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Phil,
I have DirectPc one-way system. It is fairly reliable, but is prone to
outages with stormy weather (I live in Sourthern Florida).
I had two-way satellite from Pegasus Express, which I returned due to it's
lack of reliability for me.
Something that was a surprise to me was that a 56K modum was able to receive
real-time data as fast as my two-way satellite (when it was working). The
download initially of data for charts is clearly improved by reception by
satellite versus a 56K modem. But once the chart is loaded, the "upkeep"
on real-time data is the same with a 56 K modem as with satellite. I
conducted this test of download speed while on the phone with a fellow who
had a cable modem, and our receipts of data (after the charts were first
loaded) was the same when I was using only the 56K modem and he was using
his cable modem.
When cable modem or DSL comes to my area, I will switch from satellite,
since I think either of those will be more consistent.
Barry Silberman
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil" <rhodes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 4:54 PM
Subject: Satelliet internet
> I have been using 56K phones lines at about 28K. I can't get DSL or
cable
> in my area. I was wondering what company people where using that used
> satellite for their internet and how they liked it. Also what would you
say
> is the average speed you get and if rain effects it much or at all?
>
> Any other info about this would be very helpfull. Looking to change
> soon.
>
> Thanks,
> Phil
>
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