Looking at what's been posted - are all the new plans the hobbled 100GB capped plans? Or will there be improved plans with VS2? Looks like it VS2 still isn't showing up in my area. It seems like a huge miss if the all the hype around ViaSat2 ends up with smaller data caps.
Posted 2 years ago
Brad, Viasat Employee
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Interesting. Of all the ways I thought the ViaSat-2 addition would go, I never imagined that it would end being a big step backwards. A 33% reduction in service / data-caps is a pretty huge deal.
It looks like that antenna problem with VS2 is much bigger than they're openly admitting.
It looks like that antenna problem with VS2 is much bigger than they're openly admitting.
VeteranSatUser, Champion
I am not sure it is the antenna problem. I think they are trying to balance promised speed levels vs. priority data. In other words, when the original "unlimited" data plans offered 150GB of priority data, that was bogging down the speed for everyone. Now, the priority caps on the low plans will expire much quicker, and they will feel the slow speeds first due to depirioritization.
I am sure if Viasat had to do it over again, they would have never offered 150GB of priority data on all "unlimited" plans in the first place. But, it is too late for that now.
I am sure if Viasat had to do it over again, they would have never offered 150GB of priority data on all "unlimited" plans in the first place. But, it is too late for that now.
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I'm sure it's due to the antenna problem with Viasat 2. Consider the silence on this forum from the mods and your post that was locked about the same issue. I'd say Viasat employees have been told to keep quiet about the whole fiasco.
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Yes. I am sure you are correct. But information in the public domain is available for all to see. I guess they are sensitive of that discussion on their own sponsored board. Understandable. That are other places that discussions can be had.
Anyhow, I expect the earnings call will have more information forthcoming on their "official" opinion.
Anyhow, I expect the earnings call will have more information forthcoming on their "official" opinion.
Would that 300 million claim include lost revenue for the life of the satellite? Not just the sat itself?
Stephen Rice, Champion
The moderators normally let us talk about almost anything, however the legal team has advised them to be sensitive to things regarding the antenna issues on Viasat 2.
The issues with Viasat 2, insurance claim, and sudden disappearance of unlimited plans are the main reasons for me deciding to sell my Viasat stock at a loss.
Shoot, the legal team might even direct the moderators to remove this post.
The issues with Viasat 2, insurance claim, and sudden disappearance of unlimited plans are the main reasons for me deciding to sell my Viasat stock at a loss.
Shoot, the legal team might even direct the moderators to remove this post.
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That post wasn't removed. The post was closed. We can always post one at a time on many different threads to make a complete post!
Here's the Viasat legal team discussing the terms of "unlimited" data.
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Stephen Rice, Champion
We should make a thread just to make fun of the legal team before they show up for work tomorrow morning.
Stephen Rice, Champion
Another post bites the dust.
Hey BRAD or MATT.....you guys have gotta show this pic AND the tagline to Steve and Brad!! They'd probably enjoy the laugh.
I won't even begin to talk about Legal.....grrrrrrr.
Andy
I won't even begin to talk about Legal.....grrrrrrr.
Andy
Stephen Rice, Champion
Who shot who in the what now?
Toga, toga, toga!
Toga, toga, toga!
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Jim, why did you post a pic of the last Viasat Champions mixer?
Stephen Rice, Champion
Steve's word of wisdom for today. It is okay to make fun of the legal team, just don't mention white sheets.
I think they delete a post of your's every once and a while just to be safe! Kinda makes my picture seem to come out of left field since your post was deleted.
Stephen Rice, Champion
Its perfectly fine with me if people think you are nut job. Whats even crazier, is the moderators really do seem to believe I am racist.
VeteranSatUser, Champion
The only thing I am sure about you is you are a shill for Viasat's Liberty plan.
Oh and a redneck cajun from crawdad country!
Oh and a redneck cajun from crawdad country!
Stephen Rice, Champion
Amen. Give me Liberty or give me steak!
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On the bright side, I know absolutely no one who wants to sign up for satellite internet, either Hughes or Viasat, due to its limitations and poor reputation. So, hopefully, the plans won't get any worse and might actually improve.
The problem with that is that folks only sign up because they have to. Very few would choose it if they had any other option. Even an old slow 5 gig dsl line would be better. I'd take 1.5 if it was unlimited and stable for the 45 bucks it used to be.
Folks needing internet in the boonies, will still sign up. Like us, no cell service and a landline is expensive. This is our only communication. It definetly isn't by choice.
Folks needing internet in the boonies, will still sign up. Like us, no cell service and a landline is expensive. This is our only communication. It definetly isn't by choice.
Some of us will even climb mtns for better Internet
Oliver look into fixed wireless. One my friends says it better than satellite.
I only say this because it appears your house looks like it’s high up.
P.s
Must be nice up there.
I only say this because it appears your house looks like it’s high up.
P.s
Must be nice up there.
Owen Lars
Shawn Willmon
Cwk4328
Bev, Champion
Were I to change plans and stay on VS1 only Liberty plans are available to me.
Stephen Rice, Champion
Bev, Champion
Step son same 100.00 gets speeds up to 12 Mbps, video at 360 and, 40 GB priority data on VS2
OUCH! houses just 1/2 mile apart, same installer only he's on VS2 and wasn't a customer when new installs were still done on VS1 here.
Were I to change plans, I'd be on Liberty 50 at 12 Mbps for that same 100.00. Before Unlimited was offered, Liberty 50 at 25 Mbps was 100.00.
Not good, makes Viasat 2 look terrible. The Toblerone modem is cool and, the square TRIA looks cool but, that kind of cut in service for cosmetics? Nope, no way.
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Mark
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Old Labs (VS1-329-L12FZ)
Since Jim16 has run out of stickers...
It appears Johnny 5 has short circuited or has been partially disassembled requiring more input.
Stephen Rice, Champion
Matt B, Viasat Employee
These spam posters are getting out of hand.
Old Labs (VS1-329-L12FZ)
GabeU, Champion
All of these with suspended privileges were from warning those forums of the spam/phishing posts when one occurred. So much for doing the right thing, or at least what I thought was the right thing. A simple, polite, "The post above is a phishing attempt. Do not click on the link provided." reply. SMH.
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Old Labs (VS1-329-L12FZ)
Old Labs (VS1-329-L12FZ)
At adoption from a local shelter when I stumbled upon her and said let's go home (yes that is a mass hanging down on the front left)
After 3 months with me, some surgery, exercise and a good diet:
GabeU, Champion
I abhor animal cruelty.
Jim16
These unwanted dogs make the best pets and more times than not don't involve any more than a good home and some time.
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Bill Ross
Old Labs (VS1-329-L12FZ)