On Sat, 23 Aug 2003 21:01:38 -0400
"Meyer, David R" <David.Meyer07@ca.com> wrote:
>
> Frank,
>
> I used to carry a satellite line when I had my business...it is in no way cheaper than DSL or cable. However, let me offer this suggestion.
>
> I was spending over $100.00 per month on my phone bill, and another $45.00 per month for the cable (modem...I don't have cable TV...too cheap).
>
> I dumped my Verizon phone and went with Vonage (http://www.vonage.com) and now all my calls go over my Internet connection. Remember that $100.00 I used to spend...now I pay a max of $38.00 per month (that has been my highest bill yet). I still pay my cable modem cost, but I save $60.00 per month.
>
> I don't know if that sounds interesting to you, but if so, check it out...it really made a difference for us.
>
> Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Roberts - SOTL [mailto:sotl155360@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Sat 8/23/2003 8:47 PM
> To: Slug
> Cc:
> Subject: [SLUG] Satellite Access
> Hi All
>
> I was looking as some way to reduce my total phone + Internet access cost.
> With that in mind does any one know what cheap satellite access cost per month
> plus equipment plus installation.
> How much more expensive would that be than DSL?
>
> Frank
I agree satellite is really expensive, and the speed sucks. I looked into while stuck on dialup in NY. iirc the cheapest for service was like 70$/month, and 600$ for installation. (Unless you use a dialup line to send, the system has to be pro installed because you are sending info to the satellite) worhtless.
Vonage sounds like a great idea, and actually cheaper than what i was gonna say. I have verizon for my local and long distance, but pay 65$ (i think) flat rate for any call, anywhere, anytime. If you want the name of the plan let me know.
David was vonage hard to setup?
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