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Another Stab At Internet Access By Satellite

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the when-will-it-be-national-and-mobile dept.

dpilgrim writes "As someone who probably won't live long enough to see DSL or cable Internet reach my rural neighborhood, I follow the 'Satellite Wars' pretty closely. Looks like Echostar is claiming once again they have a viable high-speed Internet access satellite under construction. Really. They do. According to this AP story, they have pictures and all. The big news is that based on this 'new evidence' the FCC has rescinded their revocation of Echostar's license. Yes, this submission came to you 44,000 miles over Starband's satellite link, and Starband is an Echostar partner. Wonder how long that relationship will last?"

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  1. ID:4 by The_Rippa · · Score: 5, Funny

    But what about the alien threat that was presented in the Hollywood blockbusted Independence Day? Since alien's run MacOS-compatible systems and communicate using a protocol extactly similiar to our TCP/IP, this system, if put into place, would give them the last piece of the puzzle needed to blow up the White House! I urge Echostar to think of the children for Christ's sake!

  2. what about some hardcore 802.11b? by mr_gerbik · · Score: 5, Funny

    How about some hardcore 802.11b. All you need is a coffee can and an old satellite dish.

    Hardcore 802.11b

  3. Re:What's your experience? by fobbman · · Score: 5, Funny

    I comment on satellite Internet. I was on Soviet space station Mir 7 month, and Internet connection was horrible. It was still far better than home Internet connection back in Russia.

  4. Re:Common in Nigeria by fobbman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Might you know a Doctor Auoi? I sent him some money and my bank account info awhile ago for help in freeing up a financial transaction and I haven't heard back from him.

    Thanks.