Making universal broadband service a reality - Page 8

askmrjesus · 12-26-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Yeah it's called get satellite. Costs more, but you live in bung foo egypt, so pay up IMO.

If farmer John wants to sell on the net, how's he supposed to upload photo content with a satellite connection?

You don't think very far ahead, do you?

JC

Smittie61984 · 12-26-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

If farmer John wants to sell on the net, how's he supposed to upload photo content with a satellite connection?

JC

Like this...
http://www.wildblue.com/aboutWildblu...works_demo.jsp

askmrjesus · 12-26-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

Like this...
http://www.wildblue.com/aboutWildblu...works_demo.jsp

Cool!

Oh, wait...

"Due to overwhelming demand, new installations in your area have been temporarily suspended. We expect additional capacity to be available in your area in a few weeks. Please register now or call your local WildBlue retailer to reserve your spot for when installations resume in your area. We will follow up by phone ASAP"

I don't even live very far out in the sticks.

Even with their "Pro-Package" (which I can't get) I could still only upload at 256 kbps, with a threshold of 5000 MB per month.

Such a deal!

What else ya got?

JC

Homeslice · 12-26-2009, 03:09 PM

256 kbps uploads might seem slow, but that's about all I get using my laptop card. What exactly are you going to be uploading all that much, anyway? Download speed is what's important.

And 5000 mb threshhold you say? That's 5GB, which is exactly what Verizon's so-called "unlimited" data plan offers. So again, I don't see the problem.

These people could always drive to the town library

Smittie61984 · 12-26-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Cool!
I don't even live very far out in the sticks.

That's probably your problem. Why would they target people with access to DSL or Cable?

I also didn't say they were perfect. But I'm sure between the major Cell Phone companies, land line companies, cable and even Satellite I do not see why someone here in America could not be covered.

I also don't see why you guys give so much of a fuck about some "backwoods rednecks in the middle of nowhere". Aren't they the "ignorant" who voted for McCain and Bush?

Smittie61984 · 12-26-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

The goverment is not going to run the internet. They are going to help the private sector get into those areas.

The government was going to "help" GM get back on its feet and how did that turn out? Well it turned out the White House foced a private sector employee out of work and then mandated they wanted more "green" cars. They were just going to "help" there and oh yeah GM still sucks.

Flexin · 12-26-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

The government was going to "help" GM get back on its feet and how did that turn out? Well it turned out the White House foced a private sector employee out of work and then mandated they wanted more "green" cars. They were just going to "help" there and oh yeah GM still sucks.

That's your opinion of GM. And once again they help with a lot of companies. Its not the first time and won't be the last. BTW I'm not even a fan of the goverment.

I will be right back. I need to go grab my Oakley Gascans. The glare from all of the tin foil is hard in the eyes.

James

Flexin · 12-26-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

That's probably your problem. Why would they target people with access to DSL or Cable?

I also didn't say they were perfect. But I'm sure between the major Cell Phone companies, land line companies, cable and even Satellite I do not see why someone here in America could not be covered.

I also don't see why you guys give so much of a fuck about some "backwoods rednecks in the middle of nowhere". Aren't they the "ignorant" who voted for McCain and Bush?

Maybe if they had the internet they would know better.

James

askmrjesus · 12-26-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

That's probably your problem. Why would they target people with access to DSL or Cable?

Tried three zip codes for Iowa.

Same result.

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I also didn't say they were perfect. But I'm sure between the major Cell Phone companies, land line companies, cable and even Satellite I do not see why someone here in America could not be covered.

Iowa is in America. (look it up)

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I also don't see why you guys give so much of a fuck about some "backwoods rednecks in the middle of nowhere". Aren't they the "ignorant" who voted for McCain and Bush?

WTF do I care who they voted for? You think the economy only gets better when independents contribute? My company sells on the internet. If you think I give two shits who my customers vote for, you're fucking high.

JC

Tmall · 12-26-2009, 05:12 PM

GM begged for money and got it on conditions. They didn't need to take it. They should have read the contract they signed. The sentence before this one should make you smile smittie.

12-26-2009, 03:09 PM	#74
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	256 kbps uploads might seem slow, but that's about all I get using my laptop card. What exactly are you going to be uploading all that much, anyway? Download speed is what's important. And 5000 mb threshhold you say? That's 5GB, which is exactly what Verizon's so-called "unlimited" data plan offers. So again, I don't see the problem. These people could always drive to the town library

12-26-2009, 05:12 PM	#80
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	GM begged for money and got it on conditions. They didn't need to take it. They should have read the contract they signed. The sentence before this one should make you smile smittie.