What you can do, Kay Lynn, is learn how satellite internet works and about the limitations that explain why satellite internet providers can't offer unlimited internet. You could also read the disclaimers on the website and more importantly, in the subscriber agreement (which is legally binding), both of which are freely available for everyone to read before they subscribe.
Savvy consumers should do research before they enter into an agreement, and should they decide to proceed, learn to modify their expectations based on the product they are getting. Satellite internet doesn't and can't work like terrestrial internet (such as cable, fiber, and even DSL). You could learn to budget your allowance to make it last, or accept that if you can't, you will need to buy tokens to extend it.
Another thing you can do is contact your local county authorities and ask them to provide incentives for terrestrial companies to come to the area and offer their services. These companies don't come to rural areas because they don't care to do business there. It's not worth it for them; they aren't interested.
@KayLynnCass wrote:
HI....just curious what area you in? Im in Borrego Springs, and I have Hughs Net.....They seem to be the only Provider in this area, which is horrible. Its slow, costly and as far as I can see there is no other option. I dont understand why they cant offer a decent Internet, with Unlimited use?? You have to buy tokens?? Had i know all this prior to the move, i would NEVER have moved here.........I have increased my amount to them so that I can get 50MBS now instead of the standard 20.......STILL its slow, frustrating and really bad infrstructure....but what you can do??
