Companies that allow Satellite internet?

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'Kay, Im taking a chance here by asking this, I hope no one yells at me...I recently saw a post, but I can't remember what board I saw it on, it was a post about companies that will accept satellite internet and they had the companies listed.....Can someone PLEASE tell me who the companies are????  I am going satellite soon and would like to know who they are!  TIF

though I am not sure that this is what you are looking for.  It is a huge dish, about twice the size of the TV only dish, plus 2 modems.    Supposedly the satellite cannot be mobile, but we received certification in setting it up so we were legit.  There are companies that sell the same dish/equipment with their equipment that automatically raises the satellite and locks on the signal, though this needs to be mounted in a permanent place, like on top of an RV.   This system costs about $5,000.  You can get certified and just set the thing up as you need to, after you get the hang of it, it doesn't take long to do.   Google DirecWay and Starband.  Also google Motosat or Datastorm for the expensive one. 

Another option is an air card.  There are various brands out there and cost about $300.00 for the card and not sure about monthly service.  Google air card and you'll get more info.   Service is limited at this time. 

There is a new service called ClearWire that operates off of a cell phone tower.  You have to have a modem that plugs into an outlet and then you plug your computer into the modem.   Again, service is limited at this time.

As far as I know, other than WiFi these are the options available for a wireless mobile service. 

I like in the sticks so the only other option I have for internet is dial-up.  Satellite internet has been a God-send for obvious reasons, depending on your package it can be 10, 20, up to 50x faster than dial up, but I'm finding that MT companies won't allow this.  Is it because it's a security issue?  Are they worried about confidentiality or is it something else I'm not understanding.  It's no more or less dependable than dial up or cable even.

I'm not even being considered for some jobs because of that.  I can always go back to dial up but why should I have to?  I'm feeling very discriminated against here.

I have done an extensive search here and have noted the names of a few companies that allow MTing by satellite besides MedQuist. I'd just like to see if there have been any recent additions of companies that I can go this route with.

Yes, I do know the limitations of most companies with regards to the satellite connection but it is the only high-speed I have available and I need to make a change from MQ and just need to know what companies' systems are compatible with satellite.

Thanks in advance.

I'm probably grasping at straws here, but can anyone suggest any really good companies that are hiring for internet based work?  IC or employee, it doesn't matter!  I'm currently working with DVI and not really happy with it.  I would much rather stick with the internet based companies. 

In my experience with satellite internet, it has been way better than cable as far as outages.  When I had an outage with cable, there was NOTHING I could do until it was back up and running usually by calling the cable company. 

If there is an outage with my satellite internet, I can do several things that ALWAYS WORK.  

EX #1:  If it is snowing and my internet isn't working, I go wipe off my satellite with a broom.. Internet is back instantly.  Sometimes I have to do this several times a day. 

EX #2:  If your internet isn't working and it isn't snowing or torrential downpour of rain, then unplug your internet and shut down your computer.  Restart and then plug everything back in.  Always works. 

Only time I have ever lost internet was to torrential downpours of rain and the second it let up, my internet was back.

Am I one of the lucky few that this happens to?  It is just so irritating to see not accepting satellite internet because of reliability issues. 

I think sometimes people just use that to an advantage and it gives ALL SATELLITE a bad name - I'll just tell them I didn't work because my internet was down.  Do you know how many times in the past 2 years I had to call off of work because of internet issues?  ZERO.  Do you know how many times I had to call off work because my cable internet was down?  At least once a week.  Not fun.

which is a web-based account and so far no problems, though I have only been on it a few weeks.  The company seemed to think the satellite would be fine.  My primary account at KS uses C-phone, so need a second phone line and ULLD.  So obviously there are a number of different platforms, varying from account to account.

I also was under the understanding that they have put a freeze on hiring for the time being....but unless it says that on their website I don't see the harm in putting in your resume.  Then when you get a chance to talk to a recruiter you can let them know what your internet capabilities are.  I cannot get cable or DSL and was feeling discouraged about finding someone who would take me, but KS didn't bat an eye about my satellite.  I was told that they have accounts which do require cable/DSL, but its not all of them....thankfully!  Good luck.

We had some sort of training conference call thingy over the net and some ladies voiced concerns with having satellite and if there would be any problems with getting a particular type of work done...at that time there was no problem.  Again, this was at least a year ago, so I don't know for sure.  Personally, I wouldn't say nuthin' and just say you have high speed internet and leave it at that.   

It can be easier to ask for forgiveness than persmission when it comes to certain things, know what I'm sayin?

Thanks!