StarBand
Brian Kelsay
bkelsay at askpioneer.com
Mon Nov 13 14:47:26 CST 2000
Yes, Dish Network is supposed to be gearing up to offer this too. So if you
already have Dish Network service then you won't have to switch.
-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Rathbun [mailto:randy at randyrathbun.org]
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 12:21 AM
To: Brian Kelsay
Cc: 'kclug at kclug.org'
Subject: Re: StarBand
I don't know if this is the same as the Dish Network or not, but they are
getting ready to do something as well. I have their satellite TV service
and it is above par - plus they keep adding satellites so they can carry
lots of stuff.
I will say, however, I hope those that get it have a lot of nerves -
setting the small dish systems up is a total pain. The guy who sold me my
receiver said "It's like aiming at a gnat's butt." He was wrong. It is
more like aiming at an amoeba's butt. My suggestion is to spend the extra
cash and have it installed.
> Here's a link to the satellite internet service that several people have
> talked about. And it is two-way communication via satellite dish. Great
> for those that live in the sticks or where DSL and cable fear to tread.
>
> http://www.starband.com/
> <<StarBand.url>>
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