Caribbean Satellite - Setup Questions

[bajadudes]

the links to the pages are up thread in a previous post from me.

We have not directly e-mailed each other if that is what you mean.

[keeco]

Oh, yeah, thats what I meant. I was wondering if they were in the list you posted.

Is Spacenet the provider in this case? The broadband solution should work well? I'm still looking around for options and comparing.

If I do end up deciding on something, instead of keeping the equipment boxed until I'm on site, is it recommended to set things up here at home and test it out, make sure it is functioning, and then reconfigure when I get on site?

Thanks again!

[bajadudes]

Yes, Spacenet is the provider and it's always a great idea, if you can, to test everything here in the states before trying to set up in a foreign country where support issues will be more challenging

[keeco]

Hello again! Thought I'd resurrect this thread.

I'm still looking for a Caribbean solution, but have yet to find anything I'm convinced of. The major problem we face is customs and many countries not allowing or very concerned when you bring satellite equipment with you.

So, I've been looking at some other options and have found a few interesting things that I'd like to get your opinions on...

First...


Stratos - The Power of BGAN | Inmarsat BGAN Broadband Satellite Internet Service

It looks decent...though I don't completely understand the upload/download speeds and there are no limits on the general info pages. The great thing is that it would fit in a laptop case or in a backpack, which is a bonus for me.

Are there any others like this out there? I saw a BGAN that was by Hughes as well, but am not sure of the specs.

Let me know what you all think. Thanks!

[bajadudes]

Bgan is extremely expensive and they charge you per min. speeds are not near as fast as you would find on the big dish solutions.

Have you discussed importing equipment with a freight forwarder that specializes in getting equipment from the USA to the Caribbean?

Most of them operate out of Miami. google search or look in your local papers in the Caribbean.

Don't try and do it yourself. let a pro handle it. they know the right hands to grease so to speak. typically they charge 25 to 35% of invoice or a flat fee.

[Dgenx321]

Make sure you don't have a WISP in the area.

A Wireless ISP..

Thats what Im using and I live in the middle of the country with no DSL or Cable internet avaiable to me....