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Old 04-25-2009, 10:33 AM
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WildBlue to Showcase 18 Mbps Service
WildBlue to Showcase 18 Mbps Satellite-to-Home Service
"The demonstration, part of an effort to showcase what satellite-delivered broadband can provide for rural residents, will be held at the Colorado State Capitol on April 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m."
http://ivr.tmcnet.com/topics/ivr-voi...me-service.htm
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Old 04-25-2009, 10:54 PM
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I don't understand the point of the demonstration -- are there any plans to provide such speed plans to customers in the forseeable future?
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Old 04-26-2009, 01:31 AM
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Sure, if you want to pay $500 a month.
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Old 04-26-2009, 01:52 AM
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That could still be a game changer, but I fear it might be much more than that.
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Old 04-26-2009, 07:18 AM
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Old 04-26-2009, 12:17 PM
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I doubt that regular customers will ever see the benefit of this.
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Old 04-26-2009, 01:13 PM
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I don't understand the point of the demonstration -- are there any plans to provide such speed plans to customers in the forseeable future?
I doubt it...unless you live where spot beams are not fully used....then you might inquire.
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I don't understand the point of the demonstration -- are there any plans to provide such speed plans to customers in the forseeable future?
Could just be a demo (and like Via-Sat's video) designed to support a "broadband to the masses" proposal to snag some of the millions that BO/Congress are throwing in that direction.
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I guess the questio will be how feasible is this "order of magnitude increase" satellite, how much will it cost, and how long will it take to deploy?
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much will it cost, and how long will it take to deploy?
Maybe 2011 at earliest....my guess is there will be different plans...ViaSat will most likely have the first bird operational...
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I would rather see them improve the ping times and the rain fade/service drop issues.
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