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[mffarmall]

Hi all,

Not trying to sell anything but I just did my homework on high speed connections. I found that the phone company was not going to ever put a DSL site out here. And all they need to do is put an expensive system add on to the local hub. Anyway I know that most try to get satalite systems, I would try DirectTV or Juno.com there are deals for the systems. Personally I went with Verizon wireless network. I get 105ks speeds thats about 2.5 mb a minute. Cable can do 5 to 12. but there not coming. It also is nice becuase I found a usb wireless N router that I hooket up and created a wireless network for my house that is faster then cat 5 and I can sit outside with my laptop. To find out if a system will work in your area. The best thing to do is talk with Sprint, ATT or Verizon. If your phone will work then there system will work. There are boosters and I like that I did not have to wire up a new dish on my house. Most places have a 30 day trial. Even at the lowest speeds I was still faster the dial up.

 

[davitk]

I wound up with Sprint wireless, satisfactory but not blazing fast. Looks like I need to dust my desk

 

[MossRoad]

It also is nice becuase I found a usb wireless N router that I hooket up and created a wireless network for my house that is faster then cat 5 and I can sit outside with my laptop. .

We run 1G on CAT5. I don' think your wireless is anywhere near that speed.

 

[riptides]

Be aware that both Verizon and Sprint now have 5GB threshold caps on their services. This should be a deciding factor *IF* you have a choice of service.

Visit vendor service plans for details.

 

[sunspot]

I live in a 10 mile "dead" zone for cell service. Of course there is no cable in the area. If I need high speed internet, my only option is satellite service.
What burns me up is there is fiber optics at the local telephone cross box and all that would be needed is for them to install a DSLAM unit and everyone in the area could have DSL. It's not gonna happen per the techs in the area.

 

[riptides]

Approach sales with revenue figures. Vendors are interested in expanding IF they have a market.

Techs support, Sales is where you want to focus your efforts.

Make them see you as a market.

 

[davitk]

Be aware that both Verizon and Sprint now have 5GB threshold caps on their services. This should be a deciding factor *IF* you have a choice of service.

Visit vendor service plans for details.

OK, I have had my Sprint card for 7 months now, initially use was unlimited but now, as you point out I am limited to 5 GB, or 5 billion bytes? per month. Please help me here, I cannot get my mind around this one..... how long does it take to burn through 5 GB? My connection ocasionally runs at near stop speed for several hours, I had assumed it was just bad luck but maybe not? Maybe it's time to break my 2 year contract?

 

[MossRoad]

OK, I have had my Sprint card for 7 months now, initially use was unlimited but now, as you point out I am limited to 5 GB, or 5 billion bytes? per month. Please help me here, I cannot get my mind around this one..... how long does it take to burn through 5 GB? My connection ocasionally runs at near stop speed for several hours, I had assumed it was just bad luck but maybe not? Maybe it's time to break my 2 year contract?

Download a movie or two and you have passed 5G.

 

[riptides]

OK, I have had my Sprint card for 7 months now, initially use was unlimited but now, as you point out I am limited to 5 GB, or 5 billion bytes? per month. Please help me here, I cannot get my mind around this one..... how long does it take to burn through 5 GB? My connection ocasionally runs at near stop speed for several hours, I had assumed it was just bad luck but maybe not? Maybe it's time to break my 2 year contract?

I'll have to direct your attention to other discussion groups. This link will provide you more than ample information.
What does 5GB get me?

Activity/Download File Size​

Number of times needed for 5GB​

1 email 10 KB​

500,000​

1 webpage visit to EVDOinfo.com 150 KB​

33,333​

1 downloaded song from iTunes 4 MB​

1,250​

1 typical 3 minute video on YouTube/Google 5 MB​

1,000​

1 hour of 56k audio stream 25 MB​

200 hrs​

1 typical 5 minute video on iTunes 30 MB​

167​

1 hour of video stream or 2-way video chat 52 MB​

97 hrs​

1 typical 45-minute TV show from iTunes 200 MB​

25​

1 Full-length (2 hours) movie download 1.5 GB​

3​

1 entire DVD disk image 4.5 GB​

1​

 

[barticus73]

I have Verizon Wireless and have had it for 7 months now and when I purchased it it was unlimited. The new 5gb cap doesn't apply to me since I am under my original contract so this may be the same with sprint.