High Speed Dial Up

BottleBlonde · Nov 2, 2006

I currently have Earthlink Dial up for $22 bucks a month, and was wondering if anyone could offer any suggestions on a comparable high-speed dial up isp for a lower price per month?

What does everyone think of Netzero? I did the search and saw a few reviews, but nothing too recent, so I'm also wondering if the ISP has improved any....

PS---I live in the boonies, so dsl/broadband/cable isn't available, and I can't afford to shell out the $100 a month for the satellite internet.

Thank in Advance!

mustangniki · Nov 2, 2006

I'm in the same situation as you....I've been looking for SOMETHING better than regualr dial up.....but nothing is actually available in my area! I hope someone can give you some suggestions.....it would help a lot of us I think.

microcomputer · Nov 2, 2006

BottleBlonde said:
I live in the boonies, so dsl/broadband/cable isn't available, and I can't afford to shell out the $100 a month for the satellite internet.

I can't get DSL or Cable out here in Clements. That leaves only three options.

1. SOMDWireless (http://www.somdwireless.com) $45/Month. Unfortunately, there is an installation fee of $200 (May pay the install fee in installments). If you are in range - you can get DSL type speed.

2. WildBlue Satellite (http://www.wildblue.com/) $49/Month. Seems to be the cheapest (and free installation). Unfortunately, you must buy the equipment and that runs $299!

3. Verizon BroadBandAccess (http://solutions.vzwshop.com/bba/) $59.99/Month plus a $45.00 card. That is what I'm running. All you need is a PCMCIA slot on your laptop to get EV-DO access.

Hope this helps.

Dupontster · Nov 2, 2006

microcomputer said:
I can't get DSL or Cable out here in Clements. That leaves only three options.

1. SOMDWireless (http://www.somdwireless.com) $45/Month. Unfortunately, there is an installation fee of $200 (May pay the install fee in installments). If you are in range - you can get DSL type speed.

2. WildBlue Satellite (http://www.wildblue.com/) $49/Month. Seems to be the cheapest (and free installation). Unfortunately, you must buy the equipment and that runs $299!

3. Verizon BroadBandAccess (http://solutions.vzwshop.com/bba/) $59.99/Month plus a $45.00 card. That is what I'm running. All you need is a PCMCIA slot on your laptop to get EV-DO access.

Hope this helps.

I'm in Clements and I have Verizon DSL and love it....

happyappygirl · Nov 2, 2006

microcomputer said:
2. WildBlue Satellite (http://www.wildblue.com/) $49/Month. Seems to be the cheapest (and free installation). Unfortunately, you must buy the equipment and that runs $299!

We apologize, but due to overwhelming demand, we are not currently performing installations in your area. We hope to resume in the coming months. Please register and we will inform you as soon as installations resume in your area (20659) . :tantrum

microcomputer said:
3. Verizon BroadBandAccess (http://solutions.vzwshop.com/bba/) $59.99/Month plus a $45.00 card. That is what I'm running. All you need is a PCMCIA slot on your laptop to get EV-DO access.
Hope this helps.

Can't seem to find it in our area, only Baltimore area?

Gummie · Nov 2, 2006

We can't get dsl and have peoplepc at $20.90 a month. Their accelator works very good. I had broadband at work and my home loads almost as fast as broadband. Just too cheap to get Comcast.

happyappygirl · Nov 2, 2006

Dupontster said:
I'm in Clements and I have Verizon DSL and love it....

Verizon Online DSL is currently not available on (301) 373-XXXX.
:tantrum

microcomputer · Nov 2, 2006

Dupontster said:
I'm in Clements and I have Verizon DSL and love it....

I hate you!

Dupontster · Nov 2, 2006

Keep calling them every couple of weeks...They upgrade a lot...I think you have to be a certain distance from a sub station and they expand that distance often...

microcomputer · Nov 2, 2006

happyappygirl said:
Can't seem to find it in our area, only Baltimore area?

EV-DO is all over the place around here. If you have a new Verizon Cell Phone - take a look at the front screen and see if you se EV-DO. If you do - you have access. Jump over to: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/promotion/controller?promotionType=miniPac&action=miniStart
and select "coverage map." It will pop up a window. Enter your zip code and select "BroadbandAccess & V CAST"

BottleBlonde · Nov 2, 2006

microcomputer said:
I can't get DSL or Cable out here in Clements. That leaves only three options.

1. SOMDWireless (http://www.somdwireless.com) $45/Month. Unfortunately, there is an installation fee of $200 (May pay the install fee in installments). If you are in range - you can get DSL type speed.

2. WildBlue Satellite (http://www.wildblue.com/) $49/Month. Seems to be the cheapest (and free installation). Unfortunately, you must buy the equipment and that runs $299!

3. Verizon BroadBandAccess (http://solutions.vzwshop.com/bba/) $59.99/Month plus a $45.00 card. That is what I'm running. All you need is a PCMCIA slot on your laptop to get EV-DO access.

Hope this helps.

I'll look into those, thanks for the help..... Edit---Just looked into the somd wireless... I dont think I fall into the coverage range.

and about the Verizon access card....can you use that with a desk top or only a laptop?

happyappygirl · Nov 2, 2006

I just signed up for HughsNet. 59.99 a month after paying for the "stuff", the first 15 months its 99.00 a month. :dead:

geesh what we won't do.

BottleBlonde · Nov 2, 2006

happyappygirl said:
I just signed up for HughsNet. 59.99 a month after paying for the "stuff", the first 15 months its 99.00 a month. geesh what we won't do.

What area of the county do you live in? I was thinking of doing Hughesnet, but since I live back in the woods I'm not sure how well it will work?

Mousebaby · Nov 2, 2006

BottleBlonde said:
I'll look into those, thanks for the help..... Edit---Just looked into the somd wireless... I dont think I fall into the coverage range.

and about the Verizon access card....can you use that with a desk top or only a laptop?

It's only laptop service.

microcomputer · Nov 2, 2006

happyappygirl said:
I just signed up for HughsNet. 59.99 a month after paying for the "stuff", the first 15 months its 99.00 a month. geesh what we won't do.

Please let me know how it goes.

microcomputer · Nov 2, 2006

If your desktop has a PCMCIA slot - you are fat city! If not, you can buy a PCMCIA slot for your desktop. You are limited to 5GB per month usage and can't do movie, music, etc. streaming (it is in the contract). Well, you can stream but you will exceed 5GB pretty quickly... Surfing and mail are its main purpose.

Dupontster · Nov 2, 2006

microcomputer said:
I hate you!

You must be in North Clements... :razz:

I'm WAYYYYY down in Southern Clements... :whistle:

microcomputer · Nov 2, 2006

Dupontster said:
You must be in North Clements... I'm WAYYYYY down in Southern Clements...

Actually, I'm a mile down 242 from Chopticon High School.

itsbob · Nov 2, 2006

happyappygirl said:
We apologize, but due to overwhelming demand, we are not currently performing installations in your area. We hope to resume in the coming months. Please register and we will inform you as soon as installations resume in your area (20659) .

Can't seem to find it in our area, only Baltimore area?

We have it.. Tracey's phone has access down here in Ridge/ Dameron.

itsbob · Nov 2, 2006

happyappygirl said:
I just signed up for HughsNet. 59.99 a month after paying for the "stuff", the first 15 months its 99.00 a month. geesh what we won't do.

HughesNet is DirecWay.. same service, Hughes always was the service and equipment provider.. Not a lot better then dial up.. we had it here, and we real happy when cable came into the 'hood.

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