[tyk]

I'm looking to get satallite internet and was wondering what are some good deals that are out there for it?

What companies do you all use?

[urbanwks]

i haven't looked into satellite in a while, but the last time i did it really wasn't worth it with the outages, extremely slow upload speeds, and outrageous prices. i haven't heard anything about it being any different, someone correct me if im wrong.

[Blitze105]

nor have i... i suggest cable/dsl to be honest man sorry but satalite has been slow so far

[m3trj]

The thing about satellite is that it is really bad for online gaming because it has huge latencies.

[Elbatrop1]

For satellite internet, you need to have a dialup connection (for upstream traffic) anyways. Plus it is slow and expensive. Considering you need to have a dial up connectin regardless, you might as well get dialup :/

[tyk]

oh, well I wanted to use it for online gaming but I guess that isnt a good idea. Im sure I can't get dsl in my area and I doubt I can get cable

broadband is the same as cable right?

[Elbatrop1]

Cable is a type of broadband.

[DJ-CHRIS]

Originally posted by Elbatrop1
For satellite internet, you need to have a dialup connection (for upstream traffic) anyways. Plus it is slow and expensive. Considering you need to have a dial up connectin regardless, you might as well get dialup :/

Nope this is untrue, my mom's friend has satalitte where no phone service is available.

[digitaloracle]

I think a few satteltie internet serivces now allow upload through the satellite. It is still slow and with a huge latency (signal has to travel ar least 44000 miles), however. And on top of that, I beleive you must apply for some sort of license in order to transmit depending on what country you live in.

[tyk]

well, I guess I'll have to stick with dial-up but I want to know which ISP do you all think is the best?