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So I live in the 'burbs; cable is not an option. I currently have Uverse (DSL), pay for 12M service, if I'm lucky I get 10M down, <1M Up, avg is 8M down; but lately it's been like 2M down, if it works at all (Think my modem is failing)
So I look at Dish internet; but all it says is to call for pricing & details.
So I had a variation years ago; it was decent speed; but limits on data. Is it still the same? What are the monthly prices?
Even at my slow speeds looks like last month somehow we managed to use ~300GB of data (according to AT&T); must be all youtube, & VOD.
Do I have any other options if I don't have a fiber connection? other wi-fi style?
So I look at Dish internet; but all it says is to call for pricing & details.
So I had a variation years ago; it was decent speed; but limits on data. Is it still the same? What are the monthly prices?
Even at my slow speeds looks like last month somehow we managed to use ~300GB of data (according to AT&T); must be all youtube, & VOD.
Do I have any other options if I don't have a fiber connection? other wi-fi style?
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Exactly. I have a 60 Mb cable connection, with HughesNet as my backup with a dual WAN router in failover mode. I just switched over to the HughesNet connection and this is what I get:
In contrast, this is what I get during the day
The latency is very noticeable with satellite, and I'm not much of a gamer, but not as bad as I thought I'd be. There is a noticeable delay when I connected to my work VPN and use VNC or RDP, but it works better than expected. Also the delay when giving commands to my Google Home is noticeable but not a killer.
To the OP, if you use 300 GB a month, stay away from satellite. You cannot use that amount of data. With DishNet, Dish acts as a reseller, they sell re-branded Exede and HughesNet services. Not sure how it's determined what service you get. This is from a retailer, not Dish directly, but here are the prices/speeds.
https://www.infinitydish.com/dishnet
In contrast, this is what I get during the day
The latency is very noticeable with satellite, and I'm not much of a gamer, but not as bad as I thought I'd be. There is a noticeable delay when I connected to my work VPN and use VNC or RDP, but it works better than expected. Also the delay when giving commands to my Google Home is noticeable but not a killer.
To the OP, if you use 300 GB a month, stay away from satellite. You cannot use that amount of data. With DishNet, Dish acts as a reseller, they sell re-branded Exede and HughesNet services. Not sure how it's determined what service you get. This is from a retailer, not Dish directly, but here are the prices/speeds.
https://www.infinitydish.com/dishnet
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Thanks. So I'll stick with my Uverse; I've heard that starting over a year ago you can no longer buy the modem and now have to 'rent' it at $7 (or more?) a month. Just another way to squeeze out more money =( I'm pretty I paid $100 for it; has a date of 3/13 on it; so lets says it's 3 yrs old, that'd be $252 in mo/fee vs $100 upfront =( Maybe I can buy one off ebay?
I guess before I went satellite I'd just upgrade my phones mo/data & add wi-fi hotspot to them. I get consistent 8M or better at home. But it sucks because I have my home sec cams going thru my wifi so I can watch from work.
But thanks for the replies. Looks like sat is not for me (or my kids gaming) BTW he says sometimes our ping is well over 1400! =( tonight it's working decent, getting 31ms ping, 7.5M Down .75 up
Exactly. I have a 60 Mb cable connection, with HughesNet as my backup with a dual WAN router in failover mode. I just switched over to the HughesNet connection and this is what I get:
In contrast, this is what I get during the day
The latency is very noticeable with satellite, and I'm not much of a gamer, but not as bad as I thought I'd be. There is a noticeable delay when I connected to my work VPN and use VNC or RDP, but it works better than expected. Also the delay when giving commands to my Google Home is noticeable but not a killer.
To the OP, if you use 300 GB a month, stay away from satellite. You cannot use that amount of data. With DishNet, Dish acts as a reseller, they sell re-branded Exede and HughesNet services. Not sure how it's determined what service you get. This is from a retailer, not Dish directly, but here are the prices/speeds.
https://www.infinitydish.com/dishnet
Thanks. So I'll stick with my Uverse; I've heard that starting over a year ago you can no longer buy the modem and now have to 'rent' it at $7 (or more?) a month. Just another way to squeeze out more money =( I'm pretty I paid $100 for it; has a date of 3/13 on it; so lets says it's 3 yrs old, that'd be $252 in mo/fee vs $100 upfront =( Maybe I can buy one off ebay?
I guess before I went satellite I'd just upgrade my phones mo/data & add wi-fi hotspot to them. I get consistent 8M or better at home. But it sucks because I have my home sec cams going thru my wifi so I can watch from work.
But thanks for the replies. Looks like sat is not for me (or my kids gaming) BTW he says sometimes our ping is well over 1400! =( tonight it's working decent, getting 31ms ping, 7.5M Down .75 up
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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This is a thread that will keep you apprised of 4K events that will be showing on Dish channel 540. Keep looking here for information.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
As of today, 9-27-17, there are no scheduled events posted for the next 2 weeks. That is subject to change on a daily basis.
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. can we say over priced garbage!!!I'm thinking of switching to DirecTV and wanted to know what equipment I should be asking for.
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
I'm wanting wired satellite due to that fact that I live in the sticks and there is no reliable, decent speed internet for streaming available.
What would be the correct equipment for three 4K tvs in the house?
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why not just do a rebranding of the two
As they pivot away from using dishes and more toward streaming, the DirecTV brand would make much more sense.why not just do a rebranding of the two
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agree to a certain point!!! is charlies pockets gonna get tight and will he cancel channels because he don't want to pay for them??? a hopper 3 on dtv channel lineup would be amazing and every mans dream come true lol
Squirrels have eaten my antenna wire on my home unit that is a car radio running of the 12 volt side of my solar system. I need a new antenna and would like to add something to one of my existing masts. The reason I am looking at this that I am also covered in trees which has not been a problem, but something mast mounted would future proof me. Thanks in advance.
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We have the pro-500 and it's a beast pulling in the signal!!! always full bars no matter how much it rains. it's worth every penny
I am a animal lover, but this year I gave up gardening. Even moved it to potted plants on the second story deck last year. Can't tell you how much use my Ruger 10-22 got, but it was a losing battle for me. Never got any food. So now they eat coax instead! 20 acres of dense woods behind me and my stuff tastes better, either veggies or wires!
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i might think about running cables through some conduit to prevent the Squirrels from chewing em all to hell
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Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90
Walter Koenig, who memorably played Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and seven "Star Trek" feature films, died Sunday in Los Angeles.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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