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Is the service available where I
live?
Yes it
is available everywhere in theUK including
Ireland.
What are the costs?
Full installation cost starts at £299 for all the hardware and
installation.
Who does the
installation?
We can carry out installations or
you can just buy the equipment from us and install it yourself.
What does it cost to buy the equipment?
From £199
Will general surfing speeds be
increased?
Yes, it will. The speed will depend on what ISP
you chose and what package you use, speeds will be something between 400k to
2meg
Are downloads instant or are they
queued?
This depends on the service provider. Some run a file
fetch system which is where you book a download time for larger files and they
are delivered to your PC at that time. Some providers do instant downloads .
Can I download from any protocol?
Yes.
What speed can
I run
at?
The speed will depend on what ISP you chose
and what package you use. Speeds will be something between 400k to 2meg.
Can
I use it for
gaming?
As most providers are only offering one way transmissions,
you cannot use it for online gaming.
What are the restrictions to the
service?
This depends on your service provider. Some cap
your download limit, some restrict your surfing time to say 5pm to 8am Monday to
Friday, and 24 hours Saturday and Sunday, with a maximum monthly download of say
1000/2000MBl
What satellites are
used?
Sirius 2, Astra, Utelsat are the most common, with Sirius
being the most cost effective.
Can I use an Apple
Macintosh?
No,
as they do not support DVB (digital video broadcast) cards
What minimum contract
period are there?
This
depends on your service provider.
Can I use my SKY minidish to receive the
service?
No, most satellites need a minimum 60cm dish and need
pointing in a different direction from SKY.
What is my upload
speed?
As the service is a one way service(downstream only) your upload speeds
will remain the same.
What are the monthly charges for subsription to the service?
This depends on the service provider but it should be from £15 subscription and then from £20/month for 1000mb download or 35 for 2000mb. These are just a guide, as the costs are changing all the time. We would be glad to help you choose a service provider based on our experience, but you should confirm our advice with the service provider before you sign any agreement.
Why do the service providers cap download?
This is because the cost on bandwidth on satellite is very expensive. Most of the providers are using spare commercial space on the satellite which is why most of them restrict your surfing to out of business hours. All that said network operators are re-assessing the 'always-on' and flat charge policy and it will not be long until all operators change their policy, as it is not financially viable to continue as they are.
Does it cost more than BT broadband to use?
Yes it does, but if you cannot get broadband where you are then by satellite broadband is your only option. Tthe cost is coming down all the time.
Does your company use it and why?
As one of our directors lives in the wilds (4 miles from a major town!) BT say it is not cost effective to supply us with broadband.
Can I watch TV on the system?
Yes you can watch all free to air TV on the system, providing that it is transmitted on your chosen satellite. You can also listen to digital radio on the system.
Can I record TV on the system?
Yes you can if you pay a DVB card that has a record option.
Can I connect my PC to the TV so I can watch the free to air channels on my TV?
Yes you can buy a card that has a TV out option.
What are the System requirements?
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