DISH Launches dishNET Broadband

[gpollock87]

i think i'll stick with at&t dsl

[EatMyVolts]

Satellite internet has and probably will always be for those who only can get dial-up. DSL or cable will always be a better buy, and without the issues of latency.

[dewzan]

i have to pay $199 to upgrade from wildblue through dish while everyone else with dish gets it free? WTF?

[Tampa8]

As some are pointing out, it is a waste of time to compare this to anything but dial-up. There are thousands that only have those two choices, no DSL, no Cable. It is not meant to compete with anything but dial-up. Dial up costs almost nothing, but try loading today's pages with media or going to intensive sites routinely. This at least gives a choice, I can see someone paying the $39.99 and keeping dial-up too. Check email or simple things with Dial-up and surf with Satellite. The 2am requirement does seem restrictive. Could be used to download automatically while you are sleeping for some things.

[tyco2291]

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It's hughsnet we have 5 guys going down to the training center today to learn how to install it its just like the new wildblue just a different name

[stardust3]

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Will be interesting to see how they market this. I would bet the fine print will be the size of a grain of salt & lure many unsuspecting consumers into contracts who won't have any recourse by the time they hit their caps. Time will tell over the next few weeks.