poke;2121322 said:not cheap but
better than no internet.
heavyg;2121289 said:We are about to move into a "new" house. But it is in a rural area where DSL or cable internet is not available. Does anyone here have experience with satellite internet? How does it compare?
Thanks in advance
Glen
burmafrd;2121350 said:You will get comparative speeds to most wifi. Though realistically with sprint I have used it vs dial up and it is pretty good. I think Sat Internet would be a little faster. Cable will slow down if you get too many people at the same time; Sat used to be that way but I understand they have enough capacity that now its pretty fast all the time. DSL is best of course.
trickblue;2121348 said:I have WildBlue...
It is MUCH better than dial-up, but don't expect T1 speeds or upper end DSL...
You can surf the net with no problems anywhere you want to go...
WildBlue has three plans at $49, $69 and $79 a month...
I have the $49 plan...
If you are going to get DirecTV they will bundle WildBlue in for $39, $59 and $69...
the kid 05;2121365 said:in IL that couldn't be farther then true. all my neighbors have cable and we all have xbox live and we never see a dip in performance (my house alone has 3 xbox 360 2 are usually up at the same time), DSL seems to lag and lose connection alot and Satalite is no where to be found
trickblue;2121381 said:My kids play Wii over the internet all of the time on WildBlue...
Satellite isn't perfect, but it isn't dial-up either...
the kid 05;2121387 said:I'll have to ask my brother on playing the wii online, didn't know you could.
how are ya doing trick?
trickblue;2121416 said:Doing well for an old guy...
I've never played Wii online but the kids are always up to something on there with their friends...
I would much rather have DSL or cable modem, but it's the price I pay for living on four acres in a country neighborhood...
I just can't do dial-up again. I have a wireless cell card as well, but it isn't reliable...
trickblue;2121348 said:I have WildBlue...
It is MUCH better than dial-up, but don't expect T1 speeds or upper end DSL...
You can surf the net with no problems anywhere you want to go...
WildBlue has three plans at $49, $69 and $79 a month...
I have the $49 plan...
If you are going to get DirecTV they will bundle WildBlue in for $39, $59 and $69...
You had Sat internet for 14 years?burmafrd;2122310 said:If you are having Sat trouble like that then your dish is badly positioned or something else. I have never lost Sat for more then a few minutes and I had it for almost 14 years.