Hughes net isn’t any better. My mon and aunt that live up the road have it, just out of reach of the telco’s broadband. They do nothing but complain about the slow and intermittent service.
Will Viasat just send you the modem you need instead of waiting for a service tech? Anytime I have had problems with my ISP, they have just UPS’d me the part and I would install it and call them on the phone for final configuration. Hard to imagine them not doing something about your problem.
And according to this site, "There are currently no 5g carriers in Palm Desert, CA. Given the city’s size and providers we might expect 5G to become available between 2022 and 2024."
5g is mainly focused on delivering low latency high bandwidth via mm wavelength signals in dense urban environments. Its range is much less and is significantly more impacted by obstructions than 3g and 4g. If you’re in a area already underserved by 4g, I wouldn’t expect to see 5g anytime soon.
Here's the actual quote from Seinfeld, for reference:
"You see, you know how to take the reservation, you just don't know how to hold the reservation. And that's really the most important part of the reservation: the holding. Anybody can just take them."
Looks interesting, and I’m wondering what’s the catch.
So if I get 4 people, well, it’s said we all get separate bills and all get unlimited bw, but there’s gotta be something else to it. Otherwise, what’s the point of “sharing” by bringing in multiple people just to get a lower rate?
Like being a co-signer on a loan. It’s a big nothing unless the other person just stops paying, then you’re on the hook for the whole thing.
The person that told me about it went to reddit to get 4 people up and said it works great for him. Someone may drop out but so far always someone to take their place quickly. Speeds can vary depending on where you are.
"Starlink is now available for order to a limited number of users in your coverage area. Placing your order now will hold your place in line for future service. Orders will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis."
So, I signed up, and they collected about $100 from me, and I got this email:
"Starlink will begin offering service in your area beginning mid to late 2021. Orders will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. You will be notified via email prior to shipment, and you will be charged the remainder of your balance once your kit ships."
I’ve done the same thing, RC. I even downloaded the Starlink App and used it to find the best place to set up the dish. Now its just a matter of waiting—sure hope it’s soon.