Will EVDO Knock Satellite Internet Out of the Park?
Mar/10N/A
2007 will be the year that Cell phone providers like Sprint, Alltel and Verizon push strong into Suburban and close-in Rural territory staked out by Satellite Internet operators and attempt to take market share away. Will they succeed?
When EVDO Revision A (and soon thereafter Rev B) comes out in Q3 2007, there will be a full blown skirmish between Cell operators and the Satellite Internet industry for available consumer and business internet accounts. The territories they are trying to claim are the areas where concentration of homes and business is great enough to build out advanced cell service, but not great enough for terrestrial providers like cable and dsl. These suburban and rural areas have historically been the territory for Satellite operators and some adventuresome WiFi businesses.
Current Status:
With the current levels of cell service available (EVDO rev.0), cell operators are taking a fair amount of business away from satellite operators in fringe suburban areas….why?…. younger users who want to stream video, trade music and video, play internet games and not have any limitations on usage. So far, the cell operators are filling the bill for about $50 or so for the “Aircard” and charging about $59 per mo. for high speed internet….well, sort of.
The speeds on most EVDO plans are about 400-800 kbps download and around 200 kbps upload. Much higher speeds are promised when Revisions A and B come in to play later this year and beyond.
Latency is around 200-350 ms – 50% lower or more than a satellite connection. This latency allows gaming without too many bumps along the way. For those who have been experiencing oppressive limitations from the satellite operators, it seems like heaven….but for how long?
Some of the providers already have a limit of usage each month and it’s pretty restrictive (as low as 4GB per month – lower than the satellite operators are assessing). There is no decent data to report on what happens when the network begins to “load up” with users. I was in Denver’s airport during a recent snow storm and the EVDO service was non-existent until you were several miles from the airport…..so it’s not perfect, by any means. I personally believe that the cell operators are going to learn the same lessons that satellite internet operators have learned……..bandwidth is expensive! You can lure people in with attractive prices and speeds, but when you can’t maintain those speeds as the network loads up, you just become another one of those lying, cheating, false advertising no good internet providers that we have too many of already! Just kidding……..it’s not easy to balance a high speed internet network in this day and time.
Future:
When cell operators build out and offer Rev B. EVDO high speed internet service (about 2 years out), the landscape for service will be incredibly competitive. City, suburban and rural individuals and companies will have a lot of choices and the providers with foresight and innovation will be the one’s to survive. It should be good for the consumer!
By: Randy Scott
About the Author:
Satellite Internet Service Provider
Mar/10N/A
There are millions of people in the United States alone who cannot get cable or DSL Internet at all. This is mostly because they may not live in a community that offers high speed Internet. Some people, such as in my area live on their boats, and cannot get Internet at all. There are satellite Internet access systems that offer service for only a small monthly fee which can solve the issue of having slow Internet service.
Satellite Internet connections can connect your computer at speeds up to 130 times faster than dial up Internet. A broadband satellite Internet service can now be affordable to anyone; and a person can get dial up if the person wishes it. However, most satellites plans can fit anyone’s budget.
There are many people who live out in rural areas that really need more Internet speed. Online classes, home schools and many jobs now require high speed access. Instead of long commutes for work, satellite Internet access allows you the possibility of living where you want to and work from the comfort of your home.
Imagine having your computer down loading files or music up to 1.5 Mbps, which is almost instantaneous. Usually there is no software that you will have to download. One way satellite Internet service also allows you to install the satellite yourself and save money. You will be able to update the firmware for your Mp3 player or your iPod, listen to the Internet radio, or watch TV shows right from your computer. Once you have it installed and set up, all the download information goes from the Satellite straight to your computer.
Over 90% of one way satellite Internet access customers have installed the system themselves and have been completely satisfied. The Satellite is located in the Southern sky. Whether you use Windows, Unix, Mac OS, or Linux, you will be able to make your downloads much faster than the traditional way.
Many two way satellite Internet systems are affected by moisture or rain, or even a storm between the receiver and the transmitter, however new techniques for one way systems have been developed that can now solve that issue.
Satellite Internet service is now very affordable, and in todays’s economy, that’s of utmost importance. You can see why people all across rural America are signing up for the Satellite Internet access. Do not be left out or keep your very slow Internet service. Get on the bandwagon and begin your new high-speed satellite Internet connection experience.
By: Stephen Long
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Tips On How To Choose A Satellite Internet Service Provider
Mar/10N/A
Satellite internet access is one of the ways that you can have a broadband internet connection that will allow you to surf the web at high speeds. But not only that, it’s also the only broadband internet connection that is able to be portable and taken where ever you want within the northern hemisphere.
This is because, unlike cable and DSL. internet connections, satellite internet access is not dependent on physical lines or cables in order to transmit the data. Instead, the internet data is transferred to a network of satellites orbiting high above the earth in our atmosphere where it is then redirected back down to earth and received by those who have the equipment necessary to decode it and display it on their computer. So as long as you have an unobstructed view of the southern sky anywhere within the Northern Hemisphere, you most likely will be able to receive satellite internet services.
But how do you decide on which internet service provider to use? Here are a few guidelines to help you make your decision:
1. One of the first considerations is what equipment is provided by the company when you sign up, and what equipment will you have to purchase on your own? This can be an important consideration, as some satellite internet service providers can charge a significant amount for the initial equipment needed to get started.
2. Another important consideration is how fast and reliable their internet service is. It would be a good idea to find out not only how fast the download speeds are, but also how fast you can upload data to the internet, especially if you tend to work with large files. Also be sure to check on their reliability percentage record to get an idea of how consistent you can expect their service to be.
3. It would be good to find out whether or not you can connect more than one computer at a time to their service, and if so how were those connections made? For instance, will it require you to set up a wireless network in order to connect multiple computers to the same terminal?
4. Before you sign a contract be sure that you understand how long the contract will be in force, and if there are any penalties that you will have to pay for canceling their service before the contract expires.
5. Also don’t forget to ask about technical support. How often it is available? For instance, is it available 24 hours a day, or only during certain hours of the day? And what kind of support is it? Is provided in person over the telephone, or just online?
Getting high speed internet access by means of a satellite internet service provider is not all that difficult, and if you follow the suggestions and tips provided above, it should help you select the provider that will best fit your needs.
By: Steadman Issenburg
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What is Satellite Internet?
Mar/10N/A
Satellite internet access comes in three flavors. Two of these flavors use satellites for downloading information from the World Wide Web, while only one uses satellites for both downloading and uploading information. The most popular form of satellite internet used today is the two way satellite system called a VSAT.
Two way satellite internet is popular with consumers because it offers superior performance for both uploading and downloading information from the Internet. The one way and the one way with terrestrial return systems have limited uploading performance, and in fact, the one way multi-cast version of satellite internet doesn’t allow consumers to upload any information to the Internet. The two way system, on the other hand, allows download speeds of up to 2 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps.
In order to get satellite internet service you will need several pieces of equipment. Your outdoor setup is going to be comprised of a satellite antenna, a satellite mount, a feed horn, a feed line and for some satellite internet service providers, you will also need a universal LNB. Your indoor set up will need to include a DVB-S PCI card or a compatible modem. Finally you will need a satellite internet service provider and the right software to get started.
There are several satellite internet service providers. The three most popular satellite internet service providers are HughesNet, StarBand and WildBlue. HughesNet and StarBand both use a Ku Band link, while WildBlue has exclusive access to the Ka Band link. The prices for each service is going to vary depending on the package you order, but generally prices between all three of these satellite internet service providers are going to be similar when you compare similar packages.
By: Sarah Freeland
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Internet Marketing Experts Or How To Choose A Guru
Mar/10N/A
Which internet marketing experts should you turn to? These people, who have been tagged as “gurus” by some, have more experience in the IM world than others. But, it seems like there’s a new “guru” on the block every day. So who should you trust? Here’s a check list on how to evaluate internet marketing experts.
1. Have they actually made money doing the things they are advising you to do? Ironically, many internet marketing “experts” are most expert at promoting themselves. They’ll tell you, for instance, to stay out of the “internet marketing” niche because the “experts” have it cornered. Instead, they’ll say to go into less competitive niches. But, if you press them, they will have to admit that they’ve never been in any other niche themselves.
2. Are they transparent? The “gurus” that I like best are the ones who will show you what niches are actually making them money. They’re not afraid they’ll lose their precious “position” to someone less experienced than they are. This transparency allows you to evaluate them wisely.
3. Do they give you a step by step plan? The internet marketing experts who are best at teaching newbie and internet marketers are those who can provide detailed, step by step plans for success.
4. Do you trust that they have done what they say? It’s really easy to say they made “a million dollars” from a system when you are on the internet. You don’t even have to keep a straight face. You can also photoshop paypal and clickbank screenshots to “show” that you have made a lot more money than you really have. So, when finding a guru to follow, you should have a gut feeling that they have done what they’ve said they’ve done.
5. Is their plan something you feel you can do? There are many kinds of internet marketing experts. Some recommend setting up a network of blogs and doing a ton of writing. Others use pay per click marketing in their strategies. Some urge you to go offline and contact business owners to build websites for them. All of these strategies can work. The trick is to find a guru who can teach you the strategies you are most comfortable with yourself.
6. Do they say you can do it with “no work.” Let’s face it, there’s very little in life that you can achieve with no work. Every once in a while, someone hits a jackpot whether it is in Las Vegas or online. But, for the most part, making money of any kind requires work. If you see a guru promising a “no work” system, run away fast.
7. Is it ethical? There are a number of ways you can make money on the internet that some can live with and others find downright unethical. Make sure you are able to live with yourself in the morning before you start any internet marketing scheme.
There are many people claiming to be internet marketing “experts.” Choose wisely before selecting a “guru” to follow.
