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"over" in this context was meant as "preferred" NOT via satellite. I can see how my word choice might have confused, didn't mean to get your dander up!!! Thanks for the concise reply.

Very interested in this thread, read all the posts. I currently have terrestrial wireless (basically 802.11b with a high gain antenna), gone to hell in the past few weeks and the local company seems indifferent, but cheap $30/mo. I'm solar so power is a concern, needs to be off when the computer...

Highly unlikely. Since satellite broadband is 2-way, that uplink signal can interfere with other devices. Therefore pointing is critical and not in the realm of the DIYer, some minimum level of training is required along with specialized equipment. Given that, the suppliers can all require...

Ya, I noticed that too, looks like Engadget was desperate for a pic, ANY PIC! Never been to the homepage, my bookmark goes to the forum page. I see you didn't provide a link.

Just found this, DishNet Satellite Broadband, starts Oct 1st. $40/mo with a 10GB cap. 5 Mbps Down, 1 Mbps Up. I currently have 0.5 Mbps bi-directional at $30/mo so very attractive especially if the $10 TV discount applies. I've had Dish TV for over a decade.

This looks cool, I may not be impressed with ViaSat's internet plans, but this rocks. Here the full article: ViaSat SurfBeam 2 Pro Portable

Data Caps The $50 basic bundle will get you 7.5GB monthly quota which can be increased to 15GB ($80) or 25GB ($130) if that doesn't fill your data belly. Boo Hiss!!!! Might as well go cellular.

ViaSat details home broadband, 12 Mbps service to roll out on the 16th for $50 per month -- Engadget

Thanks Chris, Can you shed any light on the US Recovery Act service? I tried calling WB, endless hold. This is a current test from my current terrestrial wireless ISP. I live off-the-grid and doubt my "street" address is in any database except the county tax assessor.

Since ViaSat1 doesn't cover Denver, how was this reporter able to get his test speeds? Appears as if WB set him up with a one-off system.

Denver Post Article 12-12-2011 I went to Wildblue.com this morning, didn't see anything about 12Mbps speeds talked about in this article. The full article - The Denver Post

Since Echostar bought Hughesnet, and Dish offers Wildblue, how is this all going to shake out in the end? Also, E* filed with the FCC to offer some form of wireless service. Seems everything is in flux.

Seems I read that Netflix was consuming 40% of the total USA bandwidth. Seems Netflix should be tossing coins into the pot for all those bits. Yes they'd have to charge more, but is you use it pay for it.

Is "Fixed WISP" Terrestrial Wireless? If so what technology provides that speed? I have Terrestrial Wireless, Motorola Calypso? and it is running ~300Kb/s up and down at $30/mo.

Indeed, I was surprised too.

I currently have flaky 900MHz terrestrial wireless. I had Starband up until 2-years ago. Dropped Starband because $70/mo -> $30/mo. Well my spastic wireless is just getting too unreliable. I'm off-the-grid so even dial-up is not an option. So too with EVDO, I don't expect EVDO here for 2 more...