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**EyesofFreedom** · 04-30-2008, 06:50 PM

Does anyone here use satellite based high speed internet?

I am thinking of changing from cable to the dish and want to know about anyone's personal experiences with satellite internet.

**PrimeTimeV6** · 04-30-2008, 06:58 PM

Does your satellite go out in weather often? Cause thats what we use offshore and its OK. I would rather my DSL.

**EyesofFreedom** · 04-30-2008, 07:28 PM

Dont know yet...thinking of changing from cable to satellite...

**8695Beaters** · 04-30-2008, 08:02 PM

Go for fiber optic. I have that at home. Even the wireless is quick. Plus you can get tv and phone too.

**PrimeTimeV6** · 04-30-2008, 08:39 PM

Fiber optic? Talk about they are coming up with some crazy stuff.

93HondaSI · 05-01-2008, 04:07 AM

fiber optic is supposed to be amazing yea

Superman · 05-01-2008, 11:02 AM

Fiber optic is ok its a tad faster but you have to realize that your internet signal is not actually entirely fiber optic. Your line is only fiber optic from the main line up to the PED. Unless your backbone has been put in within the last 5 years your actuall connection is 95% coax. But if I had a choice over satellite or land line I would go landline.

There are antennas you can purchase that will allow you to leech internet from anyone with an unsecured wireless connection in your area.

TnTRice · 05-01-2008, 04:06 PM

This is right up my alley! Satnet is good if you are willing to pay for the cost. Yes there will be some draw backs when it comes to weather like rain, snow, sandstorms (if you life in a desert climate). the good is that you can use it just about anywhere as long as you are in the Sat's footprint. however, your link speed will suffer. Again thats all depends on price too. Fiber is a great way to get a LOT faster speed. Most places that are offering a fiber connection already have a fiber backbone in place. If it's not, they won't offer. It would cost the company too much money to run coax and then place media converters at every location to run just a short fiber cable to the customers home. The main thing you should consider is; What do you use the net for? Most applications DSL works just fine (gaming, chatting, video chat, VoIP. . .) and the price has come down a lot. My suggestion, weigh the options and go for what you think is best.

04-30-2008, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rincon, Georgia United States Posts: 2,103	Satellite Internet Does anyone here use satellite based high speed internet? I am thinking of changing from cable to the dish and want to know about anyone's personal experiences with satellite internet. __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

04-30-2008, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 Built Not Bought! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana United States Posts: 2,413	Does your satellite go out in weather often? Cause thats what we use offshore and its OK. I would rather my DSL. __________________ Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

04-30-2008, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rincon, Georgia United States Posts: 2,103	Dont know yet...thinking of changing from cable to satellite... __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

04-30-2008, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
8695Beaters Headbanger Extraordinaire Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 1,644	Go for fiber optic. I have that at home. Even the wireless is quick. Plus you can get tv and phone too. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

04-30-2008, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 Built Not Bought! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana United States Posts: 2,413	Fiber optic? Talk about they are coming up with some crazy stuff. __________________ Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

05-01-2008, 11:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Superman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona United States Posts: 68	Fiber optic is ok its a tad faster but you have to realize that your internet signal is not actually entirely fiber optic. Your line is only fiber optic from the main line up to the PED. Unless your backbone has been put in within the last 5 years your actuall connection is 95% coax. But if I had a choice over satellite or land line I would go landline. There are antennas you can purchase that will allow you to leech internet from anyone with an unsecured wireless connection in your area.

05-01-2008, 04:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
TnTRice Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sumtown (southern), New Jersey United States Posts: 223	This is right up my alley! Satnet is good if you are willing to pay for the cost. Yes there will be some draw backs when it comes to weather like rain, snow, sandstorms (if you life in a desert climate). the good is that you can use it just about anywhere as long as you are in the Sat's footprint. however, your link speed will suffer. Again thats all depends on price too. Fiber is a great way to get a LOT faster speed. Most places that are offering a fiber connection already have a fiber backbone in place. If it's not, they won't offer. It would cost the company too much money to run coax and then place media converters at every location to run just a short fiber cable to the customers home. The main thing you should consider is; What do you use the net for? Most applications DSL works just fine (gaming, chatting, video chat, VoIP. . .) and the price has come down a lot. My suggestion, weigh the options and go for what you think is best.

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