[RTC List] Deals on Hughes sattelite internet, or ???

[Keri]

I use Hughes Satellite as I have no other options out here (except dialup).
The satellite does have problems in inclement weather but I don't have a
full exposure to the southern sky, so I may be limited in what I am
accessing.  I keep Netzero Free for when the signal goes down.  Neighbors
with better exposure don't complain of this problem, however.
When I signed up I went for the extended pay package, and later was told
that it was good I did this as it actually somewhat lengthened my warrantee.
I'd do an internet search, as some presellers of the Hughes system may offer
better 'come on' deals.  Also, calling Hughes may provide you with specials
they aren't advertising.
Keri



On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 10:35 AM, M Welch <sb at igc.org> wrote:

> Hi gang. Right now, my home has fairly slow dialup for the Internet. After
> working in town on ATT's premium business DSL, very close to the switch, I
> want faster at home.
>
> I live few hundred yards through a thick forest from cable access.
> Stringing cables in trees will not work, per the cable company, and ditching
> my driveway is too costly to consider right now.
>
> Direct PC does not have a satellite that I can see from my property, too
> many trees (I had them come out and test). DSL is not an option, too far
> from the switch.
>
> The tree canopy is too thick to use directional radio hooked up between my
> house and the cable out on the road. Ditto to the next house.
>
> So far, my only possibility is the Hughes.net satellite, as my home does
> have southern sky access. But their programs start higher than we can afford
> right now, so I have not had them come out for a look. I have searched for
> "deals" but have not found any. So my questions are:
> 1. Anyone know ways of getting deals from Hughes? (Besides their standard
> free installation.)
> 2. Can anyone think of other alternatives?
> 3. Is there any subsidy available for helping to extend connections in
> situations like mine?
>
>
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