Need altertnative highspeed internet and pricing.

In My Humble Opinion
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Forget cable and DSL - I can’t get them.

I need to know what else might be out there, and if you are using them the pricing (both initial set up and monthly), and reliability.

I want to consider all possibilities including multi-link & multi-ppp (multiple phone lines), ISDN, Satellite, sharing a WIFI w/ neighbors, cellular, any other?

OK when I say all possibilities, I don’t mean the really expensive ones like T1’s, lets set a $ amount of $150/month.

btw internet over power lines are not offered here either so you can leave them out.

Thanks

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I’m confused about this statement; is DSL (or similar) available in your area, just not to you personally? (it makes a difference to the sort of answers you might get).

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DSL and Cable is not available in my area. The reason I included WiFi is I have read about long range directional WiFi, as well as neighbors sharing a connection if one already is paying for an alternative option and splitting the costs.

Also if I go the cellular route I need a PC card, but would really want it on my desktop, is there a way to use a PC card on a desktop, perhaps a eithernet, USB2 or PCI adapter? Eithernet or USB2 perfered since I can position the card to get the best signal.

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Well, you might look into DirecWay the satelite internet service offered by DirecTV. I’ve heard mixed reviews about it, and the initial equipment is pretty expensive…around $600 I think. But the monthly cost is $60 a month which is inside your price range.

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You discount T1s in your OP, but using WiFi to share a T1 with several neighbors could bring the price down below $150/month.

Obviously there are a lot of “ifs” in this scenario so it might not be viable for you, but it’s an idea.

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True, but I could do the same w/ other services as well, such as Direcway as well and split a smaller cost. I have also found a fixed wireless provider in my area, well I am at the absolute fringe of his coverage area and a hill might make it a moot point, but monthly cost is about the same as Direcway and a $200 initial cost as opposed to $600. I’m still looking however.