Newbie Issues...Internet

[mbulriss]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
wrote:
> Sprint and Verizon Air cards are very common. Service price similar
> Cons are not available everywhere - probably at least several
> hundred thousand square miles of the west where that is true,
> and monthly limitations on throughput (Verizon).

Don, what you mean by monthly limitations on throughput? My $59/month
Verizon card is unlimited usage and, trust me, I use it for many hours
at a time on nearly a daily basis. As far as dead spots, I know that
there are some, but if I can use a cell phone it usually works.

FWIW,

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
wrote:
>
> Satellite internet needs a big dish with precise pointing, and there
are no in-motion options. Options generally are tripod manual mount in
the $800-$1500 range, or automatic mount in the $5000-and-up range.
Service is between $59 and $99 monthly for most accounts. I use a
larger-than-average Datastorm automatic mount, and I own and run
http://www.datastormusers.com where you will find a wealth of (free) information.
>
> Satellite's significant pro is that it is available anywhere you can
get a clear shot to the satellite, and for most of us we simply make
sure that is true, whatever it takes. Its cons are cost, latency, and
restrictions on allowed throughput per 24-hour period.
>
> Sprint and Verizon Air cards are very common. Service price similar
to satellite. Pros are speed, modest startup cost, lower latency, and
no limitation on throughput at this time (Sprint). Cons are not
available everywhere - probably at least several hundred thousand
square miles of the west where that is true, and monthly limitations
on throughput (Verizon).
>
> For those who's travel does not take them often into non-covered
areas the cards are extremely good. Among my group at DatastormUsers,
many of whom are employed full-timers, having both satellite and card
is becoming common, as well as taking advantage of free WiFi when it
is better than your other connections.
>
> Don Bradner
> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> Posting today by satellite from Declo, Idaho, enroute to Salt Lake City
>
> On 9/12/2007 at 3:28 PM Allen & Conny wrote:
>
> >On another subject, I noticed your response came via satellite. We
> >bought the coach specifically to explore the West next summer for
> >three months. I would like to stay in contact with my office during
> >the trip and I need to explore ways of doing so, either satellite or
> >broadband cell.
>