satellite internet systems

ws9876

was wondering if anybody uses systems like the BGAN systems for internet at their travel/remote homes and what you think of it.
I am interested in mobile broadband non cellular and the best deals for a portable antenna set up.Like this but cheaper...
http://www.groundcontrol.com/BGAN.htm

DRickey

Unless you have money to burn, it's not viable as anything but an emergency lifeline in places with no cell coverage. In addition to the high equipment costs, it runs dollars per *megabyte*, as compared to per gigabyte for cellular. This page is several megabytes. Just one discussion page, and it would cost you the price of a meal at a chain restaurant to read it. Streaming a movie from Netflix would cost the equivalent of buying a car.

BB.

Here is some pricing:

http://www.groundcontrol.com/Hughes_9502_M2M_BGAN.htm

It is a high-speed, real-time Ethernet port to the Internet for any TCP-IP/Serial M2M, SCADA device.
The connection is always live 24 hours a day 7 days a week from most locations on the globe. map
It operates in extreme hot or cold temperatures -40°F to 167°F (-40° to 75° C) using only 4 watts.
Can use special BGAN M2M service with that does not charge for overhead networking costs.
Poll remote equipment for 1 to 2 cents per poll (if under 1 Kilobyte). This is a great deal!
Poll remote equipment 2,000 to 20,000 times per month for $47 to $158 per month!
BGAN M2M service only bills for the meaningful data transferred through the terminal, and not for
   overhead, connection charges, or any data not from the attached equipment or client network.
Global Coverage - Equipment can be located anywhere without notification to Ground Control.
Ubiquitous Global Network - Use the same service provider (Ground Control) for all remote locations.
When a critical issue arises, having broadband 448 Kbps communication speed is always available.
The data connection is open, and stays alive. No wake-up operation needed to transmit/receive.
It is secure from hackers with powerful firewall rules in place, or use a private network for ultimate.
It draws only 3 to 4 watts for an always open TCP-IP network connection. Hibernation mode draws
   just 0.01 watt and wakes up (in 30 seconds) on any LAN activity - Excellent for small solar installations.
SMS messaging control. Hibernate, Activate, Get usage totals, all from any authorized browser.
It does not require a laptop, or certified technician to install at remote locations. more
Serial RS232 M2M devices may use a simple serial to ethernet adapter. more
Service Fees for BGAN M2M start at $47.11 a month for 2 MB Plan (Up to 2,000 monthly polls).
Hughes 9502 may be configured to operate with standard BGAN and BGAN Link Service.

-Bill

mike95490

>  Service Fees for BGAN M2M start at $47.11 a month for 2 MB Plan (Up to 2,000 monthly polls)

I use my cell phone as a 4G hot spot for my home internet.  Used to manage with 6Gb plan at $80, but video ads on many web pages have pushed me into a 12GB plan.

roughly $50 for 0.02 Gb  That is VERY expensive

littleharbor2

Our ATT plan was just upgraded to unlimited data because of bundled satellite TV. Basically with unlimited data we can give up home internet and use the hotspot feature on our phones. The have also given us free talk, text and 1Gb. of data while in Mexico. I have finally gotten "free" internet while in Baja, awesome.