We have had cable internet for the past year and then DSL and now are moving again only to find that cable and dsl are not available in the area. I hated AOL when it was our only option but now is it the best dial up? AHHH, I feel like I'm moving into the dark ages but any help would be appreciated. Thanks
2007-03-20 06:58:32 · 11 answers · asked by colorist 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Well I think you can get cable or DSL, I had the same thoughts when I moved to my dream home located out in the sticks so far that the only person that ever is seen on my road is the mail man and that is only when I have mail, I am located 18 miles from the nearest city and located in an area that is 80% Amish so there really isn't a lot of call for the Internet out here. But much to my surprise I am able to get cable and DSL, here, and all they needed to do is put a booster on my phone line to get the speed up to regulations but here there was no extra cost for it.
I do have outages during storms from time to time but are able to live with, actually the power goes out more than the Internet.
So don't give up! Dig deep and ask a lot of questions and you will be surprised. However I had satellite once and would never get it again, it was the worst service I ever had.
2007-03-20 07:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by versitalbear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend have the same problem! he live in the dead part of Missouri !
nothing but darn dust bunny! may be an few dear and fox!
he using satellite to get his dsl service!
He been use satellite for almost 2 year know!
It dose seen to go out when it snow Hervey or done an hard storm!
But then that normal!
And can be easy fix with an can of PAM! spray on the dish!
rain and snow just slip right off!
good luck!
2007-03-21 23:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by Oie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhhh we used to use netzero, earthlink, also Altel is getting into the business too check with them they might be able to do it. Or you can go satelitte which is worse in my opinion cuz you need a sky thats pretty much always clear, if frequent storms pass by you'll be paying so much a month and half of the time you want to surf the net is being used up by the storm's interference. Wildblue is a satelitte group.
2007-03-20 14:03:24 · answer #3 · answered by Chad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You still have options...
Check for local Wireless Internet providers (either through Cell companies or others) and you have Satallite like DirectPC. Give those a strong look before going back to dial-up.
2007-03-20 14:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by BigRez 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used Juno at http://www.juno.com or their sister company http://www.netzero.com both are good but when used on the same system the software will conflict with each other. you could also try PeoplePC Inc. Or try Wal~Mart's isp (i found them to have a very reliable connection sever) and I wish you the best of luck on that and maybe on your next move you can comeback to broadband.
2007-03-20 14:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by demonicunicorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used Earthlink and was very happy with. We did just get DSL and I don't think I would trade but if I had to well I would go with Earthlink but that is just my opinion.
2007-03-20 14:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by jupina61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you don't want to have to use dial up but I can tell you who not to use. PeoplePc
It's awful, and if thay do you like they did me when u cancel they keep taking money out of your bank account
2007-03-20 14:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by Netta M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i had dial up... NetZero I thought was very good... it was only 9.95 a month and their tech support is very helpful with troubleshooting and get this..... THEY ARE AMERICANS!!! lol.... but i think netzero is the best way to go....
2007-03-20 14:04:29 · answer #8 · answered by ranbrenjam2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if you can get high speed dial-up. it's pretty good. check in the phone book under Internet.
2007-03-20 14:02:08 · answer #9 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dialup is Dialup anyway you put it, but I wouldn't recommend AOL.
2007-03-20 14:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by mcpark2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋