Satellite Internet?

[nml52]

I have now moved to Spain and I am looking for a better internet connection, I have Wifi at the moment.
The question is does anyone on here use satellite internet for clines and is it any good?

nml

[Satphoenix]

Re: Satellite Internet?

I didn't use it by myself, but a friend of mine did a few years ago. He was satisfied with the result, fast and stable. But I think it depends on the provider.

[bokkie]

Re: Satellite Internet?

I have heard good reports, although it can be expensive.
They normally have usage caps, so if it's just for cs you should be ok for around €20-€30 a month for a 2 GB cap
If you're using it for surfing as well it might get rather expensive.
My in-laws in Spain had sat broadband, and they had to shell out about €300 for installation on top of their €30 a month sub.

[gcms]

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satellite internet is of very best quality and gives good result and is of good uploadind and downloading rate but it is much expensive u ve to spend much amount for installation and also it monthly rates is very high

[cisko]

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Anyone know if exist a satellite provider that has a full pay-for-use program without monthly fees or with a very small monthly fees (like 5€ for example).
Obviously with buying needed equipment.
Thanks

[mahrkpat]

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Only thing that can affect the satellite internet would be the weather,
heavy rain and strong wind will have an effect.
It is best to check what the weather is like throughout the whole year
in the area in Spain you are in.

[bokkie]

Re: Satellite Internet?

Anyone know if exist a satellite provider that has a full pay-for-use program without monthly fees or with a very small monthly fees (like 5€ for example).
Obviously with buying needed equipment.
Thanks

Sorry mate but the ones I have seen are about €25 for a 2 gb cap.
Don't think you'll find it as cheap as €5.

[Mobley3]

Re: Satellite Internet?

To the best of my knowledge I think the time lag would cause problems along with the already mentioned high cost of installation and monthly running costs, certainly it was a problem that was mentioned a lot when I investigated it a few years ago and I did not pursue it for that reason. It may be better now.

Regards Mobley3

[microchick]

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They can provide download speed of upto 8mb which is not very competitive. But its still good in comparison to copper wire 8mb.

[gcms]

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They can provide download speed of upto 8mb which is not very competitive. But its still good in comparison to copper wire 8mb.

u r right microchik the speed comparasion with the copper wire is very good but the rates comparasion of both packages of satellite internet and the copper wire is more different u ve to pay more monthly than the coper wire internet

[Satphoenix]

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Internet by sat is a special service for those, who only have a small download data rate. The used transponders broadcast a few free information and the rest for pay, which is more expensive then a normal internet connection. But you still need a connection for uploading your site-requests.

[mahrkpat]

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I think the only advantage of satellite internet would be in remote
locations where there is no chance of any other kind of internet
connection available.

[Satphoenix]

Re: Satellite Internet?

I think the only advantage of satellite internet would be in remote
locations where there is no chance of any other kind of internet
connection available.

But if you have no other internet connection, how does the sat-provider know what internet adress you actual request?

[bokkie]

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Another cheaper option, depending on location, is mobile 3g connection.
If there is a mobile phone mast nearby that could be the best option.

[mahrkpat]

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But if you have no other internet connection, how does the sat-provider know what internet adress you actual request?

It is like any other internet service provider you sign up and install
necessary equipment and you are online.

__http://www.satelliteinternet.co.uk/