[Steve615]

I received an e-mail from DirecTV a little while ago,informing me that high-speed internet service is now available in our area from DirecTV and WildBlue.
Has anyone else received this e-mail from DirecTV recently?Has anyone on here tried this service out?
The following paragraph will quote most of the e-mail message that I received from them.

NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE
HIGH-SPEED INTERNET FROM DIRECTV
High-speed Internet is now available.
Now available in your area,exclusively from DIRECTV:
Get high-speed Internet powered by WildBlue and save $120.
*A link to click for more information is inserted here.*
Or call 1-800-531-5000 today to get started.
DIRECTV HIGH-SPEED INTERNET FEATURES:
It's always connected-no more dial-up
Surf at lightning-fast speeds,up to 1.5 Mbps
Watch videos,download photos and music
*Another link to click for more information inserted here*
STARTING AT $39.99/month FOR 12 MONTHS
OFFER ENDS 12/31/08
OFFER INFORMATION:
*A link for terms and conditions inserted here*
*Offer based on approved credit;credit card required.Requires $199 installation fee and DIRECTV programming activation.

The following link gives more info about the high-speed internet service from the DirecTV website.

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPageNR.jsp?assetId=P4790016&CMP=EMC-MQ-OM&ATT=120-89-080723final&m=

 

[jeffwltrs]

I had a cousin sign up for it. It cost alot of money for equipment and installation. They were very disappointed in the speed.

 

[Steve615]

Thanks for the reply.
We have had DSL service here for sometime now.I was basically curious if anyone here on the forums have had any experience with it.
We will most likely stay with our local DSL service.Overall,we've been pretty satisfied with it.

 

[PatentBoy]

This is a great way to jump on the internet if you are living in a remote area - without access to DSL service for example.

 

[lparsons21]

Way back in the day of no cablemodems nor DSL in my area, I had DirecPC and later Starband. What I said then about Satellite Internet is still true.

It sucks less than dialup!

ANY other service is much better, more stable, quicker and no throttling bandwidth when you hit the 'fair access policy' limits. Those limits are not often published, nor are they enforced equally.

 

[or270]

Stay with DSL, satellite internet is a last resort if you can not get cable internet, DSL, or wireless internet or EVDO

 

[rkicklighter]

Stay with DSL, satellite internet is a last resort if you can not get cable internet, DSL, or wireless internet or EVDO

Ditto! I have a couple of coworkers who have it because it is there only option. Both say it's better than dialup but not by much.

 

[repulski]

Stay with DSL, satellite internet is a last resort if you can not get cable internet, DSL, or wireless internet or EVDO

What he said! I have WildBlue. Some days it is very good,some days it makes me use bad language. It does suck less than dial up.