satellite based system and whether it will actually be "high speed" but I would bet on Musk.
07-15-2020, 01:33 PM
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Interesting...
I thinking at this point, being able to stream Netflix etc. is a lost cause for the time being. In some areas Viasat does have a generation 2 system that might work.....but in my area they have generation 1...... When I talked to a customer service agent, he said it should be upgraded to gen 2 in the next few months but I'll believe it when I see it...
I think for the time being I might get a dedicated hotspot thru my phone plan for internet surfing, email and shopping and wait and see what happens for awhile.
Denny
I thinking at this point, being able to stream Netflix etc. is a lost cause for the time being. In some areas Viasat does have a generation 2 system that might work.....but in my area they have generation 1...... When I talked to a customer service agent, he said it should be upgraded to gen 2 in the next few months but I'll believe it when I see it...
I think for the time being I might get a dedicated hotspot thru my phone plan for internet surfing, email and shopping and wait and see what happens for awhile.
Denny
07-15-2020, 01:50 PM
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Whatever you do, do NOT use HughesNet. It sucks so badly I can't describe it.
07-15-2020, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Vincent Chase
Whatever you do, do NOT use HughesNet. It sucks so badly I can't describe it.
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07-15-2020, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
That's what I've heard. I don't believe Viasat would be much better... This is why I'm thinking, at least initially, I will go with a dedicated phone Hotspot and give up on the streaming side of things. I can get Directv service. Just no high speed internet.
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07-15-2020, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
I'll take a look. Thanks!
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https://unlimitedville.com/?utm_sour...SAAEgKujPD_BwE
07-15-2020, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
I'm looking at options for some kind of high speed internet in a rural area. Xfinity says they service the area but after checking with them, they say my house is too far away from a hub and the signal would be too degraded so they don't service my address. No DSL providers that I can find either
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