Moving from DSL to Satellite [OT]

[Robert Storey]

There are several possibilities...

You could go with satellite but forego the static IP and instead use the
services of dyndns.org - check their web site for details.

Many people in your situation go wireless, but this might not be possible in
your area. It requires certain conditions, like a cooperative neighbor with
line-of-sight view. All kinds of info is published on the web about doing this
with a wireless router and yagi antenna.

A T1 line will work, and it's an excellent choice - but expensive if you are the
sole user. You can get the cost way down by sharing with cooperative neighbors
who will no doubt be delighted to have broadband.

A less good alternative is ISDN - availability depends on where you live.

hope this helps,
Robert

On Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:03:15 -0500
Peter Elsner <pelsner at ravensclaw.com> wrote:

> This is slightly off topic, but I'm looking for advice...
> 
> I am moving.  Right now I have DSL service with a static IP address going 
> to my FreeBSD box.
> 
> Where I'm moving to, DSL is not available... All I have is 56K dial up and 
> Satellite Broadband from Direcway.
> 
> Price ranges from 59.95 per month to 149.95 per month.  The lowest price I 
> have found for satellite with a static IP is $89.95.
> 
> Anyone out there running something like this?  If so, what have been your 
> experiences so far?
> Are there other possible solutions available that I have not thought of?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Peter