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losfrailes
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HughesNet Satellite Internet Service Going STRONG!
Note that there is no diminished service for HughesNet Satellite Service.
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Bajabus
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Right, it's just the regularly provided diminished service.....on an overloaded sat mex 5 and 6 bird.....LOL
"Preventive war was an invention of Hitler. Frankly I would not even listen to anyone seriously that came and talked of such a thing."
Dwight David Eisenhower
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losfrailes
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajabus
Right, it's just the regularly provided diminished service.....on an overloaded sat mex 5 and 6 bird.....LOL |
Right! Which the majority of people in Baja are happily using and not wondering what to do because their service provider is going to virtually
discontinue service.
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Hook
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Wow...........Star Wars on Nomads.
Light sabres, gentlemen?
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Bajabus
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I guess it's working so well that BCStech wants to drop it/stop selling it and is looking for an alternative.....LOL
"Preventive war was an invention of Hitler. Frankly I would not even listen to anyone seriously that came and talked of such a thing."
Dwight David Eisenhower
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losfrailes
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BCStech, like everyone else has his choices.
It is a perogative open to all, and he makes his choices without taking a shot at that of others.
I am not trying to start, nor will I continue, with a P---ing contest with anyone on the virtues of HughesNet Services. Only to state that it is
still working reliably, and appreciated by those using it.
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Bajabus
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| Quote: | Originally posted by losfrailes
BCStech, like everyone else has his choices.
It is a perogative open to all, and he makes his choices without taking a shot at that of others.
I am not trying to start, nor will I continue, with a P---ing contest with anyone on the virtues of HughesNet Services. Only to state that it is
still working reliably, and appreciated by those using it. |
I guess your opening post was not taking a shot......I am sure it was just an innocent well intentioned heads up...NOT
"Preventive war was an invention of Hitler. Frankly I would not even listen to anyone seriously that came and talked of such a thing."
Dwight David Eisenhower
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gpm414
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We have used HughesNet for several years while in southern Baja and are happy with the service. It's not perfect, but what is in life. Just glad
it's still available, since the options in our area are few if we want to have internet at our home. It works fine for email and general surfing the
net, but not so well with Skype or large video files. But now we've added a Mexican cell with the Amigo plan so we can call family in the US for a
reasonable price...works for us.
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astrobaja
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We used the Canadian hugesnet service for a few years while in Canada and hated it! Rotten customer support that always put the blame on the customer,
and a very arbitrary policy on excessive bandwith use.
Starbands service with the 7 day rolling average for bandwidth use has been far more workable and fair here in Baja Norte for us.
In terms of speed and reliablity they seem comparable. I would never go back to Hughes unless it was the last resort.
Just my experience with both....
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Russ
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I don't know of anyone using Starband in Chivato. Hughes isn't a great service but has filled my needs for 6+ years now. As the wide band service
improves there will be fewer Sat. users if it proves more dependable/faster. So far I know of two people happy with the wide band.
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BCSTech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajabus
I guess it's working so well that BCStech wants to drop it/stop selling it and is looking for an alternative.....LOL |
OK, since my name was mentioned...
We've installed/serviced perhaps 50 HughesNet systems here in BCS. For the most part, it's been a mixed bag of results. Some users have pretty good
speeds from day one, others pretty poor. Some can use limited VoIP, others not.
Almost all have had erratic service, depending on the time of day. We've gone back on a number of installations and almost always the problems seem to
result from the luck of the draw on the initial account setup. Some transponders on SM-5 and SM-6 are good and some are pretty bad/overloaded. In some
cases, we were able to request sat/transponder changes and get improvements, but overall we've spent a lot of unpaid time trying to squeeze out any
improvement.
Lately, though, Hughesnet has not been allowing us to finagle new accounts on either of these satellites, and recently we were turned down for a sat
/transponder change. That pretty well shuts down new business since the sats HughesNet does allow are just not available here, at least on the smaller
systems.
We have been able to "recycle" some existing accounts for new clients but this is drying up. This is making it a whole lot harder for us to continue
to offer HughesNet. Now with the newer HughesNet 9000 modems being commissioned exclusively on the Spaceway US spot beams, the handwriting is on the
wall.
I have to keep an eye on where this industry is headed, and it doesn't look like the prospects are good for BCS. The commercial gear, however more
expensive, has been almost totally trouble free, with a good selection of sats and better tech support who know we're in Mexico and don't give a flip
about that.
You literally get what you pay for here.
Here's a recommendation... If you already have a HughesNet system and decide to sell it for whatever reason, don't cancel your account. Instead,
transfer the account to the new owner. You can bet that coverage from SatMex5 and 6 is not going to disappear.
[Edited on 5-23-2009 by BCSTech]
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MrBillM
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Does the JOB
Using the Lowest level of Hughes Net service, I've never encountered a problem. Downloads, while slower than my Econo DSL, aren't a bother. And
Uploads are quick enough, but I don't get involved in any of this Video or Tunes nonsense. I have NEVER come close to my FAP limits in Five years of
use. Sat Mex 5 may have a high Fill, but it's never been a problem.
Even Skype is working fairly well since I downloaded their latest software. The old problem of DTMF tones not being recognized has disappeared. The
Magic Jack has resolved ALL of my telephone conversation issues. From what I've read on tech forums, I'm anticipating a "slight" improvement in
service when I upgrade my 6000 modem to the 7000.
No Complaints.
IF it's true that Starband is going (from Baja), there's no point in whining. Just deal with it.
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BCSTech
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Like I said...
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Some users have pretty good speeds from day one, others pretty poor. Some can use limited VoIP, others not.
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We put up a page of performance tips for HughesNet users here:
http://www.bajasatellite.com/hughesnet-satellite-internet-sy...
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Bronco
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Our Hughes is just ducky!
Considering we had Starband up to about 4 years ago our 7000s works for all our needs, including Ebay. We have a router and let our vecinos kid use
if for school work. So at times we will have 3 computers running. Of course when our young man next door downloaded some movies we got FAPed. Lasted
until the next day and we were up and running. I installed the system and had very few problems. It reguired investing in some equipment but nothing
major.
Starband should have gone away years ago, good riddance
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rob
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Alan,
What do you mean by "The commercial gear, however more expensive . . . " - are you talking about other hardware, or simply the upgraded "commercial"
levels of Hughesnet service?
Maybe it's time to revisit "the commercial gear" as broadband is ot yet an option here on this remote coast.
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MrBillM
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Hughes Net
The ONLY problems I've recognized on a recurring basis with Hughes have been issues with a select group of individual Websites (Imagecave being one).
Since those problems have been consistent over three different computers: Dell Desktop, Dell Laptop and Acer Netbook all running Windows XP, and also
consistent with three different Browsers: Netscape, IE6/7 and Firefox, I am theorizing it has something to do with The Hughes firewall or filtering
since using those same three on the DSL exhibits no problem on those sites.
BUT, it's a very minor irritation. Not enough to waste time attempting to correct.
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losfrailes
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I do not want to jump on Alan's response to your question Rob, but
Commercial Gear usually entails a much larger dish (.98 meters) and a larger transmitter (usually 2 watt). The system still operates on the same
satellites as the homeowner systems, so nothing new to add there.
Upgrading your service to Pro or Pro plus will enhance your system, giving you much more in terms of download and upload speed plus a much larger
'FAP' bucket.
If your use of the system is for normal upload/download, the cost of the commercial gear is hardly justified.
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rhintransit
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haven't had any problems with Hughes here (Loreto area) but recently have been deluged with 'warnings' that the modem I am using is obsolete, being
replaced, or some such. they offer a 'free' (haven't looked at the fine print) new one but the logistics of getting that are such that I just keep
saying no thanks. any comments on the old modems? I have been assuming mine will just keep working.
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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MrBillM
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Old v. New
My 6000 modem works fine, but like everyone else, I started getting those obsolete notices. Having spent some time reading on the various DBS forums,
the consensus seemed to be that the 7000 conversion DID result in a miniscule improvement in upload speeds. The reason theorized for Hughes pushing
the changeover seems to be that it benefits THEM to a greater extent by allowing a greater fill on their satellites.
For that reason, I hadn't plunged, BUT finally decided to go ahead. Although I was told there was a two-three week delay, mine arrived within a few
days. There are two deals. You can pay up front for the modem or it's FREE with an additional 12-month commitment period.
The one thing NOT included with the new modem is the power supply since it's the same as both the 4000 and 6000.
Each person is different, but I've never thought about upgrading to Pro, etc because I have NO complaint on Upload speed and have NEVER exceeded FAP.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajabus
Right, it's just the regularly provided diminished service.....on an overloaded sat mex 5 and 6 bird.....LOL |
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