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Satellite Internet Providers

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the they-all-suck dept.

pitchblende writes "Our company works in remote locations in Northern Canada. We have been experiencing major communications problems with our current satellite service. We use satellite systems that go for about $1000 apiece, with $100/month in fees. The service is 'shared' rather than dedicated, and our VOIP, etc, has been getting worse by the day lately. From what I can tell, dedicated systems go for $30k and up. I hope someone(s) out there has some suggestions, recommendations?"

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  1. Re:Move by BuckaBooBob · · Score: 4, Insightful

    He is in Northern Canada... its highly likely He has no other choice.. Its likely he is using VoIP because there are no copper lines for 100's of miles. Its likely he is even running of a generator for power..

    Being in northern Canada.. its much like being in the middle of the ocean.. Good luck on getting a landline :)

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