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Dial-up vs. Satelite connections


Robert Sutton 905737
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Robert Sutton 905737
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I am operating FS 02 and 04 with Windows XP. I have a great computer. I also have dial-up for my connection. I live in the sticks, and cannot get cable or DSL. I am very serioysly considering spending the extra dollars for satilite(DIRECTWAY). Are there any difficulties connecting to VATSIM , SQWK 3, etc with Satelite connections - Thanks ahead ( Bob KIAH)

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Norm Hare 907837
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At one time, you still needed a dial out connection for satelite internet access. In other words, downloading was accomplished via the satelite (recieve only) and uploading was done through a dialup connection. Not sure if this is the case any longer.

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Bryan Wollenberg 810243
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It's no longer the case, but you pay considerably more for upload and download via satellite. Have several friends on Satellite Internet. They pay ~$100/mo. for a 750kbps connection (128kbps upload).

Bryan Wollenberg

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