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Originally Posted by N4ST
Well, that all depends on your usage and needs. The provided link contains old information and a few errors about WildBlue's service. It also presents things in the worst possible context for WildBlue. Following a similar logic I could truthfully say something like, "I can download a 640MB Linux CD in less than 1-hour on my WildBlue system and that could take over 9-hours to do as a continuous download on Hughesnet because of their quick FAP. And that's +9-hours if you used their $79.99/mon ProPlus Package. It would take twice that long with their Home package."
I've been using WildBlue for over 26 months with no equipment failures or service calls. Running between 3 and 6 computers off the router, depending on how many kids are home from college. It works fine for me.
But please... Don't put me in the position of defending or promoting any satellite ISP. Superior only to dial-up, and not in all aspects.  |
I agree with N4ST. I also looked into Hughes against WildBlue and went with WB. Both had their detractors and advocates, but it was both a financial and technical decision. I'm running a multi-machine SOHO LAN and am content with the service. I went with the $79 package for download so that multiple users did experience too much congestion. Our usage has stayed just under the fair-access-policy, so no problems there. I did not install their "optimizer" software, and I've not had any trouble.
Both have good products tailored to their users. As long as you base your decision on what you expect, you'll probably do fine. Going into a satellite solution knowing that ping time is a fact of life is always a good thing.