Is there a faster Internet for people in sticks?

Question

I have dial up internet access we can't get dsl or cable in the sticks. Any options for faster service?

Answer 1

satellite

Answer 2

Depending on what you want to use it for, you do have a few options.

For a high bandwidth service, but has a higher then average ping time, you can check out directway. There service is good for the typical web surfer, but can be lacking for things that send small amounts of data in multiple packets (like some games, and VOIP phone calls).

Another option that exists in many areas is wireless Internet. These are mostly regional based companies run by smaller mom & pop companies however AT&T is also joining the pack with a very limited offering.

Some areas that can't get DSL or Cable, can get ISDN. ISDN will give you about 128K (not super fast but beats dialup). ISDN is an older technology that many phone companies support but because it's need in the industry was replaced by DSL, many overlook it. ISDN is a digital phone line but it doesn't have the distance limitations of DSL and therefore is available in many areas that DSL isn't.

Answer 3

If you are stuck with dialup, there are some things you can to free up CPU usage and RAM.

- Many users are not aware of how much RAM is used by a screensaver full of graphics. Are you using a complex screensaver - it runs in the background and eats memory.
- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.
To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
-cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
-cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
-then cl Remove.
-This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.
-1.Did you run an error check? Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag

2.Are you using Yahoo Toolbar? Run a full Norton Antispy.

3.From IE, click Tools, Internet Options
delete cookies
delete files (offline files)
clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want)
click o.k., and Restart

3.click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup

4.click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)

All these things should be done regularly. The more frequently they are run, the less time they take.
-Note: Games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files. If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.

Answer 4

Go out and hurt a deer, but don't kill it! then stick a wi-fi connector inside it, patch it up and make sure it can walk, then wait until that deer gets near a high speed Wi-FI connection!

Answer 5

After checking for spyware/malware, and then determining that your modem has no issues(or switching for a new one), call your ISP and ask them if they are having any problems, to first eliminate that possibility. Then call your phone company, and don't mention anything about your internet/dial-up, but just raise a big stink about your phone service, saying that you frequently hear a lot of static when thalking to people and that at times it is difficult for you to carry on a conversation, and insist that they come out and replace the outside and inside lines and connections.


Dialup Connections troubleshooting = http://help.expedient.net/dialup/index.shtml


PassMark ModemTest = http://www.passmark.com/products/modemtst.htm


TZ Connection Booster Wizard = http://www.webmasterfree.com/software/ImageTools/IconTools/tz_connection_booster_wizard.html


TCP Optimizer = http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2104


For desktop pc better performance, I suggest you set your desktop background/wallpaper and screensaver to "none", then right click on desktop, click properties, click 'appearance', choose ' windows classic style'.
Then Start/Settings/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/power schemes/settings/turn off monitor after 10 minutes, and set the next 2 drop down boxes ( 1. Turn off Hard Disks, and 2. System Standby) to "never"/apply/ok/ok.

Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Advanced tab /under Performance click on Settings / Visual Effects tab/
Adjust for best performance / Ok / Apply / Ok
Then Start/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/hibernate/take check mark out of "Enable hibernation"/apply/ok/ok. Do not to use hibernate on desktop. Standby & Hibernate Issues in Windows XP = http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_standby.htm

10+ things you should know about troubleshooting a slow PC = http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/download.aspx?docid=172694

Registry tweaks to accelerate Windows XP = http://downloads.techrepublic.com.com/abstract.aspx?docid=173620&tag=nl.e138

23 Ways To Speed WinXP = http://www.techbuilder.org/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=59201471
Game XP = http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=game+xp&spell=1

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http://www.memoryx.com/
http://www.4allmemory.com
Test your ram with these: Memtest86L= http://www.memtest.org +

RAM Reliability Test = http://hcidesign.com/memtest

Ram Idle = http://www.freewareweb.com/cgi-bin/archive.cgi?ID=1423
Adding more ram may help.
Also Control/reduce what loads at startup with = Codestuff Starter = http://www.webattack.com/get/starter.shtml .
Clear your cache and go to your local settings folder and empty your "temp" folder.
http://www.tweakhound.com/xp/WindowsXP.htm
Speed tweaks = tweaks and downloads to optimize PC speed without overclocking = http://www.setiathomescreensaverspeed.co.uk/index.html
http://arstechnica.com/guides/tweaks/sgp-tweaks.ars
http://www.tweakxp.com/performance_tweaks.aspx

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= "A guide for tweaking your system."

For desktop pc better performance, I suggest you set your desktop background/wallpaper and screensaver to "none", then right click on desktop, click properties, click 'appearance', choose ' windows classic style'.
Then Start/Settings/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/power schemes/settings/turn off monitor after 10 minutes, and set the next 2 drop down boxes ( 1. Turn off Hard Disks, and 2. System Standby) to "never"/apply/ok/ok.

Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Advanced tab /under Performance click on Settings / Visual Effects tab/
Adjust for best performance / Ok / Apply / Ok
Then Start/Control Panel/Display/display properties/screensaver/monitor power/hibernate/take check mark out of "Enable hibernation"/apply/ok/ok. Do not to use hibernate on desktop
If I'm going to be away from the pc for more than an hour, or whenever there is lightning in the area, then after shutting it down properly, I unplug the UPS (which all the computer stuff is plugged into) and disconnect the cable.\

23 Ways To Speed WinXP = http://www.techbuilder.org/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=59201471
Game XP = http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=game+xp&spell=1