Broadband for Den!

[den]

Because I live in such a remote area, I am eligable for a government subsidy that will get me a satellite broadband link. 512k downlink from orbit, 256 uplink via ISDN. Installation is normally $700, but with the subsidy it's $129.

Watch this space.

Comments

[tatterdemalion.livejournal.com]

oooh

paws crossed

[hendikins.livejournal.com]

I'm probably eligible for the same HiBIS subsidy, but hopefully I can just get ADSL after this finishes up.

My actual attenuation is equal to the current allowable (theoretical) limit of 56.0dB.

[dewhitton.livejournal.com]

You should be eligable if they decide you can't get ADSL. Those of us in the wilds of East Dubbo are eligable.

[hendikins.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I'll be able to get it or not after the trial. 500MB of data per month is really tight though.

[dewhitton.livejournal.com]

500MB is about what I pick up a month. I don't go birko downloading stuff.

[hendikins.livejournal.com]

You'd be suprised what you'd do if you had the bandwidth...

[elektron.livejournal.com]

Even 500 a day is a little tight <.

[kelloggs2066.livejournal.com]

YAY! :D

Bring out the Dancing Bats!

[ngarewyrd.livejournal.com]

lucky bastard, granted, I qualify for HiBIS, but I'm not gonna try for satellite broadband, as it's use is somewhat unsuitable for my needs.

and the other options aren't available in my house, still

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

[http://users.livejournal.com/killjoy_/]

Speaking as someone who has satellite, probably pay *more* than anyone else. But hey, beats dialup... except in foul weather. Or when they screw up and cut your connection. Or when the software malfunctions.

[elektron.livejournal.com]

It's great waiting half a second for the signal to go up there and bounce back down again too =P

Of course, it doesn't really matter if all you plan to do is download.