Viasat service has been amazing. I have been happy because 90% of the time the speed has been over 100mbps down. The only time it's been bad is heavy storms. We burned over 700gb the first month. 
Posted 3 months ago
Stephen Rice, Champion
Deku, Champion
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Well that's in a high density spot beam paying over $200/month. The majority of the country neither has that available or willing to pay that much.
Yeah I'm wondering how long it will last
VeteranSatUser, Champion
It will last longer for you than a majority of us. Many of us will never even have the opportunity, at least until more satellites get launched.
Bev, Champion
This opening post has been very enlightening and helps me understand why I got the phone call I did today. Sorry I can't say more but I wouldn't be a bit surprised if folks in the HD beams start seeing their speeds slowed quite a bit after they go over their priority data. The system simply can't handle this type of traffic per customer....that is unless they want to close the beam to new sales.
Andy
Andy
VeteranSatUser, Champion
I wouldn't hold my breath on that technology.
I know Viasat was trying to get ahead of the curve a little with data usage by implementing Viasat-2. But with its issues, they haven't gained much. Andy is correct, Viasat-3 is just to keep up with existing projected demand.
I know Viasat was trying to get ahead of the curve a little with data usage by implementing Viasat-2. But with its issues, they haven't gained much. Andy is correct, Viasat-3 is just to keep up with existing projected demand.
Got agree with VetSat...not holding my breath.
I remember a couple years ago I was wondering if I would still be installing any DTV or Dish systems....after all, in 2 yrs (so I thought) there will be so much bandwidth available, everyone will be streaming everything.
Andy
I remember a couple years ago I was wondering if I would still be installing any DTV or Dish systems....after all, in 2 yrs (so I thought) there will be so much bandwidth available, everyone will be streaming everything.
Andy
More of a fan of OneWeb and Space X to make it happen, but it seems to be the only way to bring broadband to the world. It will happen. How long is the real question. Iridium has about 55 satellites up, and they are showing promise. Probably still 3-5 years away in my humble opinion.
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Not convinced it will happen, at least not in this country. Is it really economically feasible? How many people use satellite internet? 2 million tops?
If low latency service was available across the globe at affordable rates, dsl would be out of business.
Lots of people rely on cellular hotspots, dsl, and fixed wireless.
Data caps and speeds are the key. Cellular dead spot augmentation, self-driving cars, etc are all big markets for this as well, in addition to stealing military and aviation contracts from other companies. Cable and fiber are the only competitors, but as fast as technology changes, that may not last very long.
Lots of people rely on cellular hotspots, dsl, and fixed wireless.
Data caps and speeds are the key. Cellular dead spot augmentation, self-driving cars, etc are all big markets for this as well, in addition to stealing military and aviation contracts from other companies. Cable and fiber are the only competitors, but as fast as technology changes, that may not last very long.
Casey Grogan
Casey Grogan
Old Labs
VeteranSatUser, Champion
Gregory Davis