i live in rural iowa, only 5 miles from where i used to live where i did get dsl thru qwest. i live outside of anamosa, iowa in a little town called amber. maybe 50 people. i can't get mediacom, qwest, comm speed, the only thing so far has been if i pay $200 for a dish thru the dish network. if anyone knows of a service that can reach me hear in iowa, i would greatly appreciate it. i have aol dial-up now and i pretty much hate it. sorry aol. thanks in advance
2007-08-25 14:01:18 · 5 answers · asked by bvfarrington 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet ➔ Other - Internet
there is no cable service here either and i tried vonage and my phone service. and i did have a cell phone and the signal was bad so i had to end that also, costing me $400 for 1 mo. what about this wireless modem thing i saw at walmart? and yes. talk about better technology my a__.
2007-08-25 15:51:43 · update #1
You're out of the DSL/Cable high speed internet zone. I'm right in town & can't get it. Makes you cranky doesn't it. I'd recommend either slow dial up or you'll either have to go the expensive dish route or possibly a cellular boradband if you can get a cell reception out there. Just not fun I'll tell you. My friend 5 minutes from my house enjoys DSL while I can't!
2007-08-25 14:07:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get cable TV, you can probably get an internet connection through your cable provider. It's going to be a lot better than any DSL service out there.
However, if your phone provider doesn't offer DSL in your area, the only way to get any form of high-speed is through your cable company, or through satellite (which is usually VERY horrible service).
2007-08-25 14:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by D14BL0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wildblue offers satellite-based internet access in rural areas. It is marketed mostly in rural areas where cable and DSL are not possible. I also notice that it is now marketed by DISH. It involves having a satellite dish.
http://wildblue.com/
Otherwise, you can do what I do - resort to dial-up.
2007-08-27 02:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get verizon broadband wirless it will be about 80 a month though...
2007-08-25 14:06:35 · answer #4 · answered by Tammy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Hughesnet
http://go.gethughesnet.com/HUGHES/Rooms/DisplayPages/LayoutInitial?Container=com.webridge.entity.Entity%5BOID%5B71A9F5B422ABCE4886D9492F66B5B589%5D%5D
2007-08-25 14:06:13 · answer #5 · answered by Renew Life ç?·å¨¼ã 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋