Dean, I was stuck with the satellite ISP HughesNet, in a Frontier bundle
arrangement (phone, DishNet, and Hughes) for two years.  I would not
recommend them.  This past January, I dropped Hughes in favor of Exede,
and I now have twice the download allowance for pretty much the same
money.  _Very_ pleased with Exede, although streaming and larger videos
are still an issue even with 10 gig monthly allowance.  You can get a
higher-priced package that will cover that; I simply don't want nor need
to spend that much.

Exede also provides a telephone service; in some cases, you can keep
your old number.  I opted out of that because in my area, I couldn't
keep the old number -- which I've had for 26 years.  Hope it helps!

Joyce
SE Ohio

On 4/1/2015 9:41 PM, Dean Kukral wrote:
> I have a bit of a problem with my ISP, Pixius.  They've made noises
> about wanting me to sign an unacceptable three year renewal contract.
> On old technology.  And, while I used to like them a lot, they shafted
> some of their customers so I no longer trust them.  If they would just
> let me go month to month I'd keep them, but I'm afraid that might not be
> an option.  I am in a rural area with no access to DSL or cable and am
> currently connected  via antenna to a tower about ten miles away. They
> have newer technology, but I'm too far away to take advantage of it.
>
> Satellite technology is a step down if for no other reason than limited
> data.
>
> I've researched "Broadband Q,"   www.broadbandQwireless.com, and they
> seem to be pretty good, but their web site is a bit thin on details.  (
> I think that they somehow piggy-back onto Sprint wireless.)  They claim
> unlimited data at up to 6Mb/sec download rates.
>
> I run two desktops, two TIVO's, a DirecTV, a laptop, and several Apples
> of various kinds on my local Wi-Fi.
>
> I  have a friend that uses Sprint with a dongle that plugs into her
> laptop.  She's happy with it, but I don't think that would work well
> for me.
>
> Does anyone know anything about Broadband Q?  Or make suggestions with a
> major phone carrier ISP?
>
> TIA,
>
> Dean Kukral
>


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