bfncbs1
Can you ping me now? Good
If it is telling you FiOS TV is available I would call. They go hand and hand. The website is not the best.
FiOS coming to La Plata !
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If it is telling you FiOS TV is available I would call. They go hand and hand. The website is not the best.
That's too bad you couldn't get a good signal. Thanks to BFNCBS1, who also lives in our area, we have been clued in on LTE wireless technology that is right around the corner for us all. It uses the 700MHz spectrum that the old analog TV's used to use. Everyone should get capable of getting that signal, and from what I have read we should be getting upwards to 5+ mbit download speeds with a latency of 20-30ms!!!! I'm hoping Verizon deploys in our area the end of 2009. The cost should actually be cheaper then EVDO (aircard) since the infrastructure is pretty much already in place.
Emma, if you do get satellite let us know how it works for you.
Can anyone tell me how they like Fios compared to Comcast - (NOT CUSTOMER SERVICE and PRICING - I KNOW COMCAST SUCKS AT BOTH) but I like my "guide and menu" on Comcast and use the DVR constantly. I want to know how they compare on Fios - I have heard that their menu is not good and I don't want to be disappointed. Thanks.
DO NOT GET WILDBLUE/HUGHESNET!!!! I repeat... DO NOT GET WILDBLUE/HUGHESNET!
Check into mobile broadband. Here are some sites:
Welcome
3Gstore.com, Mobile Broadband Made Easy. Verizon & Sprint EVDO Modems, Antennas, Amplifiers, CradlePoint Routers and MiFi.
Get an adapter and then a router.
have you tried other carriers? Millenicom has Sprint service without a contract but same basic price without download cap. That's what we have and it works great.
I also use an external antenna that plugs into my aircard which gives me an extra bar. Heck, I sometimes get full bars here and terrific reception, so I'm surprised Emma doesn't get a signal since she is fairly close to me. That with the Top Global wireless router and I'm a happy camper. I just wish they didn't throttle the bandwidth down once you reach 5Gb, but, I've heard there are caps with Hughsnet too.
Google LTE...That is going to be the savior for us folks out in the boonies. I can't wait either!
BFNCBS1, are you sure we are going to be first for LTE in 2009? I've read they will roll out in two cities by the end of 2009, and the rest of the nation in 2010, but they won't say which two cities. Any inside info on that one?
Plus, if you get satallite don't sign a contract for longer then a year. See a copy of our future options other then satallite below. We may all have this available to us by years end.
Utilizing their existing spectrum, Verizon Wireless and Vodafone have been field testing 4G LTE networks in Minneapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and Northern New Jersey in the United States, as well as in Budapest, Düsseldorf, and Madrid in Europe, with a variety of network infrastructure providers. These field trials have demonstrated download rates of 50 to 60 Mbps peak speeds, though actual average download results will not be determined until the commercial launch of the new Verizon Wireless LTE network. Utilizing its recently acquired 700 MHz spectrum, Verizon Wireless will expand trials this summer, and Lynch said the company will commercially launch its LTE network in 2010. Once the initial rollout is complete, plans are in place for aggressive deployment throughout Verizon Wireless' entire network, including areas not currently covered by the existing Verizon Wireless footprint.
Emma, this should be a good read for you.
Verizon promises 4G wireless for rural America | CTIA show - CNET Reviews
I agreed with Motox, I recommend using an external antenna mount on top of your roof to get better reception (that's what I'm using). I would look into getting a Yagi Omni-directional antenna. 3gstore.com has a variety of them.
Severa
Common sense ain't common
I'm getting ready to make the jump to Verizon DSL/phone service.
I was hoping someone could answer me this:
I live in St Mary's off Chancellor's Run Road, I had heard about an upgrade in DSL from 3 to 7Mbps. The Verizon lady I talked to today said 7Mbps wasn't available yet in my area and she didn't have a timeline as to when it would happen.
Does anyone have any insider info as to when the upgraded speed will be available here?
Thanks in advance!
I was hoping someone could answer me this:
I live in St Mary's off Chancellor's Run Road, I had heard about an upgrade in DSL from 3 to 7Mbps. The Verizon lady I talked to today said 7Mbps wasn't available yet in my area and she didn't have a timeline as to when it would happen.
Does anyone have any insider info as to when the upgraded speed will be available here?
Thanks in advance!
bfncbs1
Can you ping me now? Good
My guess is you will be soon. I have been away on vacation but I see Budds Creek Road and Bowling road are on the latest schedule.
emma1606
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Why the bias against satellite. YOu can get some pretty good speed out of a dish.
Because of the 2yr contract, we had Wildblue before and speed was ok but wasn't close to what we got last night with the Millenicom card and external antenna. And no contract
Because of the 2yr contract, we had Wildblue before and speed was ok but wasn't close to what we got last night with the Millenicom card and external antenna. And no contract
Emma, please do me a favor and go to Speedtest.net - The Global Broadband Speed Test and run a test of your connection speed. I am curious at what speed you get from Millenicom..
Thx,
John
emma1606
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Ok, will do it tonight when I get home and let you know. My personal test is always facebook because I couldn't get that to load at all with dial-up. It was slow on satellite but really fast with Millenicom!!!
That's great! And no contract,,,even better.
Look forward to hearing what kind of speed there pumping out to you..