> On one of the many lists that I am subscribed to someone had mentioned
> that Dishnet forces users to use an USB modem which is not supported on
> Linux. This is very disturbing considering the stff initial
> non-refundable fee that they charge. So before commiting I would like
> others feedback.
USB modems don't work on linux. At least that is what dishnet says. Also
dishnet has some of the weirdest pricing schemes for any kind of broadband
connection that I have seen. They advertize an always on connection priced
on a per hour basis. This sounds absurd. Their other plans have a very low
monthly data transfer cap. 1-2GB is something that u can download very
easily in a month if you are a heavy net user (and this includes web
surfing, all those pesky pop under/popup ads, etc!!)
> - Does the modem provided by Dishnet work in Linux?
> - I heard they use PPPOE for connection. Does it work with standard PPOE
> daemons on Linux, or do we have a custom dialer in Linux ?
> - How is their uptime and bandwidth during regular hours? And in the
night?
> - In general how is their "customer support" ?
Can't say much about these, but initial reports of dishnet used to be very
bad. Try and see if you can get a different cable provider, or if you can
manage to get your cable provider to upgrade you to a better class with
guranteed bandwidth!! I have yet to see some1 who is happy with dishnet.
> P.S. It is pathetic how decent bandwidth is still hard to come by in the
> nation capital even for people who are willing to pay the price.
It actually depends on what you call decent bandwidth for people willing to
pay the price.. If you need good quality bandwidth and you are willing to
pay the price for that, then you can always get a leased line. They are
typically priced very higher than conventional cable/DSL links, but you can
get them. And it is quite easy to get a leased line nowadays with providers
on microwave links, traditional leased lines thru mtnl, DSL links, cable
links or fiber links.
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