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Keep in mind that your quotes will bea bit behind regular internet.
Starband satellite is at 22K mile geosynchronous orbit. That
means at least 44K miles up and back. Longest continental land
line would be 4K miles. Signals travel at 186,000miles/sec, so
you're looking at at around a 1/4 second delay. I read an article
where they said 1/2 to 3/4 sec, but I don't know how they come up
with that.
Anyway, if you're not a tick-by-tick trader, the point is moot.
Date sent: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 09:30:31 -0600
From: John Clayburg <clayburg@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: Omega List <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Starband, DSL
> I too am in a situation with no cable or dsl possibilities.
>
> Anyone have any experience with satellite internet connections using e
> signal or other feeds?
>
> Starband looks like the best choice so far. However, the guy trying to
> sell it says there are days when it is very good and other days when it
> is quite substandard, possibly when they are working on the system.
>
> Regards,
> John F. Clayburg
>
"Buy Low, Sell High"
(If this statment is used for financial gain, I am entitled to 10% of all profits. ;) )
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