[mos6507]

If you have cell service you might be able to rig up one of those 3G routers where you pop the sim into it and then connect your computer via WiFi.

[vision-master]

Dang, I get high speed DSL for about $30 Month. Fast enough to watch hour long programs on the net.

[Ludi]

I hope StormBringer will find a way to stay with us.

[dunewalker]

StormBringer, we hate to see you go. The above posts tell you that it need not be that way. Loss of internet ought to be your last sacrifice, not your first. From my research, Wildblue is the best of the satellite connections (I've had Direcway, also Hughesnet). They run about $50/ mo. for pretty good connection, plus a couple of hundred up front--that's it. The dish is only 2' diameter or so, & not like the old-fashioned giant tv dishes that got folks upset. It can be mounted on the side of your house. Think of it as part of your necessary medical expenses---you'll go nuts without internet!

[vision-master]

SB, rent out one of your rooms to cover Internet costs.......

[StormBringer]

Sorry I've been away running this morning to the Bank and found out that even though there is a law only my front yard is in city limits so if I get a sat in the back of the house they cant say a word, according to the bank. And yes there is a law. Something about an agreement between the city and the cable company to bring cable to cover the town but had to restrict sat dishes in the agreement. Which gave them the monopoly.

So I'm going to call around for prices today but it still may be a while before I'm back on depending on the cost. As I've said limited income makes it hard some times. But it looks like I have at least some options.

Talked to my parents and they are in the same boat and shut there cable off too there rate was higher than mine. And its the same service....just different town.....same company.....But higher rates....Man these people are crooks.......

I hate to say this but I believe this is a sign of the times and I wont be the last on this sight to have such problems.........Lets hope not.

[StormBringer]

Stupid question since my cell has a head phone/mic hook up is the some way to hook it to the computer and then get one of those 800 numbers and link that way?

[Daniel_Plainview]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('StormBringer', '[')b]And yes there is a law. Something about an agreement between the city and the cable company to bring cable to cover the town but had to restrict sat dishes in the agreement. Which gave them the monopoly.

[dunewalker]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('StormBringer', '.').. but it still may be a while before I'm back on depending on the cost. As I've said limited income makes it hard some times.

I hate to say this but I believe this is a sign of the times and I wont be the last on this sight to have such problems.........Lets hope not.

[Ludi]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('dunewalker', ' ')cut back on electrical use for example, which would finance the cost of the internet connection.

[StormBringer]

Its not so much the money its the screwing without even a kiss...

OK just got off phone with sat comp and it'll cost me $250 for equipment and install but still will have to wait till pay day so I'm still likely
to be off for a while..........

[Daniel_Plainview]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('StormBringer', ' ')so I'm still likely to be off for a while..........

[vision-master]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('DoomWarrior', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('StormBringer', ' ')so I'm still likely to be off for a while..........

[StormBringer]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('cbxer55', 'S')heesh. How often do you get paid?
Bi-weekly, Once a month?
For a time my wife and I worked for the CA School Dsitrict.
Both of us got paid once a month. What a pain that was.
At least it appears you have an option. A short while and you'll be back. Hope it works out for you.

[Ludi]

You aren't already living paycheck to paycheck, I hope!

[StormBringer]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Ludi', 'Y')ou aren't already living paycheck to paycheck, I hope!

[evilgenius]

If I were you I would get one of those free initial consultations with an anti-trust lawyer. It sounds like you have been wronged, so you should be able to start up a case. They can't stop you from having a dish.

[RedStateGreen]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('StormBringer', 'S')tupid question since my cell has a head phone/mic hook up is the some way to hook it to the computer and then get one of those 800 numbers and link that way?

[biofuel13]

SB--

You will be missed. Hope you can come back soon. Maybe you can put Lowenstein in touch with me or R.E. so we can keep that window of conversation open at least?

Peace

[Madpaddy]

Farewell brave Stormbringer,

I for one will never forge...................