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I am looking for a fast, affordable two-way broadband Internet access mobile satellite antenna that works in Ka frequency band (WildBlue). This is what I have found on Internet so far:
Is there anybody outhere who usees something like this already and would be so kind as of giving me some advice? Thank you in avance.
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The problem with Wildblue or any KA system is the spot beam that is used. Just as spot beamed DirecTV signals die when you drive out of the beam, so will the KA spot beam.
The site you reference goes into detail about the advantages of the spot beam but fail to mention that, to the best of my knowledge, no one has set up a system that allows you to jump from one spot beam to another as you travel.
When they do, then the pro's and con's of KA can be discussed. Until then, it is a mute point for anyone that travels across the U.S.
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The additional reality is that even if the Wildblue service could be used in a mobile application (which it cannot) the service is no better or worse than the Hughes or Starband services. Each service has about the same number of happy/unhappy customers and the speeds are essentially identical. There are no noticeable user differences with KA vs. KU other than the KA may be even more susceptible to rain fade than KU.
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I am a WB user unfortunately. I live in an area that will most likely not get broadband until I am long cold in a vault somewhere. Even if they did support mobile technology, their customer service is worse than anything Bill Gates can offer. I'm between a rock and the proverbial hard space or they'd be gone as fast as my fingers could dial.
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However, with Spaceway coming down the pipe from Hughes, we may see the ability to switch spot beams seamlessly and hence have a truly mobile KA band service...
Bluecat, if you are fed up with WB, you could always have a local Hughes dealer install a dish for you. You might even find a local Starband dealer. Also, check the Sprint, Alltel, and Verizon EVDO coverage maps for your area. Maybe you are close enough to a population center or highway where you could actually get broadband from a cellular provider. Might need a directional yagi antenna and/or a powered amplifier, but something to look into.
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To satellite_rucky i do not know anything about Wild Blu but i can advise you about Ccon or Inetvu i bought one for $6000 and threw it away due to problems that they would not adress. Wilmer Goss wcg6@juno.com
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