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Re: Absolutely Useless.
maratsadewrote: "social media: noun, websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking." You're right, that's what social media is. And this community is not social media, as it is not for enabling users to create and share content nor to participate in social networking. And it's definitely not for venting. If you would like to vent, go to social media (Facebook, Twitter, and the like). I was waiting for your reply.7.9KViews0likes2CommentsRe: Cell reception booster?
GabeUwrote: thewarehouse You'll get more visibility if you post this in the "Third Party Products" section. Edit: I can tell you that the ones that use outdoor Yagi antennas seem to be the most popular and most recommended, though I have no personal experience with them. Thank you for the direction.5.1KViews0likes0CommentsCell reception booster suggestions?
We live in a metal building so our cell phones don't have very good reception. When searching for boosters, there are so many different things to consider that I'm a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone have experience with these and could recommend good options? Or suggestions for increasing the reception in general?13KViews0likes5CommentsRe: Absolutely Useless.
GabeUwrote: thewarehousewrote: General Discussion A place to chat about tech or tech-related topics and just have fun. :) *NOT FOR HUGHESNET SUPPORT* So by the description there, this isn't a place for SUPPORT. As I indicated by singling out this section in my reply to you. Regardless of your semantics centered argument, people know what social media means, and this support community isn't it. Well, gee. You're a tough one.8.4KViews0likes1CommentRe: Absolutely Useless.
General Discussion A place to chat about tech or tech-related topics and just have fun. :) *NOT FOR HUGHESNET SUPPORT* So by the description there, this isn't a place for SUPPORT. Forums are the 'traditional' social media... they were around before Instagram, Facebook, etc., etc., etc. But ok. We can disagree, no problem. Back to "happy" things...8.4KViews0likes3CommentsCell reception booster?
Hopefully I've put this in the correct place. This isn't in regard to HN at all. We live in a metal building so our cell phones don't have very good reception. When searching for boosters, there are so many different things to consider that I'm a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone have experience with these and could recommend good options? Or suggestions for increasing the reception in general?Re: Absolutely Useless.
GabeUwrote: The 30GB plan offers the equivalent of 45 hours of DVD quality video, not HD video. For HD video, it's more like 15 hours, or around seven two hour movies, like you said you watch. If you'd like help, I suggest that you start a new topic in Tech Support. If you just wanted to vent, you succeeded. It's unfortunate that, with the small amount of time you have available to you, you chose to rant/vent rather than utilize this support community for which it is intended, which is support. Is there a place to just vent on this community forum? I've heard a few people say that the forum isn't a form of social media which is interesting since it is actually just that. However, I think over time the term "social media" has morphed into only specific apps or websites. social media: noun, websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.8.4KViews0likes9CommentsRe: What am I leasing and for how long?
Edited to add- this is in regard to Gabe’s comment that only those who buy the dish don’t have lease fees. Ah- that last sentence. I think when I spoke with the rep we were not quite understanding each other. Essentially she told me at the end of my contract it would be like I had bought the dish- this (I think) had me under the impression that the lease would end. I understand now. Thanks everyone for the help.6.3KViews1like0CommentsRe: What am I leasing and for how long?
maratsadewrote: That call would no longer be available to pull. They keep them for 2-3 months and then they're scrapped. There may be some notes somewhere. The HN staff/mods on this site may be able to find something. They'll be back Monday. Thanks, maratsade.I shall wait til they see this to see what can be done.6.4KViews0likes2CommentsRe: What am I leasing and for how long?
GabeUwrote: thewarehouse The lease is ongoing. It's not an extension, as the lease never ends. It's for the equipment as a whole, as in the dish and the modem, regardless of its age. Only those who have purchased the equipment don't pay lease fees. Ah, well, then the person who signed me up for the contract gave misinformation. I specifically asked what the benefit would be of purchasing the dish over leasing. She informed me that after my 2-year contract I own the dish anyway. How do I get that pulled? It took me quite a while to get my service up and running (not HN's fault; timing was hard to get lined up perfect) and in that time, I asked a lot of questions.6.4KViews0likes4Comments