Dial-up'ers, Unite!

[AFurryReptile]

Just wondering how many of you guys are actually stuck with dial-up like I am? (Whoo- hoo, I don't even connect at 28.8k!)

 

[RossMAN]

I haven't used dialup since switching to DSL back in '98.

 

[AFurryReptile]

Haha, believe me, if I had the option I would switch to broadband in a heartbeat... I just don't have anything available in my area.

 

[RossMAN]

People are either cheap asses or it's not available in their area. You fall into the latter category.

Or their only option is some ultra uber expensie satellite/wireless solution which costs ZOMG $$$$ per minute with terrible ping.

 

[I Saw OJ]

Whats this dial-up of which you speak?

 

[AFurryReptile]

Yup, and they limit you to like 300 mb a day.

 

[DainBramaged]

Cable internet is a vital element to my survival.

 

[CorCentral]

Dial up here since '94, but will change in Jan to DSL.

 

[tatteredpotato]

Originally posted by: AFurryReptile
Haha, believe me, if I had the option I would switch to broadband in a heartbeat... I just don't have anything available in my area.

Same here, no DSL or even Cable TV

 

[Baked]

Even homeless people have broadband. Though shady, you can probably get on broadband by getting a wireless network card.

 

[RossMAN]

AFurryReptile,

What about pr0n, warez and other illegal activities requiring a fat pipe?

 

[Spacehead]

24.0k here typically
I just spent about 3.5 hours downloading some (legal)music tonight. 34MB, so 3.5 isn't too bad for me.

Though shady, you can probably get on broadband by getting a wireless network card.

I'd be suprised if there's any wireless within 15 miles of me.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Dial up here. I live out in BFE and my only option would be Sat which I have no interest in. Currently surfing the net in a blaze of 28.8 Kbps glory!

 

[Shawn]

Don't think I've used dial up since 2000. Almost 7 years ago.

 

[aidanjm]

I use dial up when I'm at my parent's place. it's not the end of the world if you are just surfing. downloading is a bit sad, tho.

 

[SampSon]

I'm not sure how much of the internet is useable at dialup, medicore speed at that.
The rurals are a great place, I like them, but there are still rural locations with modern conveniences, move there!

 

[Eos]

www.wildblue.com

Sat broadband for everyone.

 

[GeekDrew]

I'm on dialup. Satellite is the only option, and I'm too cheap for that. So... I continue in misery.

 

[probzy]

Dial up is so years ago,.

 

[Vette73]

Looks like you can get satellite for $50 a month now, maybe less. The install and equipment is still like $200-300. Better then dial up.

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Looks like you can get satellite for $50 a month now, maybe less. The install and equipment is still like $200-300. Better then dial up.

You're off by a few hundred for the install.

I did my research... wild blue for me. But, I'm still on dial-up. No installers in my area yet. I'm holding out for a couple more months; wild blue *seems* to be a better value than hughesnet.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: DrPizza

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Looks like you can get satellite for $50 a month now, maybe less. The install and equipment is still like $200-300. Better then dial up.

You're off by a few hundred for the install.

I did my research... wild blue for me. But, I'm still on dial-up. No installers in my area yet. I'm holding out for a couple more months; wild blue *seems* to be a better value than hughesnet.

At wildblue.com it is $299 for equipment and free install. So seems I am right as that is the one I used for my numbers. Zip code for me is 27519

 

[mrSHEiK124]

*cough* 10 mbps/1 mbps FTW *cough*

 

[OREOSpeedwagon]

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