[MooseasaurusRex]

Got satellite for TV and dial up for the computer.
When it rains hard/thunderstorm (like right now), the TV goes out.
For those of you with satellite for your computer, does the same thing happen?

[Jomar]

Here's a ratings site - you can see if your provider is listed-
http://www.rateitall.com/t-790-satel...providers.aspx



[Satellite: A satellite ISP is the last option for broadband. It's the least-used connection for residential broadband Internet service. But for those living in isolated, rural areas with no access to DSL or cable, satellite Internet service is about the only option. Like satellite TV, satellite Internet requires you to attach a dish to your home which then absorbs broadcasted Internet signals. Monthly fees range from $50 to over $80, and that doesn't include the hundreds required for hardware. Maximum data transmission speeds are currently around 1,500 Kbps downstream – quite a bit slower than other broadband offerings. Upload is also exceedingly slow since it relies on a standard dial-up connection. ]
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/in...sp/review.html

[Bobbi]

I have satellite, also, for TV. For computer, in my area at least, it's not very realistic or affordable: $599 installation on the satellite for computer and around $99 per month. There is also a cap placed on E-mail sent/received. For that kinda of money, I sure don't want a limit imposed on E-mail.

Much more affordable, and wireless: Broadband card. It's a small card that inserts in the computer either directly or via USB.

[Bannet]

Hi ya Moose

I too have Satellite TV and dial up. When the wind blows sometimes my tv goes out.

I would think it would do that with the computer too if it was hooked to the satellite.

[Bobbi]

I'd sign up in the most prone season - to weather-related blow-out - as long as signing up is also conditioned on full-money back or opt-out if the Net system is not accessible during, i.e., storms.

Then, again: It is not wise or prudent to keep a computer tied to any outlet (powersurge or not) during storms; doing so does have the potential to totally wipe out a hard drive; it can fry out.

If someone has a computer/hard drive that can withstand possible frying for a "test," I'd go for the satellite setup.

[Bobbi]

Another drawback, my rural or funky area, to signing up for satellite: No personal space or domain hosting. Imposed E-mail limits along with no space hosting and... I ponder: Why would I pay premium amounts for so little service.

It's paying for dish rental. To me, it signals ripoff.

I'd jump at it, as a tier of service, if full-service were offered and not at such extreme costs.

I have dialup and broadband wireless (since broadband card does not allow for E-mail unless paid per min.).

One day, and I suspect within the next 24 months, a service will present itself that is full-package.

Please, be sure: You're not stepping into a situation that abuses its users financially.

[ewizabeth]

Hi Moose,

I have Verizon DSL and Dish Network (for TV). The TV is vulnerable but the internet is not. I hope that helps!

BTW, I've been known to say I'd cut down on groceries before I'd go back to dialup.

[DonQuixote]

Satellite and Dial-Up, I think, are both terrible. I live in Florida and satellite always goes out when it rains. Also, dial-up is very slow.

The best option would be to cancel both and get high speed cable. It's fast, and probably the best option to suit your television and internet needs.

[MelodyL]

I would give up eating ALL TOGETHER if I had to give up broadband service.

I remember when I could not talk on the phone and go online at the same time. Alan would yell "Get off the phone, I want to go Online".

Well, lo and behold, Verizon DSL did a promotion in Brooklyn NY for $14.99 a month. We grabbed it, did the bundle together with the phone service and then later on with Directv for cable channels.

Now what can I say about Directv? When the sun is out, IT WORKS FINE.

When it rains all I get is 'SEARCHING FOR SIGNAL", unless they boost the satellite in the sky, then I get a good picture.

But usually if it rains, it goes out.

This does not happen with Optima or Cablevision. It can pour, you'll get a good picture.

HOWEVER!!! if you have IO which is tv, phone and internet all hooked up together, and the IO goes out, YOU WILL LOSE EVERYTHING, that means no phone, no internet, no cable, UNTIL THEY FIX WHATEVER MADE THE DARN THING GO OUT IN THE FIRST PLACE.

Last week I could not reach my friend around the corner by phone. No matter what I dialed I would get something that sounded like "This number is not in service 33333", I looked at the phone and said "What is going on?"

So I figured I'd see her later that evening.

Well, her whole neighorhood was out. She has IO, I have Directv so mine is NOT hooked up to my phone, ONLY THE MONTHLY BILL IS BUNDLED TOGETHER, but everything works separately.

But everybody for a 3 block radius lost everything in their house for a good 10 hours. They were going nuts.

So if you have Dish, or Directv, expect that when it rains, you will see the following message on the screen (right after the pixels start misplacing).

SEARCHING FOR SIGNAL.

This used to drive me nuts, but then I just go on the internet and everything is fine, until it stops raining.

God I have to get a life!!!!

lol

[FlyFishin Momma]

I have wondered this question as well Moose............good job..

I live in the country as well....no option for wireless or cable ....
just dial-up and sat.

But when I am here in Branson during the week I have wifi....and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Just not being tied to the wall and the phone jack is so pleasing to me....not to mention the speed thing.....
I can go outside, sit at the picnic table, smoke, drink coffee, watch the birds, smell the fresh cut grass, listen to the locust, and............surf the web and type on NT all at the same time..............

I can do that at home too........a friend had gotten me the longest dang phone cord you ever did see.................and I hook up the laptop and drag it all out on the porch at home.....lol...its quite funnay really...but I can still be outdoors.....


But here.........so sweet to have "no strings" attached.............

I wonder about the router boxes............how do they work in your home with dial up?
and what the heck is eithernet? (or how ever ya spell it??)