I have dial up and have the option of satellite, but i dont know if its really worth it.
2007-12-20 11:19:46 · 6 answers · asked by Wow! I have a pig nose! 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Yes it's very worth it.. Not only can you use your phone while being on the PC to... But it doesn't take 40 hours to load yahoo's homepage.. Spend the money and get the better Internet! you'll be happy trust me....
2007-12-20 11:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by justindephilippo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the phone lines. I was in the Bahamas, in the middle of nowhere, and the line quality was so poor I couldn't get past a 4k connection to the internet. We are talkin a half hour to load a home page. So, I got satellite internet, and it was an amazing difference. However, it is also weather dependant, and even more so than satellite tv. Consider that you are using a 5 watt microwave transmitter, to send a signal 26,000 miles. Line of sight, perfect aim, and no atmospheric disturbances are required to even connect.
In light of that, the satellite is a good system, but keep the dialup for when the satellite internet is down, from weather or whatever. Also, bear in mind that those systems are extremely sensitive to static discharge, from a lightning strike any where even near the dish or transceiver. I had to replace the modem three times in one year. Twice from lightning strikes nearby, and once from power surge. Bahamas Power Company sucks. As does Batelco.
Just a heads up, having been there and done that with sat internet, and good luck!
2007-12-20 19:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is better than dial up, unless your pretending. I have dial up and no one will come out to our house. I live in the middle of no where but about 7 mins down the road my friend has dsl but I cant. How dumb! I beg my dad to talk to someone but noooooooo then he gets all huffy bc its slow. Im like oh ssshhh n he blames me. Arg!
2007-12-20 19:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by deaddiscodork 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's worth it,when you experience a fast connection speed you'll never want dial up again
2007-12-20 20:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by thomasl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dial up it the worst you can get right now! Get Sattelite, better yet, fios
2007-12-20 19:22:14 · answer #5 · answered by Edan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the satellite , and dsl if you have the chance
2007-12-20 19:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by arledgetd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋