Satellite Internet - Where Is/Are the Sats ?

[UK-RV]

Hi Guys

I had given up on the idea of buying Direcway (Hughes Net) in the UK, as the monthly fees alone are $180 - and thats for limited use.

I was wondering exactly where the Satellites are - and whether they could be "picked up" from the UK ?

Perhaps then I could sign up in the US at $60/month but use in the UK.

Or is the technology going to be different ?

Thanks
Paul

 

[Ned]

The footprints of the HughesNet satellites used in the US don't cover the UK.  There may be other providers in the UK besides HughesNet.

 

[UK-RV]

Thanks Ned

Very quickly put that idea to bed. LOL

Paul

PS Unfortunately, there arent any other "reliable" satellite providers in the UK - even Hughes Net gets a fair amount of stick.

One link for Sat Internet Providers is here :- http://www.ispreview.co.uk/broadband/sat.shtml

 

[Tom]

Paul,

You can forget the "one way" guys on that list; That would be download only and you'd need a phone line for uploads. Some of those two-way prices are .... phew! Maybe you should get some buddies to chip in and launch your own satellite.

 

[Tom]

Here's a response provided by forum member bajadudes:

Check this site out, very informative and lots of advice/help for those seeking satellite internet outside the USA. Drill down to the  forums and jump in. satsig

 

[UK-RV]

Thanks Tom

Im already on that one.

One supplier has kindly offered to sell me a ?5,000 (!!) a month service, which I can sell on to others, bringing the price down to ?50-?70 each per month.

I dont think I will bother, but I am still investigating the WiFi, WLAN etc options.

Paul