Satellite for the net Forums

artona · Moderator

http://www.hauppauge.co.uk/pages/products/data_novasusb.html

I reckon we are on the verge of being able to get broadband internet via our satalite tv system for an acceptable price.

Check out the AVCbroadband link on the hauppauge page. I am going to pop in and see them on tueday 18th April at their base in Herts.

What sort of questions do I need to ask them, what do you all want to know?

ScotJimland

Hi

Sorry, I'm not an expert but my understanding of this system is that it's for downloading only and provides no uplink, there is a new satellite system from immarsat called 'bgan' which gives both.

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will speed up the loading of Internet web pages and the downloading of files. WinTV-NOVA-usb-s has the ability to receive satellite broadband data services, once they become available in your area.

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artona · Moderator

I saw the Bgan site a few weeks ago, I am sure I remember it being quite expensive. With AVC broadband you use the satalite to view and then a sim card to upload. Like you I am not an expert but it seems a lot cheaper

ScotJimland

Yes I agree, bgan looked a winner till I read the cost of using Crying or Very sad

Someone with a bit more info will be along soon enough Wink

artona · Moderator

I have registered with Bgan for updates. Cost is bound to come down at some point if it takes off, maybe we can get all 9000 members of MHF to register and do a deal for say 100 sets a time - wonder what price we could get for sets and connections then.

Rapide561

Hi

I have been offtered internet via satellite for a cool £5995.00 fitted! I wonder if the price will fall as technology moves on etc

Oooops. Cyber cafes it will be overseas!

Rapide561