AT&T UVerse compared to Hughes Net
I have the option to telecommute as soon as I can get decent internet speeds. My current home internet is an AT&T aircard in a 3G area.
I am way outside any cable company internet service. I use an antenna for my TV.
So AT&T is now offering their U-Verse service in my area and I get two ATT wifi's on my laptop (locked down), so I know it is available in some form or fashion. The ATT top price would be about $40 a month, but it isn't guaranteed bandwidth, I think.
I also have my own house and property so I can go the Hughesnet route at $130/mo.
My daily commute is 110 miles round trip. No matter which service I pick I'll be saving money. What I'm looking for is understandable comparisons between the choices. Because getting out of the contract is a bear.
So any decent opinions, experiences or other comments will be appreciated.
I am way outside any cable company internet service. I use an antenna for my TV.
So AT&T is now offering their U-Verse service in my area and I get two ATT wifi's on my laptop (locked down), so I know it is available in some form or fashion. The ATT top price would be about $40 a month, but it isn't guaranteed bandwidth, I think.
I also have my own house and property so I can go the Hughesnet route at $130/mo.
My daily commute is 110 miles round trip. No matter which service I pick I'll be saving money. What I'm looking for is understandable comparisons between the choices. Because getting out of the contract is a bear.
So any decent opinions, experiences or other comments will be appreciated.
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Therefore, the installation needs to be of good quality: the connections should be weather sealed to prevent moisture penetration, the mount should be sturdy to withstand high winds, and the cable run should have no flaws.
Trust me that I can do that. I am planning to mount it on a 2x6 wood frame over a 4" pipe that is about five foot long in the ground and about four foot above.
Trust me that I can do that. I am planning to mount it on a 2x6 wood frame over a 4" pipe that is about five foot long in the ground and about four foot above.
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That is also the frame for my antenna above it.
I am leaning more towards U-Verse anyway.
What really sucks is that I saw ground markings of cable runs about two miles from my place for both TWC cable and AT&T fiber. But it won't get to my street from the simple fact of population in my area.
I am leaning more towards U-Verse anyway.
What really sucks is that I saw ground markings of cable runs about two miles from my place for both TWC cable and AT&T fiber. But it won't get to my street from the simple fact of population in my area.
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My U-Verse equipment is coming tomorrow. Thanks for the considerations.
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