I had my internet installed two days ago, and since the moment it was installed it has sucked. I’ve never once pulled speeds of 12mps or anything close. It’s rarely anything over 2mps and the last two nights it’s been barely 1mps. I woke up today and it’s running at 0.10mps. This is bullshit. I paid for an internet to be able to use. I still have to use my phones data. I had it installed and it had said I already used 2gigs of my data plan when I hadn’t even been on it yet. This internet is shit. If I’d known this than I’d of gone the other way and paid the $180 to get cable WiFi like used to have. I’ve never experienced an internet this shitty. It’s only been 3 days since it’s been installed and I haven’t had a moment where I’ve been able to enjoy it!!!
Posted 2 years ago
If you get a trial period to get out of the contract, do it. Don't believe the lies the Champions will tell you next.......
Deku (The #1 Hero Data Saver), Champion
(VIASAT!!! YOU MAY DELETE THIS COMMENT IF IT SOUNDS OFFENSIVE TO THIS PERSON!!! AS IMMA TRYING TO STATE THE TRUTH!!! THANK YOU!!! :3 )
why not believe the champions??? is it cause we are right and so that people dont know there stuff like you do??? or what???
why not believe the champions??? is it cause we are right and so that people dont know there stuff like you do??? or what???
The Chumpions think that because it says "up to 12 mbps" that .5, 1, 2 and 3 Mbps is acceptable. We all know that 12 Mbps is a bullshit lie, but we could live with 5, 6, or 7 Mbps. This company is built on lies and excuses, now it is spring break clogging up the beams. How would you like a car manufacturer to tell you the car gets up to 30 mpg, and you only get 5 mpg? Lies are lies, "up to 12 Mbps" is really "up to 4 Mbps"!
alex, If you can get cable why in the world would you go with satellite? That decision makes no sense whatsoever.
Stephen Rice, Champion
To save $10.
I’m going to look at my contract and see. I’m pissed. I had it installed 3 days ago and went to work and came home, hadn’t even used it yet, and it had said I was pulling 1mps and already used 2 gigs. It’s bullshit. I’m not paying for something I can’t even use...
your stuck 2 year deal mine is over may 4 2018 be shopping around
If it doesn't work for you, cut your losses and pay the early termination fee. $15 a month is much cheaper than even the cheapest plan. Even the $360 maximum it would cost is a lot cheaper than it would cost to hire a lawyer to fight a battle you wouldn't win!
I agree, run from Viasat as fast as you can.
http://www.speedtest.net/result/7210755239 I just ran a test and that's what I get (Freedom 150). Weird, download is acceptable (19.61 mbps), but up is Upload is kind slow.
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VeteranSatUser, Champion
Not really. That upload is typical.
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Steve Frederick-VS1/Beam314, Champion
My upload varies between 0.8 and 1.3 and has been this way for the past year.
GabeU, Champion
Eh, I can't trust the upload results speedtest gives, as it's always wrong (too low). I don't have Viasat, but I wonder if it's the same with any satellite internet, no matter who the provider.
My upload speed usually runs between 3 and 5 Mbps, except during heavily congested times.
VeteranSatUser, Champion
That seems pretty high. Which speed test to do you use? Testmy.net us what I consider the gold standard for satellite. I am suspect of any other test site.
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VeteranSatUser, Champion
Try it with testmy.net. Curious what you get.
Just a couple of minutes ago. About 3:10 pm
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while we are at work
Best I've seen for a while. Just above VSU post was about 10 am this morning.
GabeU, Champion
Nice upload speed!
Mine (not Viasat)...
Mine (not Viasat)...
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Good performance. I am jealous!
Best it has been for awhile. Has been 7-9 down, 1.5 - 2 up.
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Stephen Rice, Champion
Sounds like its working if you've managed to use 2 GB of data in two days.
Deku (The #1 Hero Data Saver), Champion
awman... i wished you was a champion again ;-; i dont even know why they took it away from you ;-; kinda sad since you helped alotta people out and stuff ;-;
Stephen Rice, Champion
They didn't like one of the YouTube videos I posted. Would love yo be champion again but I guess I lost that trophy.
It's a shame because I really do like the service and even have stock in the company.
It's a shame because I really do like the service and even have stock in the company.
I never seen anything but scarcasm and ridicule.
GabeU, Champion
They didn't like one of the YouTube videos I posted.They stripped you of your Champion status because of Youtube videos you posted? The Champion title, which I never earned on the old HughesNet GetSat board, is, from what I understand, a title to allude to you being a knowledgeable member of the Community that can be trusted. What happens outside this Community shouldn't really matter, or at least to a certain extent. This is just my opinion, of course.
Steve Frederick-VS1/Beam314, Champion
Gabe, it was a Youtube video that he posted in this forum, it was very racist and uncalled for.
GabeU, Champion
OHHHHH. Well, that's an entirely different story! I can definitely see them stripping him of the Champion status because of that. Actually, to be honest, I'm surprised he wasn't just booted altogether. Wow. Just....wow. SMH.
Stephen Rice, Champion
It was satire, very similar to the content Dave Chapelle produces. I agree it was uncalled for on this forum, however I am not racist.
It's hard to believe, but I'm half Iranian as well.
It's hard to believe, but I'm half Iranian as well.
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GabeU, Champion
Maybe not, but what the video contained the video still contained. It's kind of like going on a forum and posting a quote from someone who swore a blue streak. In the end, it doesn't really matter, as it's still inappropriate, even if it wasn't you doing the swearing.
Stephen Rice, Champion
What's ironic is the so called racist video I posted was put together by a bunch of black people. Oh well. Life goes on.
The video in question is fairly well known - it is considered by most to be satire and a "mockumentary" and not racist but rather an attack on racist stereotypes. More than anything else it's a parody of the Ken Burns style of documentary.
In today's environment many would consider it racist, just as Blazing Saddles would undoubtedly be considered to be racist.
Stephen's taking an undeserved hit here...
In today's environment many would consider it racist, just as Blazing Saddles would undoubtedly be considered to be racist.
Stephen's taking an undeserved hit here...
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Blazing Saddles? Are we starting a great 70's movie thread now?
I move for Animal House.
I move for Animal House.
GabeU, Champion
I don't think anything less of Stephen, nor do I assume he's racist because he posted a video that might be considered "racist" by some people. He's fine with me. I don't tend to dislike people, nor intimate that others should dislike people, unless they give me a legitimate reason to feel that way. I was just saying that I understand the reason for the removal of the Champion status, that's all. Making the mistake of posting a video in a place that it probably shouldn't have been posted doesn't make Stephen any less valuable to the Community.
And heck, I personally find Dave Chappelle hilarious. I wouldn't post a video of his in here, but I do like his satire and comedy.
And heck, I personally find Dave Chappelle hilarious. I wouldn't post a video of his in here, but I do like his satire and comedy.
Stephen Rice, Champion
I posted the video on Feb 1st (black history month) in an attempt to troll people that couldn't live without Viasat 2.
YouTube takes down content all the time that they consider offensive and racist. The video I posted has been hosted by Google before they even owned YouTube. Google recognizes it as commedy and has no problem with the video.
Was the video inappropriate? Yes, and I admit I was trying to troll people.
Was the video racist and am I racist? NO.
I'm half white, half Iranian and my wife isn't even from the USA.
I don't mind being called a lot of things and I actually encourage insults against me but I am not racist.
YouTube takes down content all the time that they consider offensive and racist. The video I posted has been hosted by Google before they even owned YouTube. Google recognizes it as commedy and has no problem with the video.
Was the video inappropriate? Yes, and I admit I was trying to troll people.
Was the video racist and am I racist? NO.
I'm half white, half Iranian and my wife isn't even from the USA.
I don't mind being called a lot of things and I actually encourage insults against me but I am not racist.
The problem today is the term "racist" (among others) is no longer used to describe the spirit in which a gesture is made, it is 100% dependent on how it is TAKEN. It may be satire, it may be in jest, but if someone, somewhere might be offended you are WRONG! And it doesnt help things with these companies so terrified of offending anyone, and going overboard to remain neutral and/or politically correct we dont stand a chance.
GabeU, Champion
And it doesnt help things with these companies so terrified of offending anyone, and going overboard to remain neutral and/or politically correct we dont stand a chance.Isn't that going a bit overboard? A company wanting to keep their support community as user friendly as possible and not wanting to have something on the community that might offend someone makes it so we don't stand a chance?
I don't quite get how them not wanting something on the community that someone might find offensive would interfere with a person's ability to find help with an issue or help someone who is experiencing an issue.
And you're right, with many things it is how it's taken, but in this setting how it may be taken is a important thing. In this setting it's best for them to err on the side of caution.
Stephen Rice, Champion
I figured the post would have gotten taken down and they would have issued me a warning since I'm on here a lot trying to point people in the right direction.
Shoot, I still contribute even though my champion badge was taken away. It takes a lot to hurt my feelings.
Shoot, I still contribute even though my champion badge was taken away. It takes a lot to hurt my feelings.
GabeU, Champion
Now that I understand more of what the incident actually entailed, I agree. There should have just been a warning.
I've seen some things on this board that wouldn't be tolerated on my regular one, and nothing is said. There doesn't seem to be a specific set of guidelines regarding what's allowed and what isn't (unless there is and I'm just not seeing it), so I agree, a warning would have been more appropriate. Though ultimately inappropriate, compared to some of the things I've seen here I don't think it was that egregious.
And it's good that you do still contribute. The more people with knowledge, the better.
I've seen some things on this board that wouldn't be tolerated on my regular one, and nothing is said. There doesn't seem to be a specific set of guidelines regarding what's allowed and what isn't (unless there is and I'm just not seeing it), so I agree, a warning would have been more appropriate. Though ultimately inappropriate, compared to some of the things I've seen here I don't think it was that egregious.
And it's good that you do still contribute. The more people with knowledge, the better.
Deku (The #1 Hero Data Saver), Champion
well... if ya look closely to the speed options... it DOES say UP TO so therefore... they always say when you sign up... speeds are NOT guarenteed but are upto is it not that hard to find out??? i mean... its spring break for some schools... so that could be the problem so it could be the congestion onto you beam :/ BUT!!! satellite internet is ONLY for people who DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT have cable internet... sooo.... once question for ya... why did ya choose satellite internet IF you had cable internet??? kinda makes me wonder... hmmmm.... :/
Sorry, you're a Champion so we don't believe you... :-)
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Deku (The #1 Hero Data Saver), Champion
you too are a champion also :3 so i dont believe you either ;3
Stephen Rice, Champion
We are the champions, my friend.
VeteranSatUser, Champion
And apparently a bunch of shills!
Why would they get satellite if they had a cable available? This is an interesting question. Why does my grandmother need me to fix very basic problem on her computer and program the clock on her microwave? I'm not a champion so I just have to ponder these questions. And I'll to ponder why these people who call into to sign up and repeatedly get lied to by customer service do not know that "speeds are up to". They could have just read the fine print on the site they never went to instead of taking the staffs word for how great the service is.
Stephen Rice, Champion
To save $10 a month. Some Facebook dealers are even giving out $20 Wal-Mart gift cards to new subscribers. I'm not kidding.
Up to 12 mbps implies that you will get 12 mbps at some time, but usually around 8 or 9, maybe as low as 6 mbps. Getting .5 to 3 mbps 95% of the time is bull! Deception......
I barely get 1Mbps these days. I'm having doubts whether keeping this service is even worth the cost.
GabeU, Champion
And apparently a bunch of shills!There're shills here, too? LOL.
GabeU, Champion
Up to 12 mbps implies that you will get 12 mbps at some timeActually, it implies that you may get 12Mbps, not that you will get 12Mbps.
