Internet question

[robinray649]

I am looking to upgrade my internet service. I currently live in the country in Washington county. I currently have the satellite service which is costing me $79.99. My question is concerning speed. I am suppose to have 1.5 mbps download and .512 mpbs upload speed. I am currently looking at 2 plans and was wondering about the different speeds being offered.

Plan-1.

Satellite company offering up to 10 mbps download and up to 1.5 mbps upload. 10 gb anytime data and 10 gb bonus data and all for $49.99 a month plus equipment.

Plan-2.

Local broadband company offering Extended Residential plan with up to 1024Kb/sec download and up to 256Kb/sec upload for $59.95.

I don't understand the difference in the speeds being offered. I guess what I am looking for is your basic explanation for idiots. Thanks

 

[freewookie]

I am looking to upgrade my internet service. I currently live in the country in Washington county. I currently have the satellite service which is costing me $79.99. My question is concerning speed. I am suppose to have 1.5 mbps download and .512 mpbs upload speed. I am currently looking at 2 plans and was wondering about the different speeds being offered.

Plan-1.

Satellite company offering up to 10 mbps download and up to 1.5 mbps upload. 10 gb anytime data and 10 gb bonus data and all for $49.99 a month plus equipment.

Plan-2.

Local broadband company offering Extended Residential plan with up to 1024Kb/sec download and up to 256Kb/sec upload for $59.95.

I don't understand the difference in the speeds being offered. I guess what I am looking for is your basic explanation for idiots. Thanks

Plan 2 is just a bit slower than what you currently have.

broadbandmapping.ok.gov will give you some ideas of your options.

 

[jmike314]

Halfway decent article describing speed & usage.

http://www.choose.net/media/guide/faqs/how-much-broadband-usage-allowance.html

 

[gunluvingirl]

Plan 2 is basically 1mb down and .256mb up, so basically slower than what you currently have. Plan 1 seems to be the better deal though more $$.

 

[uncle money bags]

So the first plan is capping your data usage? 20 gigs is gonna go by quick depending on your usage.

 

[Cinaet]

So the first plan is capping your data usage? 20 gigs is gonna go by quick depending on your usage.

That's a good point. Also, 10 mbps download is hard to believe. That's European speed.

 

[elwoodtrix]

Also, 10 mbps download is hard to believe.

"up to 10 mbps" don't let that phrase fool you.....

also reception is with clear sky's, no clouds, no rain, etc... like Dish network

 

[flybeech]

I was going to suggest @Link WiFi, but they don't serve Washington County yet. Same thing with AirLink. I think both are WiFi services which really seem to be the best solution for rural areas. Satellite is terrible and I just can't hang with the data limits and latency. I'm really likin' the WiFi solution. I have a friend who is on @Link after his horrible experience with WildBlue and while he doesn't like @Link as much as he liked Cox, a little bit of something is better than a whole lotta nuthin'.