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is super high speed internet available w/satelite?

Hey all,
As of now I am running TW Cable mainly because if financial reasons I use Vonage for my phone but I would like improove picture and sound (Sony Wega HD) BUT Vonage requires a very fast internet connection wich with Road Runner it is $39.95 per month......so can Satelite provide me with a fast enough connection within that price range?
I do not have or want a land phone line, one last thing are INHD and HDNET only available on cable, at one time I thought that was the case...thanks for any info.
chadnliz
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ehart
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"Speed" on an Internet connection is measured in various ways, including "bandwidth", "latency," and "jitter". Voice is particularly sensitive to these last two -- and unfortunately satellite connections do poorly on latency. So they are not a good choice for voice use.

- Eric
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bmcleod
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Don't get satellite Internet service unless it's your only option, only dial-up is worse (I had Starband's best service for 3 years.) As stated you'll also pay more.
narrod
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Jaybo, what is the monthly cost of your satellite service?
What is the supported speed? How do you handle uploads and what is your speed?
jaybo
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other than during severe storms, i found it to be as reliable and fast as a land line.
narrod
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Satellite internet service is slower and more expensive than a cable modem.
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