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Steve Frederick, Champion
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ViaSat will not publically disclose the number of subscribers in any of their beams.
Take a look at the beam map, and you should be able to see the beam you would be on if you were to subscribe. You would be better finding a friend or neighbor in your area who is currently using Exede to see what kind of speeds you can expect.
ViaSat beam map http://www.northlc.com/_images/beam_priority_map.png
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I will check the map...thank you
Trouble with checking my neighborhood is that most are on the same dsl I'm on or Cable
Call me wacho but I'm looking to cut ties with landline solutions and yes I'm aware of Satellite latency and have researched both hughes and exede
Bev, Champion
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well if I'm reading the map right I would be on beam 8364
Bev, Champion
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Yes California....I'm actually in the Santa Barbara County are (if that makes a difference)
I have asked around my neighborhood but nobody has satellite internet...just satellite tv
In my area you can get dal and cable internet...and again I know I'm wacko but I already have dal and it #$%! and I will not deal with local cable (com###)
Cool I hope Xcode000 replies to this post :)
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http://www.wildblue.com/
VeteranSatUser, Champion
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Bama is correct. This is a very good indicator. If Freedom is available in your location, your beam shouldn't be getting as congested (compared to other beams where Freedom can't even be offered).
Of course, even if Freedom is offered, don't expect 25Mbs 7 x 24 x 365.
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Liberty 12...Liberty 18 and Freedom 150GB with option of boost 25.
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So not sure if I should make a new thread but I will ask here first....
Since I basically already investigated and learned what I need to know would it be best to order from the exede website? I do not see an advantage of contacting a local retailer/installer ....I mean they would contact me after the order right?
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I would also suggest adding EasyCare when you order, it's free for the first 90 days and, well worth having after that. No worries about paying for it if you do need a service call and, a priority number to call for Customer Care, when you need it.
If you are considering Exede Voice too, I have it and can tell you that it works well. After the introductory period (10.00 off for six months) it might be a bit more than other VOIP options BUT, Exede Voice does not count against your data usage so, that makes it worth it if you need VOIP phone service.
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How does the Voice work?...does exede give you a phone number?
Bev, Champion
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Exede Voice is designed specifically to work the best of any VIOP with Exede Internet service and, of course using the phone does not count against your data allotment but, any other VOIP service, like MagicJack or Vonage would count against your data usage.
The Boost WiFi Modem comes with the voice adapter built in, so you don't need a separate box if you get that Modem, otherwise, Exede will send you a voice adapter box that is super easy to connect and activate yourself.
I've had both for Exede Voice and either one works equally well. Of course it's VOIP so, unlimited nationwide calling and, super low rates to other countries.
http://www.exede.com/voip-satellite-phone/ If you want to learn more about Exede Voice.
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I'm not attached to my number as only had it for the dsl so a new number is ok with me
I will go read up on the service
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Started out at 3g then they went to 4g and I ended up have 45mbs download speeds. Never a problem but only 10gig data limit. Switched to Exede because of a higher data limit for the sole purpose of streaming movies on our t.v. Never an issue with streaming everyday. So I guess I would never deal with another ISP even if they do have higher speeds.
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However, at my lake place, I have Spectrum internet, their 3 Mbps version. This is no longer offered to new customers, 30, 50 and 100 Mbps is their current offerings for new customers. I am grandfathered, and they are constantly trying to get me to upgrade my service, but it is $16.00 a month, no data limit, and it serves my purposes well. I have no buffering when streaming Netflix or other movies.
I have to admit that some websites aren't happy with my slow speeds, and sometimes I have to reload a few times, but it beats the alternative, upgrading to the 30 Mbps would cost $36.00 a month, but I survive just fine with what I have. I am only at my lake place for 4 months a year maximum.
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how is that a fair statement?
Jim16, Champion
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Streaming devices do not have that capability but they, and I found ways around that ( a router that holds your sign in info and then allows the streaming device to work.)
They were reporting people using 1000 gigs a month and Karma buys their data to resell, so that could never work.
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